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Business and Enterprise £70,000 Salary

Choose this pathway for the Experienced sales managers in
following careers: this area can earn up to £70,000
• Business Owner
• Manager a year in some industries.
• Entrepreneur

Level 2 Diploma in Understanding
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Business Administration

Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and
Entrepreneurship
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
in Business Administration or
Team Leading

Foundation Degree in Business and
Management Studies
HND in Business

BA (Hons) Business and Management
Studies (top-up)

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IN CONVERSATION

Martin Cope - Business Enterprise Tutor
Scott Levers - Peter Jones Enterprise Academy student

MARTIN: SCOTT:

What attracted you to studying in I’ve found it a fantastic way of
the Enterprise Academy? boosting my business acumen.
The Academy looks at
SCOTT: business from a whole host of
angles which really opens your
I’ve always been driven in regard eyes as to everything needed
to taking a business idea and to make a business a success.
pushing it forward so naturally Tutors such as yourself have
the Peter Jones Academy been a great help too as it’s
really appealed to me. Doing a been nice to have someone
vocational course like this allows with entrepreneurial experience
you to test your own ideas and on hand to answer questions
gives you the ability to try out the and bounce ideas off.
theory in a practical situation.
Learning in this way helps you to Getting to go to Thailand was
develop logic and reasoning which a huge honour. The Peter
is so important in business. Jones Enterprise Academy
only selected two students out
MARTIN: of hundreds and to be one of
those selected to go was an
It seems your success on the incredible feeling. I learned so
course caught the eye of the Peter much about different cultures
Jones Enterprise Academy and and international business
The British Council? which has given me loads
of new ideas and I’m sure
will help me throughout my
business career!

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CHILDHOOD
STUDIES

55Childhood Studies

As a childhood studies student you can choose from
a wide range of career pathways leading to jobs in
education, social work and early years childcare. Our
courses include both practical and theoretical elements
designed to help you learn the transferable skills you
need for your chosen career.

We also help all of our childhood studies students
to secure a work placement in their chosen field.
We have great working relationships with many
employers who can provide you with hands-on
experience to help develop your skills and knowledge.
In the past some of our students have enjoyed
placements all over the world including Madrid and
several popular ski resorts.

“My confidence has
soared as a result of doing
my course. Without that
boost I simply wouldn’t
have gained employment,
it’s that simple.”
Christian - Childhood Studies

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BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Caring For Children

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 Level 2 First Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning
and Development

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 Level 3 Award in Children’s Play, Learning and
Development

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 Level 3 National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning
and Development

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

£30,000 Salary

A qualified youth worker can earn
around £21,000 a year in this
area. With experience this can
increase to £30,000.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/childhood-studies

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IN CONVERSATION

Bryony Wallace and Leanne Marriott − Level 3 BTEC
Diploma in Children’s Learning, Play and Development

Bryony: Bryony:

I’ve always known that I’ve done four placements
I wanted to work with during the course, all with
children so this was the
perfect course for me. I different ages of children
hate exams and prefer which has helped me to
doing coursework so again choose the age range I
this course suits me down want to work with in my
to the ground. I like the career. I actually started the
practical side of learning too course thinking I’d want to
so all of the placements, become a primary school
actually working with teacher, however after my
placements I’m confident I
children, have been want to work with younger
really enjoyable.
ages than that.

Leanne: I’m now going to Leeds
Trinity University to continue
College helps to open your my studies and then I want
eyes as to what careers
are actually out there. to progress into working
in either nurseries, schools
Lots of people come in to
the course thinking that or social work. My tutors
were really helpful when it
teaching is the only route came to putting together
to go down but in actual
fact you gain transferable my application.
skills that open the door to
a variety of occupations. I Leanne:
want to work with babies
I’m going to university too,
but had I not come to at Nottingham Trent. I think
college I wouldn’t have my work placements really
anywhere close to the
confidence needed to boosted my application
work with them as it can as they remarked how
impressed they were with
be daunting.
all my experience.

