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UnderGraduate Prospectus

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WELCOME 3

EXCELLENT SUPPORT 4

OUR FACILITIES 5

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE 8

ADULT & PROFESSIONAL COURSES 10Access to Higher Education 11Higher Apprenticeships 12Professional Courses 13

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATES 14Art & Design, Graphic Design & Photography 14Business 15Creative Media Production - Film & 16Games Development Construction & The Built Environment - Civil 17EngineeringEngineering - Electrical, General 19Manufacturing or Mechanical International Travel & Tourism Management 20Performing Arts - Acting, General Performing 21Arts or Technical ArtsPublic Services 22

FOUNDATION DEGREES 23Children & Young People 23Construction 24Fitness & Health 25Sports Coaching 27

TOP-UP DEGREES, FULL DEGREES & EDUCATION/PGCE 28Construction Management 28Educational Studies 29Technical Theatre 30Person Centred Counselling 32Full Qualifying Law Degree 33Professional Graduate Certificate in Education & 34Certificate in Education

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I am delighted that you are considering Cheshire College - South & West to continue your education on one of our Higher Education programmes. We offer a range of programmes at Levels 4, 5 and 6 and we work closely with the University of Chester, University of Derby and University of Wolverhampton to offer Foundation Degrees, Top-up Degrees and full Degrees. We are also an approved provider of a wide range of Pearson HNC and HND qualifications.

You’ll have the opportunity to study at one of our three state-of-the-art campuses based in Cheshire, and many of our courses provide opportunities for work experience and course-related trips.

We understand that our learners live busy lives and so we have excellent support facilities and academic practices

in place. This is to help ensure that you have the support required to excel in your studies and develop professional skills during your time with us.

Our Open Evenings are a great introduction to our offering and facilities. I invite you to join us and meet our passionate teaching staff and ask any questions that you may have.

Upon completion of your course, you’ll be invited to graduate and celebrate your achievements with staff, friends and family, and we are proud to stand with you to acknowledge and celebrate your success.

Stacey BorehamAssistant Principal Quality & Higher Education

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At Cheshire College - South & West, we want you to make the most of your journey with us, which is why we’re dedicated to providing you with the best advice and information.

LEARNER SERVICESIf you have a disability and/or learning difficulty, then we can provide a specialist support plan tailored to your needs. We will make all reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to your learning. We can also advise you on any potential entitlement to Disabled Students Allowance.

We encourage learners to tell us about identified or possible support needs when they apply, at their interview or at enrolment. The information is treated in the strictest confidence and only shared with relevant staff.

We may also offer support for learners whose first language is not English.

CAREERS GUIDANCE Our Careers Advisors are available to provide information, advice and guidance throughout your time with us. They can assist you with applications and provide information on your work and study options, giving you impartial guidance to help you focus on your chosen career path.

COURSE TUTOR All Higher Education learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will guide your academic progress and wellbeing in College through tailored and individual support.

WELLBEINGOur confidential wellbeing services offer counselling, stop-smoking support and sexual health guidance for College learners.

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CLASS SIZE You will be taught in small class sizes to ensure that you receive excellent standards of tuition and high levels of support when you need it.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES (LRC) The LRCs are available for you to support your learning and research needs whilst at College. You can access equipment and services such as books, magazines, PCs, laptops and printing.

Staff are also available to show you how to find thousands of eBooks, online magazines and journal articles which you can access from home.

We provide online support through our new platform and have a growing number of guides to sources of information, help with search and referencing techniques. You will also have access to resources at validating universities.

MULTI-FAITH ROOM We have a multi-faith room on-campus for groups or individuals to worship, pray, meditate or reflect.

ON-SITE CHILDCARE FACILITIES Starting Point Childcare Centre at the Crewe Campus and Early Learning Academy at the Ellesmere Port Campus are purpose-built facilities that cater for children aged 0-5 years.

RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ AREAS Each Campus has restaurant and café areas where learners can relax, meet friends and eat lunch. These are also places where events happen during the day and evenings. Often, external agencies will be present in these areas during lunchtimes, to provide learners with information on graduate employment.

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When considering Higher Education, it is important to think about the financial aspects of how much the tuition fees are and what support and funding is available to you. Visit he.ccsw.ac.uk and click on ‘Contract, Policies & Procedures’ for more information.

TUITION FEES Our tuition fees for courses starting in September 2020 are as follows:

Full-time programmes validated, franchised or accredited by a partner university

£5995 per year of study

Part-time* programmes validated, franchised or accredited by a partner university


Full-time Pearson HNC/HND programmes


Part-time* Pearson HNC/HND programmes


*ASSUMING STUDY AT 50%

HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCEPlease go to ccsw.ac.uk for up-to-date information or gov.uk/studentfinance for details of finance available for tuition fees and maintenance support.

TUITION FEE LOANThe cost of your course may be covered by a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance. You will only start to pay it back in the April after you have completed your course and only if you are earning more than £25,000.

Other financial support may be available, depending on your circumstances, including Adult Dependents’ Grant, Childcare Grants, Disabled Students’ Allowance and Parents’ Learning Allowance.

MAINTENANCE LOAN FOR LIVING COSTSYou may have to give details of your household income. The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of each term. You will have to pay the loan back.

DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE (DSA) This is available to learners who have extra costs due to a disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. DSAs can help pay for specialist equipment, a non-medical helper, travel or other extra costs. DSAs do not depend on household income, how much you receive depends entirely on your circumstances.

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ADVANCED LEARNING LOAN The Advanced Learning Loan may give you the opportunity to study a higher-level qualification without having to pay anything up-front. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £25,000 per year.

If you enrol on an Access to Higher Education programme at Cheshire College - South & West and subsequently progress onto and successfully complete a HNC/D or Foundation Degree, Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learning Loans you owe for an Access to Higher Education course meaning you don’t have to repay it. The Higher Education course must be eligible for student finance. You will still have to pay for the HNC/D or Foundation Degree course fees.

If you would like further information on student finance, please call our Bursary & Transport Department on 01244 656200/01270 654654 Ext. 4502 or email: [email protected]

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONLevel 3Access to Higher Education Diplomas are a well-established and very successful route into university-level study for adult learners without traditional entry requirements. The one-year, full-time course is suitable for adults aged 19 years and over who wish to pursue a career change or need to develop confidence in and practice their study skills.

ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL COURSESThese courses are a great first step into Higher Education and are specifically designed to develop your skills across a broad range of areas. If you want to improve your employment prospects or want to progress in your career, then these courses are a great choice.

BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATES (HNC) Level 4/DIPLOMAS (HND) Level 5These Higher Education qualifications focus on industry skills and are valued by employers as an alternative to university. Both are mainly assessed through assignments, projects and practical tests that you complete throughout the

course. They are designed to lead straight to a career in industry or on to further study at university. HNCs usually take one year full-time or two years part-time to complete, and then you may move on to a HND, which takes one year of full-time study to complete. You may then choose to top-up your HND with a further one or two years of study at university to convert it into a full Honours Degree.

FOUNDATION DEGREE (Fd)Level 5A Foundation Degree is a degree-level qualification that combines academic study with workplace learning. These courses, which can be a FdSc or FdA, are designed with employers to equip people with the relevant skills and knowledge for the workplace, combining classroom study with real-life workplace learning. FDs take between 2-4 years to complete, depending on the study route you choose. It is the equivalent of the first two years of a full Honours Degree, and you may have the option to top-up and convert it into a full Honours Degree with an additional year of study at university.

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DEGREE Level 6 A Bachelor’s Degree, which can be either a BSc, BA or LL.B (Law), is a three-year undergraduate academic programme at Level 6, which expands your knowledge of the subject. A Top-up Degree is a one-year course that is the equivalent of a final year of an Honours Degree and is for those learners who have completed a HND, Foundation Degree or other suitable qualifications.

