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Guide to Studying Full-time 2017/18

Welcome to Chesterfield College.

Whatever your dreams, interests, age or ability, we make it our business to help you
get to where you want to be. From entry level to Higher Education, and from technical
and professional courses to academic courses such as A Levels, there is something
for everyone.

Studying at college will probably feel different to being at school. You’ll be more
independent, but you’ll still be supported to achieve great things. You’ll study in
a traditional classroom and get hands-on practical experience in state-of-the-art
facilities, as well as tuition from our tutors and local employers who will all strive to help
you develop the skills you need for a successful future.

College life offers other opportunities too.
With sports teams, clubs and societies to
join there is so much to take advantage of
during your time here.

Our students achieve great results and we
have the support and options in place to
help you get to where you want to be in
the future.

Stuart Cutforth, I hope this guide helps to highlight all that
Principal and Chief Chesterfield College can offer and I look
Executive forward to meeting you on campus in

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Contents

4 Facilities
8 Student Support
10 Financial Support
11 Bursaries
14 Additional Learner Support
16 Levels Explained
17 New GCSE Grades
18 Xtra Team
19 Sport
20 Getting to College
22 Information for Parents
23 Maintaining Excellence
24 Engagement Team
25 Open Days
26 Keep in Touch
27 Apprenticeships

28 Courses

Sixth Form Foundation Studies Public Services
Art & Design Hair & Beauty Sport
Business Health & Social Care Travel & Tourism
Childhood Studies Hospitality & Catering Vehicle Accident Repair and
Construction Mechanical Engineering Refinshing
Digital Technologies Media Vehicle Technology
Electrical Engineering Performing Arts

168 How to Apply
169
Find Us

www.chesterfield.ac.uk

4 Facilities

Active and
Queen’s Park

Active

Students at Chesterfield
College are eligible for
discounted membership
at our on-campus gym,
Active, as well as the
brand new leisure centre
at Queen’s Park, which
includes specially designed
training rooms, an eight-lane
swimming pool, 80-station
gym, freedom climbing wall
and an eight-court sports
hall. At Chesterfield College
you’ll be able to train and
learn in some of the best
facilities in the region.

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5Facilities

Learning
Resources

We provide access to a
wide range of learning

resources at Chesterfield
College, such as our library,

three learning centres and
laptops for students
to borrow.

There are plenty of course
materials available in

both print and electronic
formats to support you in
your studies. You can also

benefit from study skills
workshops run by our

Learning Resources Team
on subjects such as essay

writing, referencing and
exam preparation.

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6 Facilities

Taste and
Costa Coffee

The Taste café, restaurant
and bistro, run by the
college’s catering students,
are open during term time
to staff, students and the
public with a whole host
of delicious lunches and
snacks. You can also
attend one of the many
charity theme nights for
dinner, drinks and the
opportunity to raise money
for a good cause. We also
have an on-site Costa
Coffee with sofas and tables
for you to spend time with
your friends and take a
break between classes.

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7Facilities

Looks

If you fancy treating yourself
to a new haircut or beauty

treatment you can head to our
on-site salon which is run by
our hair and beauty students
and their tutors. Whether
you’re after a massage or a

manicure, our students will give
you a professional service and
treatment for a fraction of the
price you pay at high
street salons.

Explore

Explore Chesterfield
Travel Centre

Our on-site travel centre gives
you the opportunity to book a
holiday while you’re at college.

Whether you fancy a Greek
island escape or a shopping trip

to New York, our qualified staff
will find you the best deals on
the market as well as giving you
a student discount – so you can

afford that post exam break!

