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101Health and Social Care

Our courses allow you to explore a wide range of health
and social care areas whilst gaining the knowledge,
skills and experience you need to work in the industry.
We have developed two career pathways following
advice from employers and universities; a medical,
nursing and midwifery pathway and/or a general care
pathway.

All of our courses provide you with the opportunity
to undertake a meaningful and exciting work
placement as well as attend lessons that will
develop your practical skills across areas such
as working with older people and people with
specific needs. We have strong links with
employers in the region including local hospitals,
care homes and schools so that you can use your
placement to develop your employability skills in
the area of your choice.

£32,526 Salary

The average pay for qualified
social workers in this area is

around £32,526 per year.

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102 Health and Social Care

BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades D to F with a minimum E or F in English language or
maths or a relevant Entry Level qualification.

BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

BTEC (90 Credit) Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with two being in English language and
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/health-social-care

HEALTH AND SOCIAL
CARE CASE STUDY

Hannah Birks − Level 3 Extended
Diploma NHS Cadetship Graduate

The college’s link with Chesterfield
Royal Hospital gave me access
to a fantastic 12-week NHS
Cadetship programme along
with 12 other fellow students. I’d
been trying to gain experience at
Chesterfield Royal for years without
any luck but college really helped
me to get my foot in the door.

I spent part of my cadetship in the
maternity ward working alongside
experienced midwives who helped
me to see exactly what the role
involved.

There was a moment in my first
hour on the maternity ward when I
was calming down a lady and her
husband as she prepared to go for
a C-section. Just giving them the
support and confidence to know
that everything was going to be ok
made me think “yes this is exactly
what I want to do”.

Without this experience I wouldn’t
have gained a place at Sheffield
Hallam University next year to
study midwifery. Having experience
was vital in my application. Yes
they’re interested in your grades
but they want to see what relevant
experience you have.

During my university interview I was
asked what maternity experience I
have and I was able to refer to lots
of experience and practice I gained
whilst on the cadetship, other
applicants were leaving in floods of
tears as they had the grades but
not the experience.

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Health and Social Care General Care
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to
ensure that when you leave • Health Care Assistant
us, you’re ready for work, • Carer
an apprenticeship or further • Mental Health Specialist
study at university level. We • Youth Worker
ask employers to tell us what • Social Worker
they look for in new employees • Psychologist
and then make sure that our
students develop the key skills Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Health
and knowledge that puts them and Social Care
ahead of the competition.
Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in
We also ensure that you have Health and Social Care
the option to follow a career Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
pathway specific to particular in Health and Social Care
jobs, from Level 1 all the way
through to a university-level Level 3 (BTEC 90 Credit) Diploma in
qualification. Where you start, Health and Social Care
which route you take and how Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
far you go, will depend on you Health and Social
and what you want to be in Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
the future. Health and Social Care

For detailed course information Foundation Degree in Professional
please visit: Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Children’s and
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/health- Young People’s Services
social-care (Health and Social Care)
Foundation Degree in Psychology and
Health Studies

Top-up to a full degree at university

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Medical, Nursing and 20% Growth
Midwifery
Midwifery careers have grown
Choose this pathway for the by 5% over the last 2 years, and
following careers:
are expected to grow by 20%
• Nurse over the next 4 years in East
• Midwife Derbyshire.
• Pharmacist
• Paramedic £45,000 Salary
• Psychologist
• Health Care Assistant The starting salary for nurses
is around £23,000, while more
Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Health experienced staff can earn up to
and Social Care
£45,000 a year.
Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in
Health and Social Care
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Health and Social Care

Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Health and
Social Care (90 Credits)
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Health Studies
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Health and Social Care

Foundation Degree in Professional
Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Children’s and
Young People’s Services
(Health and Social Care)
Foundation Degree in Psychology and
Health Studies

Top-up to a full degree at university

HOSPITALITY
AND CATERING

107Hospitality and Catering

Our hospitality and catering courses will give you all
the skills you need to succeed in this demanding and
dynamic industry. Whether you want to be front of
house or work in a professional kitchen, you’ll benefit
from the expertise of our tutors who have years of
experience working in fine dining restaurants and hotels.

