Full-time
course guide
2015-16
The College
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10 12 14 Hello and welcome
Feeling good
The right mix
Watford campus
Kings Langley campus
Dacorum campus
GAP:
Adventures in the working world
GEM:
Great at English and maths
Get started:
The right level for you
Courses
16 Art and Design
28 Business Studies
34 Construction Skills
40 Electrical Installation and Plumbing
46 Engineering
48 Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
56 Forensic Science
58 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
66 Health, Education and Care
76 Information Technology
82 Media
88 Motor Vehicle Engineering
92 Music
96 Performing Arts
104 Photography
108 Public Services
114 Sport and Centre of Sports Excellence
124 Travel and Tourism
128 Foundation Studies
134 Degrees and Higher National Diplomas
136 Access to Higher Education
Applying, Support
& Information
138 Supporting you
140 Helping you achieve
142 Here for you, here for your business
144 How to find us
145 Open event dates
146 Fair treatment, support and success for all
148 Application form and guidance notes
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...and welcome
THE RIGHT
Feeling good
Being happy is the first step to success.
It’s all about working hard and having
fun along the way. And if you need
support, just come and see us.
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MIX
What’s the sound track to your life going to be?
At West Herts College it’s all in the mix. We’ll
set you up on the right course, then blend
in work experience and a boost to your
English and maths skills.
By the time you’re finished you’ll be spinning
a tune everyone wants to hear.
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OPEN DAYS
Autumn 2014
15 November
Be inspired
Spring 2015
7 March
Join us, our courses prepare
you for work and university.
It’s hands on
Get set for a professional
future in our hair and
beauty salons, training
restaurant or art studios.
Watford
Campus
Exciting courses
Fantastic facilities
Great prospects
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Better by design
Get down to action
in our music and TV
studios, theatre and
dance spaces, Mac suites
or creative studios.
Think outside the box
Relax and share ideas in
one of our breakout spaces
– it’s always good to talk.
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OPEN DAYS
Autumn 2014
8 November
Spring 2015
28 February
Know a good plumber?
Pick up all the essential
skills, plus everything you
need to stay ahead in this
ever-changing industry.
Wired for success
Kings Langley
Campus
Team up with the best around at our campus
for motor vehicle engineering, electrical
installation and plumbing. Learn the skills you
need to get ahead with a professional trade.
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The best electricians
need the latest skills
and knowledge. From
day one you’ll be in our
workshops learning
from tutors with years
of industry experience.
Top gear
Every 20 seconds a vehicle
rolls off a UK production
line. Our specialist facilities
will prepare you for a
career in the fast lane.
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OPEN DAYS
Autumn 2014
8 November
Spring 2015
28 February
Build your future
Dacorum
Campus
Our professional know-how will
get you started in a career with
countless opportunities locally.
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Get ahead with professional
skills in carpentry,
plastering and brickwork.
We’ve got everything
you need in our modern
workshops. Job done!
New courses for 2015
We’re refurbishing our
campus and extending the
courses we offer. Follow our
website for the latest news
or give us a call. Possible
study options in addition to
existing courses in business
and IT include travel and
tourism, care and early
years and digital media.
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Hello
We’ve teamed up with local employers
to bring you GAP work experiences:
a fresh approach to getting what it
takes to land a great first job.
Your GAP time will target the skills you
need for success, in ways which suit
you and your GAP employer. You’ll be
busy every day and can expect to be
deeply involved in projects and tasks.
West Herts College students have 30
hours of GAP every year. As well as
work experience there’s masterclasses
on promoting yourself and sessions led
by successful local business people.
Make GAP your next step, whether
you’re set on a particular career or
want to keep your options open.
Explore the working world with a
GAP adventure. It’s work experience
but not as you know it.
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HOMOPHONES
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It’s about a future full of promise whatever
your plans. The best employers will
want to give you a job and a place at
university will be yours for the taking.
That’s why we’re determined to
change the way we all use – and
think about – English and maths.
We call it GEM
Great at English and maths
GEM is special to West Herts College and
we’ve got big ambitions for it. We have
dedicated GEM rooms and our team of
tutors specialise in English and maths.
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need here at College and in life. Your GEM
time will be personal to you, whether you
join us with GCSEs in English and maths
(grades A*-C) or are still looking to achieve
this level. It’s about fresh starts and a
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plus College assessments.
What will I achieve?
Level 1 Diploma
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2 GCSEs grades A* to D or an
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plus College assessments.
What will I achieve?
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Art
Design
Art and Design
BTEC Diploma in
Art and Design BTEC Diploma in
Art and Design Course Code: 8908Q
Course Code: 85001
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E - G), Entry
Level 3 qualification, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*- D) or
completion of the Level 1
programme, a portfolio of
work, plus interview.
This introduction to art and design
is an opportunity to explore your
creativity and artistic talents before
developing these further at Level 2.
What will I study?
You’ll work on projects, developing
your creative skills through
a wide variety of materials
and techniques including:
Art and design is a vast industry
supporting a diverse range of
creative careers. Join this course
to build solid artistic foundations
and identify your own specific
talents and aspirations.
What will I study?
• Printmaking
This course is a springboard
for studying art and design at a
higher level. Following a broad
introduction, the focus is on project
briefs across the specialisms of:
• Graphic design
• Graphic design
• 3D design
• 3D Design
• Textiles
• Textiles
• Drawing and painting
• Ceramics
You’ll work in classrooms as well
as in our specialist workshops.
Visits to exhibitions and galleries
will provide you with new ideas
and different points of view. In
addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Art and design opens the door
to a range of career options.
Through further study you will
be able to work in the industry.
• Visual arts
Through visits to galleries and
exhibitions you’ll learn to view
and record the work of artists
and designers. In addition, you’ll
study English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements to
develop your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Progress your studies on a range
of courses at Level 3 Extended
Diploma in: Art and Design,
Graphic Design, Photography,
Fashion and Textiles or other
Art and Design subjects.
Art and Design:
Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles, Graphic Design,
Illustration, Interactive Media
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Art and Design
Art and Design
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Art and Design Course Code: 8508
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths or
Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
This course offers an exciting
balance across a range of art
and design disciplines. It’s very
practical and based in our
studios and workshops – and
is a springboard to a variety of
career and further study options.
What will I study?
The first year we give you the
freedom to experiment with a
variety of materials and techniques.
You’re encouraged to adopt
an open-minded approach
to your work, to creativity
and to problem solving.
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Fine Art In addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to build wider
skills and work readiness.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Creative careers await in fields
as different as: fashion, textiles,
product, interior or furniture design
and model-making through to
illustration, graphics, packaging
or computer based design.
Progress your learning with
a Foundation diploma, BA
Hons, Foundation degree or
HND in any number of related
art and design specialisms.
In the second year you’ll choose
one of the following specialisms:
• 3D design
• Textiles
Course Code: 8799
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths or
Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
Join us and explore ideas
across an incredibly diverse
range of media and materials
including oil paints, printmaking,
photography and installation.
We want you to develop your
creative interests, which is why
we emphasise the importance
of researching and reflecting on
your ideas. Just as important
is learning how to plan your
projects and document the
development of your work.
What will I study?
• Graphic Design
You’ll study a range of
subjects including:
Concentrating on the skills needed
for your chosen field, you will
develop a portfolio of work aimed
at helping you find employment
or a place at university. Visits to
galleries and museums will grow
your artistic appreciation and
you’ll develop your confidence
in communicating ideas and
opinions around creativity.
• Drawing and painting
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What can I do next?
You may take the Foundation
degree in illustration here at
the college, or a university
honours degree across a range of
subjects. Further study options
open up opportunities in visual
merchandising, illustration,
set painting, architecture,
photography and ceramics.
Your creative learning will
commence with the core principles
of painting, drawing and sculpture.
You’ll be using a wide variety of
techniques and disciplines across
art, design and multimedia.
• Fine Art
Did you know?
There are over 150
careers to choose from
in Art and Design. Where
will your talent take you?
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
• Sculpture and ceramics
• Printmaking
• Digital imagery and photography
Traditional values and skills are
taught alongside contemporary
means of expression. Bringing
this to life are visits to
galleries and museums of
international importance.
Student work on display
in our ceramics studio.
Along the way, your tutors will
share their wealth of creative
experience, guiding you through
future career choices and
other progression routes.
In addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Art and Design
Art and Design
BTEC Extended Diploma
in 3D Design Course Code: 0006
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*- C)
including English or maths or
a Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
Few creative industries are growing
as fast as 3D design. Career and
study options are similarly exciting.
3D art and design is all about
creativity for the real world. Take
your ideas and transform them
into life enhancing solutions to
the problems we face every day.
What can I do next?
Careers open to successful students
include set, prop and special
effects design, plus transport
design or computer-based design.
With further study you can enter
the industry in junior positions in
product, furniture, interior or spatial
design, model making, architecture,
theatre and jewellery making.
Further study options include 3D
specialisms at HND, Foundation
Degree or Honours levels.
It’s a creative discipline that’s
expressive and personal, functional
and technical. Central to success is
an understanding of form, structure
and space – and the use of
drawing, digital and model making
to communicate these ideas.
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Graphic Design Extended Diploma in
Fashion and Clothing
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Art for Digital MediA
Course Code: 0005
Course Code: 4604
Course Code: 0007
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths or
Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths or
Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus interview.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths or
Level 2 Diploma, a portfolio
of work, plus at interview.
A modern career in graphic
design is guaranteed to provide
exciting challenges. Technology,
of course, is transforming these
opportunities but creativity
remains at the heart of it all.
The fashion industry makes a
significant contribution to the
UK economy. It’s a sector that
is growing fast – and has always
been one of the most dynamic and
creative careers you can choose.
Digital technology has transformed
the way media products are
produced and consumed. From
amateur YouTube videos to huge
cross-media campaigns, nearly
everyone uses digital media.
This course offers a diverse and
stimulating world to develop
your creative ability, skills and
awareness. You will explore
traditional and digital design in
our studios equipped with the
latest Adobe software, producing a
varied and sophisticated portfolio
of work in readiness for a career
in design or further education.
What will I study?
Digital is the future, whether
the output’s for entertainment,
advertising and marketing
or social networking.
What will I study?
• Surface decoration
You’ll study a range of
specialist subjects including:
• Business and computer
aided design
What will I study?
We’ll start off by developing your
knowledge of technology, materials
and manufacturing processes.
• Publicity and publishing
Key subject areas include:
• Branding and identity
• Product design
• Packaging
• Small-scale design, i.e. jewellery
• Typography
• Interior and architectural design
• Computer imaging
• Furniture and model making
• Illustration/image making
• Business and marketing
• Historical and contextual studies
You’ll be working in specialist
workshops, exploring the design
potential of plastic, metal and
wood. Industrial visits and trips
to galleries and museums will
develop your appreciation of
leading artists and designers.
Your final project will follow a
specialist pathway we’ll discuss
together. In addition, you’ll study
English and maths and take part
in GAP work placements to build
your skills and confidence.
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Visits to museums and galleries
will give you new ideas.
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first
year and progress
on to the extended
diploma (180 credits)
in the second year.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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BTEC DIPLOMA
IN ART FOR
DIGITAL MEDIA
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements
to build skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Further study options include a
Foundation degree in Graphic
Design here at the college, or
an Honours degree at university.
Employment opportunities span
graphic design, advertising,
typography, packaging,
multimedia, visual imaging,
animation and illustration.
Explore your creativity through
a range of projects in design,
materials, garment production
and presentations. These are the
core skills for working in fashion.
Key subject areas include:
• Design, fashion illustration
and garment construction
Gallery and museum visits
will inspire you. You’ll be busy
developing your own personal
style, in the second year, through
design research and product
development. You will produce a
collection designed by you that’s
presented at our high profile
End of Year Fashion Show.
What will I study?
You will build a portfolio of work,
both digital and sketchbook
based, while exploring and
experimenting across a broad
range of media including: drawing
and life drawing, the use of colour,
form, design, video
production and animation.
Visiting speakers will bring the
industry to life. You can expect
expert tuition in specialist
studios with all the latest kit.
Key subject areas include:
• 3D animation
• Video editing
• Web and app design
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements
to build skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Careers in fashion design,
production, fashion illustration,
buying and costume design.
Starting up your own business
is a realistic ambition.
Options for further study include
Foundation degree in fashion and
textiles here at the college, or
Honours degree in fashion design
or related specialisms at university.
• Drawing and life drawing
• Graphic design
In addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Careers include work in the design
or media industry, web design,
games design or animation. Further
study options are Foundation
degrees or Honours degrees in 2D
and 3D animation, visual effects
and games character design.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Art and Design
Art and Design
Foundation Diploma in
Art and Design Course Code: 0358
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: a minimum of 200 UCAS
points obtained from AS/A2
levels, GCSE maths and English
(A*-C), Extended Diploma or
equivalent. In special cases these
qualifications may be waived.
All applicants will be invited to
attend an interview and show a
portfolio of work. International
or mature students without the
required formal qualifications
are welcome to apply.
This course is an opportunity
to experiment with wideranging art and design fields.
We want you to identify and
develop your own creative
practice through exploration of
different creative disciplines.
Contemporary Design
and Production – HND
Having agreed your specialism, a
written proposal will form the basis
of your final project. Informing
this will be trips to galleries and
museums, with a week away in a
major European city feeding your
creative insights further still.
In addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
For successful students possible
fields include design, applied arts,
freelancing or art education. Study
options include art and design
specialisms at HND, Foundation
degree or BA Hons level.
It’s an excellent grounding for
pursuing a career in the creative
industries. The portfolio you build is
proof of your ability, setting you up
for working life or entry to BA art
and design degree programmes.
What will I study?
The emphasis is on a broad,
experimental approach to art
and design practices. Through
your projects you’ll experience a
range of methodologies through
the use of a range of materials,
processes and technologies.
From here you can identify
and explore your preferred
options for further study. The
support of experienced tutors
is guaranteed whatever your
interests and aspirations.
Key subject areas include:
• Drawing and painting
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W240
Institution code: W40
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an inverview and show a
portfolio of work. We welcome
applications from international
or mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
According to the Craft Council,
an estimated 5.6 million pieces of
contemporary art are sold every
year in the UK. Contemporary
craft is now found in shops
and boutiques, galleries, craft
fairs, heritage sites, museums,
auctions and online.
And with consumers increasingly
conscious of quality, originality
and ethical issues, there are
many opportunities for people
with creative flair in the field
of design and production
What will I study?
Learn to mix creativity with a
logical approach, honing the skills
you need for a fulfilling career
in design and production.
Develop your existing talents
while experimenting with
a variety of materials and
techniques in areas across:
metalwork, woodwork, polymer
exploration, ceramics, textiles,
3D design and mixed media.
Enhancing this are theoretical
studies in design history,
technology, materials,
manufacturing processes, business
and marketing practice.
• Sculpture and 3D design
• Photography and moving image
Key subject areas include:
• Graphics
• Professional practice
in art and design
• Costume
• Illustration
• Managing a creative business
Learn to identify and target
your customer, establish a
basic website and understand
marketing both to commercial
organisations and small vendors.
Making potential customers aware
is key to generating income from
your creativity and a central part
of this course is the production
of craft and its promotion.
Selling work and making
contacts for the future is an
explicit objective. You’ll visit craft
fairs to network and showcase
your work. At College, visiting
professional designers will share
their experience in self promotion.
Helping you to explore your
aspirations and pinpointing
opportunities will be part of
your personal development
plan managed by you with
support from tutors.
You will also have the opportunity
to study for your English and maths
GCSEs alongside your course.
These give you entry to honours
programmes at university and
are highly valued by employers.
What can I do next?
Successful students can progress to
an Honours degree or target work
in the design and creative fields.
“The course has a strong focus
on industry experience. This
encouraged me to work as a
part-time junior designer and
study at the same time.”
Lucy Keeble,
Junior Graphic Designer
Foundation degree, Graphic Design
• Marketing for 3D design
• Project design, implementation
and evaluation
• Employability skills
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Art and Design
Art and Design
Graphic Design –
Foundation Degree Illustration –
Foundation Degree Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W216
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: a minumum of 120
UCAS points made up of at
least one full GCE A Level (A2),
a BTEC Extended Diploma/
Certificate or equivalent, plus
maths GCSE (Grade D or
above), an English Language
GCSE (Grade C or above) or
equivalents – plus interview.
Ideas and thinking are at the
heart of this exciting course,
with its strong emphasis on
practical experimental work.
Projects will inspire and challenge
your thinking as you search
for design and communication
solutions across the specialisms
of: publishing, advertising,
corporate work, publicity
information, infographics, plus
new and emerging media.
We want you to graduate with
creative talent, plus professional
insights and expertise. Project
work based on live client briefs
is a central component. In
addition, you’ll be introduced
to key creative roles across
the graphic design sector.
Location: Watford campus
Key subject areas include:
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W220
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
• Creative languages and
problem solving
• Historical and
contemporary context
Entry: a minimum of 120 or more
UCAS points made up of at least
one full GCE A Level (A2), a BTEC
Extended Diploma/Certificate
or equivalent, a maths GCSE
(Grade D or above) and English
Language (Grade C or above)
or equivalent, plus interview.
• Creative vocational practice
in graphic design
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development
in graphic design
Fuelling your thoughts will be trips
to workshops and galleries. Links
with international colleges will
broaden your creative perspective
further, leading to shared projects
and further visits. Gaining work
experience is vital and you’ll be
encouraged to find internships.
Illustration is all about translating
the requirements of your client into
visual communication. Learning
the art of responding to a brief
is central to professional success
– and the focus of this course.
• Creative languages and
problem solving
• Historical and
contemporary context
• Creative vocational
practice in illustration
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development
in illustration
You will be encouraged to
find work experience.
What can I do next?
Successful students can consider
an Honours degree or employment
in fields across design, illustration,
printmaking or digital technologies.
We’ll challenge your personal
thinking, processes and attitudes.
The objective is to hone your
drawing and observation skills.
The analytical, aesthetic
and theoretical frameworks
commonly used in the creative
sector will be explored.
The presentation of your finalyear project exhibition offers
invaluable experience. It’s the
perfect opportunity to show off
your skills, showcase your work
and build industry contacts.
What can I do next?
Successful students can consider
employment in the sector or further
study for an Honours degree.
What will I study?
All aspects of illustration are
embraced including traditional
drawing, printmaking, photography
and digital technologies.
What will I study?
Work will centre on project
briefs that you’ll evaluate in
ways that are creative and
professionally considered.
Key subject areas include:
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your theoretical and professional
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museums will sharpen your
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Art and Design
Art and Design
Fashion and Textiles –
Foundation Degree Duration: 2 Years
Key subject areas include:
Location: Watford campus
• Creative languages and
problem solving
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W232
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: a minimum of 120 or more
UCAS points made up of at least
one full GCE A Level (A2), a BTEC
Extended Diploma/Certificate
or equivalent, a maths GCSE
(Grade D or above), English
Language (Grade C or above)
or equivalent, plus interview.
This degree equips you with
the skills and knowledge
required for a career in this fastpaced industry – including the
formulation, production and
marketing of your own ideas.
This is an exciting course that
allows you to develop your own
unique creative style. Visits to
galleries, exhibitions, trade fairs,
stores and boutiques will form
an essential part of the course as
you learn to target a market and
respond to the needs of this fastpaced image driven industry.
• Historical and
contemporary context
• Creative vocational practice
in fashion and textile
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development in
fashion and textiles
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• Final major project in
fashion and textiles
You will be encouraged to work
with an employer as part of our
work-based learning development.
Two themed projects will be
completed using WGSN, the world
famous trend forecasting service, to
inspire and influence your designs.
Themes in recent years have been
Italian fashion and 1920 art deco.
What can I do next?
Successful students can consider
an Honours degree or employment
in the fashion or textile industry.
What will I study?
You’ll develop creative, technical
and professional skills associated
with the fashion industry. There
are opportunities for you to focus
on specific pathways through
design, production techniques
and textiles, gaining excellent
practical knowledge and industry
awareness in preparation for
further study or employment.
As part of your final-year project
you’ll have the opportunity
to combine your designs and
creations in a portfolio. This
year’s students are creating a
fashion magazine, showcasing
their fashion ideas and designs.
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Business and Management
BTEC Diploma in
Business
Administration BTEC Diploma in
BUSINESS Course Code: 0277Q
Course Code: 02781
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E - G), Entry Level
3 qualification, plus interview.
This practical and creative course
is an exciting introduction to
working in the world of business.
It can be your springboard
to a career in administration
within a range of organisations
including retail, banking, insurance
and the travel industry.
You’ll gain an understanding
of the functions of business
administration, how to behave
in an office environment and
how to use office equipment.
What will I study?
What will I study?
You’ll focus on developing time
management, communication
skills and teamwork.
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Working in business
and administration
• Creating business documents
• Supporting business meetings
• Communicating electronically
• Managing your health at work
• Job opportunities in
business administration
• Welcoming visitors
You will learn to research, work
independently and will participate
in practical workshops. Alongside
your course you’ll study English and
maths and take part in GAP work
placements within the College to
develop your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Progress to a Level 2 Diploma
in subjects including business,
IT or travel and tourism. With
further training and study you’ll
be well placed for business admin
roles in many organisations.
Business Management, Marketing, Accounting,
Customer Services, Administration
Are you ready to take the
world of business by storm?
Join us to explore exciting
career opportunities in small
businesses or large organisations
across a range of occupations
from finance to travel.
This course will develop the
knowledge and skills crucial for
success in business. Develop
your communication skills, team
working and time management.
Specific areas of study include:
Business and Management:
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D)
including English, or successful
completion of Level 1
programme, plus interview.
• Principles of marketing
• Business online
• Enterprise in business
• Small business planning
• Finance for business
• Promoting a brand
• Sales and personal selling
• Recruitment and employment
You’ll be taught by a skilled
team of staff eager to
pass on their professional
knowledge and experience.
Central to the course is learning
to research, work independently
and participating in practical
workshops. Alongside your
course you’ll study English and
maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Progress to the Level 3 Diploma
in subjects including business,
IT or travel and tourism. Or
work in jobs as varied as sales,
buying, finance, administration
and general office work.
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Business and Management
BTEC extended
Diploma in Business
Business and Management
Business and Management Intermediate
Apprenticeships
Business and Management
Advanced
Apprenticeships
Aspects of civil liability for
business, criminal law relating
to business and understanding
legal aspects of administration.
Course Code: Dependent
on your pathway
Duration: 18 months
• Business resources
Marketing
• Introduction to marketing
Creative product promotion,
internet marketing and
relationship marketing.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Course Code: 0274
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-C) including
English, or successful completion
of Level 2 Diploma, plus interview.
This popular course offers a
solid grounding in business.
You’ll develop a range of skills,
knowledge and personal qualities
essential to progress your career
– whether that’s further study
at degree level or straight into
work in the business sector.
What will I study?
We aim to replicate the pace of
working life, combining practical
and theoretical modules to
develop business awareness
as well as specific skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to set
up and run your own business,
selling a product that you have
created, while learning about the
essentials for business success.
Your assessments will be an
exciting mix of report writing,
presentations, creating newsletters,
observed role plays, group
activities and timed tasks.
In year one you will study nine
subjects that will introduce
you to the specialist subjects
that are available to you in
year two. These are:
Law
• The business environment
• Business communication
• Introduction to accounting
• Recruitment and
selection in business
• Aspects of contract
and business law
• Website design strategy
• Developing teams in business
In year two you’ll follow your
personal interests with a choice
of pathways including:
Finance
Management accounting,
exploring business, the
economic environment and
financial accounting. You will
need GCSE maths grade AC to study this pathway.
Human Resource management
Understanding employment law,
human resource management in
businesses and how to improve
performance in the workplace.
In to work (new for 2015)
Aspects of employment law,
career planning, starting a small
business, managing a business
event, visual merchandising in
retail and technology in business.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Successful students can progress
into work across a wide range
of business-based careers.