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Childhood Studies Children & Young
Career Pathways People’s Care Services

The range of courses we offer Choose this pathway for the
have been carefully chosen to following careers:
ensure that when you leave
us, you’re ready for work, • Playwork Assistant / Leader
an apprenticeship or further • Specialist Behaviour Support
study at university level. We • Children and Young People
ask employers to tell us what • Social Work
they look for in new employees • Family Support
and then make sure that our • Community Support Worker
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them BTEC Level 1 Diploma in
ahead of the competition. Caring for Children

We also ensure that you have BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Children’s
the option to follow a career Play, Learning and Development
pathway specific to particular Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children
jobs, from Level 1 all the way and Young Peoples’ Workforce
through to a university-level
qualification. Where you start, BTEC Level 3 Award in Children’s Play,
which route you take and how Learning and Development
far you go, will depend on you BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
and what you want to be in the in Children’s Play, Learning and
future. Development
Advanced Apprenticeship in Children
For detailed course information and Young People’s Workforce
please visit:
Foundation Degree in Health and
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/ Social Care
childhood-studies Foundation Degree Children’s and
Young People’s Services

BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
(top-up)

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Teaching & Education £39,839 Salary

Choose this pathway for the Salaries for new social workers
following careers: generally start around £17,648 in
this area, while highly experienced
• Primary Teacher
• Nursery Teaching workers can earn as much as
• Nursery Assistants £39,839.
• SEND Teachers
• Teaching Assistants Growth of 4%

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Careers in primary or nursery
Caring for Children education are expected to grow
by 4% over the next four years in
BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Children’s
Play, Learning and Development the East Derbyshire region.

Intermediate Apprenticeship in £40,034 Salary
Children and Young People’s
Workforce The average pay for Special
Educational Needs teaching
BTEC Level 3 Award in Children’s Play,
Learning and Development professionals in this area is
£40,034 per year.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
in Children’s Play, Learning and
Development

Advanced Apprenticeship in Children
and Young People’s Workforce

Foundation Degree in Health and
Social Care

Foundation Degree Children’s and
Young People’s Services

Foundation Degree Special Educational
Needs and Disability

BA (Hons) Education Studies
(top-up)

CONSTRUCTION

63Construction

From brickwork to plumbing, joinery to painting and
decorating, no matter what trade you want to learn at
Chesterfield College we can give you the knowledge
needed for your future career. Our strong links with
employers mean that we know which skills they’re
looking for and many of our students go straight on to
work or an apprenticeship at the end of their course.

As a construction student you’ll also be able to take
advantage of our state-of-the-art construction facility,
East Block One. Built across the road from our
main campus, the centre has several cutting-edge
workshops which have been fitted with all the latest
industry standard equipment, enabling you to develop
high level skills in your chosen discipline.

Civil Engineers

The demand for qualified civil
engineers in this area has grown by
29% over the last two years, and is

expected to grow by a further 6%
in the next four. With an average

salary of over £39,000, this can be
a rewarding career to pursue.

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Diploma in Construction Skills

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

Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

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

Diploma in Bricklaying

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

Diploma in Plumbing Foundation

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

Diploma in Painting and Decorating

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

Extended Certificate in Construction Trade Operations

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

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

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Diploma in Bench Joinery

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery.

Diploma in Plumbing Foundation

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

Diploma in Bricklaying

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

Diploma in Painting and Decorating

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

BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

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

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

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Diploma in Construction Operations (General Construction)

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

Diploma in Bricklaying

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

Diploma in Bench Joinery

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 2 in Bench Joinery.

Diploma in Plumbing Foundation

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

Diploma in Painting and Decorating

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

Extended Diploma in Construction
and the Built Environment

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/construction

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CASE STUDY
Visit our website to watch
the video: Georgie Abrams - Level 1
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/ Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
student-stories
Both my brother and my dad are
plumbers so I’ve grown up around
the industry. From an early age
a career in plumbing certainly
appealed to me. I see the fact that
there aren’t many female plumbers
as a huge positive rather than a
negative, it means there could be
more work for me when I qualify as
some customers do prefer to have
a female in the house rather than
a male.

I’d certainly encourage any other
females interested in a construction
trade to go for it, unless you try
you’ll never know how rewarding
it can be. In fact, I’d say to anyone
interested in learning a trade,
it’s not often publicised that it
actually opens the door to a wide
range of careers, not just that one
specific role. You can progress in
health and safety roles, teaching
or management. Don’t think that
learning to be a plumber means
you’ll remain a plumber for the rest
of your life!

Coming to college is one of the
best decisions I’ve made. It sounds
cheesy but I honestly look forward
to every day that I’m here learning.