You’ll be able to practice your skills and get
hands-on experience working in our professional
kitchens and on-site restaurant ‘Taste’. You’ll also
get the chance to cook and serve food to paying
customers during the week. This will give you the
opportunity to experience what it’s like to work
in the industry and benefit from being part of a
professional team in a customer-facing environment.

4% Increase

The demand for qualified chefs in
this area is expected to grow by
4% over the next 4 years.

www.chesterfield.ac.uk

108 Hospitality and Catering

NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

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

NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services

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

NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery

Level: 2 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: Mostly Ds and Es at GCSE or the Level 1 qualification.

BTEC First Diploma in Hospitality

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

NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery

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

Extended Diploma in Hospitality

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

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/hospitality-catering

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24,500 Jobs

There will be 24,500 front of house
jobs across the East Midlands in
five years’ time.

£35,000 Salary

Qualified chefs can earn around
£18,000 a year depending on their
experience, whilst head chefs can

earn up to £35,000 a year.

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IN CONVERSATION

Ian Matthews − Hospitality and Catering Tutor

Leanne Billyeald − Level 3 Diploma in Advanced
Professional Cookery

IAN: LEANNE:

You’ve been with us all the way from Catering for 250 people at the
Level 1 to Level 3 so I’m guessing Chesterfield Food and Drink
you’ve enjoyed the course? And I Awards which is hosted by the
hear you’re now working out in the college was a real highlight for
industry? me, I loved it. Entering the Junior
Chef of the Year competition
LEANNE: was great fun too. Those kinds
of pressurised situations have
Yes, I’ve really enjoyed it and after really boosted my confidence and
working part-time at The Highwayman helped me in the work place when
at Eastmoor, Derbyshire during my it comes to tight timings. You’ve
studies I’ve gained a full time position been in the catering game for
in the kitchens there when I finish nearly 40 years, have you any key
college. I grew up cooking from an tips for me to take forward in my
early age so to now get a full-time career?
job in a kitchen is a goal I’m proud of
reaching. IAN:

IAN: Sure. I think to be successful you
always need to have a passion
It’s great to know you’re going into for what you’re doing and really
employment after all of your hard believe in it. Have those two
work. I remember the Head Chef at things and it shows in your work
The Highwayman getting in touch and what you create. On top of
with us when they were looking for that I would probably say keeping
new recruits and I’m so glad I put up a level of professionalism and
you forward. You’ve always taken having the right attitude whilst
pride in your work over the past three at work always helps as well as
years here, what’s been your favourite being on time, communicating
module or project? well and being a team player.

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Hospitality and Catering
Career Pathways

The range of courses we offer Hospitality
have been carefully chosen to
ensure that when you leave Choose this pathway for the
us, you’re ready for work, following careers:
an apprenticeship or further • Front of House Manager
study at university level. We • Bar Supervisor
ask employers to tell us what • Event Coordinator
they look for in new employees
and then make sure that our Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food
students develop the key skills Preparation and Cooking
and knowledge that puts them
ahead of the competition. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality
Services
We also ensure that you have Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Hospitality
the option to follow a career Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
pathway specific to particular in Hospitality
jobs, from Level 1 all the way
through to a university-level Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality
qualification. Where you start, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
which route you take and how Hospitality
far you go, will depend on you
and what you want to be in A relevant university-level qualification
the future.

For detailed course information
please visit:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
hospitality-catering

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Cooking/Catering £24,000 Salary

Choose this pathway for the On average, restaurant managers
following careers: in this area can earn £24,000 a
• Chef year depending on the size of
• Dietician their establishment.
• Pastry Chef

NVQ Level 1 Certificate in Food
Preparation and Cooking

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional
Cookery
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Catering and Professional Chefs

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional
Cookery
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Catering and Professional Chefs

A relevant university-level qualification

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

115Mechanical Engineering

An engineering course at Chesterfield College can
open the door to careers in a wide range of industries,
from aerospace and construction to robotics and
manufacturing. We offer several different pathways for
those who want to specialise in a particular branch of
engineering and our staff have the industry experience
to help you develop the skills employers are looking for.