Further study options include the
Foundation degree in business
with a specialism – either here
at West Herts College or at
university. Over 80% of our
students progress to university to
study a BA/BSc (Hons) degree.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus assessments at interview.
You should be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Our business and management
apprenticeships will develop
your knowledge and skills,
enabling you to work in a huge
variety of jobs ranging from
business administration and
customer service to accounting
and management roles.
Depending on your area of interest
and job, our apprenticeships
can help you work towards
your qualification while at work.
You will build and develop a
range of transferable skills such
as problem solving, project
management, organising meetings
and IT and accounting.
In addition you’ll learn the key
aspects of good customer
service, effective communication
and people management.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus assessments at interview.
You should be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Ideal for people working in an
administrative or customer service
role wanting to develop their higher
level knowledge to enhance their
career prospects. You should be
taking on more responsibilities,
managing projects, implementing
changes or developing others.
What can I do next?
Successful apprentices can
progress to a Foundation degree
or to university to study business
or a related course. Or continue at
work in jobs such as administration
officer, admin team leader, office
supervisor, personal assistant
or legal or medical secretary.
This course provides you with
the essential knowledge and
understanding needed in
administrative and supervisory
roles. You will practice your
communication and people skills
as well as developing key attributes
such as accuracy, attention to
detail and organisational skills.
You’ll be learning at work with
your employer, attending College
to complete your theoretical
knowledge and pass assessments.
Areas of study can include:
• Contributing to decision-making
Informing your thinking will
be teaching spanning change
management, remaining
competitive and discovering
how outside factors – including
new technologies, consumer
trends, environmental
issues or globalisation –
can affect a business.
In addition, you will study English
and maths and participate
in GAP work placements.
Duration: 1 Year
Alongside your course you will
develop your English and maths
skills and learn about employment
rights and responsibilities.
You’ll learn your skills at work with
your employer, attending College
to gain theoretical knowledge
and to pass assessments.
Alongside your course you’ll
study English, maths and IT and
learn more about employment
rights and responsibilities.
“Thank you to all
business staff. You
have inspired me and
made me love business
more than ever.”
What can I do next?
Continue at work or progress to a
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
programme in a related field.
• Supervising a team in a
business environment
• Contributing to running a project
• Planning and organising meetings
• Analysing and reporting data
• Communicating effectively
with customers
• Delivering seamless customer
service with a team and resolving
customer service problems
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Business and Management
Business and Management
Business and Business
with specialisms – founDation degree
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 120 UCAS points which
must be made up of at least one
full GCE A level (A2), a BTEC
Extended Diploma/Certificate
or equivalent, plus GCSE maths
and English language (Grade
C or above) or equivalent.
Apply via UCAS using
the following codes:
Business N101
Business with Accounting: N1N3
Business with HRM: N1N6
Business with Information
Systems: N1I2
Business with Marketing: N1N5
Business with Law: N1MC
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Check our website for the latest
on each of these specialisms.
You’ll bring your ideas to life with
a work-based learning project that
combines invaluable professional
experience with gaining wider
practical knowledge of business.
What can I do next?
Pursue your professional career
straight away with a qualification
that’s recognised and valued. Or
progress your studies at university,
achieving an Honours degree in
a business area or related field.
Build your knowledge of
businesses and how they operate
successfully. Developing your
understanding of the fundamentals
before specialising in:
Accounting
Covering areas of financial and
management accounting.
HE
Human resource management
Exploring recruitment, selection
and induction as well as
performance management
and employee involvement.
Information systems
An in-depth look at systems
analysis and design as well as
information management.
Marketing
Looking at marketing practice
and relationship marketing.
Law
Covering applied contract law,
employment law as well as
English and European legal
systems and procedures.
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Construction
Diploma in
Bricklaying
Diploma in
Plastering
Course Code: 0241
Course Code: 0242
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E – G) in English
and maths or Entry Level 3
qualification, plus interview.
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E – G) in English
and maths or Entry Level 3
qualification, plus interview.
Lay the foundations for a great
career in an essential industry with
this introduction to brickwork.
Bricklayers don’t just build and
repair walls, they work with many
different materials and tools
– using various techniques to
produce creative structures and
buildings suitable for a specific
purpose. It’s work that will be
admired for years to come.
If you’re a practical person who
loves seeing something you build
come to life before your eyes, then
the specialist craft of plastering
could be for you. Skilled plasterers
are always in demand, with many
more jobs set to be created over
the next few years. It’s a timeless
skill in a construction sector that’s
growing at its fastest rate for six
years (OECD, September 2013).
What will I study?
This Level 1 programme is a great
way to take your first steps in the
industry, giving you the practical
skills and confidence you need
to progress into work or on to
higher levels of study at College.
This Level 1 Diploma is a foundation
qualification, giving you the
underpinning knowledge you
need to prepare you for further
study or work in this booming
industry. The course is workshop
and classroom based. You will
study subjects including:
• Setting out for basic
masonry structures
• Mix construction materials
• Construct block walling
• Construct brick walling
• Construct cavity walling
You’ll develop English and maths
skills and take part in GAP
work experiences to get you
ready for the working world.
What can I do next?
Successfully complete this course
and you can progress to the
Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork.
What will I study?
The course is workshop and
classroom based, giving you
the best of both theory and
practical learning. You’ll learn
about solid and fibrous plastering
through subjects such as:
• Preparing background surfaces
and plaster materials
• Applying plaster materials
to internal backgrounds
• Producing components
from moulds
• Forming sand and
cement screeds
You’ll have the opportunity to
develop practical English and
maths skills and take part in
GAP work experiences to get
you ready for employment.
What can I do next?
Successfully complete this course
and you can progress to the
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering.
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Plastering, Brickwork, Carpentry, Maintenance, Repair
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Construction
Construction
Diploma in Carpentry
and Joinery
Diploma in
Bricklaying
Diploma in
Plastering
Diploma in
Site Carpentry
Course Code: 0281
Course Code: 0254
Course Code: 0255
Course Code: 0293
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E – G) in English
and maths or Entry Level 3
qualificaction, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 1 diploma in
brickwork, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion of
the Level 1 Diploma in
Plastering, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 1 diploma in
carpentry, plus interview.
Carpenters and joiners make and
install wooden fixtures and fittings
as part of construction projects. As
a job it’s a great way to combine
construction with creativity. If
you enjoy making things and are
looking for a practical career you
could find it very rewarding.
The construction sector employs
some 8% of the UK workforce.
Demand for young, qualified
tradespeople is strong, with an
estimated 180,000 new bricklayers
needed by 2018 if demand for
construction is to be met.
The best plasterers have a wide
set of practical and creative
skills. Attention to detail is
essential to ensure a finished
job on interior walls is spot on.
Carpenters and joiners make
and install wooden fixtures and
fittings as part of construction
projects. It is a highly rewarding
career for anyone that enjoys
working with wood.
Good bricklayers are practical
people who enjoy working
outdoors and are happy to work
at height. They also take pride
in their work, knowing it will be
on show for years to come.
On this course you’ll gain a
foundation qualification in
carpentry and joinery. Our tutors
gained many years of experience
as carpenters and joiners before
qualifying as teachers and always
enjoy passing on their knowledge.
What will I study?
This course builds on the Level 1
Diploma, developing a wider range
of skills from interpreting working
drawings to building solid walling,
cavity walling and masonry cladding.
What will I study?
The first few weeks will be spent
building up your skills in bench
work with a series of practical
tasks. As a carpenter you’ll need
to follow technical drawings and
plans. So you need an eye for
detail and good maths skills for
measuring and working out angles.
You’ll be learning in our newly
refurbished workshops, with our
experienced staff supporting you
every step of the way. The course
starts with practical demonstrations
of the essential skills before
moving on to practice sessions.
Course subjects include:
• Knowledge of construction
technology
Your course subjects will include:
• Preparing and using carpentry
and joinery portable power tools
• Constructing masonry cladding
• Producing woodworking joints
• Setting out masonry structures
• Health, safety and welfare
in construction
• Constructing solid walling
incorporating isolated
and attached piers
Alongside your course you’ll develop
practical English and maths skills
and have the opportunity to take
part in GAP work experiences to get
you ready for the working world.
• Constructing cavity walling
forming masonry structures
What can I do next?
Following successful completion
you can progress to the Level 2
Diploma in Carpentry. You can
also find work as an assistant
to carpenters and joiners.
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You’ll also develop practical English
and maths skills and take part
in GAP work experiences to get
you ready for the world of work.
What can I do next?
Following successful completion
you can progress to the Level
3 Diploma in Brickwork.
You’ll learn about materials and
planning projects as well as expert
handling of the specialist tools of
the trade, not forgetting creativity
and a good head for heights.
Job opportunities are extensive.
Most of us know about one part of
the plasterer’s work: the applying
of wet finishes to walls, ceilings
and floors. This is called solid
plastering. There’s also fibrous
plastering, which involves making
ornamental plasterwork in a
workshop or on site – the kind
of plasterwork you see on the
ceilings of decorative buildings.
What will I study?
The practical, work-related
nature of this course reflects
the working life of a carpenter.
Learning is by practical projects
and assignments based on
realistic workplace situations and
activities. It’s a solid foundation
for work and a stepping stone to
more advanced qualifications.
What will I study?
Course subjects include:
• Carrying out first and
second fixing operations
• Understanding construction
technology
Course subjects focus on:
• Understanding information,
quantities and communication
• Applying plaster materials
to internal surfaces
• Preparing and using carpentry
and joinery portable power tools
• Fixing dry lining and plasterboard
products to interiors
• Applying render materials
to external surfaces
• Forming sand and
cement screeds
• Positioning and securing
fibrous plaster components
You will develop your practical
English and maths skills by planning
volume of materials you need, as
well as other practical exercises.
During your course you’ll also
develop key English and maths
skills and take part in GAP work
experiences to give you the skills
sought after by employers.
What can I do next?
Progress to an advanced carpentry
programme at Level 3, or the
NVQ alongside work, or start
work as a junior carpenter.
What can I do next?
Following successful completion
you can progress to the Level
3 Diploma in Plastering.
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Construction
Construction
Diploma in
Bricklaying
Diploma in
Plastering:
Solid Work
Diploma in
SITE CARPENTRY
Course Code: 0284
Course Code: 0282
Course Code: 0304
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 2 diploma in
brickwork, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 2 Diploma in
Plastering, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 2 diploma in site
carpentry, plus interview.
If you’ve ever watched a show like
Grand Designs, you’ll know how
much work goes into creating a
single house. Countless skilled tasks
are required, from the architect’s
first sketches to the final lick of
paint on the cupboard doors.
Fine tune the skills you need
for doing a professional
job and getting on with the
tradespeople working alongside
you on a construction site.
Timber is an essential part of just
about every structure and it’s
the carpenter’s job to prepare it
and put it into place. Qualified
tradespeople are always in
demand, whether it’s repairing
structures or building brand new
ones. It’s a rewarding career for
practical people with expert skills.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
must be employed prior to
the start of the course.
At the heart of any building,
though, is the brickwork. It needs
to stand the test of time and it’s
a skill much in demand today,
with an estimated 180,000 new
bricklayers needed by 2018.
Your job could be applying different
kinds of plaster to internal walls
and ceilings through to rendering
external walls with coatings such as
sand and cement or pebble-dash
What will I study?
Course subjects focus on:
You’ll be building on your
Level 2 Diploma experience,
developing your skills and
knowledge to a higher level with
an opportunity to specialise in
solid plastering. Solid plasterers
are in-demand and the need for
their expertise is set to rise.
• Repairing and maintaining
masonry structures
Course subjects include:
• Constructing complex
masonry structures
• Applying plaster
materials to produce
• Constructing decorative features
• Complex internal surfaces
• Analysing technical
information, quantities and
communicating with others
• Applying render to produce
What will I study?
Extend your Level 2 Diploma
experience and with new
skills and techniques.
You’ll also have the opportunity
to obtain a CSCS card, providing
proof that you have the required
training and qualifications for
working on construction sites.
In addition, the course will develop
your practical English and maths
skills and you can take part in
GAP work experiences to get you
ready for the world of work.
What can I do next?
Following successful completion
you can progress your studies
to a higher level or go straight
into work on construction sites.
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Following technical drawings and
plans requires an eye for detail,
with maths skills essential for
measuring lengths and angles.
Not forgetting creativity and a
strong sense of professional pride.
This course develops the skills
needed to become a professional
carpenter. You’ll develop a wider
understanding of the construction
industry and explore sustainability
and the environmental impact
of the construction industry.
Course subjects include:
• Complex external surfaces
• Preparing and running
in-situ moulds
• Erecting complex structural
carcassing components
What can I do next?
It’s estimated that the UK
construction industry will need an
additional 1,000 plasterers and dry
Liners every year till 2018. You can
join the industry with construction
firms or as independent plasterers.
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This Level 2 apprenticeship
develops general skills in
maintenance and building
care. Ideally suited for people
responsible for maintenance
tasks at work, it is also the
basis for further study and the
development of specific skills.
What will I study?
The focus is on practical experience
on site, with attendance at
college to acquire the necessary
theory, underpinning knowledge
and wider practical training.
What will I study?
• Analysing technical information,
quantities and communication
You’ll develop practical English
and maths skills and take part
in GAP work experiences to
get you ready for work.
Maintenance
Operations
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
• Analysing the construction
industry and built environment
You’ll develop practical English and
maths skills and take part in GAP
work experiences to give you the
skills employers are looking for.
What can I do next?
Following successful completion
you can start work straight
away or progress your studies
to a higher technical level.
Apprentices must achieve a
Level 1 award in English and
maths and complete a workbook
relating to employment
rights and responsibilities.
Subject areas include:
• Carpentry and joinery
• Bricklaying and plastering
• Erecting working platforms
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• Painting and decorating
During your apprenticeship
you will develop practical
English and maths skills.
What can I do next?
180,000 new recruits
needed by 2018 to meet
the increasing demand for
construction workers.
Depending on your area of interest
and the skills you have learnt at
this level you’ll be able to progress
to an advanced apprenticeship in
carpentry, brickwork, plastering
or other related areas.
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Electrical Installation and Plumbing
Diploma in Electrical
Installation Diploma in Electrical
Installation
(Buildings and Structures)
Course Code: 9981
Course Code: 8916
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Kings Langley campus
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including
maths and science, Entry Level
3 qualification, plus a colour
blindness test and a range of
relevant assessments at interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D)
including English, maths and
science, plus a colour blindness
test and a range of relevant
assessments at interview.
Thinking of a career in the electrical
installation industry? Qualified
electricians can choose from a
range of specific occupations, from
working on major construction
projects to domestic work in
people’s home.
This qualification is a stepping
stone to becoming a fullyqualified electrician. You’ll learn,
develop and practise the key skills
required for a range of careers in
the electrotechnology sector.
What will I study?
Demand for the professional
expertise of all electricians is
growing, with many qualified
professionals setting up
their own businesses.
What will I study?
This course covers the essentials of
electrical installation – the sort of
work done in domestic properties.
You’ll be studying in our specialist
workshops at Kings Langley
campus, learning from tutors with
years of professional experience.
The focus is on practical projects
to develop essential skills.
Complementing this is theory work
in the classroom, with tutors on
hand from day one to support you.
Course subjects include:
• Practical electrical installations
• Health and safety
Professional experience on site with
an employer is also key to success.
All West Herts College students
take GAP work placements
but we’ll also encourge you to
find additional opportunities
locally with employers.
What can I do next?
Successful students can progress
to the Level 3 Diploma in
Electrical Installation (Buildings
and Structures), NVQ in
Electrical Installation part
time. Possible careers include
areas of electrical installation,
including alarms, maintenance,
heating and ventilation.
The focus is on an allround understanding of the
electrical trade, so you’ll take
a mix of practical and theory
lessons – gaining a range
of experiences and skills to
prepare you for working life.
Course subjects include:
• Electrical installation
theory/technology
• Practical installation
competencies
• Basic electronics
As well as working towards your
Electrical Installation Certificate
you’ll be supported to develop
your English and maths skills.
You’ll be studying in our specialist
workshops at Kings Langley
campus, learning from tutors with
years of professional experience.
• Basic electrical testing
and maintenance
Practical assessments and
multiple choice exams will test
your electrical knowledge. We
also focus on wider skills, so you
can look forward to completing
a GAP work placement and to
developing your English and maths.
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Successful students can
progress to the Level 2 Diploma
in Electrical Installation.
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Electrical Installation and Plumbing
Diploma in Electrical
Installation (Buildings and Structures)
electrical
installation advanced apprenticeship
Course Code: 8116
Duration: 3 Years
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Kings Langley campus
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus a colour blindness test
and a range of relevant
assessments at interview. You
should be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Entry: Level 2 Diploma in
Electrical Installations (Buildings
and Structures), plus a colour
blindness test and a range of
relevant assessments at interview.
Professional electricians are central
to modern industry, whether
it’s bringing heat and light to
domestic homes or powering
major engineering projects.
Specialisms in electrical
engineering ranges from
transporting data along fibre
optic cables to programming
computer-controlled ‘intelligent’
buildings. Then there’s renewable
technology – everything from
wind turbines to photovoltaic
systems capable of converting
the sun’s energy into electricity.
What will I study?
This course sets you up for the
future with professional skills
across electrical instalation,
inspections and equipment testing.
This course covers the
installation, maintenance and
repair of electrotechnical
equipment – everything from
installing electrical systems in
a new building to maintaining
machinery on a production line.
You’ll follow nine units to complete
the technical certificates over a
three year period. The NVQ is
gained over a 42-month period,
the final part of the qualification
being the AM2 exam.
Subject areas include:
• Diagnosing and correcting
electrical faults
• Preparing and installing
wiring systems, wiring
enclosures and equipment
• Connecting wiring systems
and equipment using safe,
approved methods
What can I do next?
What will I study?
This qualification consists of the
Technical Certificate at Level 2
and 3, the NVQ at Level 3 and
Level 2 in English and maths.
It’s achieved through practical
experience on site and
attendance at college one day
a week to build the necessary
theory and knowledge.
Subjects covered include:
• Testing and commissioning
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Health and safety
during inspection
It’s the foundation for a solid
career across the electrical
installation industry. To preper you
for working life you’ll complete
GAP work placement and, with
support from us, develop your
English and maths skills.
What can I do next?
Careers open to successful
students incude the specialisms
of alarms, heating and ventilation
as well as more general
electrical maintenance.
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students incude the specialisms
of alarm systems, heating and
ventilation as well as more
general electrical maintenance.
diploma in Plumbing
diploma in Plumbing
Course Code: 9980
Course Code: 0247
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Kings Langley campus
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including
maths and science, Entry Level
3 qualification, colour blindness
test, plus a range of relevant
assessments at interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
maths, English and science, or
Level 1 Diploma, plus a range of
relevant assessments at interview.
At some point we all need the
services of a plumber. It’s an
industry that’s changing fast with
technology but one which will
always require qualified engineers
- whether the job’s big or small.
What will I study?
This course covers the principles
and practical aspects of domestic
plumbing. It combines the practical
skills of pipe bending and joining
with knowledge of basic plumbing
systems layout and installation.
Subjects covered include:
• All domestic aspects of
plumbing, heating and sanitation
• Hot and cold water systems
• Plumbing sciences
• Environmental awareness
An ideal option for people new
to plumbing who want to build
a career in the sector or one of
its related fields. All the basic
skills are covered, providing the
essential skills and experience
needed to progress further.
When you have successfully
completed this qualification
you will be at an Improver/
Plumber’s Mate level.
What will I study?
You’ll study a combination of
practical techniques and theory
based applications, including
plumbing installations.
Key subjects include:
• Key principles
• Common plumbing processes
• Cold and hot water systems
General skills range from positive
working relationships to health
and safety. Understanding
energy efficiency at home and
the workplace also features.
• Above ground drainage
You’ll take part in GAP work
experience and develop your
English and maths skills in a
practical plumbing setting.
These skills will help you
find work and do well.
This is a workshop and classroom
based course, with assessment
through practical skills tests,
observations of your work,
assignments, projects and online
assessments with City & Guilds.
What can I do next?
In readiness for employment or
further study, you’ll complete
a GAP work programme and
develop your English and maths.
Successful students progress
to City and Guilds courses
at Level 2 in Plumbing.
• Central heating systems
• Electrical supply
• Environmental awareness
What can I do next?
Progress to Level 3 Diploma in
Plumbing. Or, if you are employed
you can study the Level 2 NVQ.
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diploma in Plumbing
Plumbing Intermediate
Apprenticeship Course Code: 0308
Duration: 3 Years
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Kings Langley campus
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths or Level 2
Diploma, plus a range of relevant
assessments at interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus assessments at interview.
You should be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Want to take the next step in your
training as a plumber? Build on
your knowledge with the skills
you need for work in plumbing
and building services engineering,
including design aspects of
plumbing and heating systems.
The plumbing industry employs
skilled engineers and craftspeople
working with a wide range of
materials and technologies.
This apprenticeship focuses on
plumbing systems, components
and their installation.
What will I study?
• Environmental
technology systems
You’ll learn about installation and
maintenance – gaining a certificate
in basic plumbing skills that covers
safety, cold and hot water systems,
sanitation, and central heating
• Plumbing system
installation planning
What will I study?
• Complex cold water systems
Subject areas include:
• Domestic hot water
• Maintaining effective plumbing
working relationships
Comprehensive training across:
• Sanitation and drainage systems
• Central heating systems
• Introduction to domestic
gas principles
You’ll study and be assessed in
our specialist workshops and
classrooms, with regular practical
tests and the development
of a written portfolio.
Electrical Installation and Plumbing
You’ll be required to achieve a Level
2 award in English and maths and
at Level 1 in IT. And complete a
workbook relating to employment
rights and responsibilities, as well
as a range of assessments including
practical, written and online tests.
What can I do next?
Successful completion opens the
door to the Plumbing Advanced
Apprenticeship Level 3.
• Installing non-complex plumbing
systems and components
• Decommissioning noncomplex plumbing systems
• Maintaining non-complex
plumbing systems
and components
In readiness for employment or
further study, you’ll complete
a GAP work programme and
developing your English and maths.
What can I do next?
Progress to a plumbing NVQ or
work in plumbing and building
services engineering or take
additional qualifications such as
accreditations for gas installations.
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There are 29,000
plumbers needed by
2018 and on average
a plumber earns
£30,000 per year.
“I’m delighted to win, it’s a great
achievement. The challenges
tested my skills and I actually
enjoyed the pressure.”
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Winner of the World Skills
Regional Plumbing Competition
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Training Board (CITB)
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Engineering
Diplomas in
Engineering
Engineering holds many fantastic
and exciting opportunities.
In today’s world engineers
work in an environment that
encompasses the use of cutting
edge technologies and innovative
solutions, for example you could
find yourself designing the next
generation of Smart Phones,
designing robots, manufacturing
components for fighter jets or
developing sustainable energy.
Study engineering and you could
be on the road to becoming a
highly-skilled technician, able to
work in a variety of disciplines
including: product design,
aerospace, manufacturing,
electrical and electronics and
communications, plus mechanical,
nuclear and energy, environment
or transport engineering.
To find out more about our new
Engineering courses starting in
2015, call us on 01923 812345
or visit westherts.ac.uk
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FOOD ACADEMY,
HOSPITALITY &
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
Introduction to
Culinary Skills Course Code: 8154
Course Code: 0398
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E-G) or Entry
Level 3 qualification, plus interview.
Entry: 2 GCSEs (A–E), plus
interview. Applications from
people with related interests
and experiences welcome.
Food is at the heart of everything
we do and once you have the
confidence to cook from scratch,
then your have a skill for life.
This course is a great starting
point to your career in food. You
don’t need to have previous food
experience but we want you
to have loads of enthusiasm.
You’ll learn to prepare, cook and
serve a wide range of fresh and
pre-prepared foods, practising your
skills with the latest equipment
in our professional kitchens.