TEACHING QUALIFICATIONSLevel 6The in-service Certificate of Education (Cert Ed) and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) qualifications that we offer are designed to build your teaching skills if you are looking to begin to develop your career within post-compulsory education. Learners who already have an undergraduate degree will follow the PgCE route and those without will follow the Cert Ed route. Both courses require a minimum of 150 hours’ teaching practice over the two-year programme, and are designed to meet the Education and Training Foundation professional standards.

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I have qualifications in music and I used to be involved in singing. I gave this up to be a nursery nurse, which I enjoyed, but felt that I wanted to change direction and teach older children. I’ve always enjoyed the sciences so I decided to enrol on the Access course as an alternative route to A Levels.

“The course has been amazing and the tutors have been the best. I was scared at first but, with all the support I’ve had, I’m now going to the University of Chester to study a BA (Hons) Degree in Chemistry. Following this, I will study a PGCE to qualify me to teach in high schools. I’m so grateful to the College as I wouldn’t be going touniversity without their help and support.

Harriet JonesAccess to Higher Education - Applied Science pathway

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ACCESS TOHIGHER EDUCATION

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. The course is structured to allow learners to develop subject knowledge and the academic study skills required to progress to university. Your Personal Tutor will provide support and guidance throughout the programme and will encourage you to reflect upon your progress, identify your strengths, support you with areas for development, and will be there to help you stay on track.

A number of our programmes offer flexible, online learning alongside more traditional classroom and workshop sessions. Depending on your pathway, you will be encouraged to undertake vocationally-related work experience which will strengthen your UCAS application. This is a requirement of some universities and Degree programmes. Learners are provided with high-quality advice and guidance to help them make the right choice of HE programme to enable them to achieve

their career ambitions. Learners are also given support in writing their application for courses at university. Pathways are available in:

• Applied Science (Ellesmere Port only)• Education Professions• Health and Related Professions• Social Sciences with Humanities• Social Sciences with Law

NEXT STEPS Our wide range of Access to Higher Education pathways enable smooth progression to Higher Education, including full degree programmes, Higher National Certificates/Diplomas and Foundation Degrees across a range of disciplines.

available at the: Crewe or Ellesmere Port Campuses

Adult & Professional CoursesLevel 3 & above

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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16 years, living in England and are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree Levels. All Apprenticeships are genuine jobs so all Apprentices earn a salary. You must be paid at least the national minimum Apprenticeship wage and many employers pay significantly more. Apprentices should work enough hours each week so that they can undertake sufficient, regular training and on-the-job activity, search ‘become an apprentice’ on www.gov.uk for further information. Entry requirements depend on the sector and prior skills. If you have achieved A Levels you may still be expected to start at Intermediate or Advanced Level as some sectors, such as Engineering, require you to build up your occupational skills.

We offer Higher and Degree Apprenticeships at Levels 4 to 6 in a range of subject areas. They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined qualification or a professional qualification relevant to the industry. Levels 4 and 5 are equivalent to a Higher Education Certificate/Diploma or a Foundation Degree, Level 6 is equivalent to a

Bachelor’s Degree. Typically, Higher Apprentices study part-time at the College. Apprenticeships can take between one and five years to complete.

available at: Crewe, Ellesmere Port & Chester Campuses

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PROFESSIONAL COURSES

If you are already working in your chosen industry and want to progress by gaining a qualification from a recognised awarding body, then we can help you achieve this. Even if you are not already employed, these courses can help you gain a great qualification, are widely recognised by employers and can help you take your first steps to a successful career.

Level 4 Professional DiplomasThese courses are a great first step into Higher Education to support and enhance career progression. Courses offered include, Management Practice & Advanced Techniques in the Hair & Beauty Industry (Hair).

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)AAT courses are internationally-recognised and range from Level 1 to Level 4 covering all aspects of both financial and management accounting.

CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)A CIPD qualification is a passport to a career in people management and development and is highly valued by employers. The College offers courses at Level 3, Level 5 and Level 7.

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)These courses allow practising middle managers to develop their management skills, gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding required to demonstrate their occupational competence.

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management)The ILM Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Team Leading are specifically designed to give practising or aspiring team leaders a solid foundation in their formal development as a leader or manager.

available at: Crewe, Ellesmere Port & Chester Campuses

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Adult & Professional CoursesLevel 3 & above

ART & DESIGN Art & Design, Graphic Design or Photography

If visual creativity and design skills are your forte, or you are bursting with ideas, then this course has been developed especially for you.

Each pathway is vocationally-focussed and provides learners with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment within the creative sector. This is achieved through numerous opportunities with live industry briefs and competitions to extend and enrich your skills. The course is a vibrant mix of idea generation and problem solving, graphic design, photography and art direction that extends the technical and creative disciplines of the ever-expanding world of visual communication.

The ethos of the course encourages a wide range of graphic and photographic screen-based, image-making that puts learning and experimentation as the central focus.

NEXT STEPS On successful completion of the course, you could move on to the HND in Art and Design and then progress on to a Top-up Degree. You could also gain employment within the creative industries or undertake a freelance pathway.

available at: Crewe & Chester Campuses

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BUSINESS

The course is designed for those people in employment or on a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme who want to enhance their knowledge and skills of business and management and gain a Higher Education qualification.

The course is also suitable for those people who have gained a Level 3 qualification, at either A Level or a BTEC National Diploma, who are seeking career pathways in business and management.

The programme develops your theoretical knowledge and understanding of business and includes global business issues, entrepreneurship, marketing and business law. It is also possible to specialise in business management at the next stage of study. The programme uses current, real-world case studies to enhance your learning experience of the world of business.

NEXT STEPS On successful completion of the course, you could move on to the HND in Business and then progress to a Top-up Degree. You could also gain employment in a wide range of business sectors.

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Higher National Certificates (HNC)Level 4

available at: Crewe & Chester Campuses

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION Film or Games Development

FILM This course focuses on learning and perfecting fundamental narrative film-making disciplines. Alongside practical workshops, learners will analyse, discuss and evaluate theoretical frameworks in film-making, from storytelling techniques to the application of sound, light and framing. Learners will have the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment and will produce at least 6 short films each based on a specific style or genre.

GAMES DEVELOPMENT If you want a career working in the exciting world of Games Development, this course will help you on your way. Combining key modules with a range of practical projects, you will gain extensive hands-on experience and create an impressive portfolio to help secure your dream job or university top-up place. The course combines design and development elements to follow the full games development workflow including 3D Modelling, 3D Animation, Level Design and Game Engines. Learners work towards developing a playable demo following an industry-led brief.

NEXT STEPS On successful completion of the course, you could move on to the HND in Creative Media Production (also delivered at the College) then progress to a Top-up Degree.

You could progress into roles such as Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Focus Puller, Grip, Production Assistant, Programmer, Writer, Designer or 3D Artist.

Games Development is available at: Crewe & Chester CampusesFilm is available at: Crewe Campus

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Construction & the Built Environment - Civil Engineering

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction and The Built Environment are aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The programme is designed for learners who wish to pursue or advance their career in civil engineering.

Learners successfully completing the BTEC Higher National Certificate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of construction and the built environment with particular reference to civil engineering having studied modules such as Principles of Structural Design, Building Information Modelling, Science and Materials and Construction Technology.

NEXT STEPS On successful completion of the course, you may wish to consider topping up to an HND or progressing to a Foundation Degree in Construction. The College offers a Foundation Degree in Construction programme and it may be possible for direct entry to the second year of the Foundation Degree (Level 5). The College also offers a BSc (Hons) Top-up

Degree in Construction Management and successful completion of an appropriate Level 5 qualification may mean that you are considered for entry to the Level 6 programme.

available at: Crewe Campus



Ewen MacRuryMechanical Engineering BTEC Higher National Diploma

I’d been working for Bentley as a contractor and eventually the opportunity came up for a position in the team that I was working with. I applied and was offered a job working on concept validation. To support my job role, I enrolled on the HNC in Mechanical Engineering at Cheshire College - South & West and completed the first year with a Distinction Grade. In order to secure funding for the second year of my HND, I converted to being an Apprentice to continue my studies.

I will continue studying by topping-up my HND to an Engineering Degree which will really support me in performing my job role at Bentley Motors and will hopefully help me to progress further in the future.

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ENGINEERINGElectrical, General, Manufacturing or Mechanical

It could not be a better time to decide to study engineering, whether you are interested in High Speed 2 (HS2), engineering production and design, automotive engineering or a different engineering sector, studying engineering will enable you to gain access to many exciting job opportunities.

The new BTEC Higher National qualifications in Engineering are designed to address the increasing need for high-quality, professional and technical Engineers at Levels 4 and 5. HNC Engineering offers learners a broad introduction to the subject area through a mandatory core of learning, whilst allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of specialist units.

Go online to see the different study modes available, including block release, day release,

full and part-time study, and the delivery location of the different pathways.

NEXT STEPS Learners may progress to the Level 5 HND in Engineering to further progress their skills and employment opportunities. Employed learners can expect to progress more rapidly within their chosen engineering career. Do you already have a HNC? Then please contact us to discuss the possibility of direct entry to the HND top-up programme.

Electrical, Manufacturing or Mechanical are available at: Crewe CampusElectrical, General & Mechanical are available at: Ellesmere Port Campus



The HNC aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and experience required in a range of positions in travel and tourism management. The HNC will develop learners as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to meet the demands of employers in travel and tourism and adapt to a constantly changing world.

The course offers a balance of underpinning knowledge of international travel and tourism with consideration of contemporary issues facing the sector such as patterns of tourism and the popularity of destinations. Alongside this, the course prepares you for a career in the travel industry with key employability modules such as professional identity and practice, learning how to effectively manage the customer experience and becoming an effective leader and manager in the industry. Work experience is required so that you can gain real-life experience of the travel industry.

NEXT STEPS Successful students may be able to progress to the College’s HND in International Travel & Tourism Management then progress to a Top-up Degree. Learners can also gain employment in the travel and tourism sector in organisations such as tour operators, travel agencies, airlines and marketing and events companies.

Do you already have a HNC? Then please contact us to discuss the possibility of direct entry to the HND top-up programme.

available at: Ellesmere Port Campus

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PERFORMING ARTS Acting, General Performing Arts or Technical Arts

Become part of our new and innovative production company as a Dancer, Actor, Technician, Designer and/or Events Manager. On our Performing Arts HNC, you are part of a working production team creating, organising, performing and managing a range of events and productions including musicals, fashion shows, verbatim theatre, pantomime, dance shows and innovative work.

We are able to offer all of our HNC learners a unique package where a learner can study a particular pathway e.g. Acting, General Performing Arts or Technical Arts, or you can take a module across any of the three pathways, meaning you can leave the course with a rounded knowledge of all aspects of the entertainment and theatre industry by gaining a general HNC in Performing Arts.

NEXT STEPS Successful learners may be able to move on to the HND in Performing Arts then progress to the BA (Hons) Top-up Degree in Technical Theatre (both delivered at the College). This one-year, Level 6 programme is being offered in conjunction with our partner, the University of Wolverhampton, and will be delivered at the Ellesmere Port Campus. Alternatively, learners may be able to top-up their HND to a degree at another university. Learners can also gain employment in a wide range of performance art sectors.



available at: ELLESMERE PORT CAMPUS

PUBLIC SERVICES

This course is ideal if you are considering a career in Public Services, whether this is within uniformed or non-uniformed public services, e.g. the armed forces, emergency services, the Home Office or even NATO. This programme will enhance your teamwork and leadership skills and give you the confidence and personal development to attain your goals.

