Bournemouth & Poole College 19/20 Prospectu

Seastheday!

Come and study all things
Marine on the coast

Are you interested in marine engineering, marine
marine electrical installation and boat- engineering
building? Do you want to learn practical,
hands-on skills from top tutors and
specialist guest speakers? Then
come and join us, the only
provider of marine training
in the local area. We have
a Marine Training Centre
in Poole complete with
industry-standard
equipment.

How you’ll learn Your future

Our courses are very Marine is a fast-growing industry. Our students
hands-on and have been develop the skills and knowledge to go into a wide
designed to match industry range of areas, such as super yacht manufacture,
requirements (we work boat-building, marine maintenance or propulsion
closely with the British Marine engineering. Students benefit from our coastal
Federation). Our well-equipped location and close links with local businesses
workshops provide the opportunity such as Sunseeker International.
to work under real conditions. You’ll gain
further work experience with local businesses A fully qualifcieadnMeaarrnin£e3E2n,0g0in0eer
including Sunseeker International, the RNLI and Poole Marine
Services, among others. Many of our qualifications include an
external assessment.

George Bloomfield, a Marine student, says:

“I’m impressed with the facilities
especially the Marine technology. It’s good
that the college invests money into the
industry and all of our tools are new.”

Your career route options You could be...

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 • Marine Technician
• Propulsion Engineer
City & Guilds Marine Boat Building Marine Boat • M arine Electrical
Technical Certificate Apprenticeship Building
in Performing Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Installation Engineer
Engineering Operations Apprenticeship Marine • Workshop Supervisor/
Marine Electrical Apprenticeship Engineering
Progress to work, City & Guilds Certificate in Apprenticeship Manager
an Apprenticeship or... Marine Maintenance Marine
Marine Composites Apprenticeship Electrical
Apprenticeship
Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship or... Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship,

university or...

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IT'S YOUR FUTURE

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We offer a fun, exciting
and hands-on approach to
studying Media

MEDIA How would you like to make a film on location, write
a script or create your own animation? Study with
us, and we’ll show you how. Our industry standard You could be...
facilities include digital design suites and Mac
rooms, a photography studio and a
large green screen room. Expert
tutors will help you to develop
the wide range of skills you
need to succeed in this ever-
expanding industry.

How you’ll learn • Photographer
• Video Editor

You’ll study a mix of • Graphic Designer

practical and theory • Cinematographer
elements. For example, you’ll • Visual Effects Artist
also learn a lot of transferable • Animator
skills, such as communication • 3D Artist
and interpersonal skills. You • Cameraperson
are assessed on a wide range of

practical skills, from film and video editing,

photography, animation, audio Your future
editing and podcast creation. You’ll get real

work experience, working to live briefs from Media is a growth industry in the UK and particularly in Dorset, with
local companies. jobs set to rise by 3% by 2022. Some of our students go straight into

Andrew Ham, a Media student, says: work and 80% progress to university. Our past students have gone on
to have success as TV presenters, designers, photographers, film-

“Media is the best course I have makers, event organisers, animators, producers and camera crew.

studied. It’s fun, educational and £30,000+ is the a veragoencseaqlauryalified
inspirational.”

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Level 1 Creative Creative Media Extended Diploma HNC in Visual HND in Visual
Industries Production in Creative Digital Effects and Digital Effects and Digital
BTEC Certificate Media Production Film Production Film Production
in Creative Digital
Media Production Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
Routes to Level 1 an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship, a Higher or Degree a higher or Degree
Creative Industries
or... university or... Apprenticeship Apprenticeship
Progress to work, or university or university
an Apprenticeship

or...

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Greutnynouirnmgotor
Are you ready to start
your journey into the
Motor Vehicle industry?

