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Vocational & Foundation Learning

Through these courses, you can gain and improve skills that will open doors to further study, employment or supported employment.

Class sizes are generally smaller and a variety of specialist support is available.  You can choose vocational options to try out, such as catering, drama, sport, automotive, art, animal care, health and care, business and retail, IT and hair and beauty.  

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Vocational & Foundation Learning

A vocational studies student at his job at a leisure centre.

STUDENT SHINES IN ROLE THANKS TO SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

A dedicated and hardworking student has impressed both employers and lecturers whilst excelling in his placement at a local leisure centre.

Student Felix Barrow, who studies at HSDC South Downs joined the Supported Internship Scheme in September 2023 with the aim of developing his skillset and expanding his knowledge which in turn will help him secure a job in the future.

Gym instructor, Joshua says “Felix has been brilliant in helping to teach the HIITS class that we do and the members love it when he’s in as he’s always on hand to help, and brings a lot of enthusiasm to push them to work their hardest.”

Read more on Felix’s story HERE

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Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.

Conor Ward, BTEC student

College is definitely worth all the effort you put in, you get to meet lots of different people and it’s amazing.

Ebony Puttock, A Level student

This is a really good college, and it is definitely somewhere you can achieve your dreams.

Yolanda Stemp, BTEC student

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