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FULL— TIME WELCOME 02 ADVENTURE EDUCATION & SPORT 04 COURSES AT FOOTBALL ACADEMY 06 AGRICULTURE 08 PLUMPTON ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 10 ENGINEERING & METALSMITHING 12 COLLEGE EQUINE 16 FOOD 20 FORESTRY & ARBORICULTURE 24 FOUNDATION LEARNING 26 FLORISTRY 28 HORTICULTURE 30 LAND & ENVIRONMENT 32 VET NURSING & DOG GROOMING 38 APPRENTICESHIPS 40 COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE 43 CAMPUS LIFE 44 ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT 46 TRAVEL & LIVING 50 THE RIGHT QUALIFICATION 51 OUR CAMPUSES 54 COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 FEES & FINANCE 58 COURSE INDEX 60 PLUMPTON.AC.UK 03
WELCOME TO PLUMPTON COLLEGE Plumpton College has an extremely rich heritage due to the many thousands of students who have studied here over the past ninety years who have gone on to have highly successful careers in their chosen industries. There has probably never been a better time to consider studying with us. Not only has our curriculum and choice of subjects continued to expand, but so has our site and the fabulous resources that our students can benefit from using to help develop the skills and knowledge required in the workplace. Perhaps more importantly, the range of land-based employers that our students are employed by are going through perhaps some of their biggest changes for over fifty years; driven by technological advances, climate change, conservation and many other factors. For many, this change has resulted in there being more demand for our students than ever before, and this is demonstrated by the employability rates of our students when they leave Plumpton College being at over 90%. So if you want a rewarding career in an industry that has so many opportunities for you to grow, develop and make a real difference, now is the right time to be thinking about one of our many courses all offering excellent career options and rewards. I am committed in conjunction with the whole staff team to ensuring that all students who study with us at Plumpton College will achieve their very best, and I look forward to meeting you soon at the start of what will be an exciting journey with us. Jeremy Kerswell — Principal 04 05
Explore with fleets of canoes, kayaks and mountain EDUCATION & SPORT ADVENTURE bikes and advance with state-of-the-art climbing, navigation and sailing equipment. Co-ordinate badminton, netball or basketball matches in our sports hall where you’ll also discover our indoor climbing wall. Play cricket, football and rugby on our large sports SPORT field plus tennis on two outdoor hard-surface courts. Take part in a regular water sports timetable, designed Study the science of sport and become a health professional with to help you progress in personal and instructor skills sport coaching to learn about the at a local Outdoor Centre. Activities include stand up anatomy of the body to discover paddleboarding, windsurfing, dinghy sailing and wake how to preserve, strengthen and maintain vital muscles of the boarding on placid water and the sea. Course water human structure. sports activities can take place in other inland and Your course could include: coastal locations to continue your development in — Expedition experiences the marine and river environment. — Psychology for sports We have our own residential centre at the foot of Mount — Practical land and water-based skills Snowdon in North Wales, where you can experience a huge range of exciting activities including hill walking, —P rinciples of anatomy and physiology in sport rock climbing and white-water paddle sports. — Fitness for sports and exercise ADVENTURE EDUCATION Make a great start in this exciting career by studying on a brand-new qualification course that amongst other varied and diverse subjects covers: — Careers in the sport and active leisure industry — Health, well-being and sport HIGHLIGHTS —P ersonal skills development in outdoor activities Travel the world during your studies at Plumpton College as our Sport —A pplied leadership and instructing and Adventure Education students • in outdoor activity have the privilege of taking part in unforgettable excursions. The Sport — Research project in sport students visited Barcelona during Easter 2019 to take part in a Football Academy OUR FACILITIES style experience where they trained with —L arge sports hall with gym top football coaches in the Spanish sun. and climbing wall The Adventure Education students — Sports pitches and tennis courts have their highly anticipated annual ski trip to the Italian Alps. With a — Residential centre in North Wales wealth of experience from our tutors and the highly dedicated ski staff, — Specialist water sports equipment the trip is open to all students and —V arious outdoor and sport centres is a fantastic bonding experience for in Sussex and surrounding areas all involved. 06 07
FOOTBALL ACADEMY Our Football Academy, in conjunction with Lewes Football Club, offers an exciting, prestigious and unique partnership, allowing you to combine both an academy of footballing excellence and a performance focused vocational qualification. TASTER DAY Think you could be part of Plumpton? Your course could include: — Practical football performance — Anatomy and physiology — Business in sport — Sports leadership (football) —6 -8 hours of structured training Join us for a Taster Day Benefit from specialist professional coaching under elite UEFA B licence coaches at Lewes FC and compete in at Lewes FC to experience what it is the AOC Sussex Leagues, while having access to excellent teaching provision OUR FACILITIES —L arge sports hall with gym and like to be a student at a land-based college. with us at Plumpton College. climbing wall The two-year programme is open to — Sports pitches and tennis courts female players and allows you to focus — Residential centre in North Wales on realising your full potential as a football player. Take the opportunity of — Lewes FC’s 3g all-weather pitch being scouted for the semi-professional Lewes FC first-team, whilst studying our HIGHLIGHTS Sport programme with a wide variety of football and sport-related units to help Seize the opportunity to be scouted develop yourself as a dual career athlete. for county, local and national clubs. 15TH & 16TH FEBRUARY 202 1 Full FREE day in one of the curriculum areas ( 14+ ) Visit our website to book plumpton.ac.uk 08