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8 Student Support

Information, Advice Group Sessions
and Guidance
We offer group sessions throughout
Our Information, Advice and Guidance the year to help you with things such
Team (IAG) are here to help you all as applying to university, applying
the way through college. We can offer for jobs and apprenticeships, writing
support from before you apply right personal statements, student finance
up until after you leave us. Whether it’s and career planning.
progressing onto the next level of your
education within college, starting work One-to-one
or heading to university, we’re here to
help you make the right decisions. You can also book a one-to-one
appointment with one of our advisers
Careers Advice if you’d like more information about
what you want to do after college
You can access advice and support to or where your course could lead in
help with decisions about your future the future.
career path. Whether you already know
exactly what you want to do, or you’re
looking for a little more inspiration,
we can give you the guidance to
plan your next steps. You’ll also have
access to Career Coach, our online
careers service which can help you see
where your course could lead, your
employment possibilities, and even your
potential earnings.

Events

Our IAG Team organises several
events each year to help you decide
on your next step after college. In
the past these have included visits
from universities, careers fairs, Higher
Education days and volunteering
opportunities. You can find out more
about these events by checking the
college’s social media accounts,
keeping an eye out for posters around
campus or visiting the Student Services
Centre at Infirmary Road.

01246 500500 9

Get in Touch

01246 500500
[email protected]

All of our advisers are
professionally qualified and
accredited by the Matrix
Quality Standard for
Information, Advice and
Guidance Services.

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10 Financial Support

Funding for course fees

Your course may be free

If you’re aged 16-18 your full-time college course is free, although you may have to
pay for materials, uniforms or trips. In many other cases study at Chesterfield College
is free, although this is dependent on lots of factors. Please call us to discuss your
individual circumstances.

Advanced Leaner Loan

The Advanced Learner Loan is for students aged 19 or over, covers course fees and
exam fees only and is not based on household income. As this loan comes under
government funding you will not need to repay anything until your annual earnings
exceed £21,000.

For more information about how to apply visit:
www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

Discretionary Learner Support

Chesterfield College is able to support some students with up to 75% of their course
costs where other forms of funding are unavailable. Please contact us for further
details or information.

Contact

01246 500500
[email protected]

For more information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/finance

01246 500500

11Bursaries

Help with other course costs

16-19 Bursary

If you’re aged betwen 16 and 19 and your family household income is less than
£24,000 (£50,000 for support with travel only) you could be eligible for discretionary
support through the 16-19 Bursary. This can include subsidised travel, free meals and
contributions towards materials and trips.

Vulnerable Young Person’s Bursary

If you’re in care or a care leaver, living independently (and in receipt of certain benefits)
or have children of your own, you could be eligible for the Vulnerable Young Person’s
Bursary. You may be entitled to up to £1,200 over the academic year. This covers any
course costs such as kit, uniform and subsidised travel.

19+ Discretionary Learner Support Fund/
Advanced Learner Loans Bursary

If you’re aged over 19 and your family household
income (or your personal income if you live at home
with your parents) is less than £24,000 you could
be eligible for discretionary support through the
19+ Learner Support Fund or the Advanced
Learner Loans Bursary. This can include
contributions towards materials, travel on public
transport, uniform and/or childcare.

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12 Bursaries

College Bursary Application Process

Invite to Apply

All applicants to college will be invited to apply for the appropriate bursary/learner
support fund; this will include links to download printable application forms from the
Chesterfield College website. If you have any questions call our Financial Support Team
on 01246 500500 and we will do our best to help. Parents and guardians of students
under 18 years of age will be contacted directly in addition to the student.

Application

The application can be completed by yourself or a parent/guardian. Applications for
means tested bursaries will also need evidence of household income.

Application Process

Once you have submitted the completed application form you will then meet with a
member of the Student Services Team who will check your application and enter it onto
the system.

An email will be sent to you to confirm that your application has been received and
should be processed within the next 3-5 weeks*.

Once processed, you will receive a final email confirming details of your bursary.

We can also support eligible students with applications for the Care to Learn scheme
to help with childcare costs.

*Please note that during busy periods this process may take longer.

For more information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/bursaries



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14 Additional Learner Support

Our Student Futures Team is here to ensure you get the right support and make sure
that your time at Chesterfield College is a positive and rewarding experience.

We offer a range of flexible learning support depending on your circumstances
including:

• Literacy and numeracy support in the classroom or on a one-to-one basis in the
Student Support Hub.