All our courses are practical Motor
and hands-on. You’ll be taught
in well-equipped workshops Your future
with industry standard
equipment, so you’ll be working The skills you learn on our courses
in real conditions. We have are transferable to many other
a good supply of modern craft-related disciplines, meaning
light vehicles and diagnostic you have the best chance of getting
equipment for you to work a job when you have qualified. Our
with. You’ll get the opportunity students go on to a wide range of
to do work experience as part jobs in the sector, from light vehicle
of your course. You’ll also maintenance, repair and fitting to
interact with other disciplines HGV and PSV areas.
in the engineering sector. Many
of our qualifications include an You could be...
external assessment.
• M otor Vehicle
How you’ll learn Maintenance Technician

All our courses are practical and • Motor Vehicle Fitter
• Parts Specialist
hands-on. You’ll be taught in • MOT Tester
• Workshop Supervisor/
well-equipped workshops with
Manager
industry standard equipment, Paul Teague, a Volkswagen and Audi
so you’ll be working in real Specialist from Holton Heath, says:
conditions. We have a good

supply of modern light vehicles “The quality of the learning
and diagnostic equipment for at the college is exceptional.”
you to work with. You’ll get

the opportunity to do work Quaaroliuftnieedcdh£vn2eic5hi,i0ac0nles0+caanyeeaarrn

experience as part of your
course. You’ll also interact
with other disciplines in the
engineering sector. Many of
our qualifications include an
external assessment.

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Certificate in Progression IMI Subsidiary Diploma in IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle
Motor Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance and Repair
Award in Progression and Repair Technology Principles
Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work or
an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship

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1,2,3,4 ...IT'S YOUR FUTURE

We offer a choice
of exciting Music
courses from Level 1
to Level 3

music No matter what part of the music industry You could be...
excites you – performing or production
– we’ve got it covered. We have state- • Music Performer
of-the-art recording facilities, • Session Musician
excellent technician support, • Live Sound Engineer
and staff who are professional • Composer/Arranger/
musicians and experts in their
fields. We have strong links Songwriter
within the music industry, • Studio Engineer
and with local schools and • Producer
Bournemouth University. • Teacher/Lecturer

How you’ll learn Your future

All our courses have a practical Music is a broad and competitive area,
element in either performance and there are many job opportunities
or music technology, and nationally and internationally. Our students
incorporate academic studies go on to work in performance, sound
and business skills. You’ll engineering, recording, song writing,
have access to a performance hall, 8 large rehearsal rooms, 9 acoustics, concert production and live
practice rooms, 2 grand pianos, 5 recording studios and 2 music sound. Other students progress to university
technology suites. There are lots of opportunities to work with or a specialist music conservatoire.
other student musicians on external concerts and gigs. Many of
our qualifications include an external assessment. Traainreodunmdu£s3ic0i,a0n0s0 can earn
a year
Dan Deamer, a Level 3 Music student, says:

“The lecturer’s expertise and experience has helped me to
develop both as a guitarist and on a personal level. We get
everything we need to succeed in the music industry.”

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Did you know?

Introduction in Diploma in Extended Diploma We have professional and highly
Music Music in Music equipped facilities to enable you to
Routes to Level 1 Extended develop your skills.
Creative Industries Diploma in Music
Technology

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship

or... or... or university

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Tsatakgeetothe Performing Arts

Do you have a passion for
Performing Arts? Read on…

Study with us and get industry standard training in
acting, dance, musical theatre and production arts.
Did you know that past students include actress
and presenter Amanda Holden?
Our 135-seat professional
theatre is home to more than 20
student productions a year. We
have close links with Pavilion
Dance, Forest Forge Theatre
Company, Lila Dance Company
and Dance Southwest.

How you’ll learn Your future

You’ll develop practical skills David White, former Production Arts Performing Arts is highly competitive,
and industry knowledge by student says: so we make sure that the skills you
working with professionals. learn are fully transferable and you are
You will benefit from our “Through the number of shows equipped for work. Our students go on
lecturers’ wealth of experience that you are involved in as p•a rt to work in all aspects of the performing
and extensive industry of the course at the college, arts industry. Past students include
contacts. You’ll have access it sets you up for life in the magician James More and West End
to 5 contemporary rehearsal industry and prepares you well. performer Earl Carpenter.
studios, a professional I now tour the world with top
theatre, a large dance studio artists including Ed Sheeran!” You could be...
and technical classrooms.
Assessment is continuous, and • Actor
all coursework is internally • Singer/Dancer/ Entertainer
and externally verified. Many • Teacher
of our qualifications include an • Stage Manager
external assessment. • Sound/Lighting Technician
• Set/Costume Designer
You coul£d28e,a0r0n0aaroyuenadr once fully trained • Communications/PR

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 and 5 Level 6

Introduction Diploma in Extended Diploma in HND Technical Arts BA (Hons)
to Performing Performing Production Arts FdSc in Music Theatre Performing Arts
Arts Arts Extended Diploma in FdSc in Contemporary Top-Up
Routes to Performing Arts Theatre Performance
Level 1 Extended Diploma in
Creative Performing Arts: Dance
Industries

