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Latest news
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Young people inspired at information evening
Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16. Around 100 young people and their families we...
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Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night
High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16. The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the co...
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Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition
Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition. The three talented...
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Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award
A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance i...
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College’s cross-cultural trip to China
City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit. Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principa...
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Mayors Visit
A group of hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our...
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Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape
Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May. A seasonal menu of asp...
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University challenge for pupils
Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3. Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gu...
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Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest
City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London. Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders ab...
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College's off the wall eco-demo
City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills. The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction ...
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New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced
Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton. She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves t...
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Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light
Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education. Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and thei...
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IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery
Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood. Both stude...
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Construction students pick up their tools for Industry Week
Construction students picked up their tools to compete in City College’s annual Construction Challenge as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Six teams of students from the craft areas of bricklaying, carpentry, p...
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City College’s Principal role in shadowing scheme
City College Southampton has welcomed the Principal of a large college in China to take part in the Principal Shadowing programme. Mr Ghumiao Zhu will be visiting a number of the South's most prominent industries, attract...
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Short Courses
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£80.00
EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01576 - 009 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):30/05/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.
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£15.00
Bunting - Art & Design
Ref: B03384 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):04/06/2013
Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed outcome with the support of professional and experts in t...
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£15.00
Ribbon Roses/Flower Arrangement - Art & Design
Ref: B03385 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):11/06/2013
Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed outcome with the support of professional and experts in t...
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£210.00
Health and Safety in the Workplace - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B02690 - 004 - 1213 : CIEH - Award Date(s):11/06/2013 to 13/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00Aimed at supervisors, who have a legal and moral responsibility to look after health and safety of employees. This qualification enables managers and supervisors to improve health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its si...
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£30.00
First Aid at Work Annual Refresher - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B02691 - 004 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):14/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 13:00:00The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during the three year period of your valid First Aid Qualification. This Annual Refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update you...
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£140.00
First Aid at Work Refresher Course - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01578 - 005 - 1213 : HSE Date(s):17/06/2013 to 18/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00In business it is vital to have qualified up to date First Aider on site at all times. This course if for those that have completed the First Aid at Work course 3 years prior and need to update their qualification.
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£15.00
Table Runners - Art & Design
Ref: B03386 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):18/06/2013
Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00What to expect for all sessions? You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed...
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£190.00
First Aid At Work - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01577 - 009 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):19/06/2013 to 21/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers. It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as s...
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£180.00
Microsoft 2007 Project - Introduction - Computer & IT
Ref: B02125 - 003 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):24/06/2013
Times(s):09:30:00 - 16:30:00This course will give delegates the skills to be able to create, modify and track a project schedule using the internatioanlly acclaimed MS Project platform. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to define project date...
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£80.00
EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01576 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):24/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.
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£15.00
Devore Scarf - Art & Design
Ref: B03387 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):25/06/2013
Times(s):18:00:00 - 20:00:00What to expect for all sessions? You can expect an initial introduction to a traditional craft with contemporary outcome for today’s home environments. Put your own individual unique stamp on your designed...
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£99.00
Introduction To Counselling - Counselling
Ref: B02719 - 008 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):27/06/2013 to 31/07/2013 (5 weeks)
Times(s):09:00:00 - 12:00:00This is a short introduction to the concepts of counselling and is a pre-requisite for further counselling training. It is suitable for those curious about counselling, working in the voluntary sector or those using counselling as part ...
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£100.00
Health & Safety in the Workplace - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B02996 - 004 - 1213 : CIEH - Award Date(s):28/06/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00Aimed at anyone in work environment, provides delegates with the understanding of health and safety that enables them to contribute to any risk assessment based health and safety management system.
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£90.00
Introduction To Hair - Extensions - Hairdressing
Ref: B01467 - 002 - 1213 : Workshop Date(s):01/07/2013 to 02/07/2013
Times(s):09:30:00 - 15:30:00This two day workshop is designed for beginners or people who have some knowledge and wish to gain an insight into the different products used in Hair Extensions. The workshop will combine both theoretical and practical work.
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£190.00
First Aid At Work - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01577 - 010 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):03/07/2013 to 05/07/2013 (3 weeks)
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers. It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as s...
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£100.00
Microsoft 2007 Excel - Advanced - Computer & IT
Ref: B02173 - 002 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
Times(s):09:30:00 - 16:30:00This course aims to develop participants' skills in spreadsheet techniques and terminology to an advanced level. By the end of the course delegates will be able import and export data, use pivot tables and charts, audit and analy...
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£50.00
Introduction into Hair Braiding - Hairdressing
Ref: B03424 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
Times(s):09:30:00 - 12:30:00Hair braiding has been the most enduring style of art in the African tradition which includes: cornrows, box braids, and plaits. Nowadays, along with the intricate designs, hair weaving has become part of the traditional braiding techni...
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£50.00
Advanced Braiding - Hairdressing
Ref: B03425 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):09/07/2013
Times(s):13:30:00 - 16:30:00This session will give you some hands on experience on how to apply cuts, burns, wounds, and bruising to create your own casualty effects with special effects make up.
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£60.00
Clipper Workshop - Hairdressing
Ref: B03428 - 001 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):15/07/2013
Times(s):13:30:00 - 16:30:00A clipper workshop for the family of boys, learn how to use clippers and be able to style your son or boyfriends hair.
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£80.00
EDI Emergency First Aid at Work - Health & Safety / First Aid
Ref: B01576 - 011 - 1213 : College Certificate Date(s):15/07/2013
Times(s):09:00:00 - 17:00:00This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.
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Case studies
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Michael Instrell
NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11
Michael spent three years at Southampton City College studying to reach level 3 and complete the Hospitality Supervision course. During his time at college, he was employed by the college to supervise the running of the hub Café, this involved the planning and ordering of resources and ensuring that the area was sta
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Michael Collier
NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11
Michael spend two years at Southampton City College studying to become a manager in the Hospitality industry. His studies have been successful and he is soon to start work as a trainee manager for Compass, the largest catering organisation in the world. To start with Michael will be working locally in a supervisory
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Onelle Peters
BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11
I came to City College to study business at level 2 and now at level 3 as it was close to where I live and was one of the best courses in Southampton. I have learned about business and how to apply myself in business organisations. I have found City College friendly, easy to settle in, multi-cultural and multi-racia
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Paul Eyers
BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11
I came to City College to study business as it was close to where I lived. I did not achieve good grades at school and I was not certain what course I wanted to take. I was guided on to the business and IT area and I did business, first at level 1, then level 2 and now the BTEC course at level 3. I have found City
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Kamiesha Williams
Level 3 Hairdressing Full-Time - Level 3 in 2010-11
Kameisha was nominated for the Functional Skills Outstanding Learner Award. This was the text that was read out during the prize giving on Monday 20th June: Kamiesha has shown dedication and a will to succeed to improve her individual maths skills. Her aim is to improve these skills in preparation for university
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Christopher Babb
BTEC National Certificate Health & Social Care Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11
"I have gained a lot in learning about College life and meeting new people. Working with different individuals has taught me about different career possibilities. I have also been a Student Ambassador during my time here meeting lots of new people. I am now going to work full time, take my driving test and contin
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