AGRICULTURE Take on a fast paced and exciting career as the world of agriculture continues to develop with the use of modern technology. The skills to be more tech-savvy are vital now more than ever with drones, GPS mapping, field data collection, robotic milkers and Shearwell data scanning becoming the norm in agriculture for farm managers and farm staff. Our Agri-Food Centre is the heart of the campus, offering modern facilities for our agriculture and food offerings giving students a true experience of the agri-food industry. Consolidate all your practical skills with vital theory sessions, ensuring you have all the knowledge you need to leave career ready. HIGHLIGHTS: Your course could include: Our Agriculture provision has been a — Combinable crop production hub of activity this academic year as Level 3 Agriculture students were given — P lant and soil science the task of creating a 360 virtual reality — Farm animal production video. Used to teach Level 1 and 2 Agriculture students best practice when — Investigative project milking the dairy herd; preparing the —B usiness management for the herd for milking, and showing why land-based sector certain processes are undertaken to maintain the health and welfare of — Manage agricultural environments the herd. — Livestock breeding and nutrition Third year students enjoyed a five-day study trip to the Paris International — Beef production Agricultural Show. This trip gives an — G rassland management insight to farming differences in another country both cropping and stocking OUR FACILITIES compared to the UK. The show has a vast amount of new and developing —2 70-cow dairy unit which is complete technology that supports an innovative with 36:36 Herringbone milking approach within agriculture which is an parlour, overseen by the dairy herd essential approach in the drive for manager quality food production and efficiency. —5 0 extensively managed cow pedigree Represent the college as part of the herd of Sussex beef cattle and 550 Show Team. The team enter cattle, pigs breeding flock of sheep and sheep into a variety of country shows throughout the academic year — 300-hectare arable unit and frequently return to college with an — 120-sow pig unit abundance of rosettes. 10 11
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT If you’re interested in animals, there’s a world of opportunities to explore, from animal behaviourist to zoo keeper, animal welfare officer to ecologist, or lab technician to conservation leader. We have a fantastic Animal Management Centre for you to discover with areas specialising in small mammals, birds of prey, cold and tropical aquatics, and our exotics with a wide range of amphibians, reptiles and snakes. OUR FACILITIES You’ll work with a variety of animals —A n extensive animal collection as a basis, preparing you for work including amphibians, birds, fish, experience and moving into relevant mammals and reptiles employment. You will learn essential skills required to work within the —A ccess to the college farm animal care industry such as how livestock developing invaluable to feed and water animals, maintain practical handling skills their accommodation, handling animals and carrying out animal health checks. HIGHLIGHTS: You can also progress onto the Animal Management degree programmes, The Animal Management students also offered at Plumpton College. benefit from annual educational trips to various zoos and animal habitats across Your course could include: the country and nationally, enjoying — Animal handling techniques excursions to South Africa and Borneo. The trips last around two weeks and — Science are great for students gaining on the — Education ground experience with exotic animals. — Conservation Our Animal Management students also benefit highly from expert seminars held — Animal husbandry at the college by top professors from across the globe who focus on topics — Ecology such as dolphin welfare, exotic habitats — Animal welfare and animal behaviour. 12 13
ENGINEERING & METALSMITHING Engineering is a growing industry, with a 6% growth in enterprises in the UK and 19% of the UK total workforce being employed within this diverse sector (Engineering UK, 2018). At Plumpton we have a dedicated Engineering department including Blacksmithing and Metalwork, Land-based Engineering and Motor Vehicle courses. BLACKSMITHING & METALSMITHING Delve into the creative and diverse world of metalwork, where you can learn the traditional skills of forging and fabrication to create designs of your own. This industry is very much in demand, from heavy forge work to fine jewellery and small scale metal work. You’ll have the opportunity to attend shows and exhibitions, as well as meet industry specialists. MOTOR VEHICLE Your course could include: Automotive design and technology —F orgework preparation, processes, is an advancing industry, full of techniques and safe working exciting careers, from motorsports to manufacturers. 814,000 people are —F orgework construction tools, employed across the UK automotive techniques and safe working industry, and with over 60 specialist — 3 D design briefs and product design car manufactures, 6 mainstream car manufacturers, and 9 engine — A pplication of welding processes manufacturers based in the UK alone there are endless opportunities for you to explore. LAND-BASED ENGINEERING Your course could include: Altogether, 203,000 people with a —S park ignition and system Level 3 or higher in engineering skills maintenance will be needed every year to meet demand through to 2024. So much has —T ools, equipment and materials changed with farm machinery in recent for vehicle maintenance years, and it’s for this reason that you’ll need to be fully trained and up to date — Chassis units and components with the latest technological advances. — Electric and electronic technology You’ll leave Plumpton College career ready with the necessary skills to — Vehicle maintenance and repair maintain, operate and repair or sell in this ever-changing industry. OUR FACILITIES Your course could include: — 29 state of the art forges — Applying mechanical principles — Modern workshops with 2 MOT bays —C arrying out servicing and — 2 land-based engineering workshops maintenance — Repoussé and metalwork room — H ealth and safety in a land-based — Jewellery workshops engineering work area — Fleet of tractors, equipped with GPS — Introduction to land-based machinery operations — Fully equipped welding shop 14 15
EQUINE Working with horses is an extremely rewarding career and an ever-popular department here at EQUINE MANAGEMENT Plumpton College. Our equine students do so much more beyond the classroom, taking part in practical Level 3 courses are designed for those who aim to work in the equine industry yard duties, gaining valuable hands-on experience and develop careers as competition using our fantastic equine facilities, some of the grooms, riding instructors or supervisory largest and most comprehensive in Sussex. roles. Learners can also develop the knowledge and skills to progress to Higher Education. Each course offers opportunities to develop practical and supervisory skills in addition to the scientific theory of equine management. Your course could include: — Equine structure, form and function — Equine diet and nutrition — Horse tack and equipment — Equine health and husbandry — Equine behaviour — Managing an equine yard — Equine injury and rehabilitation — Schooling horses on the flat — Ground poles and grid work OUR FACILITIES HORSE CARE —2 large indoor schools complete with viewing galleries Level 1 & 2 courses are predominantly practical and an excellent way to — 30m x 60m outdoor menage develop essential skills and knowledge —S tabling for up to 40 horses with of working with horses. You will also a variety for you to experience develop theoretical skills to further your and enjoy understanding of the care of horses. Each course will enable you to access — Treadmill and weigh bridge the next level of study here at Plumpton College or give you the necessary — Solarium employability skills to go out into — Mechanical horse the workplace. Your course could include: HIGHLIGHTS — Equine tack and equipment — Links with equine industry — Introduction to equine biology —L aunch of ‘BHS Changing Lives and health Through Horses’ programme — Equine work placement —T rips and visits to national and — Principles of working with horses international equine events — Equine preparation and plaiting —C ompeting in inter-college riding competitions — Practical equine behaviour —A bility to gain industry recognised — Riding horses on the flat BHS qualifications — Practical yard duties — Full livery options available 18 19
