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HIGHER EDUCATION
AND ADULT COURSES
GUIDE 2019

                                          AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OF

DEGREES            PROFESSIONAL COURSES
HIGHER EDUCATION   APPRENTICESHIPS
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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
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4   PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

              A QUALIFICATION
    “         GAINED WITH US
              REPRESENTS A
              REAL INVESTMENT
              IN YOUR FUTURE.
                                ”
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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                  70
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6   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 STUDIOS
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                         DESIGN STUDIOS

                         AEROSPACE AND
                         AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

                         GYM
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8   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.
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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:
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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.
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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
                        UD                                      Student Finance Calculator

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                                                                Advanced Learner Loan Overview
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                        Y            E
                            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.
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“
         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.
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     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 qualification
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                          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.
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     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.
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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.
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    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.uk
20   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.
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    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/he
22   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

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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.uk
24   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

     ILM LEVEL 5 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND                          INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
     MANAGEMENT (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT)                          FINANCIAL SERVICES CUSTOMER ADVISER

                                                                  ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD: FINANCIAL
                                                                  SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

                                                                  ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD: ASSISTANT
                                                                  ACCOUNTANT

                                                                  ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
             VISIT US                    FIND OUT                 PARALEGAL
           Open Events are                 MORE
                                                                  ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN MARKETING
         held throughout the            View full course
          year – visit www.            details and apply          ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
        farn-ct.ac.uk/events               online at              DIGITAL MARKETER
          to plan your visit.          www.farn-ct.ac.uk
                                                                  ADVANCED CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
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HAMPSHIRE   Our suite of Accounting, Business, Human Resources,
            Leadership, Management, and Marketing courses belong to
BUSINESS    our Hampshire Business School. This is the birthplace for
            thousands of professional careers, with the support of both
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.
        Awarded by Pearson
                                                            We offer high-quality facilities and access to the latest
        HND COMPUTING                                       software, with Apprenticeships at Intermediate and
        1 year full-time, 2 years part-time                 Advanced Level, a BSc Degree, and our Higher National
        Awarded by Pearson                                  Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND)
                                                            in Computing.
        BSC (HONS) COMPUTING (TOP-UP)
        1 year full-time, 2 years part-time                 STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
        Awarded by the University of Surrey
                                                            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.

           FIND OUT                      VISIT US
             MORE                      Open Events are
         View full course            held throughout the
                                                                                      Already have an HND or
         details and apply            year – visit www.
                                                                                  Foundation Degree? Top-up to
             online at              farn-ct.ac.uk/events
                                                                                   a full Honours Degree with a
        www.farn-ct.ac.uk/he          to plan your visit.    TO P-UP!                      one year course
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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

     PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME

     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

           FIND OUT           CONTACT US               INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE
                                                       (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, ACCESS AND POWERPOINT)
             MORE            Our team is here to       One evening per week for five weeks
          View full course   help you. Telephone
         details and apply      01252 405555
             online at            for advice.
         www.farn-ct.ac.uk
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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

                                                                                            WANT MORE
                                                                                            EXPERIENCE
                                                                                            OF STUDYING

     CONSTRUCTION                                                                              FIRST?
                                                                                            See our Access to
                                                                                            Higher Education
                                                                                            Diplomas on p12,
                                                                                             now available in
                                                                                              Construction

     DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION

                                                           Develop your career in Construction
       COURSES AVAILABLE
                                                           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
          FIND OUT                      VISIT US           is entirely through coursework, which will include
                                                           written and practical assignments and unsupervised
            MORE                      Open Events are      e-learning.
        View full course            held throughout the
        details and apply            year – visit www.
            online at              farn-ct.ac.uk/events
       www.farn-ct.ac.uk/he          to plan your visit.
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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:
INSTALLATION ELECTRICIAN/MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICIAN

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD LEVEL 3 IN
PLUMBING AND HEATING TECHNICIAN

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 IN
DOMESTIC HEATING

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 IN
DOMESTIC PLUMBING

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN SITE SUPERVISION

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN CARPENTRY

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN CARPENTRY

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
                                                                          CONTACT US
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 STANDARD IN
CARPENTRY                                                                Our team is here to
                                                                         help you. Telephone
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2                                         01252 405555
STANDARD IN CARPENTRY                          ALDERSHOT                      for advice.
                                               COLLEGE
32   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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                                                            Advanced Learner Loan
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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
                                                                       Our team is here to
    I’m going onto study the next level and intend
                                                                       help you. Telephone
    to pursue more about the branches I’m
                                                                          01252 405555
    interested in following. My long term plan is to
                                                                            for advice.
    qualify as a Counsellor and Life coach.
34   EARLY YEARS

     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
                                                     variety of Early Years settings and provide up to date,
                                                     relevant lectures.
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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.

    Alongside the taught element of the degree,              FIND OUT                 VISIT US
    students also attend a placement in Early                  MORE                  Open Events are
    Years settings. This has been a paramount                                      held throughout the
                                                           View full course
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                                                           details and apply
    be applied in practice and has also resulted                                  farn-ct.ac.uk/events
                                                               online at
    in multiple job offers!                                                         to plan your visit.
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36   EARLY YEARS

     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)

         CONTACT US              FIND OUT
        Our team is here to        MORE
        help you. Telephone     View full course
           01252 405555        details and apply
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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
                                                 Our courses are designed to complement your work and
                                                 provide support when needed. You could progress to
                                                 our postgraduate programme and obtain your teaching
                                                 qualification to gain pedagogical knowledge and skills
                                                 that could lead to career progression and roles with
                                                 greater responsibility within the Education sector.
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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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    I have now been accepted on to a salaried                                     held throughout the
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    route into teaching. I still have to pinch                                     year – visit www.
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    myself when I look back and realise how far                                  farn-ct.ac.uk/events
                                                              online at
    I have come thanks to Farnborough.                                             to plan your visit.
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40   EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING

     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

         CONTACT US
        Our team is here to
        help you. Telephone
           01252 405555
             for advice.
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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 library
42   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
        (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC)*                                   a full Honours Degree with a
        1 year full-time or 2 years part-time    TO P-UP!                      one year course

     *Awarded by Pearson
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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
    writing my dissertation. I was given a lot of
    freedom over what I wanted to write about.                 FIND OUT                 VISIT US
    I chose a subject which was much larger                      MORE                  Open Events are
    than I anticipated but I really loved what I                                     held throughout the
                                                             View full course
    was writing about. It also pushed my project                                      year – visit www.
                                                             details and apply
    planning and management skills.                                                 farn-ct.ac.uk/events
                                                                 online at
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44   ENGINEERING

     PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME

     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
                                                               [LIGHT VEHICLE]

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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
   LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY
                                                                     when the next workshops are taking place.

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                                                                             can be covered             details and apply
                                                                        by a government loan.               online at
                                                                         See page 11 for more           www.farn-ct.ac.uk

                                                                       Advanced Learner Loan
46   GRAPHIC DESIGN

     GRAPHIC DESIGN

     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.
           FIND OUT                    VISIT US
             MORE                     Open Events are
        View full course            held throughout the                               Already have an HND or
        details and apply            year – visit www.                            Foundation Degree? Top-up to
            online at              farn-ct.ac.uk/events                            a full Honours Degree with a
       www.farn-ct.ac.uk/he          to plan your visit.     TO P-UP!                      one year course
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PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME

SHORT COURSES

Start learning how to unlock your post-processing, vector-   HOW TO BUILD A SIMPLE BUT PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE
based illustration and desktop publishing skills with our    One evening per week for three weeks
new range of short courses.
                                                             INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
There are start dates throughout the year, simply search     One evening per week for four weeks
for the course at www.farn-ct.ac.uk to book a place.

     DAN

     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
     within my role at work because I have been
     taught by the best.
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