What will I study?
While in the kitchen you will be
learning a number of skills including:
• Learning about food
safety in catering
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Professional Cookery • Exploring jobs in the catering
and hospitality industry
• Discovering healthier
foods and special diets
You’ll also develop your English
and maths skills which are essential
if you’re weighing, measuring
and changing recipes. You’ll
also gain valuable work skills
with GAP work placements.
What can I do next?
Progress to the Level 2
Diploma in Culinary skills.
If you have a passion for cooking
and a genuine desire to be a
chef – then you’re on the right
course. We’ll get you started by
learning the practical skills you
need to work in the kitchen. You
don’t need previous experience
but you do need to have a
passion for food and cooking.
On this course you’ll be introduced
to the theory and practical skills
you need to be successful either in
the kitchen as a professional chef
or elsewhere in a restaurant. There
are also opportunities in hotels,
event catering or contract catering.
You’ll also get to know more
about healthier foods and
special diets, learn to use the
specialist equpment in the
kitchen and find out more about
working in the industry.
Plus you’ll develop:
• Practical English and maths
skills for weighing, measuring
and changing recipes
• Skills for working life on
GAP work placements
In addition to your main
qualification you’ll gain awards in:
• Food Safety, Health and
Safety at Level 2
• VRQ Level 1 Food and
Beverage Service
What can I do next?
Progress to the Level 2 Diploma
in Professional Cookery.
You’ll be learning in our professional
restaurant and kitchens, using
the latest techniques and
equipment to prepare and
serve to paying customers.
What will I study?
You’ll start by learning and
developing really good kitchen
skills, central to that is an
understanding of food safety
and health and safety.
In the kitchen you’ll be trained to
use a number of techniques on
a wide range of food including:
• Steaming
• Baking
• Roasting
• Grilling
• Frying
• Boiling
• Poaching
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and Drink Service, Hotel Management, Events Management
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Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
Diploma in
Culinary Skills Diploma in
Professional Cookery
Course Code: 8150
Course Code: 0388
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D), or
successful completion of the Level
1 programme, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion of
Level 1 of Diploma in Professional
Cookery or NVQ Level 1 Catering
Certificate, plus interview.
Take your love of food to the
next step and develop your skills
in the kitchen. You’ll need to
be enthusiastic and energetic.
We’ll give you the skills across a
range of food preparation and
cooking techniques, developing
your knowledge ready for a
career in the catering industry.
What will I study?
You’ll be developing a
whole range of skills across
the kitchen including:
• Preparing and cooking stocks,
soups, sauces, fish, shellfish,
meat, fruit and vegetables
• Producing biscuit, cake
and sponges
• Learning about catering
operations, costs and
menu planning
You’ll learn to create recipes and
menus, cover the essentials of
food safety, health and hygiene
standards, and the importance
of producing healthier dishes.
Take your next step towards your
career as a professional chef on
this exciting and practial course.
Build on your skills and enthusiasm
by learning to make creative
as well as really great food.
You’ll spend time in our professional
kitchen – preparing and serving
food to paying customers in our
public restaurant. You’ll develop
your culinary skills and get the
confidence you need to join this
growing and popular industry.
What will I study?
In the kitchen you’ll be learning
across a number of sections:
You’ll discover how to make
healthier foods and learn more
about special diets. Create
exciting and innovative menus
and learn about essentials like
food safety and working in the
industry. In addition you will:
• Study for the VRQ Level 2 in
Food and Beverage Service
• Take a six-week work placement
in a restaurant or kitchen
• Develop your practical
English and maths skills
• Benefit from masterclasses and
visits to industry exhibitions
What can I do next?
Progress to the Level 3 Diploma
in Advanced Professional
Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality.
Possible careers include
commis chef or related jobs,
plus opportunities across the
food and beverage sector.
Course Code: 2391
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: Successful completion of
Level 2 Diploma in Professional
Cookery or equivalent, plus
interview.
Food is one of life’s greatest
joys, by studying to be a chef
you’ll be bringing your passion
to life and sharing your creativity
with the people you serve.
This prestigious course is for
people aiming for the top in a
professional kitchen. It develops
the skills you’ll need to work
as a professional chef across a
range of kitchen departments
from pastry to sauces and learn
about supervisory techniques
needed to run a top kitchen.
Then put your skills to the test
as head chef on the night in our
professional training kitchens. You’ll
be planning menus for inventive
dishes, purchasing ingredients
online, and preparing meals to
paying customers in our restaurant.
You will also plan and organise
our sell out themed restaurant
nights (details of which can
be found on our website).
Supporting you throughout will
be our professional tutors who
are always eager to share their
wealth of industry experience.
What can I do next?
Progress to a Foundation degree
or Honours degree. Or start
work straight away as a senior
commis chef in hotel, restaurant
or contract catering kitchen.
You will have the opportunity to
devise your own signature dishes,
with opportunities to shine in
competitions and events. You’ll also
be encouraged to find part-time
work, so you can practice your
culinary skills in the real world.
• Working with fish and shellfish,
rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
• Preparing desserts, puddings
and bakery products
In the kitchen you’ll perfect your
advanced cooking skills by:
Plus you’ll develop:
• Preparing poultry, game, fish,
shellfish, meat and vegetables
• Practical English and maths
skills for weighing, measuring
and changing recipes
• Preparing sauces, purees
and side dishes
• Skills for working life on
GAP work placements
Progress to the Level 3
qualification. Or start work
straightaway in a junior position
across the sector from cafes to
clubs and contract catering.
Diploma in Advanced
Professional
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(Kitchen and Larder)
What will I study?
• Preparing soups and
sauces, fruit and vegetables,
poultry, meat and offal
What can I do next?
Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
You’ll also learn about:
• Professional cookery
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One of the best
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• Kitchen and larder
practice and theory
• Practical English and maths skills
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Diploma in
Hospitality Diploma in
Hospitality and Event Management
Course Code: 0392
Course Code: 03871
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or
successful completion of Level
1 programme, plus interview.
Food Academy
Intermediate Apprenticeships
What will I study?
Develop your professional skills and
confidence with subjects including:
• Introducing the
hospitality industry
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: Depending
on your pathway
Depending on your apprenticeship
and job, you can expect to cover:
Course Code: Depending
on your pathway
Location: Watford campus
• The hospitality industry
Duration: 1 Year
• Financial control in hospitality
• Planning and preparing
food for inventive dishes
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths, or
equivalent, plus interview.
Like the idea of a career in the
diverse world of hospitality event
management? It’s a growing
sector across London and the
South East of England – and
employers are always on the look
out for young people with the
right personality and set of skills.
Communication and team working
are central to success in the
sector, which is why this course
develops inter-personal skills, plus
planning, research and marketing.
These are firm foundations
for starting your career and
progressing into management.
• Working in hospitality industry
What will I study?
• Delivering the hospitality
customer experience
Event management begins with
an initial enquiry from a customer
right through to the day when you
will hand over to the operations
team to run the event. As part of
a team it will be your job to make
sure your client’s needs are met
and that their event is a success.
• Food safety and
health and safety
• How the industry contributes
to healthy lifestyles
• Team working in hospitality
• Costing and controlling finances
Hospitality
Intermediate Apprenticeships
Developing these skills is a
focus on topics including:
• The principles of supervising
customer service
• Performance in hospitality
Hospitality is all about working
with people and providing
great customer service. On
this course you’ll be learning
all about the industry, while
developing your communication
and teamwork skills. From here
you can progress your studies
at College or start work in the
sector, which is expanding rapidly
in London and the South East.
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• Planning, preparing, cooking
and finishing food
• Planning and managing
a hospitality event
• Marketing
In addition, you’ll develop:
• Practical skills in
English and maths
• Experience of employment
on GAP work placements
What can I do next?
Start work in the sector
straightaway or progress to higherlevel qualifications in hospitaliy
and event management.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English are preferred, plus
interview. You should be employed
prior to the start of the course.
If you want to get straight into
the kitchen, our Food Academy
apprenticeships reflect the skills
required to work across a range of
opportunities, with specialisms in:
• Food production – in the
kitchen of a restaurant, hotel or
contract catering environment
• Food service – providing
excellent customer service
and serving food and
beverages in restaurants,
front of house or at events
• Working with food suppliers
• Storing and holding food safely
• Dealing with customer service
In addition, you will develop:
• Practical English and maths to
help in your day-to-day job
• An understanding of health
and safety and food safety
• Employment rights and
responsibilities
What can I do next?
Start work in the hospitality or
service industries or progress to
the Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality
and Event Management.
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English are preferred, plus
interview. You should be employed
prior to the start of the course.
Develop your practical and
theoretical knowledge with
an apprenticeship you can
tailor to particular areas within
the hospitality sector.
What can I do next?
Build on your existing experience at
work with options to specialise in:
Your skills will set you up for
developing your career. For
further study, you could progress
to the Advanced apprenticeship
in hospitality or catering.
• Food and bevereage
services – working in
restaurants, conference and
banqueting and events
• Professional cookery –
developing the skills to work
as a chef in a restaurant
or professional kitchen
These apprenticeships are aimed at
people in full-time employment. If
you do not already have a job, we
can help you find an employer to
support your apprenticeship. You’ll
learn at work and attend College to
develop your theoretical knowledge
and complete assessments.
• Contemporary world food
and cooking skills
In addition, you develop
practical English and maths
skills to help you at work.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Looking for an apprenticeship job?
We can offer advice on finding
a job and put you in touch with
supportive employers. Visit
our website for a list of all our
apprenticeship jobs or call us on
01923 812345 for more information.
• Hospitality services – working
more independently in customer
service and hospitality roles
• Front of house reception – with
hotels and other venues
Develop essential skills at
work, with time at College
studying the theory you need to
complete your assessments.
Customer service, communication
skills and team work are all
central to success. In addition
you’ll develop your practical
English and maths, plus an
understanding of employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
Start work in a variety of roles
from front of house staff and
customer service and wider
hospitality roles. Progress your
studies with an Advanced
Apprenticeship in Hospitality.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
Food Academy, Hospitality and Event Management
Professional
Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship
Hospitality
Supervision and Leadership
Advanced Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
What can I do next?
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
should be employed prior to
the start of the course.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
should be employed prior to
the start of the course.
Have you been working in the
hospitality industry for some time?
Gaining plenty of experience,
perhaps including supervising
others or managing resources?
If so, this apprenticeship could
be for you. It develops higherlevel skills and has a move
into management in mind.
On this apprenticeship you will
be overseeing a team, with
responsibilites including:
You’ll have many options, from
progress your education at
a higher level to working in
jobs such as general manager
or team leader. Working as a
product development manager
is another option. Alternatively,
this qualification is a spring board
for working towards owning your
own restaurant, pub or bar.
What will I study?
Focus on a range of higherlevel areas including:
• Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality
and Catering Principles
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in
Professional Cookery
• Developing productive working
relationships with colleagues
• Maintaining the health,
hygiene, safety and security
of the working environment
• Maintaining food safety
when storing, preparing
and cooking food
• Running training sessions
and managing company
documentation
• Running shifts, reviewing staff
performance and rotas
• Managing your own
development plan
What will I study?
You’ll study a range of
subjects including:
• Providing leadership for your team
• Developing productive working
relationships with colleagues
• Supervising functions
• Supervising food
production operations
• Contributing to promoting
hospitality services and products
• Contributing to the development
of recipes and menus
You will learn and practice your
skills at work, attending College to
complete assessments and develop
your theoretical knowledge.
You will learn at work with your
employer, attending College to
complete assessments and develop
your theoretical knowledge.
In addition, you’ll develop practical
English and maths skills, and
learn more about employment
rights and responsibilities.
In addition, you’ll develop practical
English and maths skills, and
learn more about employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
Your skills will set you up
for developing your career.
Options for further study
include the Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeship Hospitality
Supervision and Leadership,
or Level 2 Team Leading.
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Forensic Science
Diploma in
Applied Science
(Forensic Science)
EXTENDED Diploma in
Applied Science
(Forensic Science)
Course Code: 0649
Course Code: 0268
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 2 Years
You’ll also study a range of
specialisms including:
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
• Working in the science industry
Entry: 3 GCSEs at grade D or
above (including science and
either English or maths) or
completion of a related Level 1
qualification, plus interview.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A* - C)
including English, maths
and double science, or a
BTEC Level 2 Diploma or
equivalent, plus interview.
• Perceptions of science
Do you have a passion for science
and want to pursue this as a career?
This course is your next step
towards working in the fields
of science or criminology,
providing you with the key skills
and knowledge required for a
rewarding, professional career.
The forensics field has high
expectations, with new recruits
frequently needing specific skills
whether they specialise in science,
forensics or criminal justice.
At West Herts College we ask
that you have an adaptive and
inquisitive mind and are eager
to learn. On offer is a course
providing a clear insight into
a range of related fields. From
these firm foundations you can
progress to further study, working
towards your career in science,
criminal justice, public services
or a range of related fields.
You’ll need to be methodical,
meticulous and ready to
accept new challenges.
As well as learning many
new skills you’ll find that your
communication skills develop.
Professional presentation is a
vital skill for any forensic scientist.
Learning how to assemble and
process data while being articulate
about your findings will be
central to your learning with us.
What will I study?
What will I study?
This courses spans a
range of complementary
specialisms including:
Subjects span natural science
and social science, providing
a theoretical and practical
feel for this progressive field
of study. Subjects include:
• Chemistry and our earth
• Energy and our universe
• Biology and our environment
• The living body
• Investigating a crime scene
• Science in medicine
• Using mathematical
tools in science
• Investigating human behaviour
In addition, there will be
opportunities to develop your
English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements.
• Fundamentals of science
• Criminology
• Scientific practical techniques
• Using mathematical
tools in science
• Practical chemical analysis
• Physiology of human
body systems
• Criminology
• Criminal psychology
• Microbiological techniques
• Chemistry for biology technicians
• Applications of forensic
psychology
• Scientific investigations
In addition, there will be
opportunities to develop your
English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
The breadth of your learning
will ensure you can consider
a variety scientific technician
posts. Over 80% of students go
on to university, studying for
careers ranging from marine
biologist to clinical psychologist.
You could progress to a BA/
BSc Honours Degree in Forensic
Science or related area, or
the Higher National Diploma
(HND) in public services.
• Genetics and genetic engineering
• Chemical laboratory techniques
• Forensic evidence
collection and analysis
• Criminal investigation
procedures and practice
What can I do next?
Forensic Science:
Forensics, Investigations, Lab Science
With further training and study you
will be able to enter a number of
careers within the forensic science
or related industries. At West
Herts College you can progress
to the Level 3 Diploma in Applied
Science (Forensic Science).
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Diploma in
Hairdressing or Hairdressing and
Beauty Therapy
NVQ Diploma in
Hairdressing
Diploma in Barbering
Course Code: 0670Q
Course Code: 2306Q
Course Code: 2425
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G), or Level
1 qualification, plus interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of Level 1 Diploma in
Hairdressing, plus interview.
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E-G) or
equivalent in Salon Services,
plus interview.
Develop your hairdressing skills,
working alongside tutors with a
wealth of industry experience.
Our professional salons serve
paying customers and you’ll
be using the latest equipment
and highest-quality products.
The VTCT Diploma in Barbering is
a qualification specifically designed
to develop practical skills in this
expanding professional area.
Take your first step into a growing
industry that will satisfy your
ambition and challenge your artistic
side. On this exciting course you’ll
be involved with the creative
world of hairdressing or combined
hairdressing and beauty therapy.
Our hair and beauty salons
compete with best on the
high street, offering the latest
equipment and products. You will
be developing your techniques
with paying clients and learning the
skills that employers are looking for.
Assessments will measure your
progress as your skills develop
across practical areas and specific
technical abilities. Creativity
plays an important part, too.
What will I study?
What will I study?
What will I study?
On offer here is a broad
introduction to the worlds of
hairstyling and beauty therapy.
You’ll go on visits to learn
about the latest trends, take
part in competitions and assist
in shows and exhibitions.
You’ll focus on cutting men’s
hair, but will also refine your skills
in specialisms such as: cutting
facial hair, providing effective
shampooing and conditioning,
styling services, plus offering
consultation service for clients.
We’ll support and guide you
from the start as you work
towards becoming a stylist.
You’ll develop practical barbering
skills to a high level, taking part in
special projects, demonstrations
and hands-on workshops. Tutors
will guide you from the start –
supporting and monitoring your
personal progress. You’ll have
your own clients and practice
in our professional salons.
Subject areas include:
You’ll participate in the World
Skills Inter-College Competition,
and events such as Hair Around
the World and work with fashion
students to put on shows at
College and at external events.
• Shampooing and
conditioning hair
Subject areas include:
• Shampooing and conditioning
the hair and scalp
• Blow drying and setting
• Advising and consulting
with clients
• Styling men’s hair
• Shampooing and conditioning
hair and scalp
• Scalp massage services
• Plaiting and braiding
• Temporary colouring
• Applying basic make-up
• Nail art and skin care
Alongside your course you will
study practical English and
maths skills and take part in GAP
work placement opportunities.
In readiness for progression
to Level 2 you’ll develop your
skills in colouring and cutting.
What can I do next?
You can start work as a junior in a
salon or progress to the NVQ Level
2 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy.
• Blow drying, setting
and dressing hair
• Cutting and styling hair
• Hair colouring
Alongside your course you will
study practical English and
maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in
Hairdressing, or work as a junior in
a salon, in television, on cruise ships
or as a photographic session stylist.
Subject areas include:
• Cutting facial hair
• Promoting products and
services to clients
• Colouring and lightening hair
Alongside your course you will
study practical English and
maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
You’ll have the skills and
knowledge to join a barbers in
a junior role or continue your
study at Level 3 in barbering.
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy:
Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Combined Hairdressing
and Beauty Therapy
NVQ Diploma in
Beauty Therapy Diploma in Hair and
Media Make-Up
NVQ Diploma in
Hairdressing
BTEC Diploma in
Beauty Therapy Course Code: 0684
Course Code: 2309
Course Code: 2320
Course Code: 0672
Course Code: 06801
What can I do next?
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Dacorum campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably
in English, maths and science, or
successful completion of a Level 1
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
programme, plus interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably
in English, maths and science,
or successful completion
of a Level 1 Beauty Therapy
programme, plus interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably
in English, maths and science
or successful completion
of a Hair or Beauty Level 1
programme, plus interview.
Entry: NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing
or a recognised non-NVQ
equivalent, plus excellent practical
skills and relevant professional
experience. Taking a trade test is
a requirement before enrolment.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English, maths and science or
equivalent, plus interview.
Start work straightaway as a
beauty therapist with a salon,
health club, resort or cruise
ship. You’ll also be able to
work as a sales representative,
product and equipment
trainer, or consider a trainee
management post in a salon.
This course combines the VTCT
NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy
with the City & Guilds VRQ Level
1 in Hairdressing – providing
the skills you need to follow
a career in either industry.
Beauty therapy is all about
treating people and making
them feel special in a relaxed
and tranquil environment. The
College’s professional salons and
spa are the perfect backdrop
for you to practise your skills.
This varied course will open
your eyes to a world of creative
career opportunities. The skills
and styles you learn are varied
and challenging, offering a great
introduction to the industry.
You need to be self-disciplined and
motivated and have stamina and
determination. In return your tutors
will share their wealth of experience
and ensure you refine your skills
whichever route your career takes.
Our courses, meanwhile, are
stepping stones to success in
many careers – in spas, salons,
cruise ships, or in film and media.
What will I study?
What will I study?
This is a rich and complex course
combining practice and theory,
with activities including shows,
competitions and events.
You’ll be learning from tutors with
a wealth of experience – using
professional products on paying
customers visiting our salons.
Work alongside professional tutors,
learning techniques using the best
products in our professional salons.
Get inspired by visits to events
including the National Beauty
Exhibition. Team up with
students across the College
to showcase your work at
events and competitions.
What will I study?
Subject areas will include:
Subject areas include:
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Facials
• Anatomy and physiology
• Body art design
• Make-up
• Facial treatments
• Make-up application
• Eye treatments
• Manicure and pedicure
• Themed face painting
• Waxing
• Hot and warm waxing
• Nail art application
• Manicure and pedicure
• Make-up
• The art of dressing hair
• Shampoo and blowdry
• Lash and brow treatments
• Application of skin
tanning techniques
• Plaiting and twisting
• Temporary colour
Alongside your course you’ll
study practical English and
maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
You could start work as a junior
therapist in a salon, a consultant
on a cosmetic counter, or a
junior in a salon. The next step at
College is the NVQ Level 3 Beauty
Therapy or NVQ 2 Hairdressing.
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Complement your Diploma and
build additional skills with short
courses such as gel nails and
eyelash extensions. You’ll also study
English and maths and take part
in GAP work placements to build
your wider skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
You’ll have the skills to work
in a salon (at Level 2) or as
a consultant on a cosmetic
counter. Progress your studies
with the NVQ Level 3 in Beauty
Therapy or Nail Technology.
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• The art of photographic make-up
• Shampoo and condition
the hair and scalp
Alongside your course you’ll study
practical English and maths and
take part in GAP work placements
to develop skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Start work in a junior position
or progress your studies with
the Level 3 programmes in
Make-up Artistry or Level 2
Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
This course is for qualified
hairdressers with a Level 2
qualification looking to develop
their skills and creative ability. It will
extend your skills and allow you
to develop specialist techniques
and your own creative style.
What will I study?
Subjects studied include:
• Hair stylist consultation services
• Cut hair using a combination
of creative techniques
• Colouring hair using a
variety of techniques
• Colour correction services
• Creatively style and dress hair
The growing spa industry means
that qualified, skilled therapists
are highly sought after.
This course covers all aspects of
beauty therapy, with an emphasis
on science and management.
Develop your skills in this way and
you can take your studies further
or work towards a management
position in the industry.
You’ll be working in our
professional salons, serving
paying clients and using the
highest quality products. In the
second year you will take part in
work experience, which could be
in five star salons and hotels.
What will I study?
• Creatively dress long hair
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Monitor procedures to safely
control work operations
• Scientific principles behind
beauty therapy
• Marketing and promotion
of products to clients
• Dermatology and microbiology
Get inspired with trips that include
visits to Salon International in
London. Showcase your own work
through county-wide competitions
and shows. Get the latest tips and
techniques through masterclasses
by professionals from famous
brands like Wella. You will also
contribute to planning shows
and promotional activities.
• Aromatherapy massage
Alongside your course you will
study your practical English and
maths skills and take part in GAP
work placements to develop the
skills employers are looking for.
• Salon management
What can I do next?
Advance your career in salon
management with further study
or work as a senior stylist.
Alternatively, continue your studies
in spa management; in a related
degree at university; or part time
with alternative therapies courses.
• Spa treatments
• Sport and exercise massage
• Body and facial electrical
treatments
• Body massage
• Nutrition and its
effects on beauty
• Essential skills: manicure,
pedicure, waxing, make-up
and eyebrow treatments
You will study practical English
and maths and take part in
GAP work placements. Visiting
trade fairs and exhibitions is
another important aspect, as
are workshops to show you the
latest trends and techniques.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
NVQ Diploma in
beauty therapy (general route)
Course Code: 4181
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: NVQ Level 2 Beauty
Therapy or equivalent,
plus interview.
Beauty therapy is a career that
could take you right around the
world. This course covers all
aspects of beauty therapy with a
strong science and management
emphasis – developing your
skills so you can progress
further with your studies or
work towards a management
position in the industry.
Join us you’ll be working in our
professional salon, learning modern
beauty therapy skills while using
quality products on paying clients.
It’s the basis for careers in five
start hotels, spas and resorts.
Of course, glamour goes
hand in hand with hard work,
dedication and commitment.
Trips to trade fairs and exhibitions
will broaden your understanding
of the latest techniques including
stone therapy. At College,
team up with Fashion and
Level 3 Hairdressing students
to provide beauty services at
their end of year shows.