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Construction General Construction
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Surveyor
ensure that when you leave • Civil Engineer
us, you’re ready for work,
an apprenticeship or further Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills
study at university level. We Level 1 Certificate in Construction
ask employers to tell us what Trade Occupations
they look for in new employees Level 2 Diploma in Construction and
and then make sure that our the Built Environment or Construction
students develop the key skills Operations
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
ahead of the competition. in Construction Operations

We also ensure that you have Level 3 Extended Diploma in
the option to follow a career Construction and the Built Environment
pathway specific to particular Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
jobs, from Level 1 all the way in Civil Engineering
through to a university-level
qualification. Where you start, HNC/HND in Construction and the
which route you take and how Built Environment
far you go, will depend on you HNC in Construction and the Built
and what you want to be in Environment (Civil Engineering)
the future.
Top-up to a full degree at university
For detailed course information
please visit:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
construction

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Plumbing Carpentry and Joinery

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

• Plumber • Site Carpenter
• Bench Joiner

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry
and Joinery
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
Foundation Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Plumbing and Heating in Construction - Wood Occupations

Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery
Foundation
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Construction - Wood Occupations
in Plumbing and Heating

Relevant higher apprenticeship Relevant higher apprenticeship

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Construction Brickwork
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
Continued following careers:
• Bricklayer
The range of courses we offer
have been carefully chosen to Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying
ensure that when you leave
us, you’re ready for work, Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying
an apprenticeship or further Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
study at university level. We in Construction - Trowel Occupations
ask employers to tell us what
they look for in new employees Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying
and then make sure that our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
students develop the key skills Construction - Trowel Occupations
and knowledge that puts them
ahead of the competition. Relevant higher apprenticeship

We also ensure that you have
the option to follow a career
pathway specific to particular
jobs, from Level 1 all the way
through to a university-level
qualification. 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/
construction

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Painting and Decorating UK SkillBuild

Choose this pathway for the Over the last five years
following careers: Chesterfield College has finished
• Painter
• Decorator in either first or second place in
the UK SkillBuild competition.
Level 1 Diploma in Painting
and Decorating £22,000 Salary

Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Starting salaries for newly
Decorating qualified plumbers in this area can
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Construction - Decorative range from £18,000 to
Finishes/Painting and Decorating £22,000 a year.

Level 3 Diploma in Painting and 5% Growth
Decorating
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Jobs in the construction industry
Construction - Decorative Finishes/ in East Derbyshire are expected
Painting and Decorating
to grow by 5% over the
Relevant higher apprenticeship next four years.

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East Block Plumbing Workshop
Facilities Joinery Workshop

Our brand new construction
facility provides a dedicated
space for those looking to
develop high-level skills in
carpentry, plumbing and
painting and decorating,
alongside existing facilities for
brickwork and professional
construction studies.

It houses several
state-of-the-art workshops
and classrooms designed
to give you the skills you
need to succeed in a range
of construction disciplines.
It has internal and external
spaces which replicate
real construction sites,
allowing you to gain practical
experience in an environment
similar to the one you’ll be in
after you leave college.

8% Growth

Jobs for carpenters and
joiners in this area are
expected to grow by 8%
in the next two years.

Painting and Decorating Workshop

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DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGIES

75Digital Technologies

The growing popularity and importance of digital
technologies now shapes our everyday lives and
continues to develop and change at an incredible rate.
For those with skills and knowledge in web and game
design and development, multimedia, networking,
computer security and programming, the careers and
earning potential available have never been better.

Employers across a wide range of industries need
talented people with digital technology expertise
and experience. At Chesterfield College you will
have access to industry standard facilities that will
prepare you for the world of work and be taught by
tutors with extensive experience in their field.

6.2% Growth

Over the next four years jobs
for programmers and software
developers will grow by 6.2% in

the East Midlands.

Worth £4.1 Billion

The UK games industry is
renowned across the world and

was worth over £4.1 billion in

131% Increase

Over the past five years, demand
for programming skills nationally

has risen by 131%.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
CASE STUDY

Roger Stevenson Revill – iGene

I wanted to join Chesterfield 7% Workforce
College as it was a very different
environment to school. All In 2015 there were more than
of a sudden I developed my 170,000 digital enterprises in the
independence and was able to UK, representing 7% of the entire
stand on my own two feet.
UK business population.
As the key to my resulting career,
college not only taught me a lot Visit our website to watch the video:
of technical skills but also how to www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
communicate with people. This student-stories
is hugely important in any job but
especially in my current role.

