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KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE / FuLL TImE COurSE GuIDE 2016/17 3kcc.ac.uk

Welcome to Kensington and Chelsea College 4

Open Days 5

Our locations 6

Student Life 8

Student Support 10

Course Levels Explained 12

English and Maths 14

ESOL 15

Access to Higher Education 16

Apprenticeships 18

Courses

Art and Design 22

Business and Management 24

Childcare 26

Digital Media 28

Fashion 30

Fine Art 23

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 32

Health, Fitness and Social Care 34

Photography 36

General information

How to apply for a course 38

Fees 39

Financial Support 39

Nursery 41

Course index 42

Contact details 43

Contents

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We’re excited that you’re thinking of studying with us and hope this prospectus helps you to make the right choice for your future.

Both our centres are based in vibrant, exciting locations in the heart of London. Our Chelsea Centre is by the famous King’s Road and our Kensington Centre is in the heart of trendy Portobello.

Whatever your background or previous experience of education, we welcome you to be part of our friendly, safe, inclusive and respectful College family.

We recommend that you come along to one of our Open Days to get a feel for what we have to offer, and we look forward to welcoming you to Kensington and Chelsea College.

Mark BriCkleyCeo and PrinCiPalKensington and Chelsea College

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iMMerse yourself at Kensington and Chelsea College


oPen days Open Days give you the opportunity to meet the tutors, view the facilities and find out more about the courses. There is no appointment necessary, just turn up and we’ll be happy to give you advice and guidance and discuss your options.

Different subjects are taught at each of our centres, so you will need to make sure you attend the right centre for the subject you are interested in. You can enrol for Health & Social Care and Childcare at both centres.

KensinGton Centre open Days

Visit the Kensington Centre for the following subjects:

• Business & Accounting• Art & Design• Childcare• Digital Media• Hairdressing• Beauty Therapy• Health & Social Care

tuesday 13 october 4-7pm tuesday 2 February 4-7pm

Chelsea Centre open Days

Visit the Chelsea Centre for the following subjects:

• Sports & Fitness• Fashion• Photography• Health & Social Care• Childcare

thursday 15 october 4-7pm thursday 4 February 4-7pm

For fast track entry to our Open Days we recommend that you pre-register on our website at kcc.ac.uk/events


kensington CentreClose to Portobello Road and bustling Notting Hill, the Kensington Centre takes its lead from the creative atmosphere of the local area. Local attractions include Golborne Road and Portobello Market and The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising. Our art and design studios are based here, and include excellent facilities for ceramics, glass and jewellery, as well as graphic design and digital media. The centre also has a business enterprise suite complete with new IT facilities and WiFi access.

The Hairdressing and Beauty Salons offer an excellent training environment and are open to the public to give students real work experience.

one College, tWo insPiring loCations


Chelsea CentreOur multi-million pound Chelsea Centre sits in the heart of the Chelsea design quarter and is situated by London’s famous King’s Road, with its fashionable boutiques and cafés. It offers students access to the latest technology, spacious fashion studios, professional Mac design suites and new photography darkroom facilities. The Chelsea Centre also boasts a large exhibition and conference hall, a vibrant cafe, modern library facilities with laptops and iPads and WiFi access.

students get so many opportunities at the College. the tutors are always pushing their students to be their best. they really are wonderful and always full of encouragement, especially those moments when you doubt yourself. My class is like a family. i’m totally addicted to learning at the College!

Marie Abouo


iMMerse yourself in student lifeWe want you to feel inspired outside of the classroom as well as inside it. you’ll find lots of fantastic resources and support networks in place to help you settle into college life, make new friends and discover new and exciting opportunities.

Our youth work team provides a programme of activities and services throughout the year. Some of the extracurricular activities on offer include organised trips such as skiing, paintballing, volunteering opportunities, Jack Petchey Awards, sporting events and opportunities to join the College sports team.