In addition, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in
GAP work placements to
build skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
This course is an essential
foundation for a professional
beauty career – opening the door
to work in a spa, resort or cruise
ship. Or as a sales representative
or equipment/ product trainer.
It’s also an essential stepping
stone for further study if you
have an eye on a management
career or teaching.
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
NVQ Diploma in
Beauty Therapy (Massage Route)
Diploma in
Make-up Artistry Course Code: 0667
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: Successful completion of
the Level 2 Diploma in Hair and
Media Make-up, plus interview.
Entry: NVQ Level 2 Beauty
Therapy or equivalent,
plus interview.
If your interests lie in a more holistic
approach to beauty therapy, then
this qualification is for you.
Massage therapy has grown
massively in popularity. It is an
effective treatment for reducing
stress, pain and muscle tension.
What was once available as a treat
in hotels or spas is now offered
widely in clinics, hospitals, airports,
shopping malls and businesses.
What will I study?
This course explores Ayurvedic
principles, focusing on the art
of various massage techniques.
You’ll develop your skills across
several treatments including:
• Swedish
Course Code: 2323
Do you have artistic flair? Have
you always had an eye on a
career in something glamorous –
say fashion, photographic,
theatre, TV or cosmetics?
Our highly-skilled team of tutor
are keen to share their extensive
industry experience. You will
instruct clients on make-up
application and develop your
skills in media make-up (including
prosthetics) and fashion and
photographic make-up.
Work alongside our experienced
tutors. They have worked with
some of the top employers and are
eager to pass on their expertise.
• Indian head massage
Specific subjects include:
• Blended oils massage
• Client care and communication
in beauty related industries
You’ll also learn about anatomy
and physiology, providing you
with a deeper understanding
of the human body. Wider
skills development includes
tanning and product selling.
• Promoting products and
services to clients in a salon
Practising on paying clients and
working in our professional salons
is central to the course. There’ll be
workshops on the latest techniques,
plus opportunities to take part
in competitions and events.
• Media make-up
• Specialised electrical body
and face treatments
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Epilation
• Indian head massage
• Tanning treatments
Did you know?
88% of our hair and
beauty students who
left us last year went on
to work in the industy.
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Progress to higher levels of
study, or start work as a selfemployed make-up artist.
What will I study?
• Hot stone therapy
• Swedish massage
What can I do next?
This intensive one-year programme
develops essential skills for a career
in specialist make-up. You’ll be
learning in our professional salons
and practising on paying clients –
as well as entering competitions
and events to showcase your work.
What will I study?
You’ll study a range of
subjects including:
In additon, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence. Your
portfolio of work will record your
progress and help to showcase
your work to future employers.
• Designing and apply
face and body art
• Instructing on makeup
application
Inter-College Hair and
Beauty Competition 2014.
• Fashion and photographic
make-up
• Camouflage make-up
In additon, you’ll study English
and maths and take part in GAP
work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
Further study or work with a spa,
resort or cruise ship. It’s also an
essential stepping stone for further
study if you have an eye on a
management career or teaching.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
NVQ Diploma in Nail
Technology Studies Hairdressing and
Barbering Intermediate
Apprenticeships
Hairdressing
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Course Code: 2324
Course Code: Depending
on your pathway
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Duration: 2 Years
Entry: 3 GCSEs minimum grade
D, preferably English, maths
and science, plus interview.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Nail technology is extremely
popular, with beautiful nails now an
essential part of personal grooming.
This specialist course develops
practical skills in applying and
maintaining nail enhancements
using UV gel nail systems. The art of
airbrush design is taught including
the use of electrical files and the
application and design of nail art.
What will I study?
You’ll study a variety of specific
skills – applyinging this theory
to practical work. Join us in our
professional salons, learning on
models and serving paying clients.
Specific subjects include:
• UV gel nail systems
• Airbrush designs for nails
• Enhancing nails using electric files
• Designing and applying nail art
• Client care and communication
in beauty related industries
• Monitoring and maintaining
health and safety practices
• Promoting and selling
products and services
• Contributing to the effective
running of a business
Visits to trade fairs and exhibitions
will extend your knowledge of
trends and techniques. In addition,
you’ll study English and maths and
complete GAP work placements
to build skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
You’ll be ready to work straight away,
in beauty therapy or nail setting –
with a salon or as self-employed.
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Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English, plus a range of relevant
assessments at interview.
You should be employed
for three months prior to
the start of the course.
Hair and hairstyling are key to
self expression for both men
and women. But it’s hairdressers
and barbers that bring this
creative desire to life.
Enhance your skills on our
hairdressing and barbering
apprenticeships, developing your
cutting, styling and specialist skills
such as colouring. As well as new
technical skills you can look forward
to developing your own creative
style and gaining confidence when
it comes to client consultation.
Apprentices learn at work,
supported by the College
with theory and assessments.
Depending where you’re working
you’ll learn about hair types
and skin testing, the effects
of chemicals on hair and skin,
plus the principles of hair
colour selection. There’ll also
be opportunities to learn about
product promotion, perming and
relaxing different hair types.
Alongside your course you’ll
study practical English and maths
and learn about employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
Following successful completion,
you could progress to other
courses including the Level 3
Diploma in Barbering or Level
2 Diploma in Team Leading.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
should be employed prior to
the start of the course.
This apprenticeship is all about
taking your skills to the next level.
It’s ideal for junior stylists with
the Level 2 qualification who have
a regular client base and want
to further develop their skills.
What will I study?
Advanced apprentices take
their learning a step further by
developing cutting and colouring
skills so they can carry out the
latest fashion techniques. You
may even aspire to shaping
the next new look yourself.
Examples of subject
options include:
• Providing hairdressing
consultation services
• Colouring hair using a
variety of techniques
• Creatively style and dress hair
• Developing and enhancing your
creative hairdressing skills
• Contributing to the financial
effectiveness of the business
You’ll gain practical experience
at work and, here at College,
develop your practical English
and maths skills as well as your
understanding of employment
rights and responsibilities.
Hairdressing students
showcasing their creativity Around The World Show.
What can I do next?
Progress to a career as a stylist
or a senior salon hairdresser.
You can also continue your
studies to a higher level.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Health, Education and Care
Diploma in
Caring for Children
CACHE Certificate in
an Introduction to
Early Years Education
and Care
Course Code: 9033Q
Course Code: 03091
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Entry
Level 3 qualification, interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
If you’re interested in the
development of babies and
young children this is a great
starting point for jobs and
careers in care. You should be
outgoing, hardworking, have
good communication skills and be
able to work as part of a team.
What will I study?
As part of your course
you will study a number
of subjects including:
• Children learning through
everyday experiences
• Physical activities for children
• Creative activities for children
• Musical experiences for children
• Respecting children
Our highly skilled team of staff
will pass on years of industry
knowledge and experience. You
will complete at least 15 hours
in a work placement and further
develop the skills employers are
looking for through GAP work
experiences. You will also develop
your English and maths skills.
What can I do next?
CACHE Level 2 Certificate in
Working with Children and
Young People, Apprenticeship
in Early Years Care or Adult
Care or BTEC Level 2 Diploma
in Health and Social Care.
This course opens up a host of
future career opportunities within
the sector including assistant in
childcare, environments such as
pre-school, groups, out of school
groups or other childcare settings.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or
successful completion of
Level 1 programme, interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
If you love working with small
children and helping in their
development and growth, then
this is the right course for you.
We will prepare you to work with
children from birth to five years,
with knowledge of children up
to seven. This course is also a
stepping stone to the Level 3
qualification which will allow
you to achieve your licence to
practice in the early years sector.
What will I study?
The course is a mixture of
theoretical and practical
study, including experience
of working with newborn
children to five year olds.
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Child development
• Play and activities
• Legislation and
professional guidelines
You will take part in work
placement activities as part
of your GAP work experience
development and will also have
the opportunity to improve
your English and maths skills.
What can I do next?
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
in Health and Social Care or
the CACHE Level 3 Early Years
Educator (EYE) which will give
you a licence to practice within the
sector. Future career opportunities
include working in nurseries
to preschool and a number of
other early years settings.
Health Education and Care:
Social Care and Health, Early Years
Development, Teaching, Learning
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Health, Education and Care
CACHE Diploma in Early
Years Education
and Care (Early
Years Educator)
Course Code: 03071
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English language or other
Level 2 qualification, interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
Are you interested in working in
early years education or thinking
of progressing on to higher
education? This is the new gold
standard EYE course, developed
from recommendations from the
Nutbrown review 2013. It is the
latest up-to-date qualification for
leaders in childcare wishing to
gain their licence to practice.
You will develop essential
skills such as teamwork and
communications, enabling you
to work closely with parents and
providing you with confidence
you need to undergo successful
Ofsted inspections in nurseries.
You will be assessed in a number
of ways including external exams,
written assignments and reviews
at the professional placements you
attend. The subject focus includes:
• Child development
from conception
• Leadership and management
Health, Education and Care
CACHE Certificate in
Supporting
Individuals with
Learning Disabilities
Children and Young
People’s Workforce
Intermediate
Apprenticeship –
Course Code: 2141
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English language or
a course at Level 2, interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
• Child Health
• Observation assessment
and planning
• Understanding children’s
additional needs
• Professional practice
What can I do next?
Following the completion of your
course you will be well placed to
apply to university and progress to
gain your EYP status, allowing you
to work in a variety of jobs from
nursery practitioner, playgroup
leader, teaching assistant, crèche
manager through to social work.
Working with people who have a
disability is likely to be demanding
and challenging, however it is
also extremely rewarding and
you’ll have great satisfaction
when someone has learned a
new skill or can demonstrate
new confidence in themselves.
Caring for people with disabilities
requires specific skills and most
employers are now looking for
specialist qualifications in their staff.
This qualification is specifically
designed for unsupervised carers
or senior level workers who
come into contact with or are
supporting individuals with learning
disabilities as part of their job role.
What will I study?
You will study a range of subjects:
The course is taught with a
mixture of practical experience
and theoretical study in the
classroom. You will develop
the knowledge and experience
you need to work with children
from birth to five years old.
• The nature and characteristics
of learning disability, support,
legislation, communication
and planning
The subject areas you study will
be varied and relevant to the
sector. In addition you will learn
leadership and management skills,
providing you with the tools you
need to run your own nursery.
• Understanding the context
of supporting individuals
with learning disabilities
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
If you like working with children
and want to learn while you’re in
a job, then this apprenticeship is
the perfect starting point for your
career in the early years sector.
You will be learning the practical
skills that employers are looking
for and the theoretical knowledge
to work in the childcare sector
with children and their families.
What will I study?
During your apprenticeship you
will be working with children
and their families in a variety of
settings and services where the
main purpose is children’s care,
learning and development. Your
work will involve making sure
children are looked after, kept
active, happy and nourished as
well as helping them to develop
social and practical skills.
• Helping to keep children safe
• Supporting children’s
development
• Using support to develop your
own practice in children’s care,
learning and development
• Contributing to the
effectiveness of teams
• Supporting the development
of children and young people
Workshop sessions at College
will support you to achieve
your apprenticeship and will
develop your English, maths
and IT skills. You will also gain a
Paediatric First Aid qualification.
What can I do next?
Following the completion of your
course, you can progress to the
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Diploma for the Children and
Young People’s Workforce and
work in schools or nurseries.
• Child and young person
development
• Safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
What can I do next?
Although this course does not
qualify you to go straight into
this specialist workplace it will
support you to progress with
further study including the Level
3 Diploma Heath and Social Care.
With additional qualifications and
training you will be able to work
in a number of jobs supporting
children, young people or adults
with learning disabilities.
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Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English, a range of relevant
assessments at interview,
a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check, and be
working within the industry
for three months prior to
the start of the course.
As an apprentice, the exact nature
of your job role will depend on
your employer. The course is ideal
for those training for supervised
jobs such as a nursery assistant,
playgroup assistant working with
children under five, or those who
may be working with children and
their families in a variety of other
settings. You will study a range of
interesting subjects including:
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Health, Education and Care
Health, Education and Care
Children and Young
People’s Workforce
Advanced
Apprenticeship
EARLY YEARS
FOUNDATION
DEGREE
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Entry
Level 3 qualification, interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, a range
of relevant assessments at
interview and a Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check.
You must be employed prior
to the start of the course.
For those working in, or
towards, a supervisory or
managerial role with children.
What will I study?
During your apprenticeship you
will learn the skills you need to
be a room leader and nursery
manager. You will learn to deal
with a variety of situations and
people including parents, children,
other staff and managers.
Developing your leadership skills
and practising your theoretical
skills are key aspects of this
apprenticeship. You will be able to
select a specialist pathway from
one of the following options:
• Early learning and childcare
• Social care
• Learning, development
and support services
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: X302
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: A relevant Level 3
qualification e.g. CACHE Diploma
in Childcare and Education
and the ability to demonstrate
appropriate workplace experience.
GCSE English language and
maths at grade C or above,
or equivalent, interview and a
DBS (Disclosure and Barring
Service) check. We welcome
applications from international
or mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
This course is a great next step
if you already have a Level 3
qualification and experience in
childcare and want to develop your
skills further. It has been designed
in consultation with childcare
employers to give you the valuable
skills employers really need and will
allow you to work at a higher level
in a variety of settings in the sector.
What will I study?
You will study a range of
subjects including:
You will be attending College to
gain theoretical knowledge and will
be supported in your workplace to
help achieve your apprenticeship.
Alongside your studies you will
develop your English, maths
and IT skills as well as gain your
Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• The developing child
What can I do next?
• Leading and managing
workforce settings
Many of our students progress to
Foundation or Honours degrees
in the early years or healthcare
sectors. With further training
and experience you will also
be able to enter management
roles in nurseries, crèches and
other early years services.
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• Legislation and legal
responsibilities
• Developing professional practice
• Frameworks for children
aged 0 to 7
• Approaches to research
in early years
What can I do next?
Many of our students progress to
Foundation or Honours degrees
in the early years or healthcare
sectors. With further training
and experience you will also
be able to enter management
roles in nurseries, crèches and
other early years services.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
BTEC Diploma in Health
and Social Care
BTEC Diploma in Health
and Social Care
Course Code: 2505
Course Code: 85561
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Are you a caring person? Do
you find yourself looking after
others? Would you like to have
a warm and rewarding career?
This is the ideal qualification to
give you a start in a sector that
offers so many opportunities. It’s
an introduction to the world of
health and social care and will help
you progress further in this field.
What will I study?
You will study a variety
of subjects including:
• Working in health and social care
• Personal care for adults
and children
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or
successful completion of
Level 1 programme. Interview
and a DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check.
Health and Social Care is a very
rewarding profession which
provides you with the opportunity
to care for others and make a
positive difference to people’s lives.
This course will help you to develop
your understanding and knowledge
of the sector and introduce you to
a range of skills which are highly
valued by employers. It offers
practical work experience through
placements and the opportunity
to develop your knowledge,
understanding and skills.
What can I do next?
Progress to the Level 3 Extended
Diploma in Health and Social
Care. With further study and
training you will be able to go
into careers such as social work,
residential care management,
housing and the probation service.
If you wish to go straight to work,
job opportunities include working
in registered care homes, housing,
community work and the voluntary
sector, plus classroom support,
hospitals and primary care trusts.
What will I study?
• Leisure activities for
adults and children
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Creative activities for
adults and children
• Lifespan development
• Managing your health at work
Alongside your studies you
will have the opportunity to
improve your English and maths
and take part in GAP work
placements to develop the skills
employers are looking for.
• Individual needs
• Promoting healthy eating
• Communicating in the health
and social care sector
• Physical care of children
aged 0–3 years
• Anatomy and physiology
for health and social care
• Children’s learning
• Self assessment and
positive attitudes
You will also learn about job
opportunities in the sector and
take part in work experience in a
care setting as well as improving
your English and maths skills.
You may have the opportunity to
study for the Personal and Social
Development qualification.
What can I do next?
You can continue your education
with a Level 2 course in Early
Years or Care. With further
training and study you will have
the ability and the skills to work
in an Early Years or Care setting.
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Health, Education and Care
Health, Education and Care
BTEC extended Diploma
in Health and
Social Care
CACHE Level 3 Diploma
in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for England
HND in health and
social care
Healthcare and Social
Care Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Social Care (Adults)
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Course Code: 2502
Course Code: 8567
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: MKTHSCARE3
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Course Code: Depending
on your pathway
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English language or Level 2
Diploma in Health and Social Care,
interview and a DBS (Disclosure
and Barring Service) check.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English language or Level 2
Diploma in Health and Social Care,
interview and a DBS (Disclosure
and Barring Service) check.
Health and Social Care is a
rewarding profession which
provides you with the opportunity
to care for others and make a
positive difference to people’s
lives. This academic course is a
recognised entry qualification into
university and has been designed
specifically for those who have an
interest in nursing or heathcare.
Working in social care will give
you the opportunity to help many
different people lead fulfilling lives.
Entry: 120 UCAS points, or a level
3 qualification equivalent to at
least one full A level grade D or
above, BTEC Extended Diploma
in Health and Social Care or
Childrens Care Teaching and
Development and Education,
plus English Language and maths
GCSE at grade C or above or
equivalent. Sector experience if
possible. All students are required
to undergo a Disclosure and Barring
Service check for placements.
What will I study?
What will I study?
During your course you will
study a wide range of subjects:
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Developing effective
communication within
health and social care
• The role of the health and
social care worker
This high-level course covers a
wide range of areas including
supporting individuals with their
physical and emotional care,
daily living needs and health care
procedures and legislation.
• Sociological and psychological
perspectives
• Promoting personcentred approaches in
health and social care
• Fundamentals of anatomy
and physiology
• Understanding the process
and experience of dementia
• Research methodology for
health and social care
• Understanding the context
of supporting individuals
with learning disabilities
• Caring for children and
young people
You will also study English and
maths alongside your studies and
take part in GAP work placement
opportunities to help you
progress to work or university.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
With further training and
experience, career opportunities
include nursing, occupational
therapy and physiotherapy,
education studies, and many more.
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Alongside your studies you will
continue to develop your English
and maths skills and take part in
GAP work placement opportunities
to improve your employability skills.
What can I do next?
Prepare for a variety of careers in
Health and Social Care settings,
and develop a wide variety skills,
including early years care. This
course combines work experience
with theoretical study, giving
you the skills and confidence to
succeed in roles such as education,
social, health and welfare services.
What will I study?
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Communicating in organisations
• Principles of Health and
Social Care practice
• Health and Safety in workplace
• Personal and Professional
Development
• Working in Partnership in
Health and Social Care
• The Sociological Context
• Physiological Principles
• Community Development Work
Further study includes progression
on to the second year of this
course and if successful you
can progress to university.
Alongside your studies you will
continue to develop your English
and maths skills and take part in
GAP work placement opportunities
to improve your employability skills.
This course opens up a wide
and varied range of career
opportunities wthin the industry.
What can I do next?
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Completion of the first year of
the course results in 120 points
at Level 4 (HNC). Completion
of the second year of the
course results in 120 points at
Level 5 (HND). On successful
completion of your HND, you may
be able to top up to a relevant
Honours degree at university.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English are preferred, plus
a range of assessments at
interview and a Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check.
You must be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Introduction
Health and social care
apprenticeships are all about
helping and supporting healthcare
professionals in a variety of
settings. These include supporting
professionals in diagnosing,
treating and caring for patients,
working in residential homes
in caring roles such as nursing
roles or working with adults with
learning or physical disabilities
as well as providing customer
service to the sector as a whole.
All of these roles are central
to the smooth running of
healthcare services.
There are a number of
apprenticeship pathways
available to you, depending
on your area of interest.
You will gain practical experience in
your workplace and attend theory
classes as well as English and
maths workshops at the College
to further develop your skills.
What can I do next?
Following the successful
completion of your apprenticeship
you will be able to progress to an
advanced apprenticeship in health
and social care or a related area
or progress to work in the sector.
Duration: 2 Years
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus a
range of assessments at interview.
You must be employed prior
to the start of the course.
Introduction
Social care is about helping people
with a particular need. At Level
3 you will have responsibility in
healthcare establishments for care
planning as well as management
of resources and people.
This apprenticeship is designed
to help you progress to higher
education in subjects like nursing,
midwifery or management
roles in care homes.
You will study a range of
relevant subjects including:
• Promoting communication in
health, social care or children’s
and young people’s settings
• Engaging in personal
development in health,
social care or children’s and
young people’s settings
• Promoting good practice in
handling information in health
and social care settings
You will gain practical experience
in your workplace and develop
your English and maths skills as
well as learning about employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
Following the completion of your
apprenticeship you will be able to
progress to the Level 5 Leadership
and Management in Care Services
qualification or the Level 3
Management apprenticeship.
This course opens up a host
of career opportunities within
the healthcare sector.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
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Health, Education and Care
Health, Education and Care
Support Teaching and
Learning Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English are preferred. You must
be employed for a minimum
of 3 months prior to the start
of the course and there will be
assessments at interview. You will
be required to have an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) check and a reference
from your current employer.
This apprenticeship is aimed at
current employees and volunteers
who are working and providing
support in the classroom.
Support Teaching and
Learning advanced
Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 Years
You’ll be learning at work and
attending college for assessments
and theoretical lessons. During
your apprenticeship you will
be required to achieve English,
maths and IT qualifications
and understand employment
rights and responsibilities.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred. You must
be employed for a minimum
of 3 months prior to the start
of the course and there will be
assessments at interview. You will
be required to have an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) check and a reference
from your current employer.
What can I do next?
After completion of this course,
you could progress onto other
courses such as Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeship Supporting
Teaching and Learning.
This apprenticehsip is aimed at
employees who are working and
providing support in the classroom
and works on adding responsibility
to the role. You could help plan,
carry out and evaluate a wide
range of learning activities. You’ll
be working as part of a team and
will be supervised by a teacher
or SENCO representative.
You will work with teachers,
carry out duties such as lesson
preparation and work with small
groups or individuals, allowing
the teacher to concentrate
on teaching the class.
You’ll develop your skills by
planning, delivering and evaluating
teaching and learning activities
under the direction of a teacher.
You’ll be learning at work and
attending college for assessments
and theoretical lessons. During
your apprenticeship you will
be required to achieve English,
maths and IT qualificatioins
and understand employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
This course is a good steppingstone to a foundation degree
or Higher Level Teaching
Assistant training.
What will I study?
You’ll be working as part of a
team and will be supervised by a
teacher or SENCO representative.
Your duties will vary depending
on how the teachers you work
with plan their lessons and handle
day-to-day classroom activities.
Examples of subject areas include:
• Support numeracy development
• Observe and promote pupil
performance and development
• Support children and
young people’s play
• Contribute to assessment
for learning
What will I study?
Examples of subject areas include:
• Provide support for
learning activities
• Help to keep children safe
• Support children and
young people’s play
• Provide effective support
for your colleagues
• Observe and report on
pupil performance
Your work will support teachers
as well as pupils and parents.
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during term time.
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Information Technology
BTEC Diploma
for IT Users
BTEC Diploma in
Information and
Creative Technology
Course Code: 8751Q
Course Code: 87521
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Entry
Level 3 qualification, plus interview.
Technology is changing the
way we live and creating
huge opportunities for
exciting new careers.
This specialist work-related
qualification is designed to prepare
you for work in this dynamic sector,
providing the perfect platform for
you to start your working life. As
well as technical knowledge you’ll
be encouraged to develop the
personal skills that are essential for
success in jobs supporting IT users.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English and maths, or successful
completion of the Level 1
diploma, plus interview.
Broaden your knowledge of IT with
this Level 2 diploma that specialises
in wide-ranging subjects across
computer systems, hardware and
software. Necessary personal skills
for career success are covered,
opening the door to working
life or further study at Level 3.
What will I study?
The focus is on a range of
up-to-date subjects including:
What will I study?