• Support for dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder or dyspraxia if
required.

• Support for deaf and hearing impaired students from our Communication Support
Workers, including signing and adapting learning materials.

• Support for visually impaired students including enlarged print, Braille literature
and computer software.

• Assistive technology such as a laptop loan, access to Read Write Gold and
Inspiration 8 on the Chesterfield College systems.

If you have a disability or learning difficulty, or you received support when you were
at school, please tell us at, or before, your interview. We will then organise a meeting
with someone from the Student Futures Team who can talk to you about support
arrangements and facilities.

If you’d like more information about the support available to you please email
[email protected]



www.chesterfield.ac.uk

16 Levels Explained

Many of our courses are offered at If you’re unsure what level is right for you,
different levels and students often choose or you have a question about the entry
to stay with us for several years as they requirements for your chosen course,
progress from one level to the next. you can call our Guidance Team on
01246 500500.
The table below shows how our levels
work and what some of the equivalent
qualifications may be. Students also have
the option to undertake an apprenticeship
at a similar level, depending on the career
path they would like to follow.

Level Vocational Academic
Equivalent Equivalent

Entry Level N/A N/A
Level 1 GCSEs (D-G)
Level 2 NVQ Level 1
GCSEs (A-C)
Level 3 BTEC Level 1
Certificate/Diploma A Levels (including AS
and A2 awards)
Intermediate
Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

BTEC Level 2
Diploma/Extended

Certificate

Advanced
Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

BTEC 90 Credit
Diploma/ Extended

Diploma

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17New GCSE Grades

From 2017, GCSE grades will start to change from A* to G to a numerical grading
system from 9 to 1. This doesn’t mean that the examinations will change, but the
grade you receive will. Comparisons between the two systems aren’t exact, but
broadly the same amount of students who achieve grade C and above will receive
grade 4 and above. A grade 5 will be regarded as a ‘good pass’.

English language, English literature and maths will change in 2017, with other subjects
changing in 2018 and 2019. We have kept entry requirements in this course guide
in the A* to G format (apart from A Levels, which includes both), but the chart below
indicates what the equivalent will be in the new system.

New Grading Structure Current Grading
Structure
9
A*
8 A

7 B

6 GOOD PASS (DfE) C
D
5 and above = top of C E
and above F
G
5 U
AWARDING

4 4 and above = bottom of C
and above

3
2
1

U

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18 Xtra Team

Xtra

At Chesterfield College we believe that you should have the chance to get involved
with activities outside of your studies. Xtra offers a wide range of opportunities such as
sports, volunteering, fundraising and trips outside college.

Activities

Throughout the year you can get involved in volunteering, fundraising and other
opportunities with Xtra. We work alongside our Student Union to arrange trips
including skiing, teambuilding activities, laser quest, bowling and more.

Our Big Hello! festival is also the perfect welcome for new students with live music,
food stalls and fun activities during your first week at Chesterfield College. We also
have a Welcome Week which is a great place to find out about what is on offer for
you during your time here with us.

Student Union

You can make the most of your experience at college by joining our Student Union.
You’ll be able to have your say on a range of topics that matter to students, from
equality and diversity through to student events. It’s a great way to get involved in
college life and add to your CV.

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Sport

From keeping fit to meeting new
people, there are so many reasons
to give sport a go while you’re at
college. It doesn’t matter if you’re
a regular on the pitch or if you’ve
never done a sport before – we’ve
got something to suit you.

It’s easy to join one of our clubs
or teams and there are plenty to
choose from including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Martial Arts
• Dodgeball
• Rock Climbing
• Netball
• Table Tennis

Competitive Sport

As a Chesterfield College student
you’ll also have the chance to
compete against the best teams
from other colleges across the
country with AoC sport. We
currently compete in football,
rugby, basketball, netball,
badminton, tennis and cross
country.

If you’d like to join any of our sports
teams get in touch with the Xtra
team once you start with us in
September to find out more.

20 Getting to College

Whether you live just around the
corner or a bit further away, there
are plenty of ways to get
to college.