The youth work team also offers training programmes to help build personal skills and raise awareness of social and health issues.



suPPorting you every steP of the Way


stuDy support, Disabilities anD learninG DiFFiCulties

If you have a disability or learning difficulty and need support with your studies, our Study Support Team can help. We offer personalised support to students who have dyslexia, learning difficulties, physical and sensory disabilities or mental health issues.

We can also provide specialist technology and equipment and individual personalised support with any of the following:

• Dyslexia• Learning difficulties• Autism or Asperger Syndrome• Visual impairment / blindness• Hearing impairment / deafness• Physical disabilities• Mental health issues

If you would like support, please contact the team as soon as possible on 020 7573 5389 or email: [email protected].

CounsellinG anD personal support

Should you need it, we have a team of trained counsellors available to discuss personal issues in a confidential setting.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at Kensington and Chelsea College. and that support starts before you’ve even enrolled, with impartial course and careers advice to make sure you choose the route that’s best for you.

Our Youth Workers, Advice and Guidance Team, and College Counsellors are on hand to guide you; whether you’re applying to university, or just need someone to chat to about your studies.

On the academic side, we offer tutorial support and classes alongside your course if you need to improve your English and maths before progressing to work or higher study.

Our commitment to supporting you doesn’t end when you finish your studies; we can help you find employment, Apprenticeships or work placements. Just ask us when you’re ready.


Course level guide

WHAT DOES THIS LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION COVER?

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

QUALIFICATION TYPE

level 1 Level 1 courses give an introduction to a subject. You’ll gain a foundation of knowledge and learn to apply your skills to everyday or job-related situations with supervision.

You don’t need any formal qualifications, but you will need to have satisfactory English and maths skills.

nVQ level 1A work-based course designed to introduce you to the skills you need for a job in a particular industry.

bteC introductory CertificateIntroductory courses in subject areas leading on to level 2.

CaChe Foundation award level 1This course is equivalent to 3 GCSE at grades D–G and allows you to learn basic skills in caring for children. You progress onto level 2 qualifications.

level 2 Level 2 courses provide a good level of knowledge and understanding and will allow you to perform varied tasks with some supervision.

You’ll need four GCSEs at grade D or above or a level 1 vocational qualification in a related subject.

GCseCovering a wide range of subjects, forming a base of knowledge allowing you to progress onto further learning.

nVQ level 2A work-based qualification with industry-assessed placement.

bteC First DiplomaA qualification that provides a foundation of knowledge, allowing you to choose from a wide range of vocational areas.

pre-accessA one-year programme to prepare you for entry onto the level 3 Access to Higher Education course.

CaChe level 2This is a full time course that is equivalent to 5 GCSEs grades A*–C. It is a qualification that will help you gain employment caring for children under 16.

level 3 Level 3 courses are advanced level courses – you’ll develop your analytical skills and gain an understanding of complex issues. These courses will prepare you for Higher Education or technician level employment.

You’ll need four GCSEs at grade C or above (one must be English) or a level 2 vocational qualification with merit or distinction and functional skills at level 2.

a levels (as/a2 level)Nationally recognised qualifications leading on to Higher Education.

nVQ level 3A work-based qualification that reflects the skills needed for a particular job.

bteC national DiplomaStudied full-time over one or two years, this qualification is suitable for people who want to focus on a specific vocational area.

access to higher education An intensive one-year programme for those who would like to progress to Higher Education but don’t yet have the formal academic qualifications required.

level 4 Level 4 courses are at the first stage of Higher Education. At this stage, you’ll be learning within a specialised field and will be required to make detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge.

To enter a level 4 course you need at least one A Level or a relevant BTEC National Diploma or an equivalent level 3 qualification.

Foundation DegreeA degree-level qualification which combines academic study with workplace learning.

nVQ level 4An advanced, work-based qualification with industry-assessed placement.

Foundation Diploma in art & DesignOne year foundation course leading onto a university programme in Art and Design.