• The online world
You’ll study a range of IT
applications, with introductory
subjects including:
• Computing in the workplace
• Improving productivity using IT
• IT user fundamentals
• IT software fundamentals
• Using mobile IT devices
• Multimedia products
and development
• Creating animation
• Creating digital graphics
• Software development
• Design and imaging software
• Installing and maintaining
computer hardware
• Desktop publishing software
• Automated computer systems
• Presentation and
spreadsheet software
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths, taking
part in GAP work placements
to gain practical experience
of the modern workplace.
You will develop communication
and teamwork skills which are
much sought after by employers.
You’ll study English and maths
alongside your course, while
GAP work placements with local
businesses will develop your
experience of working life.
What can I do next?
What can I do next?
Progression to the Level 2 Diploma
in IT, from which careers across
the following specialisms are
possible: audio-visual technician,
games designer, computer
games technical support,
computer operator, computer
service technician, database
administrator, internet/web
professional and many more.
On completing your course you
can progress to the Extended
Diploma in IT, opening up further
career opportunities including the
specialisms of PC maintenance,
graphic design, hardware support,
multimedia, webpage design
and VB.net programming.
• Website software
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Information Technology
Information Technology
BTEC extended
Diploma in IT
IT AND TELECOMS
Intermediate Apprenticeships
Course Code: 8729
Networking Pathway
Duration: 2 Years
Join us in our purpose-built
networking lab for this opportunity
to develop your skills with
industry-standard networking and
communication kit. Complete this
and you could qualify with the
internationally recognised Cisco
Certified Network Associate award
alongside your qualification.
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-C) including
English and maths, or a Level 2
diploma in ICT, plus interview.
For many people IT is a passion,
but it is far too broad an
industry for practitioners to be
experts in every element. This
is why this course lays out the
foundations before offering the
opportunity to specialise.
The focus is on developing practical
skills and understanding across
the technical aspects of IT.
What will I study?
This course is continually assessed
using industry-based scenarios
and small business projects. Your
course materials and assessments
are online and accessible from
home, college – or anywhere else
using mobile internet access.
The first year covers broadbased subjects including:
• Computer systems
• Programming
• Mobile apps
• Microcontroller technology
Windows Systems
Engineer Pathway
Acquire the essential skills you
need as a first line support
engineer, telephone consultant
or computer technician. You will
be proficient in most Microsoft
products in the IT service industry
and be able to maintain and
support Windows-based systems.
Multimedia Pathway
Specialise in the expanding
area of gaming platforms and
technologies, plus game designs
and web animation for interactive
media. You may also have the
opportunity to work on live
projects with industry specialists.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
• Digital graphics
What can I do next?
• IT employability skills
The majority of our students
progress to IT Foundation degrees
here at West Herts College or on
to Honours degrees at university.
Going straight into work with a
local IT employer is another option.
Either way, this Diploma creates
a wealth of opportunities across
the specialisms of programming
and networks to multimedia.
• IT technical support
• Website production
• Animation
• Networking
In the second year you’ll choose
a specialist path and follow
a specific area of interest.
Your options include:
Programming
Develop your skills in OOP,
games design, interactive
web programming and
many other areas where
program code is required.
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Course Code: Depends
on your pathway
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus assessments at interview. You
must be employed in an IT role
prior to the start of the course.
Our range of IT apprenticeships
build your knowledge and
expertise, enabling you to work
in a variety of careers from web
design, to telecommunications,
networking, design software
and many other specialisms.
You will cover a range of general
computing and IT skills that can be
applied to many job roles. Then,
depending on your pathway, you’ll
study specifics such as software
installation, communication skills
and technical fault diagnosis
– gaining an IT qualification
from a recognised group such
as Microsoft or CompTIA.
Complementing your on-the-job
apprenticeship training will be time
at College, completing assessments
and theoretical work. You’ll also
study English, maths and IT and
learn more about employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
Following completion you
can progress to an advanced
apprenticeship in IT or look for
employment across a broad range
of careers including support
technician, telecoms expert,
website administrator, helpdesk
professional or field operation.
IT and Telecoms
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Computing
Technologies:
Media Systems
Foundation Degree
Course Code: Depends
on your pathway
Duration: 2 Years
What can I do next?
Location: Watford campus
Duration: 2 Years
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: I150
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
You can go straight into
employment or study for a full
BSc Hons degree in Computer
Science or Information Technology.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English and maths are preferred,
plus assessments at interview. You
must be employed in an IT role
prior to the start of the course.
IT professionals serve customers
in all types of business and our
advanced apprenticeships are
designed to help you gain the
skills you need for careers in
this diverse professional field.
Our Level 3 apprenticeships
prepare you for work across
a broad range of digital
technologies requiring in-depth
knowledge and competence in
the IT or Telecoms industries.
Offering an IT qualification from
a recognised group such as
Microsoft or CompTIA, they build
on the Level 2 apprenticeship (in
telecoms or IT) by developing
skills across software installation,
communication skills and
technical fault diagnosis.
Complementing practical
experience at work will be
time at College, developing
theoretical knowledge as well as
English, maths and IT skills, plus
understanding of employment
rights and responsibilities.
What can I do next?
On completion you can progress
to higher education or work
with an employer. Advanced
apprenticeships can lead to a
broad range of IT careers including:
software and web developer,
desktop support engineer, network
planner, database administrator,
network engineer, telecoms
engineers or software testers.
Entry: 120 or more UCAS
points which must be made
up of at least one full GCE A
Level (A2), a BTEC Extended
Diploma/Certificate or
equivalent, and GCSE English
Language and maths (grades
A*-C) or equivalent.
This course combines a solid
grounding in the issues surrounding
modern digital multimedia with
a review of developments to
date across gaming, educational
products and e-commerce.
What will I study?
You’ll learn to plan multimedia
projects as well as how to create
and package an entertainment
product for market.
Most of our students choose to
study further at the University
of Hertfordshire, progressing
either to the final year or second
year of a BSc Hons programme
(depending on their results and/
or their chosen subject).
In addition, you can choose to
study abroad for a year – at a
partner university or to take a
work placement – before returning
home to complete your course.
Past students have achieved First
Class or 2:1 Hons degrees and have
been employed by companies
specialising in web application
development, website design
and digital media applications.
Specific subjects include:
• Understanding programming
• Computer systems architecture
• Understanding databases
and data analysis
• Computer networks and
introduction to wireless
• Systems analysis
• Advanced programming
and paradigms
• Web-based systems and Human
Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computing in business
• Web applications and
mobile technologies
Plus specialist modules in:
• Entertainment systems (1 and 2)
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Information Technology
Information Technology
Computing
Technologies:
Networks
Foundation Degree
Computing
Technologies:
Software Development
Foundation Degree
Duration: 2 Years
What can I do next?
Duration: 2 Years
What can I do next?
Location: Watford campus
The Foundation degree is a
standalone qualification, with
students finding jobs in their
chosen specialism or setting
up their own IT businesses.
Location: Watford campus
The Foundation degree is a
standalone qualification. You
can go straight into work or
study for a BSc Hons degree in
Computer Science with Software
Development at university.
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: I120
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: 120 UCAS points, which
must be made up of at least one
full GCE A Level (A2), a BTEC
Extended Diploma/Certificate
or equivalent, and GCSE
English Language and maths
(grade A*-C) or equivalent.
Continue studying at university for
a BSc Hons degree in Computer
Science with Networking. There’s
also the option of studying
abroad for a year – at a partner
university or to take a work
placement – before returning
home to complete your course.
This course is a solid grounding
in routing and switching devices
in an enterprise network, with
the focus on analysing and
evaluating several functions
related to routing and packet
forwarding. Plus troubleshooting
routing issues and the design and
configuration of a routed network.
Past students have gone on
to achieve First Class or 2:1
Hons degrees, before joining
the likes of Cisco and IBM
in roles including network
technicians, IT systems operators,
network security engineers
and network programmers.
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: I310
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: 120 UCAS points, which
must be made up of at least one
full GCE A Level (A2), a BTEC
Extended Diploma/Certificate
or equivalent, and GCSE
English Language and maths
(grade A*-C) or equivalent.
On this programming course
you’ll learn how computerbased technologies relate to
software development, gaining
knowledge of general computing
techniques in your first year
before specialising in year two.
A solid grounding in emerging
software development
technologies, before focusing
on a practical project where
you’ll extend your knowledge by
fulfilling a project specification.
You’ll develop an in-depth
understanding of computer
networks, plus insights into
the practical application of
networks and how they are
used in organisations.
Course modules include:
• Understanding programming
Following a first year investigating
general computing techniques
you’ll specialise in the second year,
choosing from subjects including:
• Computer systems architecture
• Understanding databases
and data analysis
• Computer networks and
introduction to wireless
• Understanding programming
• Computer systems architecture
• Systems analysis
• Understanding databases
and data analysis
• Systems analysis
• Advanced programming
and paradigms
• Web-based systems and Human
Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Advanced programming
and paradigms
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Plus specialist modules in:
• Software development (1 and 2)
• Computing in business
• Web applications and
mobile technologies
Past students have achieved
First Class or 2:1 Hons degrees
before working for specialists in
gaming, software development
projects and software testing.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• Computer networks and
introduction to wireless
There’s also the option of studying
abroad for a year – at a partner
university or to take a work
placement – before returning
home to complete your course.
• Computing in business
• Web applications and
mobile technologies
• Work based learning project
• Work based learning project
Plus specialist modules in:
• Advanced networking (1 and 2)
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Media
BTEC Diploma in
Creative
Digital Media Production
Course Code: 80101
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English or completion of a Level
1 programme, plus a range of
assessments at interview.
The world of media is fast paced,
exciting and continually evolving.
This course gives you the essential
skills you need to work in careers
across creative specialisms such
as film producer/director, camera
operator and sound engineer.
With us at your side you’ll be
encouraged to express your
creativity through different
production techniques. The
emphasis is on practical, hands-on
experience but you’ll also develop
communication skills and a sound
academic appreciation of the field.
Live briefs will focus your thoughts
and project time, whether you’re
working in teams or alone to plan
and produce audio-visual media.
In addition, you’ll develop your
English and maths skills and
complete GAP work placements.
These are essential skills and
experiences, whether you
have further study or starting
work in mind after College.
What can I do next?
Your study options include
Level 3 Extended diploma
courses in: TV, film, photography,
media production, digital art
and print-based media.
Possible careers include junior
positions in film or TV industry,
photography, sound creation
or the advertising industry.
What will I study?
Key subject areas include:
• Moving image and
audio production
• Advertising techniques
• Exploring media audience
and advertisers
• Investigating the structure
and creation of media
• Ownership of media sectors
• Deconstructing media
production: TV, films, games
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Journalism, TV Production, Film, Interactive Design, Animation
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Media
Media
BTEC EXTended Diploma
in Creative Media Production
(Film And TV)
Course Code: 8919
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-C) including
English, or a Level 2 Diploma in
Media or Art and Design, plus a
range of assessments at interview.
Setting your sights on a creative
career? How about filmmaker,
director, producer or broadcaster?
Chances are you’ve got a passion
for film and TV but you may never
have picked up a video camera.
Join us and explore the
spectrum of skills associated
with creative media production.
With the right training you’ll
be able to plan, develop and
produce dynamic projects.
It takes talent to create thoughtprovoking material suitable for
television and film. Together we
can focus your thoughts and help
you take a big step forward.
What will I study?
Subject areas include:
BTEC EXTended Diploma
in Creative Media Production (journalism)
First-year practical work on
location and in the TV studio
results in four videos – one each for
music, documentary, experimental
and TV studio production.
Second-year projects feature
four more productions including
drama and adverts. The end result
is a comprehensive portfolio
of work ready to present to
employers or universities.
In addition, you’ll complete
GAP work placements and
increase your skills with English
and maths. All of which are
sought after by employers and
requested by most universities
What can I do next?
Your study options include the
Foundation degree in Media
Production or related subjects,
here at West Herts College. Or at
University, a range of Honours level
degrees across design, production,
media and film and TV production.
Possible careers include film,
television and a wide range of
media-related employment.
Course Code: 8990
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-C)
including English or a Level
2 Diploma, plus a range of
assessments at interview.
Good English, maths and IT skills
are central to success – whether
you have work or university in mind
after College. And in readiness
for working life you’ll complete
GAP work placements to boost
your professional confidence.
What can I do next?
Looking for a course that inspires
and excites? Convinced you have
what it takes to succeed in a
creative field and keen to sample
your options before specialising?
Your study options include
the Foundation Degree, BA
Honours or HND in Journalism
or Media Production or
related media subjects.
Then have you considered
developing the all-round
skills of a journalist?
Alternatively, work towards your
NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.
Possible careers include
journalism in printed media, TV,
radio or interactive media.
Join us and start building a
professional portfolio of work
for careers across the breadth of
modern journalism – plus jobs in
marketing, events management,
advertising or magazine design.
What will I study?
You’ll produce your own newspaper
and online magazine, operate
our radio station and produce
a TV magazine program in our
state-of-the-art TV studio.
• Structure of the film
and TV industries
Subject areas include:
• Getting a job in the film
and TV industries
• Factual programme production
techniques for TV
• Professional practices and
production processes
• News production for radio
• Research methods
• Analysis of media products
• Working freelance or
setting up a small business
in the media industry
With further study across:
• Writing for television and video
• Production techniques for video
• Page layout and design
• Development of ideas
• Research techniques
• Production management skills
• Pre-production techniques
• Writing and editing copy
• Production management project
• Understanding printbased media industries
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first year
and progress on to the
extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
• Digital graphics for print
• Plus optional units covering
a variety of specialisms
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Media Production –
Foundation Degree
Media
Duration: 2 Years
Subjects areas include:
Location: Watford campus
• Developing professional practice
and employability skills
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W283
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: 120 UCAS points which
must be made up of at least one
full GCE A Level (A2), a BTEC
National Diploma/Certificate or
equivalent, plus GCSE maths
(Grade D or above) and English
Language (Grade C or above) or
equivalent, a portfolio of work
plus assessments at interview.
Prepare yourself for a career in
television and film production.
We embrace a broad sweep of
specialisms including factual
and drama production.
It’s a highly competitive industry
and you’ll need a competitive edge.
Combine skills development on the
course with extensive work-based
learning experience, building up
a professional portfolio of work
to present to future employers.
What will I study?
• Historical and
contemporary context
• Creative languages
• Creative problem solving
• Creative vocational practice
in media production
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development
in media production
The objective is to give you the
skills to plan, shoot, edit and
produce content to broadcast
standard. Successful graduates
leave us equipped with the
essentials for success in the film,
TV and post-production industries
What can I do next?
This Foundation degree
prepares you for working life or,
depending on your achievement,
a relevant BA Honours Degree
at a university including the
University of Hertfordshire.
Our aim is to give you a
solid understanding of preproduction, production and
post-production processes.
We cover film and television,
focusing on content for television,
factual programmes, commercials
and short fiction films.
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film productions, as well as for Hat
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the most of every opportunity and
made great contacts for the future.”
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Motor Vehicle Engineering
Diploma in Light
Vehicle Maintenance Diploma in Light
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair Principles
Course Code: 8815Q
Course Code: 8813
What can I do next?
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Kings Langley campus
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including
maths and science, Entry Level
3 qualification, plus a range of
relevant assessments at interview.
Entry: Successful completion
of Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle
Maintenance, plus a range of
relevant assessments at interview.
Study for two years on day release
from an employer to complete
the NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle
Mechanical and Electronic Systems.
Motor vehicle engineering
appeals to everyone with a love
of cars. It’s also a sector that’s
set to grow as more people
buy and drive vehicles.
The motor vehicle industry needs
professionals in a wide variety
occupations from garage and
shop floor positions to technical
development. It’s also a sector in
constant need of bright young
people committed to building
their careers around cars.
To become a motor vehicle
technician you’ll need strong
practical skills and be good
at fault finding and problem
solving. You will also need to
be good with people and have
great customer service skills.
With continued study you
could be looking at a career
across a range of specialisms:
vehicle servicing, repair and
renovation, brakes and exhaust
fitting, breakdown services, MOT
testing, servicing management.
On this course you’ll be taught
through a mix of theory and
practice, with continual assessment
culminating in an IMI examination
at the end of the year.
What will I study?
This course is a solid introduction
to the automotive industry. Training
is through a mix of theory and
practice in our modern workshops.
You’ll learn about the increasing
complexity of the modern vehicle,
particularly the electronics
and computing technology.
From day one your tutor is here to
help, with regular one-to-one sessions
to plan and develop your learning.
You will explore diagnosis, servicing
and repair.
To ensure you’re prepared for the
future – whether that’s work or
further study – you’ll also complete
a GAP work experience programme
and develop your English and maths.
What can I do next?
What will I study?
You’ll be practising your skills
on a variety of cars to develop
an indepth knowledge of
motor vehicle systems, repair,
construction, and associated skills.
Our motor vehicle engineering
workshops are well resourced and
kitted out with industry-standard
equipment including high-spec
computerised diagnostic tools.
Qualified staff have a wealth of
trade and industrial knowledge
which they’re keen to pass on.
To ensure you are prepared
for the future – whether that’s
employment or further study
– you’ll also complete GAP
work experience and develop
your English and maths.
Study for one year full time
to complete an IMI Certificate
Level 2, or continue for two
years on day release from an
employer to complete the NVQ
Level 2/3 in Vehicle Mechanical
and Electronic Systems.
Possible careers include motor
vehicle technician, service
receptionist and manager.
Motor Vehicle Engineering:
Electronics, Maintenance,
Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Technology
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Motor Vehicle Engineering
Diploma in Light
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
Course Code: 8947
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: Successful completion
of the Level 2 Diploma in
Light Vehicle Maintenance.
You’ve got your Level 2 Motor
Vehicle qualification so now’s the
time to step on the accelerator
and get the Level 3 skills
needed to open up a whole
new world of opportunities.
Training is led by qualified staff with
a wealth of trade and industrial
knowledge. It’s experience you
can tap into and it’s knowledge
they’re keen to pass on.
To ensure you are prepared for
the the future – whether that’s
employment or further study
– you’ll also complete GAP
work experience and develop
your English and maths.
What can I do next?
Your career options range from
garage and shop floor positions
to technical development. Vehicle
ownership is rising and the industry
is in constant need of bright young
people committed to building
their careers around cars.
Successful students will be ready to
find work. Progressing to university
is another option, studying subjects
such as motor vehicle engineering.
Motor Vehicle Engineering
BTEC EXTEnDED DiplomA
IN Vehicle Technology
IMI Motor Vehicle
Intermediate Apprenticeship
IMI Motor
Vehicle Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Code: 8009
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Kings Langley campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
science, maths and English,
plus a range of relevant
assessments at interview.
Fine tune your motor vehicle
knowledge with a qualification
that sets you up for starting work
or progressing to university. This
course combines the technical
and theory skills for a wide range
of specialisms across technical,
diagnostic and managerial areas.
To ensure you’re prepared for the
future – whether that’s employment
or further study – you’ll also
complete GAP work experience and
develop your English and maths.
What will I study?
Training includes up-to-date,
indepth knowledge of modern
motor vehicle systems, repair,
construction, and associated
studies. Learning is through
a mix of theory and practice,
with continual assessment
and an end of year exam.
You’ll be practising your skills
on a variety of cars to develop
your knowledge of motor vehicle
systems, repair, construction,
and associated skills.
This course is ideal if you want to
progress to university to study
engineering, mechanical engineering
and motorsport engineering.
What will I study?
This course covers vehicle engine
principles, vehicle fault diagnosis
and business systems. You’ll be
learning through classroom theory
and workshop practice, completing
assignments, investigations
and project based study.
Subjects areas include:
Our motor vehicle engineering
workshops are well resourced and
kitted out with industry-standard
equipment including high-spec
computerised diagnostic tools.
• Science and mathematics
• Electrical and electronics
• Technology and diagnostics
• Engineering and IT applications
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Successful students can
progress to the IMI Supervisory
Certificate, HND or Degree in
Motor Vehicle Management
or Motorsport Engineering.
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Location: Employer’s workplace
and Kings Langley campus
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Kings Langley campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
should be employed prior to
the start of the course.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments including a
mechanical comprehension
test at interview. You should
be employed prior to the
start of the course.
Are you a trainee motor vehicle
mechanic and technician? Join
our us in our modern workshops
and develop your skills alongside
tutors with wealth of professional
experience. On offer is a mix of
practical experience to develop
your hands-one skills with theory
lessons to build your wider
understanding of engines and cars.
Are you a trainee motor vehicle
mechanic or technician? This
course offers hands-on practial
experience with study of the
theory behind motor vehicle
engineering. It’s a combination
that will grow your knowledge
and create new opportunties.
What will I study?
What will I study?
The qualification consists
of: the Technical Certificate,
NVQ and a Level 1 award in
English, maths and IT.
This is achieved through practical
experience at work, plus one day
a week at College to acquire the
necessary theory and underpinning
knowledge and to complete the
English, maths and IT elements.
Subject areas include:
• Carrying out routine
vehicle maintenance
• Removing and replacing engine
units and components
• Removing and replacing electrical
auxiliary units and components
• Removing and replacing vehicle
chassis units and components
What can I do next?
Successful completion leads
to the Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle,
which will further build your
profesional skills and knowledge.
Subjects covered include:
• Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle
engine and component faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying
auxiliary equipment
electrical faults
• Identifying and agreeing
customer vehicle needs
• Diagnosing and rectifying
transmission and driveline
system faults
You’ll combine practical experience
at work with one day a week at
College to acquire the theory and
knowledge required to complete
the English, maths and IT elements.
You must achieve your IMI
Technical Certificate Diploma in
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair –
Level 3. Our professional staff are
here to help from day one, with
guidance and support all the way.
What can I do next?
Next steps include higher-level
work in the motor vehicle industry,
plus study for a higher level
diploma or equivalent qualification
in motor vehicle engineering.
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Music
BTEC Diploma in Music
Course code: 85121
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English, or Level 1 Diploma,
plus interview, you’ll also need
to provide evidence of your
interest in creating music.
The music industry isn’t all TV
talent show auditions. There’s
a multitude of long-term
career opportunities, all of
them as creatively rewarding
and focused on performing.
Join us and you’ll have the the
chance to excel individually and
also as part of a group. Following
a thorough introduction to the
vocational study of music, you
can look forward to developing
a professional approach to
all aspects of the industry.
We offer a mix of practical and
written work, preparing you
for the future, whether that’s
straight into work or further
study at Level 3 (where you
can specialise in either music
performance or music production).
In addition, you’ll take part
in GAP work experience and
improve your English and maths
skills in a practical setting.
What can I do next?
Successful completion opens the
door to the BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma in music performance
or music technology. Possible
careers include music performer,
sound engineer, songwriter,
producer and music teacher.
Whether your talent is in
performing or production,
we can focus your thoughts
and develop your talents.
What will I study?
Core subjects include:
• PA systems
• Instrumental tuition (bass,
drums, vox, guitar)
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• A range of recordings
• Music business
• Band performance
• Music sequencing and composing
• Developing music theory
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Original compositions
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April and June 2015
Celebrate 2015
Music, performance and media show
Watersmeet Theatre
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performances, plus booking details,
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Music
BTEC Extended
Diploma in
Music Technology
Music
BTEC Extended
Diploma in
Music PRACTICE
Course code: 3032
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English or maths, or Level 2
Diploma in music, plus an audition
and interview, when you’ll also
need to provide evidence of music
you’ve recorded or created.
Music and sound shape our lives
through TV and film, on the radio
or in computer games. Equally
diverse is the range of careers
within this huge industry.
This practical, hands-on
programme is specifically designed
to provide a comprehensive
introduction to the application of
technology across many musical
styles. As well as developing a
thorough understanding of the
music industry, you’ll be building
skills across music, recording and
computer applications to music.
What will I study?
Visits to universities and trade
shows will expand your awareness.