PRO BETHAN STACEY Level 1, 2 and Hear about Bethan’s 14+ Programme role at Plumpton FILE: Manager College and what for Equine inspires her everyday. Management What’s the favourite part about your job? STAFF My favourite part of my job is helping the students to develop their own coaching and equitation skills; I love seeing the students grow in confidence and ability, and achieving things that they once thought impossible. What do you love most about Plumpton College? I believe a job is what you make of it, but people make a place. I am fortunate to work with some of the most dedicated, supportive and knowledgeable people and I feel inspired by them every day. What advice would you give to students thinking about studying at Plumpton College? Take pride in what you do. Our horses and yard are a reflection of you. Try to get involved with every opportunity and give it your best effort. 20 21
FOOD Cook, prepare and learn to maintain food establishments with the variety of food-based courses we have on offer. Bakery, Butchery and Fishmongery are fantastic options for those looking to get into the food business. Hone your skills to become a traditional craft baker, patisserie chef, or product developer for a specialist shop or artisan bakery. Learn all the practical skills and invaluable knowledge you’ll need to be successful as a modern butcher. Become responsible for maintaining high quality customer service, preparing and selling fish and enjoy sessions from Chief Executive, of Billingsgate Seafood School. Your course could include: — History of baking and its evolution — Recipe formulation — Bakery methods and processes The winner by a very narrow margin was Nicola Thomas, who produced — Use of equipment and knife skills a new take on pretzels with a twisted — F inishing products including combination of a peanut dough and a packaging and storage dark chocolate dough. She marketed this a “Twistzel” and also constructed — Waste reduction and recycling a stand for her pretzels to be displayed. — Consumer trend impacts The winning product was then displayed and sold in Real Patisserie and a fellow well known bakery. HIGHLIGHTS Our very own Butchery Apprenticeship Bakery and Food students can often Students have won Institute of Meat be found indulging in competitive ‘National Apprentice of the Year’ awards tasks gaining valuable industry for three out of the last four years. based skills. Our Bakery students this year took part in a Bake-Off style competition including master baker OUR FACILITIES and owner of Real Patisserie. —M odern bakery facilities at All of the students competed at a Lewes kitchens very high standard, with some truly —D airy processing unit at innovative and imaginative ideas for Plumpton College products. They had to produce a yeast dough product made from two different —H igh-end butchery facility near flavoured doughs of their choice. Ockham 22 23
ADAM We hear from HERSEY Adam Hersey, former Former student on our Environmental Environmental Studies and Conservation Studies and course, on how his Conservation studies at Plumpton student College helped him to further his career. How did this course help your career? I’ve been lucky enough to land my dream job. After my apprenticeship, I applied for and got the job working for the National Trust at Nymans as one of two Rangers here. PRO What advice would you give to prospective students? I would say, go for it! It could lead you into further Higher Education in Environmental Science or Ecology degree FILE: courses. You could go into work as a Ranger, an Ecologist or a Rural Surveyor. What did you love most about studying at Plumpton College and how has it changed you? ALUMNI For me, it was the interactions with the tutors that I enjoyed most. Returning to college as a mature student, I was able to maximise my learning potential from these highly knowledgeable individuals. 24 25
FORESTRY & ARBORICULTURE Climb your way to a top career within this diverse and growing sector that can offer a range of pathways, from forestry and woodland operations to arboriculture all brought together by a passion for trees, ecology and the outdoors. The processing sector is highly advanced and at the forefront of technological innovation. In addition to wood grown in the UK, wood is sourced and processed from many other countries, including Scandinavia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and the Far East. OUR FACILITIES —Y ou’ll work on various equipment such as tractors, a WoodMizer saw mill plus a range of wood chippers Trees also serve an important purpose in in our dedicated workshops our environment with forests and —E xtensive grounds for you to woodlands making up 13% of the land develop your skills cover in the UK and therefore there are many roles available in conservation —B uild your knowledge through a and preservation such as a tree officer variety of locations including our or tree surveyor. If you are thinking of farmed land, hedgerows and streams becoming self-employed or contracting —A ncient woodlands at our campus for a large organisation there are plenty and access to working commercial of opportunities including grounds woodlands worker, climber and utility arborist. —Y ou’ll be able to gain practical We have both full time study experience and knowledge of the programmes and apprenticeships tree-based sector through our links to suit your level of knowledge with local land owners and estates. and experience. Your course could include: HIGHLIGHTS — Plant and soil science Plumpton College’s Level 3 Forestry — Tree planting, identification, and care students competed in the annual 3ATC Southern College Climbing competition — Work experience run by the Arb Association. The — Tree felling and chainsaw use Plumpton College students climbed their way to victory, with second-year — Forest and woodland skills students claiming first place and the —S pecialist forestry and first years taking second in their arboricultural machinery respective year groups. Plumpton College has entered teams into the — Arboriculture skills 3ATC competitions for the last seven years, the experience has proven to be — Pests and diseases invaluable for our students, giving them —T ree surveys, inspections experience outside of college as well as and data analysis ample networking opportunities. 26 27