You’ll also get the opportunity to work with
state-of-the-art engineering technology such as
3D printers, computer controlled machinery and
welding simulation software so that you can really
get to grips with the technology you’ll be using in
the workplace.

£26,000 Salary

Starting salaries for mechanical
engineers in this area can range
from £22,000 to £26,000 a year.

£50,000 Salary

Experienced and fully qualified
mechanical engineers in this area

can earn up to £50,000 a year.

£30,200 Salary

Highly experienced welders with
the relevant qualifications can

earn as much as £30,200 a year
in this area.

www.chesterfield.ac.uk

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NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations
(Gateway)

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Preferred GCSE maths and English at grade D or above.

NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
(Mechanical Engineering)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: GCSE maths and English at grade C or above.

NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
(Fabrication and Welding)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: GCSE maths and English at grade D to G or equivalent.

NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
(Manufacturing)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations.

First Extended Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations.

Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Completion of the Level 2 qualification.

BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Completion of the Level 2 qualification.

IN CONVERSATION

Ray Peet − Fabrication and Welding Tutor
Paige Bland − ABC Fabrication and Welding Level 3 Diploma

For detailed course information please visit: PAIGE:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering
I’ve always had an interest in
engineering from a young age
at school. I tried mechanical
engineering and electrical
engineering but I found fabrication
the most interesting so decided to
study it further.

I actually started my studies at
another college and transferred here
when they decided to change the
course aims and I’m really glad I
did. All of my tutors have been so
helpful with both the theory and the
practical side of things, whenever I
have a question they take the time to
explain things until I fully understand.

RAY:

I first met Paige at an open day
when we showed her around the
area and introduced her to some
of the staff. As she started her
programme later than the rest of her
class and is the only female student,
we made sure that we provided all of
the support she needed to integrate
into college life as easily as possible
and I’m blown away by everything
she’s achieved.

To say you travel here from Kiveton
on the other side of Sheffield and
started on programme late, you’ve
completed extra assignments, done
extra work at home and you’re now
earning top marks, like 98% in very
tough science and calculations
exams, one of the highest scores in
the UK. It’s very impressive.

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Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Mechanical Engineer
ensure that when you leave • Maintenance Engineer
us, you’re ready for work,
an apprenticeship or further Level 1 Certificate in Performing
study at university level. We Engineering Operations
ask employers to tell us what
they look for in new employees Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing
and then make sure that our Engineering Operations (Mechanical
students develop the key skills Engineering)
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 First Extended Certificate in
ahead of the competition. Engineering (Mechanical)
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in
We also ensure that you have Mechanical Engineering
the option to follow a career
pathway specific to particular Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Mechanical
jobs. Where you start, which Engineering
route you take and how far Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
you go, will depend on you Mechanical Engineering
and what you want to be in
the future. HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

For detailed course information Top-up to a full degree at university
please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
mechanical-engineering

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Fabrication and Manufacturing
Welding

Choose this pathway for the Choose this pathway for the
following careers: following careers:

• Welder • CNC Machinist
• Sheet Metal Worker • CAD Technician

Level 1 Certificate in Performing Level 1 Certificate in Performing
Engineering Operations Engineering Operations

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing
Engineering Operations (Fabrication Engineering Operations (Manufacturing)
and Welding)
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture
in Fabrication and Welding

Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Mechanical
Welding Practice Engineering
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture
Fabrication and Welding
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Top-up to a full degree at university

MEDIA

Media 121

The demand for creative digital content and people
with skills in film, video, photography and sound has
never been greater. Our media courses give you the
opportunity to develop skills in cinematography, sound
recording and post-production editing across a range
of genres. You’ll also have the chance to produce you
own short films, adverts, music videos and much more.