You’ll be expected to develop your
professional practice, liaising with
local music providers and venues.
You could earn money from writing
music or designing sound effects or
you could work in music education.
What will I study?
Core subjects include:
• Genres of popular music
• Band studies
• Music industry
• Basic keyboard skills
• Improvisation
• Music sequencing
• Theory and harmony
• Understanding, creating
and designing sounds
• Music around the world
• Instrumental study
• The theory of sound
In 2014, our students put
on GAPfest, a day of live
music across two stages.
• How to put on shows using live
sound and PA equipment
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first year
and progress on to the
extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
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You could be ready to launch your
career straight away, whether that’s
performing, teaching, composing
and arranging, technical support or
management and administration.
There’s also a range opportunities
in the publishing and retail sectors.
You should be interested in a
career in the music industry or
related fields. But this course will
also suit people looking to take
their talent in a new direction.
Experienced lecturers and
technicians will share their
knowledge with you. You will spend
lots of time in our purpose built
sound studios, where you’ll study
a vast array of topics including:
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Examples of further study
include: BA(Hons) Popular Music
and Recording, BA(Hons) Jazz
Studies and/or BTEC HND in
Music Instrument Technology.
We can help you prepare for the
presentation of live performances.
You’ll improve your skills as a
musician, learn new and different
styles of music and improve your
ability to play with groups of
musicians. You’ll also learn a lot
about the music industry in general.
You could be ready to find work
straightaway as: a record producer
or studio engineer; a sound
engineer for radio stations or TV
programmes; in technical support
for live shows and large events.
• Music industry
Duration: 2 Years
Calling all singers, guitarists, bass
players, keyboard players, and
drummers. This music course has
been developed especially for you!
Options for further study include:
BA(Hons) Popular Music and
Recording, HND Sound Recording
or HND/BA Music Technology.
• Sound and music for
the moving image
What can I do next?
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*-D) including
English or maths, or Level 2
Diploma in music or performing
arts, plus a range of assessments
at interview including an audition.
What can I do next?
• Music production techniques
and listening skills
Course code: 3069
Location: Watford campus
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and
complete GAP work experience
to develop skills and confidence
whether you’re next step is
working life or university.
• Using recording studios
In readiness for your next step,
whether that’s working life or
further study, you’ll also take part
in GAP work experience and look
towards improving your English and
maths skills in a practical setting.
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Performing Arts
BTEC Diploma in
Performing Arts BTEC Diploma in
Performing Arts Course Code: 8909Q
Course Code: 30281
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G), Entry
Level 3 qualification, plus an
audition and interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D)
including English, completion
of Level 1 Diploma, plus an
audition and interview.
Interested in dance, drama or
music? This course offers a broad
introduction to the exciting
world of performing arts.
You’ll develop new skills and
gain the confidence to perform
in public. This is invaluable
for all sorts of work, not just
careers in the performing arts.
What will I study?
You’ll study a broad range
of subjects including:
• Acting
• Dance
• Music
• Working in the Performing Arts
In addition, you’ll complete GAP
work placements and develop
your English and maths – all of
which are essential for further
study and working life.
What can I do next?
Most students progress to the
Level 2 Diploma in Performing
Arts, developing their skills
and preparing for a career
in the performing arts.
Always loved performing and
want to improve your creative
skills ready for a career in
this competitive world? Then
this is the course for you.
Confidence once you start
work matters as much as talent.
We’ll build yours through GAP
work placements with local
employers. We’ll teach you about
performing arts as a business,
too – how it works and how to
shine at professional auditions.
In additon, we’ll develop
your English and maths skills,
preparing you for further
study and working life
What can I do next?
You’ll be developing your
skills in drama, dance and
singing. At your side will be our
expert tutors, passing on their
professional advice as you put
on shows and performances.
The performing arts industry is
extremely competitive, so the
majority of our students continue
to develop their skills and expand
their portfolio of work on the Level
3 Extended Diploma at the College.
You’ll perform in College and
at local theatres, taking your
work to live audiences across
our local community.
On campus, in Watford, we have
everything you need to bring
your creativity to life. Alongside
our fully-equipped theatre space,
there’s a green room, plus costume
stores and dance studios.
Your end of year show will see you
taking over a local venue. Last year
it was the popular Watersmeet
Theatre, in Rickmansworth.
What will I study?
You’ll be learning and practising
drama, dance and singing –
developing your skills through
workshop activities, team
assignments and live performances.
Areas of study include:
• Performing scripted plays
• Physical theatre
• Acting skills
• Community theatre
• Musical theatre performance
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
BTEC Extended
Diploma in
Production Arts Course Code: 4111
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths, or a Level
2 Diploma, plus interview.
Do you think your future lies
beyond the spotlight in the
backstage professions of
lighting or sound design, set
construction or stage manager?
There are countless careers to
choose from. To succeed you’ll
need to be technically competent,
possess an artistic sense and
understand how your role fits
into the wider production team.
Your working life could be in a
venue or at events and festivals.
BTEC Extended
Diploma in Performing
Arts Course Code: 4112
Our focus on key aspects of
technical theatre is complemented
by modules providing everything
you need to start a career in
theatre or related professions.
Possible careers include assistant
stage management, technical
operators, crew plus many more
relevant career opportunities.
You’ll work alongside performance
and music students, staging
productions in-house and externally
at venues across the community.
On campus, in Watford, we have
everything you need to bring
your creativity to life. Alongside
our fully-equipped theatre space,
there’s a green room, plus costume
stores and dance studios.
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The focus is acting, singing and
dancing. We emphasise high-level
performing, supported by indepth
analysis of relevant theory.
Confidence once you start
work matters as much as talent.
We’ll build yours through GAP
work placements with local
employers. We’ll help with maths
and English, too – preparing
you now for working life or
further study at university.
Join us in our state-of-theart theatre, studio rooms
and recording studios.
What can I do next?
Join us and learn by completing
technical theatre projects
and assignments based on
real-life working situations,
activities and demands.
Widening professional horizons
is all part of the process, with
trips to West End performances
and local theatres.
Location: Watford campus
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What will I study?
This is where it gets serious.
We can help you develop a
wide and marketable range of
professional performance skills.
Duration: 2 Years
Confidence once you start
work matters as much as talent.
We’ll build yours through GAP
work placements with local
employers. We’ll help with maths
and English, too – preparing
you now for working life or
further study at university.
HND in Performing Arts,
Foundation or Honours degree in
performance or related subjects.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths or Level 2
Diploma in Performing Arts,
plus an audition and interview.
You’ll perform various productions
in College and at local theatres,
taking your work to live audiences
across or community. The year
culimnates in a final major
production: Blood Brothers, We
Will Rock You and Gillian Slovo’s
The Riots have all featured recently.
What will I study?
Above: Setting music
and lights in the theatre.
Below: Building the
set for the latest
production.
You’ll be learning through practical
assignments and the study of
performance arts disciplines.
Production projects bring this to
life – and will see you involved
from backstage to front of house.
Your tutors’ professional experience
includes time as casting directors,
professional actors and drama
therapists. Through their contacts
you’ll benefit from workshops
run by some the best companies
around before preparing for and
attending professional castings.
Up for grabs each year are
auditions with a theatrical agents,
plus appearances in television and
theatre projects. Each autumn
we work closely with Scarenation
– a local scare attraction –
auditioning and working for
the company at its events.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Further study options include
HNDs or degrees in Performing
Arts, or a professional diploma
in drama school focusing on
acting or musical theatre.
Possible careers include
professional theatre, film and
TV acting – for private and
commercial organisations.
Media students filming a live
performance in the theatre.
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
BTEC Extended
Diploma in
Performing Arts – Dance
HND in
Performing Arts
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Course Code: 4114
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A* – C)
including English or maths,
or a Level 2 Diploma, plus an
audition and interview.
This is a fantastic course for
people that love dance.
We have a track record of
producing dancers with diversity,
dynamics and discipline. Join
us and participate and perform
in all aspects of dance while
preparing for higher education
or vocational dance courses.
What will I study?
You’ll study contemporary,
ballet, jazz, choreography, urban
dance and dance appreciation.
It’s a focus that embraces
physical theatre, contact
improvisation, site specific
work – plus audition techniques
and relevant industry skills.
Confidence once you start
work matters as much as talent.
We’ll build yours through GAP
work placements with local
employers. We’ll help with maths
and English, too – preparing
you now for working life or
further study at university.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Progress to a Foundation Degree,
BA Honours Degree in dance
or dance related studies.
Dance is a diverse and varied
industry, with job opportunities
including performing,
teaching, choreography, dance
administration and promotion.
Our interest in historical and
contemporary dance works will
see you learning and performing
choreographed pieces you devise
yourself. Enriching this creativity
will be guest lecturers and trips
to professional dance works.
Live performance is key – at
venues and events across
our local community:
• St Albans Fashion Week
• Watersmeet Theatre
• Peace Hospice
• Watford Palace Theatre
• Cameo nightclub
• Brighton beach
• Local Schools
• Intu Watford
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Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: 1M27
Institution code: W40
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an interview and assessment
and an audition. We welcome
applications from international
and mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
Our HND Performing Arts
programme is specifically designed
to enhance individual creativity
and versatility – preparing you
for employment within the
competitive creative industries.
Students are supported through
a number of core and specialised
units, each focusing on practical
lessons and creative development.
The skills you develop have a
strong emphasis on becoming
independent practitioners. We
want you to have what it takes
to establish a successful career
in a world where your options
include: performing, directing,
choreographing, teaching
and arts administration.
What will I study?
Projects throughout the
first year include:
Acting for camera: work alongside
music students to create an
original score for your movie
and see it performed live in our
professional theatre. This year’s
production is a silent movie.
Musical theatre performance: write
an original musical inspired by
Shakespeare. You’re responsible
for the script, the musical score, set
design and production. Then see
it performed live by students to an
invited audience at a local venue
or in our own professional theatre.
Theatre in education tour: select
and explore a contemporary
issue (recent topics include drug
awareness and relationships). Take
your production on tour to local
schools, providing performance
and after-show workshops. The
whole operation is down to
you – you’ll be producing your
own small-scale theatre tour.
When it comes to professional
experience, your tutors have an
extensive and complementary
range of backgrounds.
On our books we have former
casting directors and composers,
professional dancers and
choreographers. And each of
them delights in passing on their
insider knowledge – the tricks
of the trade and what it takes to
succeed. Up for grabs are great
opportunities for auditions, master
classes and workshops – plus
wider employment opportunities.
You will also have the opportunity
to study for English and maths
GCSEs alongside your course.
These give you entry to Honours
programmes at university and
are highly valued by employers.
What can I do next?
Progress your studies with a top-up
to a BA Honours in Performing Arts
with one or two more additional
years of study at university.
Employment opportunities range
from creative performance to
media careers, music theatre
training, administration or teaching.
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
HND in Performing
Arts – Dance Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via UCAS:
UCAS code: 1M27
Institution code: W40
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an interview and assessment
and an audition. We welcome
applications from international
and mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
This is a course to challenge
and inspire you – and build your
personal sense of creativity.
Students will be supported through
a number of core and specialised
units, focusing on practical
lessons and creative development.
Performance will be in a variety of
venues throughout the two years.
Prepare for an exciting career
in the creative industries,
progressing to performing,
directing, choreographing, plus
teaching and arts administration.
You will be assessed on written and
practical work and should complete
all units to pass the course.
The HND is taught by professional
tutors with professional
backgrounds across the industry.
Drawing on their know-how
will be central to your success.
They are also a ready source
of auditions, master classes,
workshops and employment
opportunities generally.
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What can I do next?
Successful students can
top-up to a BA Honours in
Performing Arts or dance, with
one or two more additional
years of study at university.
If you’re ready for working life,
there’s scope across professional
acting, dance or music theatre
training. Plus opportunities in
teaching or arts administration.
What will I study?
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The focus is on technical dance
skills alongside creativity
and innovative practises.
In the first year two mandatory
units develop professional
practice and research skills. In
addition, six additional units
span: contemporary and jazz
dance techniques, commercial
dance and dance practices in the
community. Choreography and
performance feature throughout.
In the second year your studies
expand as you build links with
local primary schools, developing
and embedding teaching
practice before your course
culminates in a small-scale tour.
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Arts and Dance students and join us for:
Children’s Theatre show
w/c 1st December 2014
Christmas show
w/c 8th December 2014
Cabaret Evening
17th March 2015
West Side Story
18th May 2015
Midsummer Night’s Dream
1st June 2015
A snapshot of performances
across the year.
“Just been to an
excellent performance
of ‘Divided We Fall’ by
Level 3 Performing Arts
students at West Herts.
Congratulations to the
whole cast and team
behind the production.
Superb performances
from everyone involved.”
Jo Pennisten
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performances, plus booking details, visit
our website www.westherts.ac.uk.
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Photography
BTEC EXTENDED Diploma
in Photography Course Code: 0143
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A* – C) including
English or maths, or a Level
2 Diploma in Media or Art
and Design, plus interview.
Great photography has the
power to transform our
thinking about almost anything.
Achieving this takes talent and
visual awareness, both of which
are central to this course.
Your assignments will be on
location and in our well equipped
studios. And because many
of the core skills have never
changed, you’ll be shooting
on film as well as digitally.
Versatility is crucial for making
a living as a photographer
so this course covers the
key complementray fields of
documentary, fine art, editorial,
advertising and fashion.
What will I study?
Activity centres on practical
assignments set to reflect this
nationally-recognised qualification.
Classroom theory plays its
part but you’ll be spending a
lot of time in computer suites,
studios and darkrooms.
Trips and visits will expand
your professional insight into
photographic practices.
You’ll also be encouraged to work
on live projects here at College
– working for our marketing
team to cover student fashion
shows, community events, talent
shows and more. It’s a great
opportunity to gain valuable
work experience and expand
the breadth of your portfolio.
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements to
build your skills and confidence.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Successful students take the
Foundation degree in Photography,
here at West Herts College, or a BA
(Hons) degree across a range of
photographic and media subjects.
Careers include photographic
work for the arts and media
industries, plus specialisms in
wedding, advertising, commercial
or event photography.
“I’ve steadily built up some
good contacts and had my work
published in several newspapers.”
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Photography –
Foundation Degree
Photography
Duration: 2 Years
Subjects range across:
Location: Watford campus
• Historical and
contemporary context
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: W640
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: a minimjum of 120 UCAS
points which must be made up
of at least one full GCE A Level
(A2), a BTEC Extended Diploma/
Certificate or equivalent, and
GCSEs in maths (Grade D or
above), English Language (Grade
C or above) or equivalent a
portfolio of work, plus interview.
Examples of final project
work from our Extended
Diploma students.
• Creative languages
• Creative problem solving
• Creative vocational practice
in photography
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development
in photography
You’ll explore career opportunities
and professional practice before
working on a final major project.
Join us and develop your technical
and photography skills to a high
level. We place a strong emphasis
on experimental work, giving
you the freedom to discover
your own individual style.
Your work will be exhibited
at the annual degree show,
which is a great opportunity
to promote your work to
potential employers or clients.
Practical elements are supported
by workshop discussion, with
visits to exhibitions and museums
to expand creative awareness
and industry knowledge.
Honours degree at university
or work as a freelance
photographer, photographic
assistant or studio work.
What can I do next?
What will I study?
Develop your technical and
photographic skills – exploring
and producing visual imagery to
solve communication problems
across a range of applications
including: fashion, documentary,
editorial and advertising.
“I’m excited to be starting
my foundation degree
work with my tutors.”
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2015
Edie Mitchell,
Level 3 Photography
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Public Services
Diploma for
Entry to the Uniformed Services
Course Code: 8965
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E – G) or
Entry Level 3 qualification,
plus interview.
Are you looking for excitement,
challenge and prospects? This
course is an introduction to the
public services – one of most
varied career options you could
choose. You’ll learn a variety
of life and employability skills,
preparing you for further study
and new opportunities.
You’ll have the opportunity to take
part in local community projects
and will learn about the different
public services sectors with visits
to HMS Westminster, in London,
to find out more about the navy,
plus talks by the army and police.
As part of your projects you will
plan and risk assess activities
including caving and rock climbing.
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and take
part in GAP work placements
to develop your confidence and
readiness for employment.
What can I do next?
What will I study?
Outdoor activities and class-based
projects will help you develop a
variety of new skills. It’s also very
hands on – with projects including:
You can progress to the Level
2 Diploma in Public Services
and, with further study and
training, start your career in the
public or emergency services.
• Adventurous outdoor activities
• Employment opportunities
in uniformed services
• Well-being and physical fitness
– regimental fitness training
Above: Students on a
visit to HMS Montrose.
• Team working skills
Below: How about caving
at the XC Centre for an
adventurous activity?
• Self discipline and development
• Map reading and orientation
• Health and safety and
emergency care
Visits by the Marines will put you
through your paces on a fitness
training programme, with marching
and drills building self discipline
and working with radios developing
communication and team work.
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Public Services
BTEC Diploma in
uniformed public
services – operational
BTEC EXTENDED Diploma
IN Public Services
Course Code: 0659
Course Code: 06571
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*– D) or
successful completion of the Level
1 programme, plus interview.
If you have aspirations to join
the armed forces or emergency
services then this course is
right for you. It offers an insight
into working life across the
services before applying for
employment in a particular area.
You’ll learn how different services
operate, taking part in a number
of activity projects to develop
your skills and confidence. Our
tutors bring a wealth of experience
from their time in the police force,
the armed services, the navy
and other uniformed services.
Visits to Watford fire station
examine all key aspects of the
service from command and control
procedures to rescue practice in
a smoke room and a live hose run
competition. Central to it all is team
working and communication skills.
Alongside these specific aspects of
your course you’ll study English and
maths and take part in GAP work
placement to develop your skills
and get you ready for employment.
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*– C) including
English or maths, or Level 2
Diploma, plus interview.
The objective of this course
is to develop a professional
understanding of the key
public services before making a
specific career choice. You will
look at the different services
and investigate your options.
What can I do next?
You can progress to the Level
3 Extended Diploma in Public
Services. With further study
and training you will be able
to progress to a career in the
public and emergency services.
What will I study?
Practical-based projects are
the focus in the classroom,
followed by opportunities to
develop these new skills on trips
and activity courses. It’s a busy
and varied schedule that builds
specialist work-related knowledge
in preparation for exciting
careers in uniformed service.
• Government policies and
the public services
• Teamwork and leadership
• Outdoor and adventurous
expeditions
Key subject areas include:
• Crime and its effects
• Uniformed public services
employment and skills
• Planning and activities
and projects
• Adventurous outdoor activities
such as climbing and caving
• Practical team sports
• Land navigation by
map and compass
• Fitness testing
• Crime and its effects
• War and conflict
• Citizenship
• Preparing to respond to
emergency incidents
You may take part in a week-long
trip of activities featuring kayaking,
abseiling and gorge walking.
It’s a combination specifically
designed to develop your physical
fitness, confidence, team working
and communication skills.
What will I study?
You’ll examine many key
subjects including:
Professionals in the uniformed
services need to be fit and this is
reflected in the focus of the course,
which features many physical
and outdoor activities as well
as classroom-based projects.
Visiting guests will discuss
contemporary crime and counter
measures, with projects in
partnership with forensic science
students bringing to life investigation
methods. The study of war and
conflict is brought to life with trips
to the Imperial War Museum.
Alongside your course you’ll
study English and maths and
take part in GAP work placement
opportunities to further develop
your employability skills.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
You can progress your studies, with
an HND in Public Services including
CKP (Certificate of Knowledge of
Policing), a Foundation degree or
a BA (Hons) degree. This course
also opens up a host of career
opportunities within the uniformed
public services; including police, fire
and rescue, ambulance, prison, HM
revenue and customs areas or in
the armed forces such as the Royal
Navy, Army or Royal Air Force.
Specialist areas include insights
into police methods for conducting
searches (in rooms, cars and of
people) and professional methods
for combating terrorism.
• Health, fitness and lifestyle
• Volunteering
Above: Students regularly visit
the local fire station for training
Below: Students training
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Public Services
HND in Public Services
including Certificate in Knowledge
of Policing (CKP)
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: 2J48
Campus code: W
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an interview. We welcome
applicaitons from international
or mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
Develop your skills and
understanding of public services
with a qualification that includes
the addition of CKP, the Certificate
in Knowledge of Policing. It’s
a bolt-on that adds to your
expertise and offers a competitive
edge in the jobs market.
You’ll learn to identify and
formulate plans to solve public
service-related problems, as well
as investigating the effective
use of communication and
information technology.
There will be opportunities
to build specific skills by
studying specialist units:
• Psychology of human and
criminal behaviour
• Emergency planning in the
uniformed public services
• Crime reduction and
community safety
• Personal outdoor skills
• Aspects of criminal law
for public services
• Injury prevention and treatment
in sport and exercise (first aid)
• Substance misuse,
culture and crime
• Criminological theory relating
to crimes of violence
What can I do next?
You can progress to work in a
range of public services such as
the police, fire and rescue, prison,
ambulance, HM revenue and
customs areas or in the armed
forces such as the Royal Navy,
Army or Royal Air Force.You can
also continue with your studies
and move on to the second or
third year of a related degree
programme such as criminology.
Your CKP qualification enhances
your employability across a range
of public services. Time serving as
a Special Constable is invaluable –
and a mandatory requirement
for entry to the London
Metropolitan Police Service.
• The global environment
To gain the CKP you will study:
• Providing initial support to
victims and witnessess
• Gathering and submitting
information to support law
enforcement objectives
• Providing an initial
response to incidents
On this course you’ll develop
essential skills such as time
management, teamwork
and self motivation, plus an
understanding of the sensitivity
and openness required to
work with diverse groups.
• Arresting, detaining and
reporting individuals
You will also have the opportunity
to study for your English and maths
GCSEs alongside your course.
These give you entry to Honours
programmes at university and
are highly valued by employers.
• Searching individuals, vehicles,
premises and open spaces
• Interviewing victims
and witnessess
• Interviewing suspects in
relation to priority and
volume investigations
• Conducting priority and
volume investigations
What will I study?
You will study a range of
subjects including:
• Organisations and behaviour
• Fair treatment in public services
• Managing public sector finance
• Government, decision making
and the public services
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Certificate in
Sport
BTEC Diploma in
Sport
Course Code: 2537
Course Code: 88061
Course Code: 8887
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G), Entry Level
3 qualification, plus interview.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or
successful completion of Level
1 programme, plus interview.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths or Level 2
Diploma, plus interview.
There’s never been a better
time to get involved in the sport
and leisure industry, especially
for young people as the sector
employs a large number of 16 to 24
year olds. If you have a passion for
sport, this is the course for you.
Do you have a keen interest in
sports and want to turn your
passion into a career? Then this
is the course for you. It will be
your job to motivate people of
all ages and abilities, inspiring
them to stay active and lead
a more healthy lifestyle.
This course is specifically
designed as an entry into the
sport and leisure industry.
What will I study?
You will study a number
of subjects including:
• Introduction to the sport
and recreation industry
• Introduction to working with
customers and colleagues
• Following safe working practices
BTEC EXTENDED
Diploma in Sport
What will I study?
The course examines
sports performance and
the sports industry:
• Assisting in the planning, delivery
and evaluation of an activity
• Fitness testing and training
• Introduction to health, lifestyle
and the human body
• Injury in sport
• Sports practical
• Exercise and fitness
There will be opportunities to
improve your English and maths
and take part in GAP work
placements. It’s also possible to
gain awards in Sports Coaching
and Personal Social Development.
What can I do next?
You’ll be able to continue your
studies with a BTEC Level 2
Diploma in Sport or Public Services.
You can also start work in a leisure
centre as a sports coach assistant.
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first
year and progress
on to the extended
diploma (180 credits)
in the second year.
• Anatomy and physiology
• Practical sport
You’ll gain an understanding of how
diet and psychology can influence
sports performers, studying the
structure and function of the
human body. Skills for coaching
and improving performance are
developed, as well as knowledge
of the sports industry.