Bus

There are various Stagecoach bus
services from Chesterfield and
surrounding areas that stop near
college. If you would like to know
which bus routes are available to
you, please contact our Transport
Co-ordinator on 01246 500522 or
email [email protected]

Alternatively you can contact
Stagecoach on 01246 211007 or
visit www.stagecoachbus.com

Train

We’re located just around the
corner from Chesterfield Train
Station with regular trains from
Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and
surrounding areas.

Car

Althugh there is student parking
available at college, it is limited
and offered on a first come, first
served basis.

To find out if you’re eligible for
subsidised travel costs call our
Student Services Team on
01246 500500



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22 Information for Parents

Coming to Chesterfield
College

We understand that coming to college can
be a big change from school but we’re
here to support your child every step of the
way. We offer a variety of support for all of
our students including additional learning
support, careers and course advice and
one-to-one sessions with our trained
Information, Advice and Guidance Team.
We also have a college counselling service
which offers confidential counselling
sessions to all students who want to talk
about personal concerns or difficulties.

Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct enables us
to create a safe and supportive learning
environment for all of our students. We
expect this code of conduct to be followed
by students at all times, including those
who learn on other premises, such as
apprentices and students undertaking
work placements.

Safeguarding

The Chesterfield College Group is
committed to safeguarding our students,
staff and visitors. The term ‘safeguarding’
embraces both child and vulnerable adult
protection and preventative approaches
to ensure the safety of everyone on
our campus. We are also committed to
ensuring the health, safety and well-being
of all our students whilst they are with us.

If you have any concerns about your child
or their time at Chesterfield College please
do call us on 01246 500500.

23Maintaining Excellence

At Chesterfield College we continually
assess ourselves and our effectiveness as
an education provider. This ensures that
our facilities, our support services and the
courses we offer provide all of our students
with a high quality learning experience. Our
goal is to enable all of our students to find
a course that is right for them and their
level, progress into employment or further
study and receive comprehensive advice
and guidance from trained staff.

Our Self Assessment Report (SAR) is the
way in which we gauge our own progress,
success and achievements. These are the
results of our most recent self assessment:

• Success rates have improved by
8.3% for 16-18 year olds and 11.3%
for adults, taking us above the
national average.

• The College Group works with more
than 2,000 employers.

• More than 1,190 employers had a
Chesterfield College apprentice in
2014/15.

• 95% of our students felt careers
advice and guidance sessions
had helped them make positive
decisions about their future.

• 98% of students and apprentices
surveyed said they felt safe in
college.

• 95% of students surveyed said the
teaching and learning experience at
college was good or outstanding.

• 86.4% of our students progress into
a ‘positive destination’ (employment
or further study at college or
university).

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24 Engagement Team

Our Engagement Team are happy to help with the transition between school and
college. You may have already met some of our team when they visited your school for
a classroom session or careers event.

The team can offer support in anything from arranging an introductory visit to college,
assisting with your application, arranging a taster session or simply answering any
queries you may have.

Taster Days

If you want to experience what it’s like to come to Chesterfield College then you can
attend one of our taster days during the October half term or Easter holidays. From
media and construction to engineering and beauty, they’re a great opportunity to try
out a course and have a look at our facilities first hand.

College Tours

If you can’t make one of our taster days you can book in for a tour and come and have
a look around the campus for yourself. We’ll give you an idea of where you would be
studying and show you some of the great facilities at Chesterfield College.