WHAT DOES THIS LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION COVER?

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

QUALIFICATION TYPE

level 1 Level 1 courses give an introduction to a subject. You’ll gain a foundation of knowledge and learn to apply your skills to everyday or job-related situations with supervision.

You don’t need any formal qualifications, but you will need to have satisfactory English and maths skills.

nVQ level 1A work-based course designed to introduce you to the skills you need for a job in a particular industry.

bteC introductory CertificateIntroductory courses in subject areas leading on to level 2.

CaChe Foundation award level 1This course is equivalent to 3 GCSE at grades D–G and allows you to learn basic skills in caring for children. You progress onto level 2 qualifications.

level 2 Level 2 courses provide a good level of knowledge and understanding and will allow you to perform varied tasks with some supervision.

You’ll need four GCSEs at grade D or above or a level 1 vocational qualification in a related subject.

GCseCovering a wide range of subjects, forming a base of knowledge allowing you to progress onto further learning.

nVQ level 2A work-based qualification with industry-assessed placement.

bteC First DiplomaA qualification that provides a foundation of knowledge, allowing you to choose from a wide range of vocational areas.

pre-accessA one-year programme to prepare you for entry onto the level 3 Access to Higher Education course.

CaChe level 2This is a full time course that is equivalent to 5 GCSEs grades A*–C. It is a qualification that will help you gain employment caring for children under 16.

level 3 Level 3 courses are advanced level courses – you’ll develop your analytical skills and gain an understanding of complex issues. These courses will prepare you for Higher Education or technician level employment.

You’ll need four GCSEs at grade C or above (one must be English) or a level 2 vocational qualification with merit or distinction and functional skills at level 2.

a levels (as/a2 level)Nationally recognised qualifications leading on to Higher Education.

nVQ level 3A work-based qualification that reflects the skills needed for a particular job.

bteC national DiplomaStudied full-time over one or two years, this qualification is suitable for people who want to focus on a specific vocational area.

access to higher education An intensive one-year programme for those who would like to progress to Higher Education but don’t yet have the formal academic qualifications required.

level 4 Level 4 courses are at the first stage of Higher Education. At this stage, you’ll be learning within a specialised field and will be required to make detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge.

To enter a level 4 course you need at least one A Level or a relevant BTEC National Diploma or an equivalent level 3 qualification.

Foundation DegreeA degree-level qualification which combines academic study with workplace learning.

nVQ level 4An advanced, work-based qualification with industry-assessed placement.

Foundation Diploma in art & DesignOne year foundation course leading onto a university programme in Art and Design.

We offer free, confidential and independent advice and guidance at both our Chelsea and Kensington Centres to help you decide which subject and which course level is right for you.

open during term timeMonday to Friday 9.30am– 4.00pm

To make an appointment, telephone: 020 7573 5325 or email: [email protected]


If you do not have English or maths GCSE at Grade C or above, you will be required to take these alongside your programme of work. English and maths are core subjects that will help you progress into further study or full time employment. English and maths classes will be timetabled alongside your main programme of study.

english and Maths


ESOL courses are for people who speak English as a second language. They will help you to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Our full-time ESOL Enterprise course is for people aged 16–18 years and runs for one year. It includes intensive English language and maths tuition along with vocational options such as multimedia, business and book-keeping.

All ESOL courses include tutorial support to help you plan and get the most out of your personal study. Come along to our advice and guidance sessions to complete a short assessment to find out your language level and the best course for you.

For more information visit our website kcc.ac.uk or call 020 7573 5333.

i have improved my english a great deal and now write and speak it confidently. Being able to do this has really boosted my self-esteem, which is important to have in both work and life in general.