• Development of personal fitness
• Effects of exercise on
the body systems
What will I study?
There will be opportunities to
improve your English and maths
and take part in GAP work
placements. It’s also possible
to gain coaching awards.
• Anatomy and physiology
You’ll study a range of
specialisms, including:
• Psychology for sport
• Nutrition for sport
• Practical sports activities
• Sports massage
What can I do next?
You’ll gain the skills you need to
find work or progress your studies
to a higher level. You can progress
to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Sport. Alternatively, you can start
work straightaway in the leisure
industry – in sports coaching or as
a sports assistant, for instance.
There will be opportunities to
improve your English and maths
and take part in GAP work
experiences to develop the skills
employers are looking for.
What can I do next?
Successful students can progress to
the Sports Foundation degree, Sport
and Leisure Management HND or
Active IQ qualification, or gain entry
to study a number of sports-related
degrees including PE teaching.
Career opportunities straight from
college include assistant fitness
instructor, trainee manager, plus
opportunties in sports coaching
and posts such as sports assistant.
Sport:
Sport Performance, Fitness, Coaching, Sports
Therapy, Personal Training, Leisure Management
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Sport
BTEC EXTENDED
Diploma in Sport
and Exercise Sciences
Course Code: 0379
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths and science
(PE also desirable), Level 2
Diploma, plus interview.
An ideal course if you have an
interest in all aspects of sport –
from participation to the different
methods of enhancing performance
– and can see how sport can
benefit society as a whole.
You’ll study how science can be
applied to understanding and
improving sports performance.
Central to this is knowledge
of human biology, including
the structures of the human
body and how it functions.
Subjects focusing on sports
performance include psychology,
nutrition and injury. Skills for
assessing fitness and coaching
sports are developed, as are
more general skills needed to
work in the sports industry.
You will study towards the L3
diploma (90 credits) in your
first year and progress on to
the extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
What can I do next?
Career opportunities straight
from college include roles as
a sports assistant in sports
coaching or sports development
as well as many other positions
in sports-related areas.
You can progress to the Foundation
degree in Sport Studies, HND in
Sports and Leisure management
or Active IQ qualification.
Alternatively, you can study PE
and Leisure Management or
specialised degrees such as Sports
Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports
Equipment Design, Diet and
Nutrition or Sports Psychology.
What will I study?
This course is different to the
Extended Diploma in Sport due to
the more scientific nature of the
subjects studied, which include:
• Exercise anatomy
• Exercise physiology
• Psychology for sport
• Practical sport performance
• Sports massage
There will be opportunities to
improve your English and maths
and take part in GAP work
placements. It’s also possible
to gain coaching awards.
Active Internal
Qualifications
Sport and Leisure
Intermediate
Apprenticeships
Level 3 Leisure
Management
Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Code: 9902
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: Depends
on your pathway
Course Code: Depends
on your pathway
Location: Watford campus
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Entry: Applicants must have
a Level 3 qualification at
Merit or above and take an
entry assessment. Mature
applicants will be accepted
with relevant experience.
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Location: Employer’s workplace
and Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including
English, a range of relevant
assessments, plus relevant
employment for at least 3 months
prior to the start of the course.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English are preferred, plus
assessments at interview. You
must be employed in a supervisory
role in a leisure environment
prior to the start of the course.
This industry-recognised
qualification underpins the
role of a fitness instructor and
enables you to demonstrate your
expertise in the workplace.
You will develop the knowledge
and skills you need to work in the
health and fitness industry. You
will gain an understanding of the
principles and practices involved in
planning and monitoring individual
and group exercise as well as the
techniques used in sports massage.
What will I study?
This apprenticeship will develop
your skills for working in the sport
and leisure industry. You’ll need
to be a good communicator,
have team-working skills and
the ability to inspire others to
take part in sporting activities.
Different apprenticeship pathways
allow you to develop skills in
your particular area of interest.
These opportunties include
coaching roles within a school,
club or leisure organisation.
The course is split into two
semesters; Level 2 certificates
are completed before the
commencement of Level 3
certificates. This course will
enable you to become a
member of the Register of
Exercise Professionals (REPS).
You will introduce and lead
individuals in activities to
promote their personal and
social development. Central
to this will be the planning,
delivering and evaluating of
activities. With customer service
at the heart of your thinking.
The course is divided into
four qualifications:
You will gain practical experience in
your workplace and attend theory
classes at college. In addition, you
can look forward to developing
your skills in English and maths.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate
in Fitness Instruction
(Gym pathway)
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in
Instructing Circuit Sessions
• Active IQ Level 3 Certificate
in Sports Massage (Soft
Tissue Therapy)
• Active IQ Level 3 Certificate
in Personal Training
You will learn the theory of exercise
and have practical observations
throughout your course.
What can I do next?
This course opens up a host of
career opportunities within the
sector. You’ll also be able to join
an advanced apprenticeship in
sport, leisure or management.
An ideal qualification if you are
supervising staff in settings
such as gyms, swimming pools,
leisure centres, community sports
facilities, caravan or holiday parks.
You should have a positive,
motivating, can-do attitude and
should be willing to work alone
and as part of a team. You’ll need
to show the ability to develop
your outstanding managerial
and customer services skills.
What will I study?
Core subjects include leadership,
health and safety, customer
service and managing your
own development.
Specialist topics tailored to specific
roles include: recruitment, project
management, promoting equality
and diversity, plus selling products
and services and supporting
efficient use of resources. You
will also learn about employment
rights and responsibilities.
Complementing practical
experience in your workplace
will be theory classes at College.
In addition, you’ll develop your
skills in English and maths.
What can I do next?
Higher education qualification such
as a Higher National Diploma in
Sport and Leisure Management
and a host of related careers.
What can I do next?
Progress your studies with higherlevel fitness qualifications. Careers
include: fitness instructor, circuit
class instructor, personal trainer
and sports massage therapist.
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Sport
Sport
HND in Sport
Duration: 2 Years
Foundation Degree
Sports Studies
The range of subjects include:
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: 4Q72
Campus code: W
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an interview. We welcome
applications from international
and mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
The Higher National Diploma (HND)
in Sport and Leisure Management
is a versatile and practical
qualification that will develop
your skills and understanding of
the sport and leisure industry.
You will learn about the different
roles and responsibilities within
the sector and how these roles
fit within the overall structure of
an employer’s organisation.
There are many employment
opportunities, across the public
and private sector, including: sport
centre management or sports
development officers in the public
sector; gym managers, personal
trainers, sports coaches or sports
retailer in the private sector.
What will I study?
• The sports and leisure industry
• Health and fitness
• Principles of sport coaching
• Applied sport coaching
• Sports development
• Physical activity, lifestyle
and wellbeing
• Injury prevention and treatment
in sport and exercise
You will also have the opportunity
to study for your GCSE English
and maths alongside your course.
These give you entry to Honours
programmes at university and
are highly valued by employers.
What can I do next?
You can look forward to starting
work straight away within the
diverse sports industry, or
progress on to the second or
third year of a relevant degree
programme at university.
With your HND you can also
gain membership of the Institute
of Sport and Recreation
Management (ISRM) and the
Institute for Sport, Parks and
Leisure (ISPAL). This enables you
to use the professional letters
M.Inst.SRM.DIP after your title.
You will focus on the development
of higher-level sport, sport and
exercise sciences and related areas
– investigating the techniques
and attributes required to work
successfully in the industry.
Duration: 2 Years
What can I do next?
Location: Watford campus
You can look forward to starting
work straight away within the
diverse sport and leisure industry,
or progress on to the final year
of a full Honours degree at the
University of Hertfordshire.
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: C601
Institution code: H36
Campus code: W
Entry: A minimum of 120 UCAS
points, which must be made up
of at least one full GCE A level
(A2), a BTEC Extended Diploma
or equivalent, plus English
language and maths GCSE at
grade C or above or equivalent.
We also consider applications
from those returning to study
with relevant work experience.
This degree course lets you put
classroom theory to the test on a
work based learning module with
a relevant employer. In addition,
you’ll have access to outstanding
facilities at the University of
Hertfordshire’s modern Sports
Village on de Havilland campus.
What will I study?
The focus is on three specialisms:
sports management, sports
coaching and fitness and sports
development. You will study a
range of relevant subjects including:
• Social aspects of sport
and exercise
• Physiology and
movement analysis
• Introduction to sports coaching
• Sports marketing and
event promotion
• Sports industry management
• Practical aspects of
sports science
• Fundamentals of sports
development
Did you know?
Sport contributes
£20.3bn to the
English economy,
putting it in the top 15
sectors in England.
• Application of sports
science support
• Socio-cultural dynamics
of sport and exercise
• Work based learning project
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• Applied research techniques
for sports studies
• Applied sports management
• Developing sports coaching
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Sport
West Herts College has teamed up with local sports clubs to
offer a Centre of Sports Excellence. You’ll have the opportunity
to combine your love of football or rugby with academic sports
studies. We will offer you an exciting and personalised study
programme so you get the learning experience and
support you need to help meet your ambitions.
FOOTBALL
OF
Diploma in Sport:
Football
Course Code: 99031
We are proud to offer both
a male and female football
academy, in partnership with
Watford FC’s Community
Sports and Education Trust.
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D),
plus a range of relevant
assessments at interview
including successful trials.
Diploma in Sport:
Football Course Code: 9904S
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including
English or maths, or an equivalent
qualification, plus a range of
relevant assessments at interview
including successful trials.
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Courses combine practical football
experience and competition
against other academies in the
London and South East region.
It’s ideal for people looking to
combine progression in football –
either playing or coaching – with
the dynamic area of physical
education, sports coaching
and sports development.
What will I study?
You will receive a comprehensive
grounding in FA coaching, plus
theoretical studies and daily
training. You will be taught the
skills required to help you progress
to a higher standard of football
as well as gaining the experience
necessary to work within the
wider sport and leisure industry.
In addition, you can look
forward to developing your
skills in English and maths.
What can I do next?
You can progress to the Level
3 Diploma in Football following
your level 2 course and continue
your studies and sporting skills.
Successful students after Level
3 may be ready to take up a
career in coaching – as a sports
assistant, in sports development
or in other sports-related careers.
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first
year and progress
on to the extended
diploma (180 credits)
in the second year.
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Sport
RUGBY
First Diploma in Sport:
Rugby
Course Code: 02941
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), plus a
range of relevant assessments at
interview including successful trials.
Diploma in Sport:
Rugby
Course Code: 0371
This an exciting new opportunity
for keen sports performers that
want to commit themselves to
a rugby training programme.
What can I do next?
If you’re interested in developing
your own rugby skills and
performance, alongside the study
of coaching and training, then
this course is for you. You will
develop your full sporting potential
with practical rugby experience
and competitions against other
college rugby teams in London
and the South East region.
Duration: 2 Years
What will I study?
Location: Watford campus
We offer a comprehensive
grounding in RFU coaching,
plus theoretical studies
and daily training with
qualified rugby coaches.
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths, or
an equivalent, plus a range of
relevant assessments at interview
including successful trials.
In addition, you can look
forward to developing your
skills in English and maths.
Career opportunities straight
from college include roles as a
sports assistant in sports coaching
and sports development as
well as many other positions
in sports-related areas.
You’ll have the option of
progressing to Level 3 Diploma
following your level 2 course in
sport, either in your chosen field or
a wider sports subject. Successful
students after Level 3 may also
be ready to take up a career in
rugby coaching – as a sports
assistant, in sports development
or in other sports-related careers.
You’ll develop the skills required
to help you progress to a higher
standard of rugby, and gain
the experience you need to
specialise in rugby within the
sport and leisure industry.
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first
year and progress
on to the extended
diploma (180 credits)
in the second year.
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BTEC Diploma in
Travel and Tourism
BTEC Diploma in
Travel and Tourism
Course Code: 9906Q
Course Code: 25901
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Entry
Level 3 qualification, plus interview.
Jobs in the travel industry really
do create a world of possibilities,
with the chance to see fantastic
places and meet people from
different countries and cultures.
Strong communication skills
are essential and you’ll need to
have good people skills. There
will be workshops and trips –in
the past these have included
Windsor, Harry Potter Studios
and London attractions including
winter wonderland. Specialist
talks such as air crew and aircrash investigation workshops
further develop your knowledge.
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or
successful completion of Level
1 programme, plus interview.
The fast-expanding leisure and
tourism sectors offer a wide range
of career opportunities in the UK
and internationally. This course
will expand your knowledge
and understanding of travel and
tourism, preparing you for further
study or work in the industry.
What will I study?
Key subject areas include:
• Marketing in travel and tourism
• Customer service
• International travel and
tourism destinations
What will I study?
• Airports and airlines
You can look forward to a range
of interesting subjects including:
• UK travel destinations
• Displaying travel and
tourism products
Trips, visits and workshops bring
the subject to life. Past activities
have included visiting terminals
2 and 5 at Heathrow Airport –
comparing the new with the old –
and a cruise ship visit. You will take
part in planning and organising the
visits and investigating employment
opportunities in the sector.
• Planning trips to attractions
• UK travel destinations
• Recommending a
package holiday
• The role of cabin crew
• The role of an overseas
representative
• Planning an event
• Jobs in travel and tourism
Alongside your course you
will study English and maths
and take part in GAP work
placements to develop skills
employers are looking for.
What can I do next?
Progress to the BTEC Level 2
Diploma in Travel and Tourism
or Aviation. Career opportunities
with further training include
jobs in travel agencies, airline
customer services, hospitality
and tour operators.
Travel and Tourism students
on their trip to Rome.
You’ll also study English and
maths and take part in GAP work
placements to develop the skills
sought after by employers.
What can I do next?
Successful students can
progress on to the BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma in Travel and
Tourism or Aviation Operations.
Possible careers include travel
agent, tour operator, hotel
receptionist or airline customer
services as well as careers in the
hospitality, event management
and wedding coordinating.
Travel and Tourism:
Travel, Aviation, Customer Service, Tourism and Marketing
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Travel and Tourism
BTEC Diploma in Air
Cabin Crew / Aviation
Course Code: 2585
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Watford campus
Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or
successful completion of the
Level 1 programme plus interview.
London and the South East of
England is set to see an expansion
in airport capacity, with more
flights and more people travelling
every day. If you’d like to be part of
this, flying to destinations around
the world, this course offers many
of the essential skills you’ll need.
There’s a twin focus on cabin
crew and aviation operations
skills, offering two qualifications
and insights into what’s required
to work for an airline or on
the ground at an airport.
Visits to Monarch airlines and
specialist workshops such as
water survival techniques and
fire handling demonstrations
provide you with additional skills.
Alongside your course you’ll study
English and maths and take part in
GAP work placements to develop
skills employers are looking for.
What can I do next?
You will be suitably trained for jobs
with a travel agent or tour operator
as well as working for a hotel or
airline in a customer service role.
You can continue your study
with the Level 3 Diploma in
Aviation Operations or the Level
3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
BTEC EXTENDED Diploma
in Travel and Tourism
BTEC EXTENDED Diploma
in Aviation Operations
HND in Travel and
Tourism Management
Course Code: 9945
Course Code: 9944
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Location: Watford and
Dacorum campus
Location: Watford campus
Applications to be made via
UCAS:
UCAS code: 9L23
Campus code: W
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths,
or Level 2 Diploma or
equivalent, plus interview.
Study this course and you’re set
up for a range of careers with tour
operators, hotels, airlines, airports,
cruise ships or travel agencies. With
these solid foundations you can
look for work straightaway or study
further as the basis for a career in
travel and tourism management.
What will I study?
Develop your knowledge
and experience of the sector
with subjects including:
• Investigating travel and tourism
What will I study?
• Cruise
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma
in Air Cabin Crew:
Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C)
including English or maths,
or Level 2 Diploma or
equivalent, plus interview.
Aviation is a rapidly expanding
sector in London and the South
East, with new airport runways
planned and the number of
passengers set to grow. If you’d
like to be be part of this dynamic
industry, travelling to destinations
worldwide, then this course will
set your career on the right path.
Trips, visits and workshops will
give you a first-hand experience
of the industry. Past activities have
included Luton airport airside tour,
Virgin Atlantic training centre, CTC
pilot training, Emirates experience
and a visit to Monarch airlines.
• Conference and marketing
Entry: 120 UCAS points from an
appropriate level 3 qualification.
You will be invited to attend
an interview. We welcome
applications from international
or mature students without the
required formal qualifications.
Subject areas providing an
essential overview include:
What will I study?
• Marketing in travel and tourism
• Hospitality and customer service
• Sustainable tourism development
• Airline health, safety and security
• Resort representatives
All key aspects of aviation
are covered including:
Alongside your course you’ll study
English and maths and take part in
GAP work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
• Crew room duties
• Roles of air cabin crew on board
• Preparation for employment
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Aviation
Operations on the Ground:
You will have the opportunity
to go on an overseas visit and
experience a destination as a
professional in the industry.
There will be guest speakers
from airlines, hotels and airports
and trips to cruise ships and the
World Travel Market exhibition.
• Aviation communications
• Airport check in, boarding,
baggage and arrival
services and facilities
• Loading and unloading aircraft
• Aircraft dispatch process
• Aircraft marshalling
• Supporting flight operations
and passengers with
special requirements
What can I do next?
Studying for an
Extended Diploma:
You will study towards
the L3 diploma (90
credits) in your first year
and progress on to the
extended diploma (180
credits) in the second year.
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Continue your studies at a
higher level with the Travel and
Tourism Management HND at
the College. You can also find
jobs including: travel agency
management, overseas rep or
member of cabin crew. You’ll also
be able to work in airport ground
staff, hotel administration, event
management or wedding planning.
• Air travel information
• The travel and tourism sector
• Finance and funding in the
travel and tourism sector
• Airport and aircraft operations
• Research project
• Environmental impacts
of aviation
• Contemporary issues in
travel and tourism
• Team leadership and teamwork
• Legislation and ethics in the
travel and tourism sector
Alongside your course you’ll study
English and maths and take part in
GAP work placements to develop
your skills and confidence.
What can I do next?
You’ll be well placed to look for
jobs in customer liaison, ramp
work, cargo operations, ground
handling or traditional airline
roles such as cabin crew and
customer service. You can also
continue your studies with the
Travel and Tourism Management
HND, here at West Herts College.
Cabin crew training
with Monarch airlines.
• The developing manager
• Meeting customer needs
You will have the opportunity
to go on an overseas visit and
experience a destination as a
professional in the industry.
You may be able to continue your
studies to gain an Honours degree
or start work in the industry.
What will I study?
• Specialist tourism
• The airline industry
What can I do next?
This Higher National Diploma
(HND) combines wide-ranging
subject areas with detailed insights
into key areas of operation. It’s the
basis for a management career in
specialisms ranging from visitor
attractions to hospitality and
resort management to marketing.
• Introduction to airlines/
aviation operation
• Airline emergencies procedures
You will also have the opportunity
to study for your GCSE English and
maths alongside your course. These
give you entry to Honours degree
programmes at university and
are highly valued by employers.
Subjects developing
specific skills include:
• Resort management
• Visitor attraction management
• Special interest tourism
• Hospitality provision in the
travel and tourism sector
• Public relations and promotions
in travel and tourism
• Travel and tourism entrepreneurs
• Work-based experience
• Heritage and cultural
tourism management
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Foundation Studies
Essential Skills
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Course Code/Qualification: 8744
Year 1: ASDAN Certificate
in Personal Progress
Year 2: ASDAN Diploma
in Personal Progress
Duration: 1/2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: No formal qualifications are
required. Students should have
a positive approach to learning
and be able to access a busy
mainstream learning environment
with appropriate support.
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This course is aimed at young
people with severe learning
difficulties and those with complex
needs including ASD, at a range
of levels within Entry 1. We
offer personalised services to
support the needs of our students
beginning with their transition
to College and extending to all
areas of campus life. Students
will have access to specialist
resources and support tailored
to their individual needs.
Units include:
• Independent living skills
• Activities both in College
and the local community
• Work experience as appropriate
• Strong emphasis on developing
English, Maths and ICT
skills threaded through the
learning programme
• Creative Projects
• Learning about the Community
As part of every student’s
personalised learning plan there will
be interesting trips and visits within
the community. There are also
opportunities for work experience
according to individual abilities.
We have a range of supported
activities including lunchtime
drama, craft and dance clubs.
What can I do next?
Students on this programme can
progress on to the progressions
pathways at Level 2.
This course will help develop the
personal and work-related skills
that enable students to progress
into further learning, supported
employment and will enhance
their independent living skills.
What will I study?
You will learn in small groups
with your tutor and be supported
by a learning advisor.
Tutors will create a learning
plan to support your studies
and meet your individual needs.
This course offers a high level
of support and is personalised
to meet individual needs.
West Herts College is
accredited by the National
Autistic Society.
Robert Pritchett, Director
of Autism Accreditation
at NAS said: “I have been
so impressed. As of yet I
haven’t seen an organisation
that serves as many people
as the College receive
this accreditation.”
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Foundation Studies:
Supported Learning, Life Skills, Further Studies, Employability
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Foundation Studies
Skills for
Living and Work Course Code/Qualification: 8744
Year 1: ASDAN Certificate
in Personal Progress
Year 2: ASDAN Diploma
in Personal Progress
Duration: 1/2 Years
Location: Watford campus
Entry: No formal qualifications
are required. Prospective
students should have a positive
approach to learning and be able
to access a busy mainstream
learning environment, with
appropriate support.
Progression
Pathways
There will be trips and visits
within the community. On campus
we have a range of supported
activities including lunchtime
drama, craft and dance clubs.
What can I do next?
This course will prepare students
for work, independence and their
next steps. Students can also
progress to the progressions
pathways at Level 2.
This course is aimed at young
people who are independent
and need to develop skills for
living and work. The programme
is delivered by specialist staff
at our state-of-the-art Watford
campus and is designed to develop
employability, personal and social
skills. We will work with students to
produce an individual learning plan
appropriate for their level of study.
Course Code: 8691
ASDAN Award/Certificate in
Personal and Social Development
OCR Certificate/Diploma
in Life and Living Skills
Duration: 1 Year with opportunity
to progress if appropriate
Location: Watford campus
Entry: No formal qualifications
are required. Prospective
students should have a positive
approach to learning and be able
to access a busy mainstream
learning environment, with
appropriate support.
As part of the personalised
learning plan there will be
trips and visits within the local
community and further afield
where necessary. On campus
we have a range of supported
activities such as football, table
tennis, DJing and dance.
What can I do next?
This course will prepare students
for independence and their
next steps which may include
further study or work, or on
to a supported internship.
This course is aimed at young
people with moderate learning
difficulties at a range of levels
within Entry 2 and 3. The
programme is delivered by
qualified, specialist staff at our
state-of-the-art Watford campus.
The course is based around the
development of employability,
personal and social skills and
aims to prepare students for
further study or work.
What will I study?
Students develop English, Maths
and IT skills and undertake
a wide range of challenges
designed to develop vocational,
personal and social skills.
What will I study?
Students develop English, maths
and IT skills and undertake a wide
range of challenges designed
to develop vocational, personal
and social skills. Teaching is
in small groups, supported
by specialist staff with access
to specialist resources.
Units include:
• Preparation for work
or supported work
• Independent living skills
• Activities both in College
and the local community
Units include:
• Tutorial and progression planning
• Travel training where appropriate
• English and maths
“College is really good! I’ve
made new friends, do exciting
things and hang out with my
friends at breaks and lunch”
• Enrichment and community
opportunities
Joe
• Travel training, where appropriate
Foundation Studies student
• Community studies
• Work experience as appropriate
• World of work
• Strong emphasis on developing
English, Maths and IT skills
• Creative studies
• Sport and health
• Creative Enterprise Projects
• Independent living skills
Lunchtime activities at
Watford campus.
