| Access Courses >> |
Art and Design >> |
| Access courses are aimed at students aged 19 or over, who have few or no formal academic qualifications, but who will approach their studies with enthusiasm, determination and discipline. These courses are designed for mature students who wish to progress to higher education. |
Art and design courses are popular with students because they can work with professional designers and artists to develop their individual talents. Lowestoft students have had an excellent record of achievement and progression from further education to higher education in Lowestoft and elsewhere. |
| Business Administration >> |
Care, Childcare & Animal Care >> |
| These courses offer many career opportunities and are designed to give students the skills and knowledge which are needed when moving directly into employment or after progressing to University level courses. |
Because we have courses to suit all learners, students can begin their studies with a foundation course and progress to Practical Care and Childcare Skills. Students can then progress on to either a GNVQ, BTEC or CACHE Diploma to enable them to study at University level on an HNC course. |
| Catering and Hospitality >> |
Construction, Trade and Technical >> |
| The catering industry is one of the largest employers in the UK and includes a remarkably wide range of catering operations with a correspondingly wide variety of jobs at all levels. Students learn their skills in the college's own and very popular restaurant Le Plaisir. |
Courses including carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation and welding have been designed for students wanting to get work in the construction industry. Instruction is carried out in the classroom and workshops where practical exercises are demonstrated and then implemented. |
| Engineering and Boatbuilding >> |
Hairdressing, Beauty and Holistic Therapies >> |
| These coursea are specially designed for people who want to gain an industry qualification which can improve their prospects in the engineering and boatbuilding trades. |
These are a series of professional courses for students who wish to train for a new career or gain new skills and interests. Although there are no formal entry requirements, an interview is required and candidates should be aware that they will be working towards professional qualifications. |
| Information Technology and Computing >> |
Learning Support, Entry and Foundation >> |
| These courses help youdevelop a wide range of skills which are in great demand and are suited for those planning a career in information technology using ICT in industry or commerce. The skills aquired in these courses are in great demand and are recognised by employers and will help you gain entry to higher education/University courses. |
These courses have been designed for people who are moving towards following a vocational course, but who need to develop their written or number skills to underpin their further education. A full programme of learning support will run along side the course.
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| Travel, Tourism, Sports and Leisure >> |
Uniformed and Public Services >> |
| Travel and Tourism courses are offered to students of all ages and abilities. The department prides itself on the success of these courses that not only equip students with the necessary vocational skills to work in a range of different travel and leisure-related industries but also offer a rout into higher education. |
These courses provide the basis for further study and motivation towards career development within the armed forces, police, fire service and ambulance services. |