FOUNDATION LEARNING Get the best possible start to your career with STEPPING INTO COLLEGE (LEVEL 1) our Foundation Learning Pathway courses. It’s a great stepping stone into college and further This course is for you if you are not quite ready to undertake a vocational education. The course will develop your course and may need a more supported independence and confidence, preparing you introduction to college and the for further study and progression into work best PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE expectation of college life. You will achieve a Level 1 qualification, continue suited to your skills and experience. We have AND PERSONAL PROGRESS (ENTRY 2) with English and maths and take part a dedicated Foundation Learning building to You will learn and practice your in 1:1 and group tutorials. This course provide an environment where you can thrive. independence skills, which will help will include study skills, use of college prepare you for adulthood. This will facilities and systems and becoming include social communication, team familiar with the site and meeting staff. work and enterprise projects. You will You will have the chance to experience be developing key skills to help you a vocational area of your choice decide and shape your future path. and develop your personal and You will achieve an Entry 2 qualification, social skills ready to fully integrate continue with English and maths, into college life. undertake a variety of projects including art, photography, the Jim SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP (LEVEL 1) Green Competition and take part in 1:1 and group tutorials. This course For 18+ students, a Supported can be taken over two years. Internship may be the perfect course for you. Supported Internships are a one year study programme with PATHWAY TO PROGRESSION (ENTRY 3) the core aim being to find paid, This course is all about progression sustainable work for young adults onto either employment or further with SEND. Supported Internships study. You’ll be ready for the challenge focus on developing a young person’s of finding out more about work-related independence; every student will be learning. This course is designed to help offered a work placement within a you choose your future path and you business where there is the likelihood will get the chance to experience other of paid work becoming available. vocations and undertake group work You will achieve a Level 1 qualification, placements. You will achieve an Entry 3 continue with English and maths qualification, continue with English (if needed), undertake individual work and maths, undertake a variety of placements and take part in 1:1 and projects including enterprise, horticulture, group tutorials. You’ll have support Jim Green Competition, group work from a job coach and regular reviews experience and take part in 1:1 and to make sure you get the most from group tutorials. This will help you to your experience. decide what your next steps will be. This course can be taken over two years. HIGHLIGHTS Foundation Learning students won first STEPPING INTO WORK (LEVEL 1) prize in two categories in the South of You will develop the required skills and England Agricultural Society Jim Green experience to be ready for work, or if Challenge with their scarecrow and you require support getting a job, for preparation of a flower bed for planting. the Supported Internship programme. Students have successfully progressed You will achieve a Level 1 qualification, onto vocational courses including continue with English and maths, equine, animal care, floristry, motor undertake an individual work placement vehicle and horticulture. and take part in 1:1 and group tutorials. The course is the stepping stone into The students take part in a range of employment, an apprenticeship or the enrichment activities including beach Supported Internship programme where cleans, horticulture enterprise, Disability you are supported to find paid work. Cricket and the Jim Green Competition. 28 29
FLORISTRY Floristry is definitely one of the most creative areas of the land-based sector and through our fantastic courses, you’ll gain the ability to produce stunning floral creations for many special occasions. We’ve got fantastic facilities here at Plumpton College with a natural environment certain to inspire you. Whether it is wedding or funeral flowers, birthdays or other special occasions, OUR FACILITIES florists are responsible for the beautiful creations from different flowers and —D edicated floristry classrooms natural foliage. There’s a wide level of at both Plumpton and Stanmer Park study to choose from, whether you are campuses new to the industry or looking to train —A ccess to beautiful flowers and as a master florist, including full and foliage on the grounds, light airy part time options to suit you. classrooms and use of flower Your course could include: cooler. Our Level 2 students also receive a basic toolkit. —P reparing and creating floristry designs including wedding, —A ccess to our Stanmer Horticulture funeral, the everyday and planted Campus as part of One Garden arrangements Brighton, utilising facilities for work experience — Event decoration — Latest trends HIGHLIGHTS —C aring for and maintaining floristry Floristry students have the opportunity products to take part in a number of events each — Design principles year, this year sharing their creations in the Chichester Flower Festival, Leeds — Working in the floristry industry Castle Festival of Flowers, Members areas at the South of England Show and — Customer service Covent Garden. You’ll also have access —N egotiating and agreeing terms to industry expert talks and various and conditions for sale enrichment trips. 30 31
HORTICULTURE Horticulture is one of the few professions that blends science, art, practical craft skills and a love of nature to enhance the well-being of our society, by producing nutritious food, and beautiful green landscapes for people to live in and enjoy. Plumpton is also the only college in the UK to be able to offer Level 3 study in wine as part of our horticulture programmes, providing you with the stepping stone onto our unique Wine Business and Viticulture degree programmes. We have a wide range of pathways from study programmes to apprenticeships to ensure there is the right fit for your chosen career —A ccess to expertly planted campus including: gardens and borders to build your — Horticulture plant knowledge — Production Horticulture —A ccess to new Horticulture Centre of Excellence Stanmer campus, — Hard Landscaping redeveloped within the Victorian — H orticulture & Landscape Walled Garden at Stanmer Park. Operative / Supervisor You’ll use the walled gardens as part of your studies to maintain — Viticulture professionally designed borders and lawns — Crop Production — 1 0 hectares of vineyards producing over 30,000 bottles of award-winning OUR FACILITIES still and sparkling wine —G lasshouses at both Stanmer and —P urpose-built Wine Centre including Plumpton campuses to provide you a commercial winery, research winery with all year-round planting, up and laboratories to commercial level — Landscaping centre HIGHLIGHTS —N ational plant collection, the Garden Design students were delighted Douglas Chalk Hebe collection, to be part of the world’s most famous with endangered species through flower show. The students took part in our close connections with Plant the ‘planting a sculpture’ exhibition and Heritage and The Hebe Society took home the gold award. 32 33
