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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

Careers

I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

The teaching and support was absolutely brilliant, they couldn’t have done anything more or anything better, if I had any questions my lecturers would always stay behind to help me if I needed it and their emails were always open, it was second to none. This college is the best by far.

Amber Searle, BTEC student

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