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services offers learners a broad introduction to the subject area through a mandatory core of learning, whilst allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional modules across a range of occupational sectors.

This course will also help you to develop a range of skills including communication, problem-solving and decision-making and all within a Public Service context.

NEXT STEPS Successful learners may be able to move on to the HND in Public Services (also delivered at the College) and then may progress to a Top-up Degree.

You could gain employment in a wide range of public service sectors.


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CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLETeaching Assistant, Early Years or SEND (FDA)

Whether you want to change career path, upskill and enhance your career prospects, or move from an assistant role into teaching, this is the perfect option for those unable to relocate to university because of work, family or other commitments.

This Foundation Degree is offered in conjunction with our partner, the University of Derby. It enables both qualified practitioners already employed in the children and young people sector and learner practitioners to develop their academic and vocational knowledge, skills and understanding and to apply these in their work with children and young people.

We offer:

• A Foundation Degree from a respected university

• Local classes with supportive tutors• Competitive tuition fees• A designated area specifically for our HE

learners

NEXT STEPSLearners who gain the Foundation Degree may wish to apply to Top-up to a full BA (Hons) Degree in Education Studies (also delivered at the College).

available at the: Crewe & Ellesmere Port Campuses


Foundation DegreesLevel 5

CONSTRUCTION (FDSC)

The FdSc Level 5 programme is designed to appeal to you if you are already working within the construction industry, wishing to enter the profession or seeking continuing professional development.

The programme is validated by the University of Derby and designed to provide a solid and technical basis for entry into or development within the construction industry. It provides a balance between theory and practical skills and related opportunities to apply such learning within the workplace. The programme is underpinned by three main themes:

• Design • Technology and Materials • Interdisciplinary Professional Practice

The themes form the core element of the programme and together they provide the basis for an academically-challenging and industry-relevant qualification.

NEXT STEPS Learners who successfully complete the FdSc may also be considered for progression on to the BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree programme.

You could enter the industry at graduate level in areas such as site management, project design, quantity surveying and project management.


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CONSTRUCTION (FDSC)

FITNESS & HEALTH(FDSC)

This programme is designed to provide you with the professional skills to plan, deliver, evaluate and improve activities and initiatives aimed at improving people’s fitness and health-related lifestyles. At the College, there is a smaller and more intimate environment that allows individuals to develop personally and vocationally, taught by highly-experienced staff who can help support the development of your career.

The Foundation Degree is awarded by the University of Chester. It is a flexible, employment-related Degree that can be studied full-time over 2 years at Cheshire College - South & West. Following successful completion of the course, learners have the option to complete a further year to top-up to a BSc (Hons) Degree at university.

NEXT STEPS On completion of the programme you will have the background knowledge and skills to potentially achieve career progression in the fitness, leisure and health sectors. Job roles in advanced fitness instruction, personal training, exercise referral, strength and conditioning and physical activity promotion are typical of the careers graduates will be in a position to apply for.




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Heather Stewart

Fitness & Health Foundation Degree (FdSc)

After completing the Level 3 Sport course I progressed to the Foundation Degree in Fitness and Health. The course is more practical than a university course and more related to the fitness and health industry in terms of real work experience opportunities. The tutors have been simply brilliant and they have a lot of knowledge and experience of the industry which the share with you.

“I have since progressed to the University of Chester to do a one-year top-up Degree course in Fitness and Health. Once I complete my course, I am considering becoming a Personal Trainer. Coming to College has been the best decision I’ve made and it’s helped me to decide on my future career direction. It’s been fun and I’ve made lots of friends

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SPORTS COACHING(FdSc)

Sports Coaching is about developing and improving performance and providing positive experiences for participants with a range of sporting aspirations.