LAND & ENVIRONMENT With 800 hectares of campus at your feet and the South Downs as your backdrop, there is no better place to further your studies of the countryside. Our outdoor spaces are becoming popular destinations for recreation and rural tourism, and as our climate changes, there is an increased demand for skilled people who can ensure that habitats are protected while making sure that the public still have the chance to enjoy its beauty. GAME & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Our course options include Environmental Studies ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & CONSERVATION With careers ranging from Gun Dog and Conservation, Game and Wildlife Management Trainer to Countryside Ranger or and Fisheries and Aquatic Science. The modern countryside and Estate Manager, this is a diverse conservation industry faces a range industry with a range of opportunities of complex issues. Tourism and to suit everyone. This course teaches countryside development are essential you about the sensitive management of to rural economies and you will study woodland and countryside habitats, how these can best support strong developing your knowledge of estate conservation principles to promote management. We have several blocks of better biodiversity and healthy woodland used to rear game birds, look ecosystems. You’ll gain a fantastic at woodland ecology and for the college understanding of scientific and shoot. You will carry out varied practical habitat-specific principles alongside tasks related to gamekeeping on the the practical skills that will enable you college estate, supplemented by visits to put them into place. to various estates across the South East. Your course could include: Your course could include: — Conservation of British habitats —C onservation and improvement of British habitats — Estate skills — Firearm safety — Species identification and surveying — Estate skills — Land and countryside use — Pest and predator control —P rinciples of wildlife ecology and conservation — Machinery operations — Countryside recreation — Game management —M aintenance of game and HIGHLIGHTS deer populations Students learning incorporates all —A ssist with shooting activities of our major local habitats such as at the college the South Downs National Park, Ashdown Forest and local National HIGHLIGHTS Trust and Wildlife Trust locations. In addition, trips behind the scenes to This season has seen new records the Millennium Seed Bank and the set on the college shoot through hard Natural History Museum support work from students and new members the development of scientific of staff. Along with this, students have skills. Field trips further afield to been able to participate on deer culls, our centre in Snowdonia encourage along with trips out deer stalking students to apply their knowledge under expert tutelage using our to broader horizons. sponsored optics. 34 35
LAND & PART TIME ENVIRONMENT COURSES FROM FISHERIES & AQUATIC SCIENCE WINE CASKS TO WELDING Experience how lakes and rivers are managed. The fishery OUR FACILITIES management programme is designed (available to all Land & Environment students) to provide you with practical and theoretical knowledge to progress —8 00-hectare campus with farmed your career in fishery management. land, hedgerows and ancient We have dedicated facilities in our woodland Fishery Management Centre, including —L ocal chalk-streams and chalk stock ponds and a lake, as well as the grassland extensive college estate including chalk MASKS streams to develop your own Coarse, — Roman villa and Bronze Age sites Game and Sea Angling techniques. Our Level 3 course aids progression into — Countryside practical workshop Higher Education to study Fish Biology, — Fishery Management Centre Marine Biology, Aquatic Science, Fisheries Management, Fish Husbandry —O ne-acre lake stocked with and Aquaculture. Employment coarse fish opportunities both within the UK and — Two stock ponds abroad include industry positions in aquaculture through to fisheries — Game Management building science and fisheries management — Bird rearing pens and facilities opportunities. — Residential centre in Snowdonia Your course could include: — Aquatic Sciences HIGHLIGHTS —F reshwater and marine ecology Students had the opportunity to join and conservation Nash Tackle and the Carp Syndicate — Water quality to fish with their idols with guest instruction from Alan Blair. It was a — Freshwater and marine principles great opportunity for students to talk to professionals in the industry — Environmental processes about career possibilities, as well as — Fish health and aquaculture developing their own professional skills. 36
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VETERINARY NURSING & DOG GROOMING Working with animals, either as a Veterinary Nurse or Dog Grooming Stylist is an incredibly rewarding industry that offers you lots of opportunities whether your ambition is running your own business or working as part of a parlour or practice. Our on-site facilities include an Animal Management Centre, Training Suite and operational and busy parlour offering you hands on experience at Plumpton College. DOG GROOMING Whether you have an existing career within the industry or wish to become self-employed or working for a business or franchise, this course will equip you to learn modern techniques required to become a professional Dog Groomer. You will work with a range of dog breeds learning breed and cross breed styling and finishing, coat types. Your course could include: —H ealth and safety, legislation VETERINARY NURSING and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry Join the Advanced Apprenticeship Programme where you will study in — Styling and finishing a dog college as well as being employed as a student Veterinary Nurse. The —H ealth checking and handling a dog Veterinary Nurse plays a key role in in a dog grooming environment the Veterinary Profession, assisting —C ustomer service and record keeping the Veterinary Surgeon, advising in a dog grooming environment. clients on pet health and running Nurses Clinics. During the completion OUR FACILITIES of the course a clinical coach is assigned to each candidate to support —D edicated commercially run the completion of the clinical skills. Dog Grooming Unit Your course could include: —A ccess to the Animal Management — Taking radiographs Centre to develop invaluable practical skills working with domestic, exotic — Running dispensary and small animals — Monitoring anaesthesia —C linical Veterinary Nursing Training — P rofessional behaviours Suite to give you experience of working with the latest technological Our Level 2 Veterinary Nursing equipment to extend your clinical skills Assistant programme provides a great pathway into Veterinary HIGHLIGHTS Nursing. Supporting and preparing learners via a part-time study course, The Dog Grooming students have been in conjunction with employment highly successful this year bringing home within a veterinary practice. a wide array of rosettes from various Your course could include: different grooming competitions. The students competed in The English — Animal anatomy and physiology Groomers Challenge, with one student bringing home 1st place for Best — Principles of animal handling and care Handling Skills and another bringing — Key administrative skills home 3rd prize for her hand-strip. 40 41