To book on to a tour or taster, or for advice about coming to college, contact our
Engagement Team on 01246 500531 or email [email protected]. You can
also find out more by visiting www.chesterfield.ac.uk/engagement-team

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DAYSOPEN
2016-2017

19TH OCT
28TH NOV
30TH JAN
22ND MARCH
18TH MAY
28TH JUNE

4.30PM - 7PM

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
INFIRMARY ROAD, S41 7NG

Take a look around our campus,
talk to tutors and apply for courses
including:

• A Levels
• Technical and professional courses

(BTECs/Diplomas)
• University-level programmes
• Apprenticeships

www.chesterfield.ac.uk
01246 500500

26 Keep in Touch

Social Media

To keep up with the latest news, find out about events, enter competitions and meet
other students at Chesterfield College, find us on social media…

Search Chesterfield College or
ChesterfieldAC

Daisy O’Donnell studied a
Diploma in Beauty Therapy (massage)

Arts Exhibition - student’s end
of year display

Extra curricular activities with the
College Sport Maker

Get a job
Get skills
Get paid

Become an apprentice

Get an apprenticeship through Learning Unlimited and start your career now. From
Level 2 intermediate to university-level higher apprenticeships, you can work for
reputable companies who will invest in your future.

Choose from: • Design
• Construction Trades
• Business Administration • Childcare
• Customer Service • Health and Social Care
• Social Media • Sport and Exercise
• Engineering • Hospitality
• Hair and Beauty • And many more
• IT
• Auto Repair

Visit www.learningunlimiteduk.com to check current vacancies and apply.

We have placed apprentices with:

28 Courses

Contents

30 Sixth Form
36 Art, Design and the Creative Industries
46 Business
54 Childhood Studies
62 Construction
74 Digital Technologies
80 Electrical Engineering
86 Foundation Studies
92 Hair & Beauty
100 Health & Social Care
106 Hospitality & Catering
Mechanical Engineering
114 Media
120 Performing Arts
126 Public Services
132 Sport
140 Travel & Tourism
148 Vehicle Accident Repair and Refinishing
154 Vehicle Technology
162



SIXTH
FORM

31Sixth Form

In our Sixth Form centre you can choose to study
A Levels from a wide range of subjects. Our courses
will enable you to gain recognised qualifications and
the transferable skills you’ll develop during your studies
will help you to progress on to employment or secure a
place at the university of your choice.

Changes to A Levels are being introduced nationally
over the next three years which means that in
order to gain the full A Level qualification you will
need to study for two years; your AS grades will
NOT contribute to your overall marks in the revised
A Level qualification.

Your full A Level exams will then be taken at the end
of your two years of study. In year one of the course
students sit the stand alone AS qualification.

At the Chesterfield College Sixth Form centre, you
will be required to choose at least three A Level
subjects to study.

Regular Trips

We offer regular trips and visits for
you to get involved in. In recent
years our students have been to

London, Auschwitz, University of
Oxford, Durham and the USA.

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32 Sixth Form

A Level Art and Design

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths). You will also need to submit a
portfolio of work.

A Level Biology

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English, a grade B/6 in maths and a grade BB/66 in
science).

A Level Business

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level Chemistry

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English, a grade B/6 in maths and a grade BB/66 in
science).

A Level English Language

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level English Literature

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

Three A Levels

You must study at least three
A Level subjects.

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33Sixth Form

A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or

above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level General Studies

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or

above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level History

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or

above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level Law

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or

above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level Mathematics

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or

above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and at least a grade B/6 in maths).

A Level Further Mathematics

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least grade A in AS Maths and have five
GCSE subjects at grade C or above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and at least a

grade 6 in maths).

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/sixth-form

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34 Sixth Form

A Level Philosophy

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

A Level Physics

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English, a grade B/6 in maths and a grade BB/66 in
science).

A Level Psychology

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths and a grade B/6 in science).

A Level Sociology

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

Extended Diploma in Applied Science

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year for AS - 2 years for full A Level
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English, maths and a science or BTEC Level 2 -
Merit grade overall).

Certificate/ Diploma in Criminology

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Ideally you will be achieving at least five GCSE subjects at grade C or
above or at grade 5 or above (must include English and maths).

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/sixth-form

A and B Grades A LEVEL LAW
CASE STUDY
To study four A Level subjects
you will need to achieve some Kadie Cooper −
As and Bs (or grades 6 and 7) former A Level student
in your GCSEs.
Solicitor at Kennedys Law

When I got to university, having
studied A Levels at college, I

felt much more prepared than
my peers. I was already used

to organising my workload,
having in-depth discussions and

working independently.

Studying law gives you a huge
amount of transferable skills.

You don’t just have to become
a lawyer, your skills are valued
in a wide range of careers such
as journalism, management or

teaching.

Law at A Level was so useful. It
gave me a solid understanding of

the basic principles which I then
built on at Durham University.

Had I not done the Law A Level
I would have been at a real
disadvantage.

When I was considering university
the college was really helpful,
we went on visits to a range
of different universities such

as Cambridge and Oxford and
received great advice on filling out
applications and other paperwork.

80% progress
to university

80% of our A Level students
progress to university; 30% of those

go to a Russell Group institution.

ART,
DESIGN
AND THE
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES

37Art, Design and the Creative Industries

Art and Design at Chesterfield College offers an extensive
mix of traditional and cutting edge creative disciplines,
giving you the opportunity to try your hand at a range of
techniques. By creating a comprehensive portfolio of work
you’ll leave us with a wide range of skills, making you
highly attractive to employers in the creative sector.

From HD cameras and darkrooms, to the latest
editing software, a ceramics studio and a
silversmithing workshop, you’ll have access to
outstanding resources and teaching to maximise your
creative potential. At Chesterfield College we benefit
from great relationships with universities and art
colleges, giving students access to exclusive lectures
and workshops. You’ll also have the opportunity to put
on your own exhibitions as part of our end of year Arts
Festival and fashion show, so you can really show off
your talent.

4% Increase

Photography and audio visual jobs in
East Derbyshire are set to increase by

around 4% in the next 4 years.

www.chesterfield.ac.uk

38 Art, Design and the Creative Industries

BTEC Certificate in Vocational Studies (Art & Design)

Level: Entry Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are required for this course.

BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are required for this course.

BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade D or a suitable Level 1 qualification.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in
Art and Design

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years (one year 90 credit option available)
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a suitable Level 2 qualification
(with one preferably being held in an art, design or creative subject).

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/art-design

01246 500500

39Art, Design and the Creative Industries

BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion and Clothing

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years (one year 90 credit option available)
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a suitable Level 2 qualification (with

one preferably being held in an art, design or creative subject).

BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphic and Interactive Design

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years (one year 90 credit option available)
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or a suitable Level 2 qualification (with

one preferably being held in an art, design or creative subject).

Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Minimum of at least one A2 Level in an Art and Design subject.

(For students aged 18+ only)

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/art-design

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Art and Design
Facilities

Our art department is well
established and has a range
of creative resources that are
unique and unmatched in many
other colleges. Facilities include
HD cameras and darkrooms, a
ceramics studio, fabric printers
and a silversmithing workshop.

As a student on an Art and
Design course, you can develop
and hone specialist skills in
fashion, textiles, fine art, life
drawing, graphics, illustration
and applied arts.

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CASE STUDY

James Nightingale − Level 3 Foundation
Diploma in Art and Design

Fashion Designer

I first came to college to study the
Diploma in Fashion and Clothing, I
then progressed onto the Level 3
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
and I’m so glad I did. Following
my time at college I progressed
to the London College of Fashion
specialising my studies in menswear.
I’ve now launched my own menswear
label, J A Nightingale, from my base
in West Studios, the creative business
hub based at the Chesterfield College
campus.

The Foundation Diploma is great as
it gives you an understanding and
appreciation of a very broad spectrum
of creative practices using a huge
variety of medias, from photography
to screen printing. This gave me
a wider range of skills that I can
use throughout my career, such as
utilising my photography skills at
photo shoots. My tutors really helped
me to create a great portfolio and
university application which led to
me getting a place at the London
College of Fashion. The support
was always there along with great
encouragement.

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Art, Design and the Art, Design and
Creative Industries Illustration
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Illustrator
ensure that when you leave • Freelance Artist
us, you’re ready for work, • Creative Director
an apprenticeship or further
study at university level. We Entry Level BTEC Certificate in
ask employers to tell us what Vocational Studies (Art and Design)
they look for in new employees
and then make sure that our Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
ahead of the competition. Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Design
We also ensure that you have
the option to follow a career Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
pathway specific to particular Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
jobs, from Entry Level or Level Design
1 all the way through to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
university-level qualification.
Where you start, which route HNC/HND in Art and Design
you take and how far you go,
will depend on you and what Top-up to a full degree at university
you want to be in the future.

