Welcome to our adult course guide for the academic year 2024 to 2025.
If you’re thinking of learning something new this year, then Northbrook College is the place to start. Whatever your ambitions – leisure learning and hobbies, or professional courses – we will have a course to help you succeed. And whatever you decide to study, we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
We also offer a range of free online courses which will get you a level 2 qualification in different fields including business, management, childcare, health care and more. Plus, GCSE English and maths – free for adults who do not currently have these qualifications. You can also check out our adult courses at Brinsbury College (offering land-based courses) and Worthing College.
Whether you want to study for personal satisfaction, to progress your career or to make new friends, we hope that in this guide you find something that sparks your interest, and we look forward to seeing you here soon.
Contents Learn Something New This Year
Don’t Let Financial Concerns Stop You Studying
We’ll work with you to find out what support you may be entitled to and to help you access any funding available.
Here are just some of the options available to help you fund your education.
Fee Waivers
Fee waivers may be available for students aged 19+ who are studying their first government-designated full level 2 or level 3 qualification, or an entry level or level 1 course with the intention of progressing to level 2.
Unemployed and low wage earners
You may be eligible for fee waivers on level 2 and below courses if you are either unemployed and in receipt of certain benefits, or you earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary.
National Skills Offer
The National Skills Offer is intended to help adults gain the skills needed to improve their job prospects. Adults in England have the chance to access a first level 3 qualification for free. This offer is also available to adults in England who earn less than £25,000 annually or who are unemployed, regardless of their prior qualification level.
Advanced Learner Loan for level 3 courses and higher
An Advanced Learner Loan can cover the cost of course fees and you don’t need to start repayments when your income is over a certain amount (the ‘threshold’ amount).
University-Level
If you are applying for a University-Level course, for example a foundation degree or top-up degree, then you can apply for a loan via Student Finance England.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL INFORMATION ON FEE GUIDANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Apply and Enrol
How to apply for your course
Online
Many of our courses can be enrolled and paid for online at at northbrook.ac.uk. You can apply online by searching for your course and clicking on the ‘APPLY’ button found on each course page.
Alternatively, we can send you an electronic application form by email upon request.
We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received your application with an acknowledgement letter, usually within two weeks.
REFUND POLICY
One day
Courses
No refund will be granted to students who withdraw from a one-day class less than 14 days before the start date. In all other cases, if a student cancels their place more than 14 days prior to the course commencement a £50 administration fee is due.
Courses with a duration of less than 13 weeks
No refunds will be given where a student withdraws from the course less than 14 days prior to commencement or once the course has started. In all other cases, if a student cancels their place more than 14 days prior to the course commencement a £50 administration fee is due.
Course duration of 13 weeks or more (excluding University-Level students)
Where a student withdraws within the first 28 days following course commencement a £50 administration fee will be due. If a student attends beyond 28 calendar days from the course commencement, the full fee is payable
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It is the student’s responsibility to inform the college in writing that they are leaving their course. Where a student feels that there are exceptional circumstances that prevent them from continuing with their studies, a written application for fee review can be made to a senior CCG representative. Each case will be judged on its merits. Applications must be made within one month of the withdrawn date held on the central student records database. Supporting evidence must be provided with the application. Applications should be emailed to salesledger@chichester.ac.uk
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
(DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINDFUL EDUCATION)
Advance your career with our accounting and finance courses. Gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the finance industry, with expert guidance and practical training.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Northbrook College is renowned for its creative courses. Learn a new skill in our specialist studios and workshops.
Centuries Of Art In Europe: Johannes Vermeer, Caspar David
Gustav Klimt
COMPUTING & IT
Whether you are an absolute beginner who needs to get to grips with new technology, or looking to improve your digital skills, we can help.
COOKERY
Ignite your passion for cooking with our hands-on cookery courses. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, our expert chefs will guide you in mastering techniques, exploring new cuisines, and enhancing your culinary skills.
– Vegan Cookery For Beginners
– Vegan Cookery For Beginners
– Vegan Cookery For Beginners
Cookery – Vegan Cookery – Dessert
COUNSELLING
Discover our counselling courses and gain the skills to support others through life’s challenges. Learn from experts in a supportive environment and start your journey towards a rewarding career today.
CREATIVE WRITING
Want to write more, improve your technique, or just want to get started? Our creative writing courses aim to move your written work forward.
DRESSMAKING
Do you have a passion for fashion or enjoy the intricacies of dress? Our dressmaking courses are tailored for artists of all abilities.
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Discover your potential with our Engineering and Construction courses. Our hands-on workshops teach design, building, testing skills and more. Perfect for updating trade skills, or exploring new interests, we have the course to help you succeed.
GCSES FOR ADULTS
Whether you are looking to get your GCSE qualification or improve your confidence in English, maths or science, we can help. Our tutors are supportive, friendly and experienced. We have excellent achievement rates and will work with you to help you reach your goals.
GCSE classes are in the morning, afternoon and evening and all classes last for three hours.
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FLORISTRY
Whether you want to develop your knowledge on flower maintenance or learn the delicate art of flower arrangement, our Floristry course covers it all!
HISTORY
Our history courses range from a length of 1 day to 10 weeks, so however much you want to learn there is a course for you.
Johannes Vermeer, Caspar David Friedrich, Gustav Klimt
Great Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Richard Wagner
LANGUAGES
Fancy learning a new language or improving your current language skills? Our range of language courses offer you the opportunity to learn a new language in a relaxed and friendly environment.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn the skills needed to get the most from your digital camera both technically and aesthetically on our photography courses.