APPRENTICESHIPS Plumpton College is one of the country’s leading land-based focused apprenticeship providers. No matter what stage of your career we can support you to develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours in your chosen profession. Undertaking an apprenticeship is a big commitment. Working full time and studying isn’t for everyone, however for those that do, they soon see the benefits. We pride ourselves on the ongoing support and guidance we provide to our apprentices, giving them the best possible chance for success. As a Plumpton College trained apprentice, you will receive: FINDING THE RIGHT APPRENTICESHIP —A dedicated apprenticeship tutor/ work coach to support you while If you want to continue your learning via on programme an apprenticeship scheme, it’s important you find yourself a supportive employer — An induction programme on starting and apprenticeship opportunity as well — A detailed training plan as fully understand the commitment required. —R egular progress reviews with you and your employer At Plumpton College, we work with a broad range of apprenticeship employers —T raining and access to our online across the South East region, as well as learning and e-portfolio platform nationally, with opportunities becoming — Invitations to industry talks to available daily. If you don’t yet have an enhance your learning employer, visit our website to register with our Apprenticeship Talent Bank. —A ccess to free online courses This service will allow you to be kept to help develop your wider skills informed of all our latest vacancies and forthcoming apprenticeship events —A college student union card to and webinars. benefit from 100’s of student discounts We have a wide range of apprenticeship programmes on offer, in areas such as —A ccess to work mental health horticulture, food, engineering and support services veterinary nursing to name just a few. —A ward ceremony on completing For a full list, please turn to the course your apprenticeship programme index page or visit our website. 42 43
CHARLIE VISIT US COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE & HENRY Whether it’s in person, or through a virtual event, join us for one of our Information Events to find out Butchery more about what we have to offer. Alternatively, why not attend one of our February Taster Days for Apprenticeships ages 14 and older and try our courses for a day? MAKING AN APPLICATION Applications are made via our website, please select the course you would like to study and click ‘Apply’, or, if you live in East Sussex please make your application through eProspectus. Your school will help you with your application if you are using eProspectus. YOUR INTERVIEW In order to study your preferred course please You will be sent an email with an invitation make your application before our priority deadline to interview within 2 weeks of your application of 31 January. We are happy to accept applications We recently visited two being received. after this date but we cannot guarantee your of our Plumpton College course selection. butchery apprentices who are currently employed at ATTEND YOUR INTERVIEW Park Farm Butchers in APPRENTICE Again, whether it’s in person, or a virtual interview you can take the opportunity to find out more about Hawkhurst, Kent. your preferred course, accommodation, transport, bursaries and fees. If successful, an offer will be So, Charlie, what do you enjoy most made to you on the day. about doing an apprenticeship? OFFER CONFIRMED It’s really fun being part of a busy team We will send you an email confirmation of your and I get to learn new skills and earn offer. It is important that you respond to this email money at the same time; I really enjoy within 7 days to accept your course offer. my job! It can be hard work and sometimes long hours but it’s really rewarding! KEEP IN TOUCH Henry, what advice would you offer You can get in touch at any time throughout anyone contemplating an apprenticeship the year if you still have some questions. in butchery? It is important that you keep us updated with your contact information so that you do not miss After 10 years in the industry, I’m still out on any of the important messages we will learning new skills and techniques GOOD LUCK! send during the year. Please email any changes to enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk including learning about carcass Study hard for your exams, we will be sent your selection. There’s always going to be results. Don’t worry if you didn’t get what you FILE: a demand for butchery, so I would say wanted, it’s still important to give us a call and definitely go for it! discuss your place at college. PRO What do you hope to do in the future? WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU Because my Level 3 qualification Keep an eye on your emails over the summer includes both practical skills and for important information about enrolling. managerial skills, I hope to own my own You can check out what’s happening at college on our social media pages. business one day. Owning and running your own butchery shop can offer really good pay if you do it right. LET’S BEGIN In September you will be enrolling into college and For vacancies currently we can’t wait to see you again and get things available, please visit our started! It’s really important to attend so you can pick up vital information about your course so you website at plumpton.ac.uk get off to the very best start. 44 45
CAMPUS LIFE This is the next step on your journey to the career of your dreams. College life is very different from school. It is a professional and supportive environment for you to grow, offering you greater freedom and increased responsibility, preparing you for your next step into further study or employment. WELL— BEING Your health and well-being are extremely important to us. We offer a range of healthy snacks through our two cafés as well as a selection of TAKING PART meals in our dining room each day, Our busy, vibrant Students’ Union is SOCIALISE sourcing much of our produce locally. run for the students, by the students. Just 12 miles from Brighton city centre At Plumpton College, we believe that Our aim is to represent each student and set within the South Downs, there enriching your college experience with a host of student voice activities are a host of activities available to suit through sporting activities can only OLD PLUMPTONIANS ASSOCIATION throughout the college year, ranging you. Whether you enjoy the great support the students focus and drive from exciting talks from NUS and local outdoors, or a buzzing city to explore to be the best they can be. Our Your journey with Plumpton College influencers, to the Plumpton Young it’s all on your doorstep. As well as a enrichment programme consists of doesn’t end when you leave us. Farmers Club. year long calendar of events organised activities on a revolving schedule You’ll join our diverse and active We want to give all our students by the SU, every June brings our annual throughout the year including: group of alumni ‘The Old Plumptonians a fantastic college experience by awards ceremony and summer ball, a badminton, basketball, netball, 5-a-side Association’. There are opportunities providing a varied social calendar of great way to celebrate a successful year football, volleyball, rounders, cricket, to inspire the next generation with your trips, visits, clubs and activities that are of study. stoolball, archery, indoor climbing/ story, keep in touch with friends, and open and accessible to all our students. bouldering, cross country running, receive support and advice throughout There is something for everyone from GIVING BACK strength and conditioning, HIIT training your career from the extensive alumni Running Club to Film Club, Wellness and many more. community. We play an active role in our local Yoga and Lunchtime Roller Disco. community, getting involved in projects YOUR VIEWS ASPIRE PROGRAMME Year on year, our aim is to leave a legacy from local shows to our Raising