At Chesterfield College we have excellent facilities
including a range of DSLR and full-size video
cameras, audio recording and lighting kits, a range
of camera stabilisers, a VariZoom camera crane
and dedicated Mac editing suites running Adobe
Premiere and After Effects Software. With all of the
latest technology you can really get to grips with the
equipment you’ll be using if you continue on to a
career in media or photography.

£39,500 Salary

Arts officers, producers and
directors can earn as much as

£39,500 a year.

12% Growth

Careers for TV, video and audio
engineers are expected to rise by
12% in East Derbyshire in the next

4 years.

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Media

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

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital
Media Production

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

BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography

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

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MEDIA I loved my time at college. Thanks
CASE STUDY to the strength of my portfolio
and help with my application I got
Sasha Moon - Level into the Arts University College
3 Extended Diploma Bournemouth, a revered media
in Creative Media and arts university. In the first year
Production I was repeating a lot of the skills
I learnt whilst at college, so I was
already ahead.

I’m now working as a freelance
videographer in London. I film and
edit a variety of subjects, from
weddings to architectural firms
and interviews. I really wouldn’t be
where I am today without the skills
and confidence instilled in me from
my time at college.

My tutors were fantastic, if I fell
behind with work their support
was invaluable. They gave me
useful structures for handling
workloads and helped instil a
positive mindset during challenging
times. Their passion for the subject
was infectious, and it’s down to
them that I have sought work
in the industry. I feel so lucky to
have studied Creative Media at
Chesterfield College.

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Media Digital Media Production
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Sound Engineer
ensure that when you leave • TV/Film Producer
us, you’re ready for work, • Camera/Lighting Technician
an apprenticeship or further • Photographer
study at university level. We
ask employers to tell us what Level 2 OCR Cambridge Technical
they look for in new employees Diploma in Media
and then make sure that our Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
students develop the key skills in Design
and knowledge that puts them
ahead of the competition. Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Creative Digital Media Production
We also ensure that you have Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
the option to follow a career in Creative and Digital Media or
pathway specific to particular Photography
jobs, from Level 2 all the way
through to a university-level HND in Creative Media Production
qualification. Where you start,
which route you take and how Top-up to a full degree at university
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/media

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£25,000 Salary

Normal pay for photographers, and
broadcasting equipment operators

is £16,829 per year in this area.
This can rise to over £25,000 a

year with experience.

PERFORMING
ARTS

127Performing Arts

At Chesterfield College we offer pathways in acting,
musical theatre and dance. The courses are suited to
those with an appetite to develop skills and knowledge
in all areas of the performing arts. As a performing arts
student you’ll have access an in-house studio theatre,
dance space and costume and props store. All of
our staff come from a professional performing arts
background so they can help you prepare for a career
in this competitive industry.

The course also offers many exciting performance
opportunities ranging from pantomimes and plays,
to our annual musical theatre production at the
Pomegranate theatre. All of these performances
will help to build your confidence, enhance your
skills and prepare you for drama scholl or a
university-level course.

10% Growth

The demand for dancers and
choreographers in East Derbyshire
is expected to grow by 10% in the

next four years.

£14,000 Salary

Salaries for trainee or assistant
arts administrators start at around

£14,000 per year in this area.

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Performing Arts

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

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma
in Performing Arts - Acting

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

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma
in Performing Arts - Dance

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

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma
in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre

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

£35,000 Salary

Normal pay for actors, entertainers
and presenters is £20,495 per year
in this area. This can rise to around
£35,000 with experience.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/performing-arts

PERFORMING ARTS Visit our website to watch the video:
CASE STUDY
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
Matt Parker - BTEC Level 3 National student-stories
Diploma Performing Arts

The two years I spent at college were
worth every minute! It taught me an
awful lot about the performing arts
industry, what is involved in getting
work as an actor/performer and a
lot about the different styles and
practitioners. This was extremely
helpful for me as it broadened my
knowledge on all things performing
arts, and certainly helped me get
where I am now. We also sometimes
had guest speakers come in and
share their personal experiences in
the industry.