TAROT
Unlock the mysteries of tarot with our introductory courses. Our expert-led classes will guide you in mastering the art of tarot reading. Start your journey into the mystical today!
TEACHER TRAINING
Whether you’re preparing for a career in education or enhancing your teaching abilities, this course will provide the foundation you need to succeed as a teacher.
BRINSBURY COLLEGE
With a working farm, forge, stables and animal centre, Brinsbury College offers an opportunity to study subjects you wouldn’t normally find in a classroom. Set in 570 acres of stunning countryside on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park (near Pulborough), you’ll be able to learn in the great outdoors.
Adult learners can choose to study part-time or full-time, so you can update your skills ready for a career move, gain a qualification to get your dream job, or pursue an interest with one of our leisure learning options.
AGRICULTURE
Cultivate a career in a multi-billion pound industry. Our fields, commercial dairy and livestock sheds will be your classrooms, as you learn about all these aspects of farming in the modern world.
ANIMAL CARE (QUALIFICATION)
We offer animal care courses, from pet first aid and studying your pet’s behaviour to keeping poultry and lambing.
ANIMAL CARE (HOBBY COURSES)
BLACKSMITHING
Discover the age old tradition of blacksmithing. From one-day courses to ten week basic skills course, you’ll get to grips with the craft of blacksmithing in our state-of-the-art-forge.
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
Our one-day business and management courses provide an excellent opportunity to invest in your professional development and career progression.
FORESTRY & ARBORICULTURE
Is working in the natural environment and leading an outdoor lifestyle your dream? If you want to turn your home gardening prowess into a blossoming career or develop your green fingers and add new skills to your portfolio, our courses will help you sow the seeds of success.
FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY & SOFT FURNISHINGS
Build a future you can take pride in - our award-winning furniture and upholstery courses provide an opportunity to develop a career that’s as individual as you are.
HORTICULTURE (QUALIFICATION)
If you’re passionate about plants and the environment then a horticulture course is for you! Learn the science of growing plants from garden design to sustainable practices, perfect for anyone looking to turn their love for nature into a career or hobby.
Routes into Employment
Chichester College Group, working in partnership with West Sussex County Council, is delivering its ‘Routes into Employment’ programmes in the following sectors:
• Routes into Construction
• Routes into Health and Early Years
• Routes into the ‘Green’ sector
These professional courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications which can help boost your career prospects.
Courses have an attendance over one or two weeks at Chichester, Crawley and Worthing colleges. All courses have practical elements which simulate real work environments.
These courses are open to adults resident across West Sussex and neighbouring areas (East Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire).
Quotes from recent attendees across our courses:
I was glad to join and study in your course. This course helped me to be more confident and to find a new job. Now I have been working in a Nursery in Worthing for four months and I am very satisfied with my new job. Thank you very much for the training, this certificate is the basis of my work”.
I feel like construction courses like this are great to help people see if this is what they want to pursue instead of going straight to a full course.”
Never done anything like this before and really enjoyed it. Lots of information and great teachers.”
I think the course is such a broad one and has opened many avenues in further interests of employment.”
Everything I’ve learned will be so helpful in my intended career.”
This course helped me to understand about job interviews.”
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University Level
A University Level qualification can make a huge difference to your career prospects. So whether you’re at the start of your journey, looking to progress in your career or want to change direction, you will find what you’re looking for at the Chichester College Group (CCG).
Degree-level qualifications
Our degree-level qualifications are awarded by the University of the Arts London (UAL), the University of Brighton, the University of Chichester and the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have the dual benefit of graduating from leading universities while staying local at one of our outstanding colleges.
To find out more
Visit our website to download our prospectus: chigroup.ac.uk/university-level
Our courses
Across the group, we offer University-Level courses in a variety of subjects, including:
> Animal Management & Care
> Business & Management
Free Online Courses
Looking to expand your skills, start your dream career, or gain CPD? Distance learning could be for you!
Access course content anytime via our online platform and receive detailed feedback from your assessor. Our friendly team is here to support your return to education. Boost your CV with our free online courses and gain the edge you need!
Subject areas include:
> Business & Management
> Childcare
> Health Care
> Sport & Fitness
> Workplace Skills
Why Choose Us?
> Get help and support from your assigned tutor
> Achieve a recognised Level 2 certificate
> No college attendance required
> Courses take 4 – 12 weeks to complete. At your own pace, any time of day.
> Receive online course materials and log in to your own learning portal.
To view our full list of courses, access sample content and apply online, please go to: ccg.theskillsnetwork.com
Please Note: To be eligible to complete a VRQ you must be at least 19 years of age and/or over and you will need to be living in England for 3 consecutive years or more. This is due to Government funding rules. If you have any enquiries relating to our free courses, please email: DistanceLearning@chigroup.ac.uk
By choosing to study at Northbrook College, You become part of something bigger, stronger and very special. As the largest college group in Sussex, we educate almost 25,000 students each year, including thousands of adult learners.
• Arts & Crafts
• Agriculture
• Animal Care
• Business & Management
• Computing & IT
• Construction
• Education
• Engineering
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
OPEN EVENTS
We look forward to welcoming you at one of our open events. For more information, visit our websites or scan the relevant QR code below: Scan me for Northbrook College Open Events northbrook.ac.uk/events
Our Open Events are being held on these dates and times at the following campuses: West Durrington Campus, Shoreham Airport Campus.
Scan me for Brinsbury College Open Events brinsbury.ac.uk/open
Thursday 3 October 2024 4:30pm-7pm Saturday 16 November 2024 10am-1pm Tuesday 4 March 2025 4:30pm-7pm