and of improvement and positive change Giving Day for our chosen charity each We take feedback from you very Every student studying at to student life by making sure that your year. Last year our students raised over seriously. We want to continually Plumpton College will be entitled experience at Plumpton just gets better £3,500 for Chestnut Tree House and improve the experience of college to a differentiated programme which and better. Our students play an active Children with Cancer Fund. We support life for our students. You will have will enable them to improve their role in developments of the campus, local events such as the South of the opportunity to take part in student overall experience, increase their offering feedback about residency England Show, where students volunteer surveys and group discussions on a cultural capital and provide them and catering as well as holding regular to be ambassadors for their industries termly basis to ensure we get things with an additional set of skills which forums with the Principal. to the general public. right for you. will enable them to be work ready. 46 47
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT Moving from school to college can sometimes feel like a big step. We make sure that we do everything to make you feel supported in this important transition. Don’t be afraid to ask us any questions, we’ll be more than happy to help. The college offers a range of additional learning support and we have specialist support staff who can help with specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and ADHD. We offer personalised support which is centred around you. Whether you need occasional support, Exam Access Arrangements or have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) and need more regular support, we can assist you. The types of support we offer are: Plumpton is a college where every — Support at interview student is important. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and place great — Individual tutorials emphasis on providing support for — In-class support (readers, students whether they are transitioning scribes and prompts) into college from school, on a study programme or taking the next steps — Note taking to employment, an apprenticeship or — Support with practical activities further study. We have an excellent Additional Learning Support team who — Communication support will support you every step of the way. — Social communication group work We are committed to including and — Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs) helping students with additional needs. Our Additional Learning Support team —A ssistive technology (ClaroRead/ is here to help and guide students writing slopes/overlays) with a range of learning differences —L unchtime drop-in learning support and disabilities. You can let us know (structured support) about a learning difficulty or disability on your application form or at interview. — English and maths interventions 48 49
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14+ STUDY PROGRAMMES TRAVEL & LIVING THE RIGHT QUALIFICATION FOR YOU F EAST GRINSTEAD H ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS ASHURST WOOD We run programmes for students who are D REDHILL CROWBOROUGH 14-16, school Year 10 and 11, still studying FOREST ROW at school, or are Electively Home HORLEY CHELWOOD GATE Educated. School students can come to CRAWLEY DANEHILL HADLOW DOWN college and study for a vocational HORSHAM qualification, 1 day a week for either 1 or 2 years. The vocational programme is for a FURNER’S GREEN BUXTED COWFOLD HAYWARDS HEATH SHEFFIELD PARK single day per week but we are happy to work with the student and school to HENFIELD E NEWICK NORTH CHAILEY SCAYNES HILL UCKFIELD HURSTPIERPOINT ANSTY BURGESS HILL SOUTH CHAILEY arrange a bespoke offer. The student will HASSOCKS WIVELSFIELD need agreement from the school to study DITCHLING WIVELSFIELD GREEN COOKSBRIDGE ISFIELD here and the application form needs to be PLUMPTON GREEN CROSS IN HAND HEATHFIELD signed by your parents and school. This is BARCOMBE BROAD OAK a great stepping stone into a full time LAUGHTON PLUMPTON OFFHAM programme and to provide a qualification FULL TIME STUDY RINGMER BURWASH COLLEGE LEWES GOLDEN CROSS and range of skills that might not be on offer at school. PROGRAMMES ETCHINGHAM COLDEAN KINGSTON LOWER DICKER Electively Home Educated students can HURST GREEN MOULSECOOMB HORSEBRIDGE Our full-time vocational programmes BROOKLANDS PATCHAM ELM GROVE RODMELL POLEGATE ROBERTSBRIDGE choose a vocational programme like are accredited by a range of different I school students but also add additional awarding organisations, including Pearson BATTLE PRESTON PARK KEMP TOWN SOUTHEASE WILLINGDON HAILSHAM days for functional skills or GCSEs in Edexcel, City & Guilds and Gateway. WOODINGDEAN BALDSLOW English and maths and Level 1 courses SOUTHWICK SALTDEAN in Applied Science and PSHE (Personal, All of the courses that can be studied at C B A K J G WORTHING SHOREHAM PORTSLADE HOVE BRIGHTON ROTTINGDEAN PEACEHAVEN NEWHAVEN SEAFORD EASTBOURNE BEXHILL ST LEONARDS HASTINGS Social Development). The offer can be Plumpton, enable students to achieve 1 to 3 days and courses are offered at technical qualifications, which means our Plumpton campus. that students develop industry knowledge, GETTING HERE LIVING AT COLLEGE skills and competences alongside a programme of academic study. FOUNDATION LEARNING We have our own extensive bus network Our excellent residential facilities with a range of zones covering East accommodate over 200 students in All of the courses are assessed via If you’re interested in developing your Sussex, parts of West Sussex, Surrey and modern comfortable rooms. Rated by coursework, and many now also include personal, social, academic and employability Kent (see routes above). You can access Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ across all areas, written exams and other time constrained skills as well as English and maths, then the app and all the up to date info at you’ll find them a fantastic place to stay. assessments. our Foundation Learning Pathway www.ridekura.com/plumpton. programmes are ideal for you. We offer a range of different QUALIFICATION LEVELS We are connected by local buses and accommodation plans, from full and You will work towards a City & Guilds or trains with Plumpton Station and Lewes part time to flexible, ad-hoc options BTEC qualification, and cover topics Entry Level: If you have no prior Station short distances away from the to help cater for a range of budgets which include exploring art, developing experience and you don’t feel confident Plumpton Campus. and requirements. ICT skills, keeping safe, developing self- about your abilities, then this level You are welcome to bring your car Part time residents keep the same rooms awareness and communication. You will could be a good place to start. You to college where you will find ample so you can build friendships with your also get to develop practical skills do not need any qualifications but you student parking. neighbours. When part time residents through vocational tasters and go on will need to show a willingness to learn. are not staying, they must vacate their visits and outings. Work experience is Level 1: Ideal if you are just starting rooms to allow other occupants use of also a big part of your course, helping to out or are new