The course itself is brilliant, but
what’s really invaluable are the
opportunities you are given
throughout. An example of this is the
2013 Chesterfield College Cinema
Advert I starred in which was offered
as an open audition to our year,
and I got the role! The tutors are
lovely, and will definitely push you in
the right direction to achieve your
potential. Finally, the London trips are
an amazing experience, full of fun,
theatre and memories to cherish.

My college course supplied me
with exactly what I needed to get
into the course I wanted at the East
15 Acting School based at Essex
University. We had loads of audition
prep lessons which really assisted
me when picking which speeches
to audition with and how I should
perform them. They also helped me
achieve top grades overall at the
end of my second year, which were
an added bonus to help me when
applying for the course.

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Performing Arts Musical Theatre
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • West End Performer
ensure that when you leave • Singer
us, you’re ready for work, • Dancer
an apprenticeship or further • Performing Arts Teacher
study at university level. We • Drama Therapist
ask employers to tell us what • Holiday Entertainer
they look for in new employees • Theatre in Education Practitioner
and then make sure that our Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing
ahead of the competition. Arts – Musical Theatre

We also ensure that you have Level 5 HND Performing Arts
the option to follow a career Drama School
pathway specific to particular
jobs. Where you start, which Top-up to a full degree at university
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/
performing-arts

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Dance Acting

Choose this pathway for the Choose this pathway for the
following careers: following careers:

• Dancer • Actor (Theatre, Film, TV)
• Choreographer • Drama Teacher
• Dance Teacher • Theatre in Education Practitioner
• Cruise Ship Performer • Drama Therapist
• Theatre in Education Practitioner • Voice Actor (Radio, TV)
• Holiday Entertainer • Holiday Entertainer
• Dance Therapist
Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts
Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing
Performing Arts – Dance Arts – Acting

Level 5 HND Performing Arts Level 5 HND Performing Arts
Drama School Drama School

Top-up to a full degree at university Top-up to a full degree at university

PUBLIC
SERVICES

133Public Services

A Public Services course at Chesterfield College will
give you the skills, experience and knowledge to pursue
a career in the fire service, ambulance, police or armed
forces. Our experienced tutors are here to help you
develop the confidence, resilience and technical skills
to prepare you for a variety of career opportunities. You
will also learn transferable skills such as leadership,
effective communication and personal organisation.

We have strong links with the armed services, police
and fire service as well as with local professional
sports clubs so that you can get real hands-on
experience and the essential understanding of the
industry to succeed. You’ll also have the chance
to take part in outdoor activities such as camping,
simulated work experience and orienteering that will
provide you with valuable physical and social skills.

£28,500 Salary

Trainee firefighters earn around
£21,000 a year and this can
increase to around £28,500
once qualified.

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NCFE Entry to the Uniformed Services

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades D to F with a minimum E or F in English language or
maths or a relevant entry level qualification.

NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with a minimum D in English language or
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

BTEC (90 Credit) in Uniformed Services

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with two being in English language and
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/public-services

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Public Services Emergency Services
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Police Constable
ensure that when you leave • Border Control
us, you’re ready for work, • Disaster Management
an apprenticeship or further • Fire and Rescue Service
study at university level. We • Probation Service
ask employers to tell us what
they look for in new employees Level 1 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the
and then make sure that our Uniformed Services
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the
ahead of the competition. Uniformed Services

We also ensure that you have Level 3 BTEC (90 Credit) in Uniformed
the option to follow a career Services
pathway specific to particular Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
jobs. Where you start, which Uniformed Services
route you take and how far
you go, will depend on you HNC Public Services
and what you want to be in Foundation Degree in Criminal Justice
the future. (Policing)

For detailed course information Top-up to a full degree at university
please visit: Vocational Training

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/public-
services

01246 500500

Armed Forces £30,617 Salary

Choose this pathway for the Regular officers in the army
following careers: can earn £25,472 whilst
• Army
• Navy training. This rises to £30,617
• Royal Marines when commissioned as a
• RAF second lieutenant.