Aramatou Toure

english for sPeakers of other languages (esol)


aCCess to higher eduCation

Full-time aCCess to hiGher eDuCation Courses

level 2 Pre-Access to Humanities and Social Science two terms

level 3 Access to Higher Education: Humanities & Social Sciences

1 year

level 3 Access to Higher Education: Law 1 year

level 3 Access to Paramedic Studies 1 year

level 3 Access to Sports Science 1 year

level 3 Access to Higher Education: Business Studies 1 year

level 3 Access to Higher Education: Education Studies 1 year

level 3 Access to Higher Education: Psychology 1 year

Access to Higher Education course are intense one year courses designed to bridge the gap between GCSE level study and degree study. Universities will accept an Access qualification onto most degree courses as an alternative to A Levels.



aPPrentiCeshiPs a Real JoB plus a qualifiCation

Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to get a recognised qualification and develop professional skills, while earning a salary. As an apprentice you will:

• Earn a wage• Receive on the job training and support• Gain a nationally recognised qualification• Learn job specific skills• Get real work experience for your CV

By undertaking an Apprenticeship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to get employment and training with top employers. Major organisations such as Chanel, Corrigan’s Restaurants, British Transport Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Historic Royal Palaces, Hemingway Design, Press Association, Hustlebucks and the Royal Institute of British Architects all have apprentices training with Kensington and Chelsea College.

We provide extensive support once you start with your new employer and manage all your training to enable you to successfully complete your Apprenticeship.

What i really enjoy about my apprenticeship is meeting new people and learning from others. i have learnt new business skills, how to adapt to change in a working environment, the importance of policies and why we need them in business.

Beth Wright, Apprentice and Executive Assistant to the CEO at the Goldfinger Factor


Our Apprenticeship programmes include:

• Business Administration• Community Arts• Creative and Digital Media• Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations• Design• Hairdressing• Beauty Therapy• IT, Software, Web and Telecomms Professionals• Libraries, Archives, Records and Information

Management Services• Photo Imaging• Social Media and Digital Marketing

To keep up to date with all our latest news and job vacancies visit www.kcc.ac.uk/apprenticeships, email [email protected], or call 020 7573 5333.

Kensington and Chelsea College apprentices, Hannah Steele and Elijah Bligh-Briggs, won the prestigious Apprentice of the Year Award at the Creative and Cultural Skills Awards.

Both apprentices were recognised for their remarkable contribution to the London Transport Museum, through hard work and tenacity.



iMMerse yourself in a suBJeCt you loveat Kensington and Chelsea College we believe in totally immersing each student in their learning experience. We employ staff with industry experience, who then utilise their network of contacts to set up work experience and invite in guest speakers. this gives each student a real feel for the industry that they are about to enter.

Portfolio based coursework means that students try their hand at practical work, whether it's creating a new website, trying out vintage make-up and hairstyles, designing their own fashion show or setting up a dummy business.

Learning at Kensington and Chelsea College is so much more than sitting in a classroom, it's an all-encompassing experience designed to give you the best start to your working life – so sign up for Kensington and Chelsea College and dive right in!

We are constantly reviewing our full time courses offer, for the very latest information please visit our website: kcc.ac.uk


art and design Including fine art, jewellery, pottery, glass, interior design, ceramics, graphic design, drawing and painting.

We are proud of our reputation for helping students progress, from having an initial flair for art and design, to securing places at top universities and jobs in the industry. We provide an education that prepares you for the world of work, whether self-employed with your own design business, designer makers, or working in related areas.

Our impressive team of tutors are professional artists and designers in their own right as well as being fully-qualified teachers, and their links with industry create unique learning opportunities for our students.

Our studios and workshops are equipped to industry standards, with dedicated ceramic, jewellery and glass studios, and top-of-the range Mac design suites, making us one of the few colleges in London to offer such a wide variety of specialist design study.

We offer a rich and diverse range of courses to inspire creativity and promote good design, providing both traditional skills and experimental design studies. Whether you want to be an applied artist, interior or graphic designer, you will be taught all the elements of what you need to succeed and compete in the inspirational world of art and design.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

in Art & Design student

Julien Papillon beat off stiff

competition from across the UK

to feature in one of the most

revered exhibitions in the glass

industry. He was also awarded

a placement at the Worshipful

Company of Glazier and Painter of

Glass with the opportunity to work

with experienced professional

designer/makers, top level

craftsmen and conservators.