Following college I went on to
gain a degree at the University of
Derby, something which I don’t
feel I would have had access to
had I stayed on at school. Since
then I’ve worked in both public and
private sectors at both small and
large organisations such as Cisco
Systems.

My current role at iGene involves
managing the IT and systems
behind cutting edge digital autopsy
services. This means we scan
bodies instead of performing a
traditional invasive post mortem
procedure which can be very
upsetting for the deceased’s family.
Our CT scanner and powerful
software takes thousands of
images and generates a highly
detailed 3D model of a body.
We work with the coroner’s
office, home office, foreign and
commonwealth office as well
as various local police forces
for whom we provide forensic
examination.

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BTEC Diploma for IT Users

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

BTEC First Diploma in Information Creative Technologies

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

BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Game and
Application Programming

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year (two year extended diploma available)
Entry requirements: Mostly Cs and Ds at GCSE or the Level 2 qualification.

BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Web and Multimedia

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year (two year extended diploma available)
Entry requirements: Mostly Cs and Ds at GCSE or the Level 2 qualification.

BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Systems,
Networks and Cyber Security

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year (two year extended diploma available)
Entry requirements: Mostly Cs and Ds at GCSE or the Level 2 qualification.

Worth £6 Billion

The UK cyber security industry
is worth £6 billion, employs over
40,000 people and is expected to
grow significantly in coming years.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/digital-technologies

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Digital Technologies Game and Application
Career Pathways Development

The range of courses we offer Choose this pathway for the
have been carefully chosen to following careers:
ensure that when you leave • Game Designer
us, you’re ready for work, • Game Programmer
an apprenticeship or further • Mobile Application Developer
study at university level. We • Software Developer
ask employers to tell us what
they look for in new employees Level 1 BTEC Diploma for IT Users
and then make sure that our
students develop the key skills Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Information
and knowledge that puts them Creative Technologies
ahead of the competition. Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms
We also ensure that you have Professionals
the option to follow a career
pathway specific to particular Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in IT (Game
jobs, from Level 1 all the way and Application Programming)
through to a university-level Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
qualification. Where you start, IT, Software, Web & Telecoms
which route you take and how
far you go, will depend on you Foundation Degree in Applied Computing
and what you want to be in the (Computer Software Development)
future. HND in Creative Media Production
(Computer Game Design)
For detailed course information BSc (Hons) Information Technology
please visit: (top-up)

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/digital-
technologies

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Web and Social Media Network Administration, Systems
Development Support and Cyber Security

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

• Web Developer • Systems Engineer
• PHP/HTML CSS Script Developer • IT Security Engineer
• Web Application Developer • Network Engineer
• Social Media Developer • Network Administrator

Level 1 BTEC Diploma for IT Users Level 1 BTEC Diploma for IT Users

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Information Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Information
Creative Technologies Creative Technologies
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms
Professionals Professionals

Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in IT Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in IT
(Web and Multimedia) (Systems, Networks and Cyber Security)
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms IT, Software, Web & Telecoms

Foundation Degree in Applied Computing Foundation Degree in Applied Computing
(Computer Software Development) (Computer Networking)

BSc (Hons) Information Technology BSc (Hons) Information Technology
(top-up) (top-up)

ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING AND
INSTALLATION

81Electrical Engineering and Installation

A qualification in electrical engineering can lead
to a whole variety of careers in industries such
as construction, aerospace, rail and defence. At
Chesterfield College we offer two different pathways
in both engineering and installation, so no matter
which area you’d like to study, we have the perfect
course for you.

Our staff have a wealth of industry knowledge and
as an engineering student you’ll get the chance
to use a range of high-tech equipment such as
electronics labs, robots, logic control software and
computer programmable machines, meaning you
can get to grips with the technology you’ll be using
in your future career.

£52,065 Salary

Electrical Engineers in this area
earn, on average, £52,065 a year.

5% Growth

Electrical engineering careers
are expected to grow by 5%
over the next four years in the

East Midlands region.

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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.

Diploma in Electrical Installation

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

NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
(Electrical Engineering)

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

First Extended Certificate in Engineering (Electrical)

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

Diploma in Electrical Installation

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

Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/electrical-engineering

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ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
CASE STUDY

Hendrik Ratigan –
HNC Electrical Engineering

I really enjoyed completing
the BTEC Levels 2 and
3, they gave me a good
appreciation of a range
of electrical engineering
topics. I also covered
some basic modules of
mechanical engineering at
Level 2 such as milling.