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work, a Higher or Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship, Degree Apprenticeship a higher or Degree
or university
or... or... university or... Apprenticeship
or university

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Uniformed SattatnendttioonIT'S YOUR FUTURE
Public Services
Study Uniformed Public Services
with us and gain leadership,
teamwork and fitness skills

Do you want a varied time at college, theoretical
hands-on and action packed? Do you want to
learn how to respond to emergencies and deal
with incidents? Would you like to take part in
up to date fitness classes, training models,
adventure training including expeditions,
climbing, mountain walking and water-
based activities? Then this is the
place for you!

How you’ll learn You could be...

Our courses are very hands- • RAF/Navy/Army
on. You’ll attend lectures, • Armed Forces Officer
interactive classroom • Police Officer
sessions, seminars and • Fire Service
hear from specialist • Prison Service
guest speakers. Taught by • Border Force
experienced lecturers, you’ll
learn about law, Police Powers, Your future
leadership and teamwork, politics
and public service employment. Working in this sector can take you all over the country
Outside the classroom you’ll learn about – and the world. You’ll get advice and support with
land navigation, adventurous activities, fitness, and career planning as part of the course. We have close
leadership command tasks. Many of our qualifications links with the Armed Forces, Police, Fire Service, RNLI,
include an external assessment. HM Prison Service, Border Force. Many of our students
do voluntary work and/or work placements with these
You can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award organisations and go on to get permanent jobs when
and achieve a First Aid at Work qualification. they complete their course.

Harry Corcoran, a Uniformed Public Services student, says: Starting sainlatryheofPo£li2c3e,000

“The course is an experience enriched with
a great variety of topics enjoyable for all
students.”

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Diploma in Diploma in Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in
Uniformed Public Uniformed Public Public Services
Services Services Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma and
Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Diploma in
Uniformed Public Services

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work, an Apprenticeship
an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship or... or university

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Learn all the skills
needed for a career
in Retail

Our courses have been designed Retail
around employer feedback, so you’ll
learn everything you need to know Your future
to get your retail career started.
Plus, our experienced lecturers who Retail is one of the most important
have worked in well-known retail business sectors in the UK,
establishments will offer you valuable currently employing over 2.8
job-hunting and CV advice. You’ll million people and set to rise.
take part in lots of different activities Working in this area can take you all
throughout your studies, and get the over the country. Once qualified, you
chance to go on trips to exhibitions can expect to earn around £28,000
and merchandising shows. a year as a Store Manager. Many of
our students do voluntary work and/
How you’ll learn Jordan Lee, a Level 3 Retail or work placements as part of their
student, says: course and go on to get permanent
Our courses are very hands-on and jobs when they complete their studies.
you’ll manage the department’s “Brilliant course, really
pop-up shop to gain real world challenging yet fun. I’ve You could be...
experience. You’ll be taught a range found what I’ve learnt has
of practical and theoretical skills really helped me within • Visual Merchandiser
with excellent IT resources in a real my own retail career. I am • Sales Assistant
retail environment. We will teach now looking at gaining • Customer Service Assistant
you about display, stock control, management training.” • Store Supervisor/Manager
interpersonal skills and processing
payments. Assessment is via a
range of methods throughout
the course, but much of it is by
practical demonstration of skills.

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 8in,0At0sh0se+isloStcaaanleltsasrea

Routes to Digital Sales and Retail Sales and Retail Operational/
and Business Operations Management Departmental
Programme Manager
Team Leader Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship or... a Higher or Degree

