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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

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student

My experience at the college has been really good, it’s been really rewarding, all the lecturers were so lovely and supportive there’s no way I could have done it without them - the teaching has been outstanding.

Lucie Brooks, A Level student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

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