Level 1 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the £44,000 Salary
Uniformed Services
The average pay for a police
Level 2 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the officer is £34,000 but this can
Uniformed Services rise to around £44,000 for more

Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Entry to the senior officers.
Uniformed Services
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Uniformed Services

HNC Public Services

Top-up to a full degree at university
Vocational Training

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138 Public Services

Visit our website to watch the video:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
student-stories

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IN CONVERSATION

Andy Ward − Public Services Tutor

Nathan Hartley − Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
Public Services Student

ANDY:

Following your studies here, what Our residential trip to Linnet
Clough even allowed me to teach
are your plans? I know you’re
keen on joining the Royal Navy. others the radio skills I learnt

NATHAN: All of the tutors have been great
because they’ve drawn on their
Yes I have all my confirmed own experience, what was it you
training dates to join the Royal did in the army again?
Navy and I have my heart set on
becoming a submarine engineer. ANDY:
The navy have offered to send me
to university to study engineering I was in the Royal Engineers
which will give me a huge range Bomb Disposal unit for several
of transferable skills for my navy years before going to university
career and beyond. to study business and eventually
going into teaching. It’s important
ANDY: to be able to draw on my own
experience really, it means I
So over the two years at college, can accurately set students’
have any particular elements expectations as to what a career
stood out for you? in the forces is really like.

NATHAN: So you’re moving away for your

Royal Navy training, are you going

I’ve really enjoyed the practical to miss Chesterfield?

elements to be honest. Fitness
sessions have been a big favourite NATHAN:

of mine and have sparked a real To be honest I think the hardest

passion in my free time. When
I joined college I was a 44 inch thing will be leaving all of the
waist, I’m now a 28 inch waist. friends I’ve made at college!

I also enjoyed the radio skills

modules too, learning the theory

and then applying it in practical

scenarios.

SPORT

Sport 141

Our sports courses have been designed to give you the
skills that employers demand, such as team work, time
management, leadership and communication. With
three different pathways you’ll have the opportunity to
develop transferable skills for employment and further
study in whichever sporting career you choose.

As a Chesterfield College sports student you’ll also
have access to our brand new leisure facility at
Queen’s Park. With an eight-lane swimming pool,
80-station gym, squash courts and a freedom
climbing wall you’ll have plenty of opportunities to
work on your practical skills as well as you coaching
and development techniques.

23% Growth

Nutritionist careers have grown
by 23% over the last 2 years,
and are expected to grow by
19% over the next 4 years in
East Derbyshire.

4,000 Jobs

There are over 4,000 coaching
jobs across the East Midlands in

a range of sports.

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142 Sport

BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies (Sport)

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades D to F with a minimum E or F in English language
or maths.

NCFE Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

NCFE Diploma in Sport

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

NCFE Diploma in Sport (Golf Development Scheme)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

BTEC (90 Credit) Diploma in Sport,
Development and Coaching

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above with one being in either English language or
maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

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

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Sport 143

BTEC (90 Credit) Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, with one being in either English language,

maths or science, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

NCFE Diploma in Personal Training

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness including

Level 2 in English and maths.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport, Development and Coaching

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English language and science or

a relevant Level 2 qualification.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

Level: 3 Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English language, maths and

science, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

£45,000 Salary

The average salary for fitness
instructors in this area is £25,058

per year, this can increase to
around £45,000 a year for highly

qualified instructors.

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

144 www.chesterfield.ac.uk

Sport Sport Development
Career Pathways and Coaching

The range of courses we offer Choose this pathway for the
have been carefully chosen to following careers:
ensure that when you leave • Sports Coach
us, you’re ready for work, • PE Teacher
an apprenticeship or further • Sports Development Officer
study at university level. We • Leisure Centre Assistant/Manager
ask employers to tell us what
they look for in new employees BTEC Level 1 Diploma in
and then make sure that our Vocational Studies
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Sport
ahead of the competition. Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Coaching
We also ensure that you have
the option to follow a career BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Sport
pathway specific to particular Development and Coaching
jobs. Where you start, which Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
route you take and how far Sport Development and Coaching
you go, will depend on you Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
and what you want to be in Sport Development
the future.
Foundation Degree in Health Related
For detailed course information Exercise and Fitness
please visit: Foundation Degree in Sports
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/sport Coaching (Performance and
Participation)
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
(Performing and Participation)

01246 500500

Sport Exercise Sport and Exercise
and Fitness Science

Choose this pathway for the Choose this pathway for the
following careers: following careers:
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Instructor • Sports Therapy
• Physiotherapist
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in • Sport and Exercise Scientist
Vocational Studies • Physiologist

Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Instructing BTEC Level 1 Diploma in
Exercise and Fitness Vocational Studies
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Exercise and Fitness Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Sport

Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Personal Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Training in Exercise and Fitness
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Exercise and Fitness BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Sport and
Exercise Science
Foundation Degree in Health Related
Exercise and Fitness Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Foundation Degree in Sports Sport and Exercise Science
Coaching (Performance and
Participation) Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
BSc Hons) Sport Coaching Exercise and Fitness
(Performing and Participation)
Foundation Degree in Health Related
Exercise and Fitness

Foundation Degree in Sports
Coaching (Performance and
Participation)

BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
(Performing and Participation)

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146 Sport

IN CONVERSATION

Will Hughes − College Sport Maker

Charlie Marshall − Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Sport Development & Coaching

WILL:

Chatting here today at the regional We receive a pot of funds to host
disability football tournament you’ve events such as the disability football
organised from scratch it’s great tournament we’re hosting today at
to see how far you’ve come; how one of the college’s sports facilities. I
did you first get into studying sport really enjoy helping different abilities
at college? and age groups to take part in
football, from 4 year olds to 60 year
CHARLIE: olds across Derbyshire.

Originally I studied at my school’s WILL:
sixth form but it wasn’t a good fit for
me to be honest. I decided to come So what skills have you taken away
to college and follow my keen sports from the experience?
interest with a view to eventually
becoming a PE Teacher. Now I’m CHARLIE:
finishing my second year at Level 3
and I’ve secured an unconditional Being an activator has helped with
offer to pursue my sports studies picking up skills my course wouldn’t
further at Sheffield Hallam University necessarily touch upon such as how
which I’m really looking forward to. to attract participants to an event or
how to forge links with schools and
WILL: community groups. It’s also helped
to improve my organisational and
And of course we met earlier in the admin skills, skills I can transfer to
year when I interviewed you for the employment after my studies.
Football Activator role – explain what
you’ve got from that. For me, college isn’t just about the
modules you study on your course,
CHARLIE: it’s about everything else you can get
involved in to make yourself stand out
Sure, the opportunity to become a when it comes to university and job
Football Activator came about when applications. This whole experience
my tutor Neil encouraged all of the has helped me to stand out when
class to apply and get involved. I applying for jobs and certainly when I
put forward my application and after applied to university.
the interview process here I am!
Basically there are around 300 of us
across the UK, tasked with increasing
participation in football across all ages
and abilities.

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TRAVEL AND
TOURISM

149Travel and Tourism

Studying travel and tourism at Chesterfield College
opens up an exciting variety of careers from cabin
crew and travel agent, to events planner and cruise line
manager. All of our courses have been designed to help
you develop the skills that employers will be looking for,
giving you the best chance in your career after college.

Every year our travel and tourism students have the
opportunity to visit different companies and listen
to guest lecturers from industry, giving them a taste
of how leading venues and organisations work. We
also have our very own, on-campus travel centre
where you can gain valuable experience serving
paying clients and booking real holidays.

£24,395 Salary

Events manager salaries average
£24,395 a year. However,

salaries in some top companies
can reach up to £44,304 a year.

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150 Travel and Tourism

Certificate in Travel Services

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade D or above.

Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Level: 3 Duration: 2 year (one year 90 credit option available)
Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade C or above or the Level 2 qualification.

£36,251 Salary

Cabin crew earn around £18,077
a year, whilst highly experienced
workers can earn as much as
£36,251.

12% Growth

Roles for hotel and accommodation
managers have grown by 12% over
the last 2 years and are expected
to grow by 5% over the next 4
years in East Derbyshire.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/travel-tourism