Apprenticeship

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IT'S YOUR FUTURE

STceirernitfiifcic

Studying Science
will put you in high
demand and set you
up for life

Science Are you fascinated by the You could be...
use of science in medicine?
Do you want to conduct • Crime Scene Investigator
your own crime scene or • Biomedical Technician
fire scene investigation? • Forensic Scientist
If the answer is yes, • Paramedic Scientist
come and study with us. • Research Scientist
Our expert lecturers
are supported by highly Your future
qualified lab technicians.
We work closely with Studying Science with us opens up a whole
Dorset Police and Dorset world of job opportunities. Law enforcement
Fire and Rescue Service. and medicine continue to be a staple
demand of society, and scientific support is
How you’ll learn a significant part of both the modern health
service and policing. Our students have gone
If you enjoy science and love problem-solving, our courses on to a wide range of jobs, including forensic
are a great option. You’ll learn through hands-on experiments computer investigators with Ernst & Young and
in the lab, presentations, facilitated discussions, outside biomedical scientists at Bournemouth Hospital.
speakers and demonstrations. You’ll also look at live media
and video clips. You’ll learn how to think and prepare – to take £ 3 7q,0u0a0lifisiedthFeoraemnsouicntScaientist
time and view work from different perspectives. You’ll also can earn
learn how to record notes and prepare reports accurately,
logically and legibly. Many of our qualifications include an Did you know?
external exam.
You’ll get the chance to work in
Balajo Momodou, a Health and Medical Science student, says: excellent facilities, including a
crime scene room and research lab.
“The teachers have given me invaluable advice and the
course has taught me the skills that will go with me for
the rest of my life.”

Your career route options

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Diploma in Applied Technical Diploma in Analytical
Science Diploma in and Forensic Science
Science Diploma in Biomedical
Science
Dental Nursing
Apprenticeship

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship

or... or... or university

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Himapsrhetsasgive

Our Social Media, Digital
Marketing and Cyber Security
courses are a great option

Are you ready to start your journey You could be... Security, Social Media
into the exciting and expanding global and Marketing
industries of Social Media, Digital • Social Media Content
Marketing and Cyber Security? Officer
Whether you’re fascinated by
Facebook, a whizz on the web, • Web Designer
or intrigued by how you can • Social Media Consultant
prevent cyber-crime, we’ll teach • Information/Cyber
you the practical and theoretical
skills you need to succeed. We Security Personnel
work closely with major local • IT Security Coordinator
employers and organise guest • Cyber Security
speakers, workshops and speed
interview events. Consultant

How you’ll learn Andrew Henning, CEO of Redweb, says: Your future

Our courses are very practical “We are delighted to work with Social Media, Digital Marketing,
and hands-on, integrating new the College. This course is a Web Design and Cyber Security are
and emerging technologies. fantastic opportunity for young rapidly growing industries. Having a
For the Social Media and people to get a recognised route qualification in these areas will open up
Digital Marketing courses, into our industry.” a whole host of job opportunities, and
you’ll develop knowledge of will allow you to work anywhere.
social media within a business,
web development, content
management, and more. The
Cyber Security course uses a
range of assessment methods
including video, audio, witness
or observation statements
and scenario simulations. Our
experienced and specialist
lecturers make sure that
learning is fun and focused.

Your career route options

Level 3 Qualified web Did you know?
desig£n2e8r,s00c0a+naeayrenar
Cyber and Security Jobs in Digital Tech in
Social Media Bournemouth are up 25%!*
Digital Marketing
Apprenticeship *Tech Nation

Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship

or university

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sport IT'S YOUR FUTURE

justdoit!

Study Sport with us
and benefit from our
industry links and
coastal location

Are you looking to take your love of sport
and fitness to the next level? We’re a great
place to study. Our exceptional teaching
focuses on fitness instruction, coaching
development and fitness, outdoor education
and football coaching. We are a member
of British Colleges Sport, and there are
loads of things to get involved in here –
from recreational sport right through to
competitive teams.

How you’ll learn £ 2 5 , 0 0on0ac+veeisrqautgaheleisfaieldar y

Our courses involve both Your future
practical and work-based
learning, inside and Sport, health and leisure is a rapidly growing
outside the classroom. industry, so there is an incredible range of
You’ll develop teamwork, opportunities available to you. Dorset has 11%
problem-solving, more sports and fitness jobs than the national
communication, leadership average. 92% of our students progress to a
and IT skills, which are job or Higher Education. They go on to a wide
all transferable to any range of jobs in the sector, from teaching and
profession. You’ll also have sports therapy to event management
the opportunity to gain first aid and/or National Governing Body and coaching.
(NGB) coaching qualifications. Many of our qualifications include
an external assessment.

Sophie Neal, a Sports student, says:

“The course was full of opportunities which helped
build my confidence and knowledge in the fitness
industry. It helped me move onto the next step
towards my career goal.”

Your career route options You could be...

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 • Fitness Instructor
• Sports Coach
BTEC Sport and AIQ Sport and BTEC Extended • Outdoor Instructor
Fitness Fitness Diploma in Sport • Leisure Assistant
Routes to Level 1 School Sport School Sport • Sports Teacher
Sports, Tourism Assistant Assistant • Sports Development Officer
and Catering Apprenticeship Apprenticeship
Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship an Apprenticeship

or... or... or university

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pPalesaspseorts
Start your Travel,
Tourism and Events
journey with us

Are you ready to learn all the skills

you need to work in this vibrant and

diverse industry? Then come and join

us! You’ll learn from lecturers with

loads of experience in the industry. travel and tourism

We work closely with British

Airways, Thomas Cook, Virgin,

Bournemouth Airport, and

more. We’re also a

Swissport Academy,

which means You could be...
we train ground
handling agents

for their global • Cabin Crew
airport business. • Travel Agent

• Event Manager

How you’ll • Swissport Ground
learn Handling Agent

You’ll be based • Overseas Resort Manager
in central
• Tourism Officer

Bournemouth, but will take

multiple trips in the UK and Rebekah Coppard, former Air Cabin Your future
abroad. We have outstanding Crew student, says:
facilities such as a simulated Travel and Tourism is a massive
airplane classroom and award- Going to the College has given growth Industry, with a vast range of
winning interactive learning me the best possible start to opportunities at home and abroad.
technology. Businesses have

an input into our courses, so my flying career. I now work for You leave with the skills and knowledge
we teach you exactly what they Virgin Atlantic and I’ve travelled to take you anywhere in the world.
want. They also give talks, 100% of our students progress into

mentor students and offer to places such as Antigua, New employment or Higher Education both
work placements. Many of York and Hong Kong!” locally and worldwide. You can choose
our qualifications include an from a wide range of jobs in the sector,

external assessment. from travel agent and tour rep to airport

operations and air cabin crew.

Your career route options Ecqpoaulmuransmlif£itsi2esr0dai,ov0neT0lra0basvepenlaulesffAuigtleslynt,

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Progression to Tourism City & Guilds Extended BTEC Extended Diploma in
Routes to Level 1 Sports, Certificate in Travel and Travel and Tourism
Tourism and Catering Tourism City & Guilds Diploma in
City & Guilds Level 2 Travel and Tourism
Diploma in Cabin Crew BTEC National Extended
& Airport Operations Diploma in Hospitality and
(Ground staff) Events*

Progress to work, Progress to work, Progress to work,
an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship or... an Apprenticeship, university

*You will need be 18 and have English and maths to start this course or...

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IT’S YOUR FUTURE

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All of our sites are easy to find and to travel to, Lansdowne, Bournemouth
especially by bus and by bike. We provide bike racks Meyrick Road, Bournemouth BH1 3JJ
on each site. Car parking is limited, with no student
parking available at Lansdowne, so please use We are on the roundabout at The Lansdowne,
public transport wherever you can. If you need to Bournemouth. You can enter the site from
drive to our North Road site, you will need to obtain Christchurch Road, Meyrick Road and Gervis Road.
a parking permit. Please ask us for details.
Fulcrum Centre, Poole
Travel by bus Vantage Way, Poole BH12 4NU
We are right next to or within easy walking distance
of several major bus routes. You can check the latest Vantage Way is off Mannings Heath Road. We are
bus timetables at bybus.co.uk (Yellow Buses) or no more than a 10 minute walk from the junction
morebus.co.uk (More Buses). of Ringwood Road and Broom Road, and also from
the entrance to Tower Park.
Take the train
Our main sites are within easy reach of a local North Road, Poole
station. Our North Road site is a 10-15 minute walk North Road, Parkstone Poole BH14 0LS
from Parkstone Station and a 15 minute bus ride
from Poole Station. It’s also a 10-15 minute walk to We are located just off the Civic Centre roundabout
our Lansdowne site from Bournemouth Station. and opposite Poole Park. Our entrance is accessed
directly from North Road, Poole.

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Poole Site Bournemouth Site

Lansdowne Site Fulcrum Site North Road Site

We have made every effort to ensure the information contained in this guide was accurate when it went to print. However, The College cannot accept any responsibility for errors or
omissions, and we reserve the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses. 

Main sites at:
Lansdowne, Meyrick Road,
Bournemouth, BH1 3JJ
North Road, Parkstone,
Poole, BH14 0LS
Telephone: 01202 205205
Email: [email protected]
Web: thecollege.co.uk

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