Sport remains high on the political agenda, as the government continues to look to this area to make a sustainable contribution to the achievement of its wider policy objectives related to health, education and social inclusion, and to uphold the heightened sense of national pride generated by the legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games. Sport England is consistently looking to develop the national sporting infrastructure and workforce to enable these objectives to be met. The

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue or further a career in sports coaching, or indeed to go on to study at a higher level in the discipline area. It opens the door to a number of career routes and opportunities. The programme has been developed in conjunction with the University of Chester.

NEXT STEPS Upon successful completion of the programme, you will gain an FdSc in Sports Coaching. Learners may progress on to further professional coaching qualifications. For learners who want to top-up, their Foundation Degree leads directly into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Top-up Degree programme at the University of Chester (Warrington Campus).




CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree

This Level 6 programme is validated by the University of Derby and designed to top-up an existing relevant Level 5 qualification to a full Degree. The programme is underpinned by three main themes:

• The Design element of the programme encompasses a broad knowledge of design technology and its practical application to enable decision-making concerning design, the selection of functional elements and the national and economic use of resources.

• The Management element focuses on the technology/design process and the management of the site production process. It identifies the key external and internal factors affecting the performance of a construction organisation by the use of analytical and implementation tools and procedures to prepare competitive action plans.

• The Interdisciplinary Professional Practice element of the programme takes into consideration essential aspects of the industry such as health and safety, aspects of contract law and project management skills.

NEXT STEPS Whilst it is acknowledged that the majority of learners on the BSc (Hons) are already in employment in the construction industry, careers advice and guidance is available at the College for all learners. The programme provides the basis for study at a higher level such as a Master’s Degree.


Top-up Degrees, Full Degrees & Education/PGCE

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Top-up Degrees, Full Degrees & Education/PGCE Level 6

CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree


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EDUCATION STUDIESBA (Hons) Top-up Degree

This one-year, 40-week programme is accredited by the University of Derby. It allows learners to convert an education - related Level 5/Foundation Degree to a full Honours Degree.

The course provides an in-depth exploration of education, policy and practice across all sectors of education. Learners will examine current educational issues such as what key influences shape a curriculum, the inclusive curriculum and the dilemmas and contradictions that play out in striving to provide all-inclusive education. The course provides for in-depth academic study but there is a practical element also, and learners will be asked to consider the role of education and the arts with learners being required to produce an artefact that will be a curriculum resource.

The course provides learners with the chance to develop higher-level academic skills and prepares them for further study or work in education-related sectors.

NEXT STEPS Learners successfully completing the programme can go on to teacher training programmes, Level 7 qualifications (Master’s Degree) or employment in the wider education/children’s services sector.




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Abbie taylor Technical Theatre BA (Hons) top-up Degree

I started sixth form and after the first year of AS Levels I didn’t get the grades I expected. I started the second year, but soon realised I needed to change. A relative told me about the College so I dropped in to speak to tutors and started on the course the next day. The course really suits me and the tutors go out of their way to tailor the course delivery to your individual needs. They also share their contacts with you and help you to find work experience and sometimes paid work.

“I’ve just completed my Level 6 Top-up Degree and I am embarking on my career as a Freelance Stage Technician. I have work booked in for the next months plus I’ll be working on a pantomime production at Christmas.

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TECHNICAL THEATREBA (Hons) Top-up Degree

Our unique Top-up Degree is validated by the University of Wolverhampton and provides a setting where you can develop, reflect and gain valuable business, technical and entrepreneurial skills to open up exciting career prospects.

Our links with partners in industry mean everything we do is guided by our employers and you will gain professional opportunities whilst studying which encourages self-development and business and management skills to ensure success.

The nature of the course and our emphasis on employability and networking means you can be in employment in the industry while studying. You will be encouraged to take part in a diverse range of projects that include working with a Director from industry, working with a theatre (one of our partner organisations), and building technical skills through work with our leading partners around advanced technical skills.

NEXT STEPS Learners successfully completing the programme can go directly into employment within the theatre or events industry or study a Level 7 qualification (Master’s Degree). Other options are available for learners whose individual pathway might take them on a different route e.g. into teaching or other area of the entertainment industry.




PERSON CENTRED COUNSELLINGBSc (Hons) Degree

This course is validated by the University of Derby and designed for people who wish to pursue a career in counselling or who wish to enhance their counselling ability for use within their existing or future employment. The theoretical orientation of the course is ‘Person-Centred’ with the emphasis being placed upon Rogers’ three core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard (Rogers, C. R. 1951), and the six necessary and sufficient conditions for therapeutic change (Rogers, C. R. 1957). The course is designed to provide a coherent and in-depth grounding in Person-Centred Counselling whilst providing opportunities for comparisons with other approaches to counselling.

The course is located in our dedicated counselling training suite and is delivered by lecturers who are themselves skilled and experienced Counsellors. The programme requires both theoretical and academic knowledge and understanding and a practical element of real counselling hours, you will work towards gaining approval to undertake a counselling placement during the course.

NEXT STEPS Completion of the full BSc (Hons) Degree will enable you to work as a Counsellor in a counselling practice or setting. Graduating from the full award will also mean you can take the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Certificate of Proficiency test to become a registered member of the BACP. You may also progress to higher studies such as a Master’s Degree or undertake further specialist counselling training courses such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.


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FULL QUALIFYING LAW DEGREELL.B (Hons) Degree

Working with our partner, the University of Derby, the College is pleased to offer the University’s full qualifying Law Degree. Learners studying the LL.B (Hons) will not only be learners of Cheshire College - South & West but they will also be full learner members of the University.

The LL.B offers an exciting combination of high-quality teaching and learning opportunities. You’ll gain all the skills and hands-on experience you need to take your first steps into a rewarding legal career:

• Benefit from tuition which meets the highest professional standards

• This is a qualifying Law Degree so it’s your first step towards qualifying as a solicitor or barrister

• Develop all the key lawyer skills, drafting, advocacy, interviewing and negotiation, to manage a case load

• Broaden your horizons with opportunities for work placements, career development workshops, guest lecturers and visiting speakers who are legal experts

• Learn from an experienced and enthusiastic teaching team

NEXT STEPS You could enjoy a successful career at home or abroad. LL.B graduates go on to take up roles in private practice, the Crown Prosecution Service, the courts, law centres, the police service and local and national government. To become a Solicitor or Barrister, you must continue to the vocational stage and Derby offers the LPC course at reduced rates to its law graduates. Even if you do not want to become a legal practitioner, you will find that an LL.B is a valuable qualification that will act as a stepping stone to careers in broader areas such as banking, commerce, industry, publishing or education.



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PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PgCE)

CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (Cert Ed)

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE Level 6)/Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education Cert Ed Level 5) is a two-year part-time course that is undertaken by Teachers, Trainers and Lecturers who are already working in the Lifelong Learning Sector. The qualification is an in-service qualification and is specifically aimed at post-compulsory education.

Learners with a Degree qualification will follow the PgCE pathway, learners who do not have a Degree will follow the Cert Ed pathway. The course is designed to meet the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards and has at its heart a model of Critical Reflective Practice that facilitates an ongoing professional dialogue between learner, mentor and tutor.

There is a theoretical knowledge base of the course and learners will learn about underpinning pedagogical theory as well as contemporary issues in teaching and learning.

NEXT STEPS Completion of the PgCE/Cert Ed denotes a qualification to practice in teaching or training in the post-compulsory sector. You may also be able to continue on to higher studies, for example, Cert Ed learners may wish to progress onto a BA (Hons) in Education Studies (also offered at the College) and PgCE learners may progress onto a Master’s Degree qualification. There are also options for learners to gain QTLS.

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All information is correct at time of publication. Visit the website at he.ccsw.ac.uk for the latest information. The College reserves the right to cancel courses where insufficient numbers of students enrol.

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