to the subject area. their room. build on your interests, experience and This level covers routine tasks and basic confidence, as well as provide opportunities knowledge. to engage in real life practical work- Room Type Full Time Part Time AD–HOC related activities. Level 2: This is a great way to improve your knowledge of a subject area and will Small Single £5,480 £3,055 3-night stay per week £28 per night The Foundation Learning Pathway £4,045 4-night stay per week be the equivalent of GCSE level programmes include an offer at Entry of study. Single Room (with basin) £6,020 £3,375 3-night stay per week £31 per night Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1 and can £4,475 4-night stay per week be taken over one to three years, depending Level 3: You can either study for 1 or on your needs. We also offer a Supported 2 years or attain either an equivalent Ensuite (Limited Availability) £6,920 £3,905 3-night stay per week £36 per night Internship programme which is undertaken to 1 full A Level or the equivalent of £5,180 4-night stay per week as a final year of study to learners with an 3 A Levels. Ideal if you would like to Room Deposit £150 £150 £150 EHCP who require support to progress into go on to study at a higher level such work. 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‘ S tudents develop very good THE RIGHT QUALIFICATION FOR YOU practical and vocational skills SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS and produce work of a high WHAT IS A SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP? standard…the proportion of Supported Internships are one year learners who achieve their study programmes run by Plumpton College, with the core aim to find paid, qualifications has increased sustainable work for young adults over the past three years…and with SEND. the proportion of learners who This is a real hands-on course where achieve A* — C grades in GCSE you’ll spend at least one day a week English and mathematics in in a working business, and the rest of your time either in college or working 2016/17 improved considerably out in the community on a range and was higher than recent of real-life projects. It’s a brilliant national rates.’ opportunity for you to develop practical INDUSTRY WORK PLACEMENT APPRENTICESHIPS skills, you’ll get to develop your existing All students aged 16-18 on our Level 2 skills and transfer them from the Ofsted Report 2018 WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? and Level 3 programmes are encouraged college environment to the workplace. to take part in an exciting 50-day An apprenticeship is a real job that You’ll be encouraged to look at the industry placement programme combines hands on work with the barriers that are preventing you from alongside completion of their vocational opportunity to train and develop your skills, working independently, all with course. The programme will give you the knowledge and behaviours in your chosen an end goal of finding a job to suit chance to gain valuable skills in a real profession. As an apprentice you’ll usually your aspirations. working environment whilst being be employed to work a minimum 30hrs paired with your ideal employer. per week and be paid a wage no less You’ll need to be 18 - 23 with an than the current national minimum wage Education, Health and Care plan ENGLISH & MATHS Our mission is to pair students with for the time you are in work and training. and be in your final year of college. their ideal employer and to support STUDYING FOR ENGLISH AND MATHS them continuously during the placement. At least 20% of your paid time will be Alternatively if you do not have an spent in training and development, We know that employers are looking There is flexibility on how students Education, Health and Care plan, we usually with us at college but may also for students with good English and complete the placement; it can be can offer you a Supported Traineeship. take place online or in your workplace. maths skills and as it is our goal to help during non-college weekdays, weekends, The rest of your time will be spent you be as employable as possible we in blocks or over the holiday period. You applying your skills and knowledge in HIGHER EDUCATION will work with you to improve your will receive all the necessary information your workplace, doing the job you have skills during your time here. We have a during your interview, and if you have any Our degree courses are validated in fabulous team of expert staff who have been employed to do. By the end of your queries in the meantime please contact: partnership with the Royal Agricultural supported students over the last two apprenticeship, you’ll have gained the workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk University in Cirencester. Together years to exceed national averages in skills and knowledge needed to either we provide expert teaching, an achieving their grade 4 and above in succeed in your chosen career or progress inspirational campus and a rich student English and maths. onto the next apprenticeship level. CAREERS PROGRAMME experience to ensure that our graduates Apprenticeships are open to anyone who leave us with the right knowledge, skills This is why we include English and Our aim is to provide a comprehensive is 16 years old and over, has a right to and attributes to pursue successful mathematics results as part of our entry programme of careers information, work in England and is not in full time careers in the land-based sector. We criteria for our study programmes, advice and guidance to all of our education. There is no upper age limit offer degrees in Equine Science and as all students who haven’t yet achieved students in order to prepare them for and available to anyone whether starting Coaching, Veterinary Nursing, Animal a grade 4 or above in their English their next step, whether this be further out in their career or for those who have Behaviour and Conservation and both or maths will continue to study it with and higher education, apprenticeships, been working for some time. Modern Wine Production and Wine Business. us, either at GCSE or Functional skills. traineeships or employment. All apprenticeships can now support your You can choose to study either full-time students are entitled to 1:1 impartial learning aspirations to the highest level or part-time, whichever works best for careers advice and guidance from a WORK EXPERIENCE however it is important to know that the you. Studying with us at level 3 provides qualified Careers Adviser, group tutorial level is based on the job role and duties the perfect opportunity to progress Study programmes include a minimum workshops to support their career it is attached to. This means that even onto one of our popular degree of compulsory work experience hours progression and employability and though you may have a higher-level courses. We offer students studying achieved through one day a week or University application workshops and qualification in other subjects you could at level 3 specialist sessions and events block placements. The amount of hours individual UCAS application support. still undertake an apprenticeship at a throughout the year to help prepare required is dependent on the study For more information please email lower level. for this next exciting step. programme. careers@plumpton.ac.uk 54 55
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