For detailed course information
please visit:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/art-
design

01246 500500

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Photography

Choose this pathway for the £31,902 Salary
following careers:
• Photographer The average wage for
• Camera Operator advertising account managers
• Location Scout and creative directors in this area

Entry Level BTEC Certificate in is £31,902 per year.
Vocational Studies (Art and Design)

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Fashion and Textiles or Design

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Photography
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Creative Digital Media or Design

HNC/HND in Art and Design

Top-up to a full degree at university

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Art, Design and the Fashion and Clothing
Creative Industries
Career Pathways Choose this pathway for the
Continued following careers:
• Fashion Designer
The range of courses we offer • Retail Buyer
have been carefully chosen to • Visual Merchandiser
ensure that when you leave
us, you’re ready for work, Entry Level BTEC Certificate in
an apprenticeship or further Vocational Studies (Art and Design)
study at university level. We
ask employers to tell us what Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
they look for in new employees
and then make sure that our Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design
students develop the key skills Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
and knowledge that puts them in Fashion and Textiles
ahead of the competition. Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Fashion and
Clothing
We also ensure that you have Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
the option to follow a career Fashion and Textiles
pathway specific to particular
jobs, from Entry Level or Level HND in Art and Design
1 all the way through to a
university-level qualification. Top-up to a full degree at university
Where you start, which route
you take and how far you go,
will depend on you and what
you want to be in the future.

For detailed course information
please visit:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/art-
design

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Graphics and 3000 Jobs
Interactive Design
There are currently over 3000
Choose this pathway for the graphic designer jobs in the
following careers: East Midlands.
• Graphic Designer
• Animator
• App Developer

Entry Level BTEC Certificate in
Vocational Studies (Art and Design)

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Art
and Design

Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Design

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Graphic and
Interactive Design
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Design or Creative Digital Media

HND in Art and Design

Top-up to a full degree at university

BUSINESS

47Business

At Chesterfield College our business students have
the chance to study a wide range of topics from sales
and marketing to finance and enterprise, giving you a
fundamental understanding of the world of business.
There are both theoretical and practical elements to our
courses which have all been designed to develop your
employability skills.

We’ve also linked up with the Peter Jones Enterprise
Academy to give you the opportunity to realise and
achieve your business ideas. The programme has
been designed to provide a range of crucial skills
that will enhance your entrepreneurial flair and ability
to adapt to the world of business.

www.chesterfield.ac.uk

48 Business

Diploma in Skills for Business

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Mostly Ds and Es at GCSE.

BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Business

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year (two year extended diploma available)
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or the Level 2 qualification.

Peter Jones Academy

BTEC Diploma in Understanding Enterprise and
Entrepreneurship

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Mostly Ds and Es at GCSE.

BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or the Level 2 qualification.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/business

01246 500500

49Business

17% Growth

Accountancy roles across East
Derbyshire have grown by 17% over
the last two years and are expected

to grow a further 5% over the next
four years.

£37,830 Salary

Normal pay for sales accounts and
business development managers in
this area is £37,830 per year, or about

£3,152 per month.

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Business Business
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Accountant
ensure that when you leave • Retail Management
us, you’re ready for work, • Project Co-ordinator
an apprenticeship or further
study at university level. We Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business
ask employers to tell us what Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
they look for in new employees in Business Administration or
and then make sure that our Customer Service
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in
ahead of the competition. Business
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
We also ensure that you have in Business Administration or
the option to follow a career Customer Service
pathway specific to particular
jobs. Where you start, which Foundation Degree in Business and
route you take and how far you Management Studies
go, will depend on you and HND in Business
what you want to be in
the future. BA (Hons) Business and Management
Studies (top-up)
For detailed course information
please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/business