The Applied and Vocational study areas available at Fareham College
are listed below. Click on the subject you are interested in and you will go straight
to the section in the Prospectus where you will find the subject...
Students looking to carry on with their education after
16 don’t have to follow the traditional A-level path.
It is a myth that universities only want students with A-levels.
The facts are that universities accept both A-level and National
Diploma Qualifications for university entry. Our advice to
young people seeking to progress to university is to choose
the type of qualification that is most suited to your learning
style and study interests, and this will give you the best
chance of achieving good results and a university place.
Applied qualifications provide students with knowledge and skills that are
related to the world or work. Depending on the level of award achieved, vocational
qualifications provide young people with opportunities for direct progression to any of the following:
- full time employment
- a university degree course
- further job specific training
(e.g. an apprenticeship)
BTEC Diplomas are a great choice as they are widely recognised
throughout the UK, and the Level 3 National Diplomas are
equivalent to 3 A-levels. The difference is that the courses
not only provide students with in-depth practical skills
and knowledge of the subject, but they can also study something
that they really enjoy.
Fareham College excels in many vocational subjects, which
meet university entrance requirements, as well as the skills
needs of employers. So once students have achieved the vocational
qualification, they’ve got loads of options to choose
from.
Students studying a National Diploma may wish to add an AS or A-level
(e.g. National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing plus A-level Photography)
- check out the AS/A-level programme by clicking here
AS/A-levels
Vocational qualifications are for those who want to continue their
education after school and have a really specific career in mind could study one
of the many occupational courses that are available at Fareham College.
These skills-based courses train students to industry standards in learning environments
that model real and demanding working environments.
For example, if students choose to study Hospitality and Catering,
they would be trained in Fareham College’s very own Fine Dining Restaurant,
Chequers (and its commercial kitchens), which is open to the public.
Similarly, Hairdressing and Beauty & Holistic Therapy studnets work in
The Salons, where they provide top-class hair and beauty
services to their clients, who enjoy great value services.
Likewise, students training in Construction Trades (Bricklaying, Painting &
Decorating or Woodwork & Joinery), or in Motor Vechicle & Motorcycle
engineering, benefit from outstanding professional facilities to learn their skills.
So once students have completed a vocational course they have the knowledge
and experience required to get on the path to their dream job straight away.
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