• Work experience,
where appropriate
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Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies
Supported
Internship
Course Code: 8569
Duration: Six to nine months
Location: Watford campus
Internships benefit students by:
• Building confidence
and motivation
Hours: Up to 16 hours per
week, dependent on ability.
• Improving decision making,
communication and
team working skills
A Supported Internship is
specifically aimed at young
people aged 16 to 24 who have a
statement of special educational
needs, a Learning Difficulty
Assessment, or an Education
Health and Care plan, who want
to move into employment and
need extra support to do so.
• Developing use of initiative
Internships are jobs specially
adapted to meet the skills
and abilities of someone
with a learning difficulty or
disability. Interns can fulfil a
genuine business need for their
employer and offer a rewarding
experience for our students too.
The Internship is unpaid and
lasts for 6 months or up to one
academic year (nine months).
• Widening social networks
• Developing employability
skills in a real work setting
• Increasing job opportunities
and independence
What can I do next?
After the course students will
be better placed for work;
and may gain employment
through their placement or be
supported by an employment
broker to help find a job.
Detailed planning and one-toone mentoring is central to the
success of these programmes.
Students are supported
throughout their Internship
and where necessary, handson support will be provided by
our experienced job coaches.
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Degrees & HNDs
At West Herts College we offer two-year
Foundation degrees and Higher National
Diplomas.
We’ve designed these courses specifically to give you
the skills that employers value the most. Alongside your
qualification there’s a strong focus on your future career,
so you’ll be developing your ability to work in teams,
communicate and solve problems. We’ll also make sure
you boost your English, maths and IT skills.
Our tutors are highly qualified and many will have direct
professional experience of the subject they’re teaching.
With you from the start is your personal tutor, offering
advice and support from day one. They’ll also be with
you to celebrate when you graduate.
Top it up!
After completing your Foundation degree or HND, you
have the option of topping-up your studies to an honours
degree at university.
Foundation degrees
• Business
• Business with Accounting
• Business with Human Resource Management
• Business with Information Systems
• Business with Law
• Business with Marketing
• Computing Technologies – Media Systems
• Computing Technologies – Networks
• Computing Technologies – Software
Development
• Early Years
• Fashion and Textiles
Your campus – your space
• Graphic Design
Our Watford campus has professional resources, plus a
dedicated centre for all our HE students. Then there’s all
the facilities on offer at the University of Hertfordshire,
which you have full access to throughout your course.
• Illustration
Study locally and save thousands
• Sports Studies
West Herts College is an associate College of the
University of Hertfordshire and is only 20 minutes by
train from central London. Choose us for your higher
education and you can enjoy a full university-life while
studying locally to where you live.
Our 2015 tuition fees are highly competitive and about
£3,000 less than most universities. Not forgetting the
£20,000 you could save in living costs over three years,
if you stay at home. Without this added debt you’ll have
many more opportunities when you graduate. Plan
ahead now for maximum flexibility when you start your
career.
You can apply for an HE student loan to pay your tuition
fees if you are a student from the United Kingdom. You
may also qualify for our HE student bursary, helping you
with travel and study costs.
• Media Production
• Photography
Many of our Foundation degrees can also be
studied part time.
Higher National Diplomas
• Contemporary Design and Production
• Public Services plus Certificate in
Knowledge of Policing (CKP)
• Travel and Tourism Management
• Sport and Leisure Management
• Performing Arts with pathways in dance,
acting and musical theatre
Choose from our range of exciting courses
• Health and Social Care (HNC/D)
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Degrees & HNDs
Access courses are designed to help you return to
education by offering the skills and confidence necessary
for success in Higher Education and progression to your
chosen career.
Available to people aged 19 or over, they’re nationallyrecognised qualifications that can be completed in one
year of full-time study. Pathway options include:
Nursing and Midwifery
This pathway prepares you for a career in nursing,
midwifery and related professions. It’s designed to give
you the skills and the qualifications you need to progress
to a degree course at university.
Science
Are you a scientist at heart? Do you want to work in
the science or health professions? Then this pathway
is the ideal stepping stone to a place at university and,
ultimately, to a career within the science sector.
Entry criteria and fees:
You’ll need GCSEs in English and maths (grades A*– C),
plus there’ll be a range of assessments at interview.
All students are assessed for their English and maths
skills to ensure they’re working at an appropriate level
to complete the programme. In addition, you’ll need to
have relevant work experience and be able to show your
commitment to completing the course.
Some universities have higher GCSE grade requirements.
Please check the requirements for your chosen career
path with your preferred Higher Education institution.
We can advise on this.
Last year:
90%
Our students progressed
to an honours degree
or to employment
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Support and guidance for everyone
With you from the start is your personal tutor. You can
turn to them for advice and support from day one. Then
there’s our student support team and the staff at our
learning resource centres. All of them can help you focus
on your studies.
For when you’re studying at home, we have a
comprehensive range of online study services and
resources. We’ll help you log on to these and ensure you
can make the most of them.
Free tuition on Access courses –
are you eligible?
If you’re between 19 and 23 years old at the start of
the course and without previous Level 3 qualifications
– that’s two A levels or the equivalent – then you may
qualify for free tuition. Please note, this does not cover
other course costs such as exams fees and materials.
If you are aged 24 and over when you start your course –
and studying for a Level 3 or 4 qualification – you
may be eligible for bursary support or an Advanced
Learning Loan.
Having a degree will not only boost your
career prospects but your earnings too.
Graduates Non-graduates
Social work
£23,217 £14,580
Computer science
£23,144 £15,649
Business Studies
£21,993 £16,107
Accounting & Finance
£21,821 £16,496
Marketing £19,777 £15,860
Hospitality & Leisure
£19,042 £15,316
Sports Science
£18,564 £13,994
Art & Design £17,934 £13,881
Drama, Dance & Cinematics
£17,280 £14,090
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Supporting you
WE’RE
HERE
FOR YOU
Student Support staff are available
on every campus. They’re on hand to
provide impartial advice and guidance on
everything from careers options to money
matters and personal issues. They’re here
to help – and have a wealth of knowledge
they can share.
Financial Support
Support is available for students that qualify for financial
assistance. It’s money to help with practical matters
like travel, childcare and other costs. In addition, many
students that receive free meals at school will have lunch
free, here at College.
We provide all students with what they need to start
their course. There are no hidden surprises. Where
courses have special requirements incurring extra costs,
these will always be outlined from the start.
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Learning Support
During the first few weeks of term we assess all our
students. This helps us identify additional learning
support requirements such as extra help with your
studies. Individual support available includes specialist
teaching, adapted materials, classroom support and
special examination arrangements.
Parents and carers
Building a close relationship with parents and
carers always has a positive impact on students’
success. We want you to be involved in your child’s
education and we welcome your feedback, whether it’s
through surveys or at our parent and carer evenings.
You can contact us at any time, on the Parents and
Carers Hotline.
Safety First
West Herts College fully recognises its role to support
and safeguard students. We have a comprehensive
Child Protection Policy that ensures student welfare is
at the heart of everything we do. You can view our
policies online.
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Target Setting, Progress and
Attainment sessions
We want every student to succeed and be happy. If you
join us your personal tutor will be supporting you from
day one. You’ll agree an individual learning plan (ILP),
helping you to think about what you can achieve on
your course but also wider projects, activities and workrelated opportunities.
Other sessions with your personal tutor will discuss
target setting, progress and attainment. There’s also
your group tutor to turn to for advice. We want to
help you achieve your goals and prepare for your
future career.
The Virtual Learning Environment
The VLE offers access to materials for coursework and
assignments as well as links to websites, quizzes and
other helpful resources. Students can access the VLE
24/7 from College and at home, uploading finished
assignments and having them marked online.
ProPortal and E-Portfolio
Full-time students have access to our online markbooks
ProPortal and E-Portfolio. It’s here that tutors record
grades, attendance and punctuality. You can see the
progress you’re making and plan for future projects. As
your course progresses you’ll also be able to see the
grades you’ve achieved and check your predicted final
grades.
Supporting you
StudyPlus
If you ever need extra help with an assignment you can
book yourself a one-to-one study skills session with
our LRC staff. They can provide advice on planning
workloads and research, plus drafting work, revision
techniques and completing your assignments.
It’s all part of a service dedicated to helping you achieve
the very best grades. Drop into any LRC to book
yourself a session.
Student Life
Every year a full programme of activities is planned.
These include GAP work experiences, trips, visits, talent
competitions, external speakers and careers talks. Some
are to support your studies and some are just for fun.
We are one of the few Colleges lucky enough to have
our very own Sport Maker. They work on behalf of Sport
England and have set up a number of clubs including
badminton, football, basketball, table tennis, rock
climbing and judo.
Our Student Sports Champions encourage other
students to take part in sporting and other activities.
College activities are a great chance to be involved and
meet students from other courses. It also gives you a
good story to list on your CV or UCAS application for
university. So don’t be shy …join us and get involved
Learning Resource Centres
Our LRCs put the world at your fingertips. As well as a
substantial collection of books and journals, you have
access to electronic databases and websites. Across
campus, there’s open access to computers, specialist
software and high-speed internet connection.
It’s all there to help you research and complete your
studies and assignments.
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who are potentially at risk of
underperforming so that support
procedures can be arranged at an
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Watford campus is the perfect place to learn
and socialise, but you don’t need to be studying
with us to enjoy it. You can book a haircut or
facial at our salon, sit down for a meal in our
restaurant or pick up a hot drink from our coffee
shop. It’s all available from our College Street.
Our Watford campus is packed with professional
facilities and versatile modern spaces. They’re available
for hire and many are used by community groups
and local businesses. Whether your needs are large
or small, do give us a call. We have a dedicated
bookings team and can offer many flexible options.
Salon and Spa
Hire our facilities
Take your pick:
There are 62 different hair and beauty
treatments on offer. Enjoy professional
hair and beauty treatments or escape to
the sanctuary of our spa. The students use the latest
techniques and products and are always under the
watchful eye of our professional tutors.
There are 53 professional
and creative spaces
available for hire. With
modern kit, plus a restaurant on
campus for lunch, it’s the perfect
place to host your clients, run your
weekly fitness class or record your
first music video.
•
120-seat theatre and
green room
•
TV and video studio
and suites
•
Recording and band
practice studios
•
PC and Apple Mac
design suites
•
Art, design, ceramic and
fashion studios
•
Photography studios
and darkroom
•
Drama, fitness and
dance studios
•
Fully-stocked kitchens,
including a pastry kitchen
•
Restaurant and Canteen
•
Hair and beauty salons
and spa
For a list of treatments and prices visit
westherts.ac.uk
To book an appointment call the Salon on
01923 812270.
Restaurant and Café
The team in our
restaurant served
more than 4,400
customers in the
2013/14 academic year. Join us for lunch or an
evening meal prepared by the chefs of the future.
They’re led by experienced tutors in our professional
kitchen, using only fresh, seasonal ingredients.
For a reservation, call the Restaurant on
01923 812464.
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More than 50 corporate,
community and charitable
groups regularly hire our
facilities across the campus.
Location
Our campus is a 10
minute walk from Watford
Junction station (with
regular links to London Euston)
and a few minutes drive from the
M1 and M25. We can also offer free
car parking.
Get in touch
We’re flexible, so talk to us
whether you need to hire our
facilities for an hour, a day or a
week. To find out more, just give
us a call or check our website.
Call
01923 275887
Email
bookings@
westherts.ac.uk
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• Apprenticeships
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• Brickwork
• Engineering
Home Park, Home Park Mill Link Road,
Kings Langley, WD4 8LZ
• Business Studies
• Motor Vehicle Engineering
• Carpentry
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Bus: The nearest bus stops are located on Kings Langley High
Street and are 15 minutes walk from the campus. The 500 bus is
the main bus route serving Watford to Aylesbury.
• Creative Media
Train: Our Kings Langley campus is 5 minutes walk from Kings
Langley rail station with links from London Euston to St Albans.
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• Plastering
• Travel and Tourism
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have time to talk and you’ll be free to
explore our extensive facilities.
Car parking: There is no student parking at Watford campus.
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and is on the Metropolitan Line, serving stations to London,
Chesham and beyond.
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Rickmansworth, South Oxhey, Garston, Hemel Hempstead,
Aylesbury, Hatfield, High Wycombe, St Albans, Luton and more.
Train: Watford Junction rail station is 15 minutes walk from
the campus and offers a fast service from London Euston to
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Car parking: There is very limited student parking at Dacorum
campus.
Bikes and scooters: Parking is available for bikes and scooters
on site.
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• Apprenticeships
• Interactive Media
• Art and Design
• Media and Media Production
• Business Studies
• Music Practice
• Engineering
• Music Technology
• Entry Level Programmes
• Performing Arts and Dance
• Fashion and Textiles
• Photography
• Fine Art
• Public Services
• Forensic Science
• Sport
• Graphic and 3D Design
• Technical Theatre
• Hair and Beauty
• Travel and Tourism
• Health, Education and Care
Higher Education:
• Hospitality and Catering
Foundation degrees
• Information Technology
Higher National Diplomas
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Get
The College welcomes students and staff
from all backgrounds and communities.
Everyone will be treated fairly with dignity
and respect.
West Herts College takes equality and diversity very
seriously. It’s not where you come from, but where you
are going that is important while you study here. We
welcome students and staff from all backgrounds and
communities, and we guarantee that you will be treated
fairly while you are here. We have zero tolerance of
discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind.
We have a set of policies that describe how we ensure
that all members of the College are treated fairly,
including our Equality and Diversity Policy and Bullying
and Harassment Policy. If you would like a copy of these
policies, please contact Jo Hopkins, Executive Assistant
on 01923 812199. Alternatively, they are available on our
website.
The College is here to help you achieve your ambitions.
We want you to aim high and do well. We do not want
anything to stand in your way, so we provide a wide
range of support for those who need it. For example,
if you have dyslexia, if you have difficulty with maths,
if you are hearing impaired, in a wheelchair, sight
impaired, or need to improve your English, we will
provide you with the support you need to make sure
you can progress.
This is a College where everyone is welcomed and
valued. The diversity of our students and staff is one
of our greatest strengths, and contributes to the buzz
and ethos of the College, which we hope will give you
the environment you need to enjoy learning and to do
well. Together we are a vibrant learning community. We
guarantee fairness, access and support so that you are
free to work hard and succeed. That is a great learning
partnership – welcome to West Herts College.
If you would like further information please contact:
Chris Pearson,
West Herts College,
Watford campus,
Hempstead Road,
Watford, Herts, WD17 3EZ.
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Fair processing notice
The College will process the information you provide on the
application form under the terms of the Data Protection Act
(1998) and only in connection with your studies, your health
and safety at College and for any College extra-curricular
activities. The information you have provided will be passed to
the relevant Government funding agencies.
Government funding agencies are responsible for funding
education and training for young people and adults in
England, and are registered under the Data Protection Act
(1998). The information you provide will be shared with other
organisations for the purposes only of administration, careers
and other guidance, statistics and research.
Other organisations with which we will share information
include the Department for Education, Learning Records
Service (LRS), Youth Connexions, the Higher Education
Statistics Department, the Higher Education Funding Council
for England, educational institutions and organisations
performing research and statistical work on behalf of
Government funding agencies or their partners.
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At no time will your personal information be passed to
organisations for marketing or sales purposes. If you have
been sponsored by your employer or an organisation, and
they are paying your fees, your information may be shared
with your employer or the organisation.
From time to time students are approached to take part
in surveys by mail and phone, which are aimed at enabling
Government funding agencies and their partners to monitor
performance, improve quality and plan future provision.
The College will take steps where possible to keep your
information up to date, but requires your assistance and cooperation to meet this obligation. Please keep us informed of
any changes to personal data.
• Write clearly in BLOCK
CAPITALS using a black pen
• Your academic qualifications
should include any predicted
grades or any results you are
waiting for
• Your employment experience
can include work experience,
part-time or weekend jobs and
voluntary work
• Information personal to you,
such as special requirements,
learning difficulty or ethnic
origin is held in strict confidence
and only used to help us make
sure everyone has equal access
to all opportunities the College
has to offer.
When you’ve filled out your
form, you can scan and send to
admissions@westherts.ac.uk, or
return it to our freepost address
below (no stamp required).
Admissions Team
West Herts College
Watford campus
Freepost WDB 858
Hempstead Road
Watford WD17 3WD
We also accept applications in
person. For more information on
completing your application call
Admissions on 01923 812345
To ensure you get on your chosen
course, apply as early as you can.
Complete the form and return it as
soon as possible, or come along
to one of our Student Support
Centres between 9.30am and
4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Did you know you can
apply online?
Visit westherts.ac.uk to
complete and submit
you application.
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application form
Application form
• Please read the guidance notes before completing the application form
• Applicants should complete this form themselves
• Print/write clearly using black ink and BLOCK CAPITALS or type
Guidance notes
We’ve listed some common questions
about our application process below,
but if you’d like some advice, or you
need help completing the form, just call
our admissions team on 01923 812345
or drop into your nearest campus.
Is there a closing date for applications?
We accept applications throughout the year, but to make
sure you get on the course you want, apply as soon as
possible.
How do I fill in my course code?
Complete the course title as it appears in this prospectus,
together with the course code e.g. Course title: Music
Technology – Extended Diploma Course code: 3032S.
There is no requirement for you to fill in a second choice,
only complete this section if you have a second course
choice.
I’m not sure which course I want to study.
Can I apply for more than one course? Yes, you can
apply and be interviewed for two courses. You can
discuss your choices with tutors at open events or at
interviews to help you to make your final decision. If
you’re still not sure, just contact us and arrange to speak
to a careers adviser.
Course title
How can I get additional support?
If you have a disability or learning difficulty, please tick
the relevant box. Our support team will contact you
for further information and to assess your needs. If you
have particular interview requirements, such as ground
floor venue or interpreter please indicate on the form.
For further information please call Learning Support on
01923 812007.
Do vocational courses have the same UCAS
points value as A Levels?
Yes, vocational courses have UCAS point values and
you will be able to apply for university in the same way.
Take a look at the tariff points calculator at ucas.com/
students/ucas_tariff/
Do I need a date of entry to the UK?
Please complete if you have lived outside the UK
(holidays don’t count).
What happens after I apply?
Once you’ve applied you can expect a letter from us
followed by an interview invitation. Depending on
your course, we may invite you to complete additional
assessments at interview, for example:
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Skillbuilder – a computer-based general assessment
Auditions and portfolio viewing
English competency tests
Details of your relevant work experience
Do I need a referee?
Childcare and Social work special requirements
We rely on your references to help us judge your
suitability for the course, therefore you must complete
this section. For school or college students your referees
can be your Head teacher, careers officer, course tutor
or Head of Year. For mature students, your referee must
be able to judge your potential to study at this level e.g.
an employer or someone who knows you well. Referees
cannot be family members.
If your studies feature contact with vulnerable people,
you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) form before starting your course. This will
be explained at interview. If you
Applying for an Apprenticeship
To apply for an apprenticeship you will need to have a
job relevant to the apprenticeship that you are applying
for and an employer who will support you with your
apprenticeship. We will need details of your employer so
that we can work with them to support you. If you are
not employed we can offer advice on finding a job and
put you in touch with a supportive employer. For more
information visit apprenticeships.org.uk or call us on
01923 812345.
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Course CODe
First choice
Second choice
Your details
Last name
First name
Address
Telephone number
Mobile
Email
Date of birth (e.g. 25/10/91)
Gender
D D / M M / Y Y M
F
Nationality
Date of entry into UK (Non-EU students only)
D D / M M / Y Y
Postcode
Have you lived in the UK or an EEA country for the 3 years preceding the start of your course?
Yes
No – Please state country Next of kin contact Details
Contact name
Relationship to you
Contact number
Email
Educational Referee: Details must be completed by all
applicants. Please see guidance notes for more details.
Apprenticeship Applicants: If you already have an employer
who will support your application please complete their details
below. See guidance notes for more information.
Name of school/college/company name
Address
Referee/employer contact name
Position
Dates attended
from D D / M M / Y
Postcode
Y to D
D / M M / Y
How will I know if have been offered a place?
Academic qualifications: Please list (in date order) any exams that you are taking and any results you have already achieved.
Once you have been interviewed we will make you an
offer. This may be conditional on the entry requirements
for the course.
Exam/Award Body
(e.g. BTEC)
Level
(e.g. L1 Diploma)
Predicted
result
Subject
Result
(if known)
Month/year
of result
What if I don’t get the results I need?
Once you have been interviewed we will make you an
offer. This may be conditional on the entry requirements
for the course.
When I finish the course, will I be able
to progress onto the next level of study?
The opportunity to progress to a higher level of study
when you complete your course is encouraged, but not
automatic – we will assess your past performance.
Disclaimer
The information in this prospectus is to promote our courses and
is not a legally binding contract. While every effort has been made
to ensure the information is correct, the College cannot be held
responsible for any errors or omissions. We reserve the right to
make changes to the courses, services and locations we offer
without prior notice.
How did you hear about this course?
Newspaper
Radio
School careers
Past or current student
Magazine
Bus or bus stop
Social networking
Other (please state)
Cinema
Live locally
Careers fair
WHC website
Friend/family
College open event
Other website
Connexions
Community event
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Yes!
The college welcomes applications from students with disabilities and learning difficulties. If you consider that you have a disability
or learning difficulty, please tick any of the boxes so that we may discuss your needs in confidence and help wherever possible.
I have a disability and will need support
I am dyslexic and would like support English is not my first language and I would like help
I would like support/have particular requirements for my interview
Why do you want to do this course?
Employment experience (full time/part time/work experience/voluntary work)
To help us make sure the College is serving the whole community, please indicate your ethnic origin,
by ticking one of the boxes below
White
31English/Welsh/Scottish/
Northern Irish/British
Asian/Asian British
39Indian
40Pakistani
32Irish
41Bangladeshi
33Gypsy or Irish Traveller
42Chinese
34Any other white background
43Any other Asian background
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups
35White and Black Caribbean
Other ethnic group
47Arab
98Any other ethnic group – please state
Ye
s!
99Not known
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
44African
36White and Black African
45Caribbean
37White and Asian
46Any other Black/African/
Caribbean background
38Any other Mixed/Multiple
ethnic background
Y
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE RELEVANT SECTIONS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS
IN PROCESSING THIS APPLICATION
Signature Date
The College or its partners may wish to contact you from time to time about courses or learning opportunities.
Please tick here if you are happy for us to contact you.
Signature of parent/guardian
(if applicant under 18)
Email address of parent/guardian
Date
NB: STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ON THE 31 AUGUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR
WILL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND WEST HERTS COLLEGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL AND
THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Be part of the conversation,
keep up to date with what’s
happening at:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER HELP BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01923 812345
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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• All students agree to abide by the College’s
rules and regulations, including the Student
Code of Conduct.
• We will do our best to run the courses as advertised
in the prospectus. We can only do so if we have
enough students to make the class viable. If we
have to change or cancel a course in exceptional
circumstances, we will do our best to offer a
suitable alternative.
• Our contract will be made with you as the applicant
and not any third party. If you are under 18, we will
communicate with your parents or guardian for any
matters which legally require their involvement.
• W
e do our best to give accurate information about
our courses and College facilities. These can change
at short notice and the College does not accept
responsibility for errors and omissions. We reserve
the right to make changes without prior notice.
• We base our decisions on the information you give
us and will normally ask for references. In addition
to any published entry requirements, such as exam
grades, we look for suitability for the course,
including interest in and commitment to your
studies. Giving false information may lead to the
cancellation or withdrawal of an offer of a place.
For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345
Please return this
form to:
Admissions Team
West Herts College
Watford campus
Freepost WDB 858
Hempstead Road
Watford WD17 3WD
Tel: 01923 812345
Fax: 01923 812556
admissions@westherts.ac.uk
westhertscollege
@whertscollege
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We ask all of our students to accept the College’s
terms and conditions and can give you full details
on request. The main ones for applicants are:
@westhertscollege
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