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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

“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC 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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