My employer encouraged
and supported me to
continue onto the HNC
which is a university-level
course. The Level 2 and 3
gave me a great platform
upon which to build my
skills and apply them to,
my career.

Electrical engineering is
a real mix of practical
and theory work, in the
workshop and in the
classroom. There is plenty
of work on circuitry and
systems but there’s also
the vital maths and science
that lies behind it all which
is essential to any career in
the industry.

Coming to college has
been a fantastic way to
make loads of new friends
and the tutors have always
got time to speak to you
one on one should you
have an issue or question.
They’re a great bunch and
really passionate about
what they do.

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Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Electrical Technician
ensure that when you leave • Electrical 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 Diploma in Performing Engineering
and then make sure that our Operations (Electrical Engineering)
students develop the key skills Extended Certificate in Engineering
and knowledge that puts them (Electrical)
ahead of the competition. Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in
Electrical Engineering
We also ensure that you have
the option to follow a career Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and
pathway specific to particular Electronic Engineering
jobs. Where you start, which Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
route you take and how far Electrical Engineering
you go, will depend on you
and what you want to be in HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic
the future. Engineering

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

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
electrical-engineering

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Electrical Installation

Choose this pathway for the 3.6% Higher
following careers:
• Electrician Demand for electrical engineers is
3.6% higher in the Midlands than
Level 1 Certificate in Performing
Engineering Operations the national average.

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation £30,000 Salary

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation Newly qualified electricians
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in can earn between £19,000
Electrical Installation and £22,000 a year, and with
experience this can rise to as

much as £30,000.

FOUNDATION
STUDIES

87Foundation Studies

At Chesterfield College our Foundation Studies courses
are the perfect start for students who have a variety
of support needs, learning difficulties or disabilities.
We offer different pathways designed to develop your
confidence and skills so that we can help you achieve
your goals, from gaining work-related qualifications to
living independently.

We also have a purpose-built Autism Centre and
specialist provision, rated Outstanding in our latest
Ofsted inspection, which caters for students on the
autism spectrum. With a sensory room, kitchen,
living spaces and modern learning facilities, the
centre is perfect for practicing and developing
independent living skills.

Duke of Edinburgh

We offer a Duke of Edinburgh
Award programme, giving you the

opportunity to work on different
projects with a great team.

Expert Staff

Our staff are experts in providing
support for young people with a wide

range of specific needs.

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Skills for Progression and Life

Level: Entry Level 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are needed.

Skills for Work and Life

Level: Entry Level 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are needed.

Skills for Work and Life

Level: Entry Level 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are needed.

Discover – Certificate in Vocational Studies

Level: Entry Level 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are needed.

Supported Internship

Level: Entry Level 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are needed.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/foundation-studies

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Foundation Studies Foundation Studies
Career Pathways
Entry Level 1 Skills for Progression
The range of courses we offer and Life
have been carefully chosen to
ensure that when you leave Entry Level 2 Skills for Work and Life
us, you’re ready for work, an
apprenticeship, further study or Entry Level 3 Skills for Work and Life
independent living. Discover – Certificate in Vocational
Where you start, which route Studies
you take and how far you go,
will depend on you and what Supported Internship
you want to be in the future.
Level 1 college courses
For detailed course information
please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/
foundation-studies

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IN CONVERSATION

Ashley Hawkins − Skills for Working Life student
Jason Herbert − Skills for Working Life student

JASON: Back at school it felt very restricted
but at college you can express
We both used to go to Ashgate yourself a lot more, you’re trusted
Croft School and Parkside School and have more freedom so you
together and have spent three years become more independent. Our
on foundation studies courses here tutors are really good and treat us
at college, so we’ve known each like adults rather than kids.
other for ages! I’m now leaving to
progress onto ICT studies at college, ASHLEY:
I want to either design games or
build desktop PCs for a living as I During our time at college we’ve
love gaming. taken part in lots of things together
and we both really enjoy playing
ASHLEY: football. Being able to represent the
college at tournaments has been
I’m leaving college to go into amazing.
employment as I’ve just secured
a job at the Woodlands Enterprise JASON:
which helps to manage woodlands
as well as provide training and The Xtra team, Will and Kerrie, have
experience for adults with learning been fantastic as they’ve given
disabilities. I like working outdoors us the opportunity to compete
so it’s perfect for me. in tournaments at places like St
George’s Park, the training base for
JASON: the England national team.