Full-time art & DesiGn Courses

level 1 Art & Design, UAL Diploma 1 year

level 2 Art & Design: 3D & Graphic Design, UAL Diploma 1 year

level 2 Art & Design: 3D & Interior Design, UAL Diploma 1 year

level 3 Art & Design, UAL Foundation Diploma 1 year

level 3 Art & Design (Design Crafts): Jewellery, Pottery & Glass, BTEC National Diploma

1 year

level 3 Art & Design (3D Design): Interior Design, BTEC National Diploma 1 year

level 3 Graphic Design, BTEC National Diploma 1 year

Full-time Fine art Courses including painting, drawing and printmaking

level 2 Fine Art, BTEC Diploma 1 year

level 3 Fine Art, UAL Diploma 1 year

level 4 Fine Art, UAL Foundation Diploma 1 year

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proGression

• HNC in Interior Architecture

• Level 4 Fine Art UAL Foundation Diploma

• HNC Fine Art

• HND Fine Art

• BA (Hons) Fine Art (Top-up)

Last year, we had a 90% success rate and have a reputation for being one of the top Art & Design colleges in London.

24 KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE / FuLL TImE COurSE GuIDE 2016/17 kcc.ac.uk

Business and ManageMentBusiness and Management skills are essential for people working in all sectors. Whether you want to provide vital administrative support, or lead a team to success, we’ll ensure you leave us with the skills, qualifications and knowledge needed to get employment in today’s fast-paced business world.

Full-time business anD manaGement Courses

level 2 Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 1 year

level 2 Accounting and Business, AAT Diploma 1 year

level 2 AAT Certificate two terms

level 2 Skills for Business and Administration, Certificate one term

level 3 AAT Diploma 1 year

level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting 1 year

this course has the potential to really change my life. it has opened my eyes to new opportunities i hadn’t thought about, such as a career in accounting

Business Student



ChildCareWorking with children offers a hugely rewarding career. Every child is unique, every family different, and no two days are ever the same.

Kensington and Chelsea College’s childcare section offers qualifications for those right at the beginning of their childcare.

We have excellent links with our local nurseries, playgroups, crèches and schools and are able to guarantee all our students appropriate local placements.

proGression

• Foundation Degree in Early Years

Full-time ChilDCare Courses

level 2 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings, CACHE Diploma

1 year

level 2 Playwork, CACHE Diploma 1 year

level 2 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care, CACHE Certificate

1 year

level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, CACHE Award /Certificate

1 year

level 3 Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator), CACHE Diploma 1 year

i have had a fabulous time at kensington and Chelsea College. i have made lots of friends and feel like i have really grown both as a person and a learner and am looking forward to the next stage

Chyna Labadie (CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)


We have a first class reputation

in the Early Years’ sector with

outstanding teaching and

excellent relationships with

children’s nurseries all over

London. Last year, three of our

outstanding students progressed

to the prestigious Roehampton

Institute –which was named the

best modern university in London

in The Sunday Times Good

University Guide rankings 2015.


Full-time DiGital meDia Courses

level 2 Creative Digital Media Production, BTEC First Diploma 1 year

level 2 Creative Digital Media Production: Web Design, BTEC First Diploma 1 year

level 3 Creative Media Production: Multimedia, Video and Audio, BTEC Diploma

1 year

digital MediaWe offer our students the opportunity to develop from complete beginners to qualified practitioners able to work in the digital industry.

Our courses are led by qualified tutors with experience in the digital and design industries, and our light and spacious studios enable you to work in a professional environment. Our industry links mean that we can give our students real live projects to prepare them for the world of work.

Whether you’re interested in graphic design, video and sound production, animation, documentary making or web design – we can help you build the skills you need and support your development of a strong portfolio for application to Higher Education or employment in this rapid-growth industry.

the learning software is up to date and the equipment that the College provides has brilliant quality.

Creative Media Student



Full-time Fashion Courses

level 1 Introduction to Fashion, UAL Diploma 1 year

level 2 Fashion, BTEC First Diploma 1 year

level 3 Fashion, UAL Diploma /Extended Diploma 2 years

level 3 Fashion Promotion and Styling, BTEC National Diploma 1 year

level 4 Art & Design: Fashion Pathway, UAL Foundation Diploma 1 year

fashionWe offer an exciting range of specialist courses for a career in fashion.

Many of our students progress onto degree courses at university, go on to employment or set up their own businesses.

We have a reputation for an excellent standard of work in areas as diverse as Fashion Design, Menswear, Fashion Promotion, Theatrical Costume and Pattern Cutting. Entry on to our courses is highly competitive, so we recommend that you apply early.

Students studying on the UAL Fashion

Diploma course produced a documentary

film called Tailored Stories, which was

launched in front of a star studded line

up at the London College of Fashion.

The work celebrates the history and

skills of the men and women in the

industry with candid stories of pride and

hardship, working conditions, conflict and

camaraderie and brushes with the famous

and powerful.

proGression

• HNC in Fashion

• HNC in Costume

• HNC in Millinery

• Level 4 Foundation Diploma, Art & Design: Fashion Pathway



hairdressing and Beauty theraPyThe salons at Kensington and Chelsea College are the foremost training centres in the area, where students can learn hairdressing, beauty therapy skills and client procedures in a professional environment. You’ll be taught theoretical and practical elements by our experienced and friendly tutors. Learning key hairdressing and beauty skills in a fully working salon means you are uniquely placed to progress into employment in the industry.

Full-time hairDressinG anD beauty therapy Courses

level 2 Hair & Media Make-up, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

level 2 Hair & Beauty, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

level 2 Beauty Therapy, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

level 2 Women’s Hairdressing, City & Guilds Diploma 2 years

level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

level 3 Hairdressing, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

level 4 Advanced Hairdressing, City & Guilds Diploma 1 year

proGression

• Level 4 Advanced Hairdressing, City & Guilds Diploma

to me hairdressing is an art form and i am the artist. there are no limits in hairdressing. it’s possible to create any style if you put your mind to it.

Sunmisola Williams, Level 3 Hairdressing



health, fitness and soCial CareThe health and care professions are diverse and rewarding for people who want a career where they can use their skills to help others.

The College has links with many local health and care organisations which provide work placement opportunities helping to build your experience of real-life work in health and care roles. Guest speakers from companies like British Red Cross and Care UK come in to College throughout the year to speak to our students.

If you want to turn your passion for sport into a career, our Health, Fitness & Exercise course will give you the experience and qualifications to be able to achieve that goal.

All our students use the modern facilities at Portobello Green Fitness Centre.

Full-time ChilDCare Courses

level 2 Health, Fitness, & Exercise Instruction, CYQ Diploma 1 year

level 2 Health & Social Care, BTEC Diploma 1 year

level 3 Health & Social Care, Diploma 1 year

My personal tutor made this an experience i really enjoyed and the support has been nothing short of excellent

Health & Social Care Student



Full-time photoGraphy Courses

level 2 Photography, BTEC Diploma 1 year

level 3 Photography, BTEC National Diploma 1 year

PhotograPhyOur tutors are highly experienced photography practitioners offering a unique insight into the photographic medium.

We are well resourced both in digital and analogue (traditional film) photography. Our studio has Elinchrom studio flash, Hi-Glide lighting support, radio triggers and meters.

The photography digital suite has Apple Mac computers (running Photoshop), Eizo colour managed monitors and film scanners.

The photography darkroom has enlargers for 35mm and medium format film and printing on resin coated as well as fibre papers, film processing and film scanners.

Students from our courses regularly go on to Higher Education or become working freelance photographers, a great achievement in a very competitive environment.

the teacher facilitating the class was very resourceful and hands on in his lessons. i feel we have managed to produce work to professional standards

Photography Student



step 1

apply online

Visit www.kcc.ac.uk and find the course that you are interested in. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button next to the course details.

Or:

apply by post

Download and complete an application form from the website, and post to:

applications

Kensington and Chelsea College Wornington Road London W10 5QQ

Please do not include any payment for these courses at the application stage.

step 2

Once we’ve received your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview. Our tutors will meet with you and ensure that the course you enrol on is the right one for you.

step 3

Once you’ve been accepted onto a course, we’ll invite you back to complete your enrolment.

All students are admitted to the College on the basis that they:

• Agree to comply with the Kensington and Chelsea College’s student code of conduct

• Provide original documentation that confirms entry qualifications plus proof of ID

• Meet the course entry requirements

• Provide information so that a school or college reference can be obtained.

If you are studying on a health, social care or childcare course, you will need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For the most up-to-date entry requirements, check the relevant course fact sheet by visiting www.kcc.ac.uk

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If you’re aged 16-18 and are a home student* you don’t have to pay a tuition fee for government funded Further Education courses.

If you are under 19, please bring proof of age with you to enrolment – either a birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

non-eu anD international stuDent Fees

To be eligible for the standard fee you need to be:

a a citizen of the United Kingdom and Ireland, have Right of Abode (the right to live permanently in the United Kingdom without any immigration restrictions) or

b a citizen of a country that is within the European Economic Area (EEA).

You must also have been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and Islands or the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) continuously for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.

Family members of UK, EU and EEA citizens who have not been ordinarily resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years MAY also be eligible, please call 020 7573 5333 to check. This evidence will also be required at enrolment.

A non-EEA citizen is eligible for funding if they have permission granted by the UK Government to live in the UK, which is not for educational purposes, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning. This evidence will also be required at enrolment.

Anyone with any of the statuses listed below, their husbands, wives, civil partners and children, may also be eligible for funding:

• Refugee • Discretionary leave to enter• Discretionary leave to remain• Exceptional leave to enter• Exceptional leave to remain• Indefinite leave to enter• Indefinite leave to remain• Humanitarian protection

Asylum seekers are eligible for funding if they have legally been in the UK while their claim is being considered by the Home Office for longer than six months and no decision has been made, or they are in the care of the local authority and are receiving local authority support under s23C or s23CA Children Act 1989 or s21 National Assistance Act 1948.

Students not ordinarily resident in the UK, EU or EEA will be charged the Non-EU fee. If you are unsure of your status we will willingly look at your fee assessment with you.

Please make sure you bring all relevant documentation and your passport at the time of enrolment. Overseas learners, whose main purpose for residence in the UK has been to attend a fee-paying school or college, are not eligible for the standard fee – please ask for details.

For up-to-date course fees, please visit our website. The course fees are shown next to the course details. Full fees, concession fees and non EU fees are also shown if applicable.

fees

*Living in the UK or European community without any restrictions for the last three years or have been a British citizen for the last three years.


international stuDents

If you need to apply for a student visa you must get accepted onto a course that is level 3 or above with 15 hours (three days) of organised daytime study per week. You will also need to prove that you have sufficient funds to support you during your stay in the UK.

You will be interviewed in person for the course and you must provide all the original documents required. You will also need to satisfy the English language level requirements for the course you are applying for.

You will need to apply for the course you are interested in, have an interview and be accepted.

If you are accepted we will provide you with a CAS number. You will need to give this to the UK Border Agency to get your visa. At the time of issuing there will be a £21 fee for the CAS number and a £100 non-refundable deposit to ensure your place on the course. Once agreed, the course fees will appear alongside the course on our website. The full fee must be paid before your course starts.

For full details on how to apply for a visa visit www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

As a student visitor (without a visa) you can study a course that is less than six months. You will pay the Non-EU fee for each course.

For more information, help or guidance, visit www.kcc.ac.uk/international-applications or email [email protected]

We have Highly Trusted Status for international students through the UK Visa Immigration.

FinanCial support

We’re committed to making learning more affordable, so we’re pleased to offer Bursaries and Learner Support Funds to help with cash towards things like childcare or travel. In addition, we offer a range of discounts throughout the year for people who pay full course fees.

To apply for our Learner Support Fund and 16–18yrs Bursary and other available funds, call 020 7573 5334 or email: [email protected]

reFunDs / transFers

The College does not normally refund fees after the course has started – but will do if the College has to change the course venue or time, or if we have to close the course.

You may be entitled to transfer to another course – or in exceptional circumstances a voucher or partial refund by voucher, excluding an administration charge, valid for one calendar year. Transferring to another course will be limited to one per enrolment and will not be acceptable after the fourth week of the course. Please ensure you retain your payment receipt as no refund or transfer can be made without this.

For details of refunds and forms, please contact a member of our Admissions Team on 020 7573 5333.

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nursery

We have a day nursery at our Kensington Centre for children aged between 18 months and 5 years which is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. Our aim is to provide a creative, stimulating and enjoyable experience for children.

Our qualified team ensures that a well-planned curriculum of activities is available each day to support children’s learning and development through play.

To find out more contact the Nursery Supervisor on 020 7573 5347.


3D and Graphics 23

Access to Higher Education 16

Accounting 24

Apprenticeships 18

Art & Design 22

Beauty Therapy 32

Business 24

Childcare 26

Counselling 11

Course Levels 12

Digital Media 28

Early Years Education 26

English 14

Enterprise & Entrepreneurship 24

ESOL 15

Fashion 30

Fees 39

Fine Art 23

Fitness & Exercise 34

Graphic Design 23

Hairdressing 32

Health & Social Care 34

How to apply 38

Interior Design 23

International 40

Jewellery 23

Maths 14

Multimedia 28

Nursery 41

Open Days 5

Photography 36

Playwork 26

Pottery & Glass 23

Study Support 11

Teaching & Learning in Schools 26

Video and Audio 28

Course index

Chelsea Centre

Hortensia Road London SW10 0QS

Telephone: 020 7573 5223 Email: [email protected]

reception opening hours

During term time:Monday to Thursday 9am–7pm Friday 9am–4pm

Outside term time:Monday to Friday 9am–4pm Bank Holidays closed

transport

Buses: 11, 14, 22, 211, 328, C3

Underground: Fulham Broadway or Earl’s Court

Overground: Imperial Wharf or West Brompton

accessibility

Full wheelchair access is available. Hearing loop induction facilities can be set up on request.

Kensington Centre

Wornington Road London W10 5QQ

Telephone: 020 7573 5333 Email: [email protected]

reception opening times

During term time: Monday to Wednesday 9am–7pm Thursday to Friday 9am–4pm

Outside term time: Monday to Friday 9am–4pm Bank Holidays Closed

transport

Buses: 7, 23, 28, 31, 52, 70, 295, 302, 328

Underground: Ladbroke Grove or Westbourne Park

accessibility

Full wheelchair access is available. Hearing loop induction facilities can be set up on request.

Disabled parking is available.

ContaCt details

support requirements

For specific access or support requirements at any of our centres, or to arrange a BSL signer to assist you, please contact the Study Support Team:

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7573 5389

Chelsea Centre Hortensia Road London SW10 0QS

Kensington Centre Wornington Road London W10 5QQ

Information in this prospectus was correct at time of print, however course offers and details may be subject to change. For up-to-date information please call our course information line on 020 7573 5333 or check on our website at www.kcc.ac.uk

If you would like this brochure in a large print format, please contact our study support team by emailing: [email protected]

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