Coming to college has changed me
as a person. I’ve achieved a lot of
personal goals during my time here
and I’ve grown up so much. When
I started, like most people, I felt
nervous and was low in confidence.
Coming to college has helped to
build up my confidence and I’ve
made loads of new friends.

HAIR AND
BEAUTY

93Hair and Beauty

With a wide range of courses on offer at Chesterfield
College you’ll learn everything you need to get your
career in hairdressing and beauty underway. Our
teachers are experienced professionals offering a
wealth of current industry experience and knowledge.
They also have excellent relationships with local
employers, many of which use our department as a
recruitment avenue for new staff and apprentices.

We also have our very own on-campus hair and
beauty salon where you can work on real paying
clients. You’ll get the experience of working and
providing treatments in a commercial environment,
as well as gaining the skills you need to work in your
chosen area of the industry.

9% Increase

There will be a 9% increase in jobs for
hairdressers and barbers across the

East Midlands over the next five years.

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Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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

Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

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

NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Studies

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

VRQ Diploma in Hairdressing

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

NVQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: VRQ level 2 Hairdressing qualification.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/hair-beauty

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NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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

NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification.

NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

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

£29,000 Salary

Beauty salon managers can earn up
to £29,000 a year in this area.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/hair-beauty

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Hair and Beauty Hair
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Hairdresser
ensure that when you leave • Junior Stylist
us, you’re ready for work, • Salon Owner
an apprenticeship or further
study at university level. We Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and
ask employers to tell us what Barbering
they look for in new employees
and then make sure that our Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or
students develop the key skills Women’s Hairdressing
and knowledge that puts them Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
ahead of the competition. in Hairdressing

We also ensure that you have Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
the option to follow a career Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
pathway specific to particular Hairdressing
jobs, from Level 1 all the way
through to a university-level Foundation Degree in Business
qualification. Where you start, and Management
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/hair-
beauty

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Make-up Beauty

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

• Make-up Artist • Spa Therapist
• Special Effects Make-up Artist • Freelance Therapist
• Beauty Sales Consultant

Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Hair and Beauty Sector
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Make-Up Studies in Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or
Nail Services
Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up Beauty Therapy
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
Beauty Therapy Foundation Degree in Business
and Management
Foundation Degree in Business
and Management

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Massage Therapists

Massage therapists could charge
clients between £25 and £60 an
hour depending on experience.

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IN CONVERSATION

Jasmin James − Level 3 Beauty Therapist
Michaela Greaves − Hair and Beauty Tutor

MICHAELA: JASMIN:

I gather you’ve just secured a position When I started my confidence was

at Ragdale Hall Spa after going quite low, I didn’t really believe in

through all of the interview rounds myself. I actually suffered from anxiety

so congratulations! Has the course quite badly when I was younger and

helped you to do this? practising massage has helped to

address that immensely. College has

JASMIN: helped to improve my confidence

but to be honest it was when I

Yes Ragdale Hall hold an annual progressed through the first round

recruitment competition for a job there of the competition for the position at

and although I finished second they Ragdale Hall when I truly believed in

still offered me a position which was myself. For such a revered employer

absolutely fantastic news, I can’t wait to recognise my skills completely

to start. College has helped me so changed my outlook. I enjoyed the

much, after all they put me forward competition element and I’ve decided

for the opportunity in the first place! to represent the college at WorldSkills

Tutors have helped me to prepare for now too. To be honest competing

the different rounds of interviews and wasn’t even something on my radar

practical assessments, I’ve felt really until college made me aware and I’m

supported through the whole process. so glad I did it.

MICHAELA: MICHAELA:

What skills have you gained during It’s been a real personal journey for
your course that you feel have helped you hasn’t it?
you to secure the job?
JASMIN:
JASMIN:
Yes, my twin sister is actually studying
Practising in a working salon at hairdressing next door so it’s a bit of
college has helped me get used a family affair! I started on a pre-16
to working within time constraints, programme whilst at school, then
customer service and organisation on progressed to Level 2 and finally Level
top of the obvious technical skills that 3, so I’ve come up through the levels
I’ve gained. which has felt like the right journey for
me. I’ve made loads of friends here,
MICHAELA: which actually wasn’t the case for
me at school, but college has given
Do you feel any different now to when me a sense of independence and
you started learning with us? confidence to meet new people.

HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE