Reaseheath Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

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Higher Education Review of Reaseheath College

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) monitors and advises on quality and standards within the higher education sector in the UK. In a recent review the QAA team formed the following judgements about our higher education provision: -- The maintenance of the threshold of academic standards of awards meets UK expectations -- The quality of student learning opportunities is commended -- The quality of the information produced about its provision meets UK expectations -- The enhancement of student learning opportunities is commended

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-- Alignment of the higher education portfolio with the College’s mission and values -- Management and use of long-term strategic relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the student experience -- Integrated and coordinated activity of curriculum areas and student support -- Services to provide comprehensive support for the student learning experience -- Full involvement of students in the extensive formal and informal student engagement opportunities -- Systematic approach to providing workbased learning opportunities of quality and relevance to students and to the College’s mission -- Consolidation of the higher education ethos through investment in leadership, organisational structures and estate -- Strategic recruitment and development of higher education staff

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Why Reaseheath

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Student Support

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Investing in Your Future

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Student Finance

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Accommodation

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Spotlight on...

Courses 20

Additional Qualifications

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Access to Higher Education

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Adventure Sports

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Agriculture

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Animal Science

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Business and Events

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Countryside and Conservation

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Engineering

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Equine Science

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Floristry

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Food Manufacturing

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Horticulture

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Entry Requirements

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Postgraduate Study

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Course Information Events and Applicant Visit Days

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How to Find Us

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College Mission

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WHY REASEHEATH

A fantastic environment to study!

Our specialist campus is set amongst 330 hectares of farm, zoo, parklands, woodlands and a lake.

Reaseheath is an Associate College of both the University of Chester and Harper Adams University, and one of the UK’s leading specialist land-based colleges. We offer a range of Honours Degrees, and Foundation Degrees which combine academic study with work place learning.

This means Reaseheath students graduate with a degree validated by a well respected university, with higher level vocational skills required by industry.

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You will automatically become a member of the Student Association which provides the focal point on campus for student representation, information, advice, entertainment and services, and ensures your introduction to student life is as enjoyable as possible.

The Student Association organises a lively programme of social events including live entertainment, cinema and theatre trips, ten-pin bowling, karting, ice-skating or dry slope skiing and more! We have numerous clubs, societies and forums that you can join, and we actively encourage the formation of new groups.

Our sports facilities include a high/low ropes course and sports hall with indoor climbing wall, state of the art gym and sports pitches for men and women’s football, rugby, basketball, netball and hockey teams.

Our students compete in the British Colleges Sports (BCS) Leagues, come and join them!

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WHY REASEHEATH

777 full and part-time higher education students… ...and growing

Nantwich is an attractive town in the heart of Cheshire and host to numerous shows and festivals throughout the year. With numerous shops, cafés and restaurants, it is great for a night out with its selection of pubs and nightclubs with weekly student nights. Nantwich has one of the few open-air brine swimming pools in the UK adjacent to the heated indoor pool. Nearby places to visit include Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, Oulton Park race circuit, Go Ape at Delamere Forest and Alton Towers.

Transport links for Nantwich are excellent with the nearby M6 motorway, Crewe railway station and a bus and train station in Nantwich. Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Ferry Port and Manchester Airport are approximately an hour’s journey from the campus.

The College has invested over £50million in cutting edge technology and specialist facilities

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The nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester all offer great days and fun nights out. Spend a day in Chester at the races, hire a rowing boat on the River Dee or walk the famous City Walls.

Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with more listed buildings, museums and galleries than any city outside London. Also renowned for its football and music, Manchester offers something for every taste, from live music and sports, theatres and art, to shopping.

There’s plenty to see and do in the great outdoors and our location provides excellent opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits.

For real adventure and beautiful scenery, North Wales, the Peak District and Lake District are all within easy travelling distance with plenty of opportunities for walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders, watersports enthusiasts and rock climbers.

Our Founding College dates back to 1921

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STUDENT SUPPORT Our HE Support Team, Welfare Team and

helps students with a range of disabilities

Student Services Team are all on hand to offer

(including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD,

you support when and if you need it.

mental and physical issues). As an Approved

Our Student Services team are always around to help and support students with such things as: --

Accommodation and transport

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Employment and careers advice

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Financial support

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Medical and personal support

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Social and sporting activities

Our Student Welfare team offer a confidential service to students who may

Assessment Centre for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) we can assess any student wishing to attend a University or College anywhere in the country.

Learning Support There is additional learning support available in our Learning Skills Centre for students who require academic support. Our experienced staff can offer you individual support for: --

Effective note taking and summarising

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Comprehension

financial difficulties, health or family

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Mind mapping

problems. Our counselling service provides

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Essay structuring

on-going support with specific problems

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Referencing

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Oral presentations

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Time management

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Revision and exam techniques

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Learning techniques

be suffering with homesickness in their first weeks of term, difficulties with coursework,

and our Chaplain can offer additional support and pastoral care to students of all faiths and of none.

The HE Support Team is based in our Higher Education and Professional Development Centre which is the main base for degree students on campus. The Centre has openaccess IT suites, classrooms, dual screen lecture theatre, tutorial rooms, quiet study area and a social area with cafĂŠ. The team

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Library and Learning Resources Our well stocked library has a wide variety of books, eBooks, magazines, journals and e-resources to support you in your studies and is open weekdays through to early evening and at the weekend. Our librarians offer training in information skills and support for your research. Students studying on courses validated by the University of Chester also have access to library facilities at the Chester campus.

Equality and Diversity Reaseheath College believes in equality of opportunity for all its students and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity in all its activities. We will do our best to ensure that you are able to achieve your full potential and work towards realising your personal goals irrespective of your age, colour, creed, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, disabilities and impairments, nationality, race, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Alumni After you have finished your course, our Alumni Association is a great way to build professional networks and keep connected with old friends at Reaseheath.

You’re as much a part of Reaseheath after you’ve graduated and we’ll keep you upto-date with all the latest news and events.

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INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE We have invested over £50million across campus on new builds, cutting edge technology and world class facilities, with a further £30million spend planned for the campus over the next four years. The development of a National Centre for Food Futures and the Environment, supports the Government’s food sustainability strategy and will be used for food crop trials and research activities as well as extensive teaching and practical facilities.

An Animal Management Training Centre includes an on-site zoo which houses over 1000 animals, an aquatics and exotics centre, mammal house, laboratories and

and fitness centre and our own lake for water based sports activities.

training facilities. Our Equestrian Centre

Investment has continued across residential

has indoor and outdoor riding arenas, with

and communal areas including new dining

facilities for equine sports performance and

and social areas with a choice of food outlets,

natural horsemanship. Other sports facilities

and new on-campus Halls of Residence.

include high and low ropes courses, a sports

Reaseheath Food Centre is an industry leading academy with an international reputation in the food and drink sector.

Reaseheath is a National Skills Academy (Dairy Champion) for the Food and Drink sector, Grade A BRC6 accredited and home to the Eden International Dairy Academy.

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The Learning Experience Reaseheath offers a supportive learning environment with the focus on vocational provision. Our courses ensure that students leave with the knowledge, skills and

The College farm has world class facilities including a top of the range rapid exit milking parlour, an anaerobic digester and houses the Reaseheath Pedigree high yielding Holsteins and youngstock.

qualifications that employers are looking for and many students are successful in gaining employment in their chosen field.

We support our students by providing: --

Small group teaching with high levels of individual support

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Lecturers with extensive industry experience

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High number of teaching hours with tutors

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National and international study tours

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Strong links with employers

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Industry-relevant programmes that offer transferable skills

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Courses validated by The University of Chester and Harper Adams University

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The opportunity to travel overseas on one of our many study tours, depending on the course you choose.

Reaseheath is part of the Landex Group of Colleges (Land-Based Colleges Aspiring to Excellence)

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STUDENT FINANCE Money Matters

If you have previously studied in Higher Education, you may not be eligible for funding.

Whether you are studying full or part-time, student loans or grants are available to help you with living costs and tuition fees. Other financial support, including bursaries and scholarships, provides extra financial help, is non-repayable and may be available to eligible students depending on individual circumstances.

Students resident in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales and studying in England will be charged the same tuition fees as English students. However, the arrangements for maintenance grants and student loans will be different, depending upon the country in which you live. For more advice and to complete your financial support application visit:

Additional help is also available for students who are leaving care, are in financial hardship, have children or adult dependants, or have a disability. Funding includes the Childcare Grant, Parents’ Learning Allowance, Adult Dependants’ Grant and the Disabled Students’ Allowance. For more information visit www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance.

Tuition Fees Tuition fees are charged for each academic year of a course and are set annually in line with our Access Agreement. All eligible full and part-time students may apply for a tuition fee loan to cover their tuition fees. This loan is not means-tested; it can be taken out to cover the full cost of your fees and is paid directly to the University/College on your behalf. Repayment is deferred until you have finished studying and are earning over £21,000 per year. Further information is available at www.slc.co.uk.

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www.gov.uk/student-finance (English resident students) www.studentfinancewales.co.uk (Welsh resident students) www.studentfinanceni.co.uk (Northern Ireland resident students) www.saas.gov.uk (Scottish resident students) If you are from the Irish Republic or the rest of the EU and studying in England, you will pay the same tuition fees as UK students.

EU students can apply for a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees. For more information visit www.gov.uk. International students and students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are subject to different funding arrangements to mainland UK students. For information on support available to you for tuition fees and living costs you should check your Government’s education website.

Please refer to our website www.reaseheath. ac.uk/higher-education/finance-for-he for further information relating to student finance.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

For some of you, coming to study with us will

year. This offer is made to all applicants who

mean living away from home for the first time.

live more than a reasonable daily travelling

Finding the right place to live is important and

distance from Reaseheath and who apply

living in Halls of Residence helps with the

during the normal admissions cycle.

transition from home to university.

For students who require specialist facilities,

Our Halls of Residence are all based on

there are a limited number of residential

campus and offer single en-suite bedrooms

places available. Rooms are allocated on

with a work station, WiFi or internet access,

assessment of disability but no provision

24-hour security including a Safeguarding

is available in Halls for students who

Officer, entry card system and CCTV. There

need specialist medical or nursing care,

is a choice of either catering or self-catering

however we can assist in trying to find

facilities. The catered option includes

accommodation elsewhere.

breakfast, lunch and evening meals which are served daily in our restaurant.

For those who opt for self-catering each Hall has a self-catering kitchen area designated to a number of students. Other dining outlets include the ‘boot zone café’, the HE café, with the College Shop and Farm Shop selling various snacks and meal deals.

Applications for accommodation are sent out in student Joining Packs in June prior to entry, to students holding a firm or insurance offer. Room allocations are confirmed mid-August. All full-time Higher Education students are given the opportunity to apply for residential accommodation and are guaranteed accommodation in their first

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

Caroline Jellicoe Head Shepherd and Business Owner / The Three Wise Shepherds FdSc Agriculture

My course prepared me for all aspects of running my business. There are things you don’t think you will ever need but suddenly I am making decisions about forage and ELS schemes. I will treasure my time at Reaseheath and I will always be thankful for all the lecturers and farm staff for sharing their knowledge.

Katie Adams BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology

I always knew I wanted to work with endangered animals, and Reaseheath set me on the right path. It’s really hard to decide which direction to go in, and to find out how to get the skills you’ll need. But my lecturers have been amazing and have given me lots of help and advice. Reaseheath has good connections within the industry too, which has helped a lot.

Charlotte Boden Horse trainer and small business owner / Self-employed BSc (Hons) in Equine Science, Complementary Therapy and Natural Horsemanship

The lecture sessions and effective research that took place throughout my degree has allowed me to apply this effectively and practically to the industry both in America and the UK.

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Simon Warman Lecturer FdSc Adventure Sports and Management

Studying for a degree gave me an opportunity to prove myself. It pulled together all the experiences I had already and added management skills such as marketing and sales. I also gained a deeper understanding of the outdoor industry and a passion to pass it on to the next generation.

Kat Knock Embodiment Coach / Self-employed - Parasitologist BSc (Hons) Equine Science

The quality of the equine science I learned at Reaseheath was outstanding. My advice on gaining a job in the horse industry is to make the most of everything you’ve learned and take every option to network.

Damaris Kuria Access to HE and winner of regional learner award

Although adjusting to the college environment, being with new people and living in student accommodation was a challenge at first, I was hugely supported by the college staff and fellow students. Everyone went out of their way to make me feel at home.

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Heather Hulse Cheshire Wildlife Trust Development Officer FdSc in Countryside Conservation and Recreation Management

Although passionate about conservation, Heather does not have a science background and credits Reaseheath with her success in gaining her dream job. She says: “Reaseheath does have a good reputation in the countryside industry. The agriculture module was very useful for me and I couldn’t have done my community engagement without the course.”

Grant Richards FdSc Food Industry with Management

Reaseheath offered me the lots of opportunities to learn the practical skills and to gain the industry experience I’ll need to become a master butcher.

Laura-Jane Mockford FdSc Dairy Herd Management

Laura has her sights set on continuing her studies to Masters level and to own her own small holding. “The course covers the whole of the dairy side of the agricultural industry. Along with the financial and business modules means I know exactly where I want to be.”

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Abby Brown New Product Development / Halewood International BSc (Hons) Food Technology

I find that I look much more critically at the ingredients, processing and value of different products. Food is such a varied industry - and it offers a great career path because everyone needs to eat.

Dave Read BSc (Hons) in Landscape Design and Management

Considering continuing onto a Masters in Landscape Architecture, Dave says: “Food growing, farming and environmental design are all connected. The effect that the built landscape has on our countryside is becoming increasingly important, particularly as new buildings tend to be big, modern structures which stand out.”

Katie Gibson FdSc in Business and Events Management

With plans to become an artisan cake shop owner, Katie’s adding to the technical skills she’s learned at Reaseheath with a degree which will support her business skills. She says: “I’ve always wanted to run my own business and hopefully this course will help me to become a successful professional.”

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Over ÂŁ50million has been invested with a further ÂŁ30million spend planned for the campus over the next four years.

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COURSES

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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Our degree programmes provide a route for students to undertake a range of secondary qualifications. These specific qualifications are taken alongside your course of study and provide an opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

Additional qualifications are specific to each subject area and are listed on individual course pages on our website. Where possible we aim to provide these additional qualifications as

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part of a programme of study but a subsidised cost may be charged for some.

Employers often require industry specific qualifications in addition to a degree, so these practical qualifications can enhance career prospects and employability. They offer industry relevant skills and training that employers are looking for and offer graduates a leading position in a competitive jobs market.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Access courses are an entry route into higher education and help people gain knowledge and confidence to study for a degree. They are designed for those who do not hold relevant or formal academic qualifications for a degree, but who do have work and/or life experience.

Course details 1 year part-time (3 days per week 10am-3pm) Apply directly to Reaseheath

A range of compulsory and optional modules will prepare you for higher level study in the subject of your choice. In the second semester students will build a portfolio to support their studies and assessment of modules.

Entry Requirements Maths or English at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent qualification. Students will be assessed on interview.

Modules may include animal behaviour and welfare, application of number, body systems and homeostasis, conservation and sustainable development, farm animal husbandry, nutrition and diet (human), food technology and product manufacture, plants in environmental design, equine groundwork and exercise, introduction to business studies or event management, cell division and heredity, principles of ecology or water and landbased adventure activities.

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

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ADVENTURE SPORTS Our Sports department encompasses three distinct subject areas of Adventure Sports (with National Skills Academy Provider status for the Outdoor Industry), Sports and Performance, and Public Services.

Students have the opportunity to study industry recognised National Governing Body Coaching Awards which will significantly enhance employability skills and career opportunities.

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ADVENTURE SPORTS Adventure Sports and Coaching* FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

The focus of this course is on coaching and development of practical skills required for a career in the adventure industry.

A combination of academic learning, practical experience, residential field trips and optional National Governing Body Coaching Awards allow graduates to develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in the outdoor industry.

First year modules offer an introduction to practical land and water based adventure sports and the outdoor environment, adventure sports coaching, principles of adventure education and performance in adventure sports.

Second year modules focus on the philosophy, safety and risk, applied coaching, leadership, facilitation and sustainable practice in adventure sports.

For those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree there is an option to complete a further year’s study to gain a full to gain a full Honours Degree.

Course details 2 years full-time including a work placement or 4 years part-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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AGRICULTURE As a regional centre for agricultural education, our agriculture courses impart a high level of scientific and industry management skills and knowledge within mixed and dairy production farming.

A wide range of practical skills and academic knowledge in farming, agricultural science and business practices are developed, ensuring graduates have the ability to utilise that knowledge in successful farm management, consultancy or allied businesses in the wider agricultural sector.

Agriculture

FdSc with progression onto BSc (Hons) Top-Up in Agricultural Business, Development and Leadership available*

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time including a work placement or 3 years part-time BSc (Hons) top-up* - 1 year full time or 2 years part-time

This course focuses on mixed farming with the emphasis of first year modules on agricultural biology, crop production systems, farm animal nutrition, business and human resource management, agricultural machinery and technology, animal welfare and livestock production systems. Modules covered in the second year include agriculture and the environment, global markets and marketing, enterprise diversification, agronomy, farm animal health, finance and business planning, grassland and forage management.

Students who have completed the FdSc or gained the equivalent entry requirements have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business, Development and Leadership*.

Modules focus on developments in agricultural science, innovations in precision agriculture, principles and practice of lean management, leadership and performance management, sustainable intensification and includes an honours research project. For more information on our BSc see our website.

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Full-time - Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc D494 / BSc top-up D1N4 Part-time - Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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AGRICULTURE Agriculture with Dairy Herd Management

FdSc with progression onto BSc (Hons) Top-Up in Agricultural Business, Development and Leadership available*

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time including a work placement or 3 years part-time BSc (Hons) top-up* - 1 year full time or 2 years part-time

This course focuses on dairy production farming with the emphasis of first year modules on agricultural biology, dairy production systems, farm animal nutrition, animal welfare, business and human resource management, agricultural machinery and technology, managing the milk supply and quality assurance.

Second year modules focus on dairy cow reproduction and breeding, global markets and marketing, farm animal health, finance and business planning, grassland and forage management, sustainable agriculture and transition cow and youngstock management.

Students who have completed the FdSc or gained the equivalent entry requirements have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business, Development and Leadership*.

Modules focus on developments in agricultural science, innovations in precision agriculture, principles and practice of lean management, leadership and performance management, sustainable intensification and includes an honours research project. For more information on our BSc see our website.

Full-time - Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc D490 / BSc top-up D1N4 Part-time - Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

by Harper Adams University

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ANIMAL SCIENCE Our courses develop an excellent understanding of the wider animal world and industry with the unique combination of theory and practical teaching in our specialised facilities. Students benefit from international study tours, field trips, work placements and resident animals in our fully licensed zoo and animal training centre.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons)

This course is aimed at those interested in a career in animal welfare and behaviour with a wide range of animal species. Study is split between Reaseheath College and the University of Chester.

Core and optional modules include animal anatomy and physiology, animal handling and care, animal welfare issues, behavioural data analysis and project design, principles of evolutionary biology and introduction to animal behaviour.

During Year 2 work based learning or experiential learning is undertaken alongside modules focusing on adaptations to the environment, animal health and disease, behavioural ecology, domestic or exotic animal husbandry and welfare. Third year modules include animal behaviour and conservation, animal cognition, animal parasitism, applied conservation genetics, behaviour management and welfare, evolution and human behaviour, managing new business ventures and stress and welfare assessment in animals.

The third year also includes the option of a research dissertation.

Course details 3 years full-time with study split between Reaseheath and the University of Chester Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: D325

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

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ANIMAL SCIENCE Wildlife Conservation and Ecology BSc (Hons)

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Students will study both native and non-native animals in their natural environment, gaining skills in various census techniques, including live trapping, radio tracking, species identification and habitat surveying, and take part in study tours both in the UK and abroad.

Study is split between Reaseheath College and the University of Chester. First year modules include conservation of British habitats, conservation biology and biodiversity, wildlife ecology, vertebrate biology, ecological survey and census skills, genetics and evolution, observational skills and data handling. Work based learning or experiential learning is undertaken in Year 2 alongside modules focusing on animal ecophysiology, behavioural ecology, wildlife health and rehabilitation, wildlife crime and conservation, population and community ecology and management, marine and freshwater habitat conservation. In addition, there will be an opportunity for you to undertake an experiential field course based overseas.

Third year modules include animal behaviour and conservation, applied issues in wildlife conservation, wildlife forensics, conservation and environmental impact, and biology and conservation of mammals and herpetofauna. This year also includes the option of a research dissertation.

Course details 3 years full-time with study split between Reaseheath and the University of Chester Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: DC41

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

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ANIMAL SCIENCE Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Suitable for students aiming for a career in animal behaviour and welfare, this course provides practical experience as well as academic understanding. Modules include applied ethology, animal husbandry and management, animal welfare issues, observational techniques and data handling, physiology and genetics of behaviour, animal health and disease, animal nutrition and behavioural ecology. A work based learning or experiential learning module is also undertaken.

Year 3 is an optional year for those who have successfully completed the Foundation Degree and wish to complete the BSc (Hons) in Animal Management. Students study compulsory and optional modules including animal behaviour and conservation, animal business and resource management, animal cognition, behavioural enrichment and training, conservation and environmental impact, ethics, welfare and applied animal behaviour, farm animal welfare, physiology and behaviour.

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc D300 For the BSc Top-Up apply directly to the University of Chester

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

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ANIMAL SCIENCE Animal Management (Zoo Management) FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Suitable for students aiming for a career working with exotic species, this course provides practical experience as well as academic understanding. Modules include animal husbandry and management, animal welfare issues, applied zoo animal behaviour, observational techniques and data handling, physiology and genetics of behaviour, zoos and conservation, animal health and disease, animal nutrition, zoo records and licensing. A work based learning or experiential learning module is also undertaken.

Year 3 is an optional year for those who have successfully completed the Foundation Degree and wish to complete the BSc (Hons) in Zoo Management. Students study compulsory and optional modules including animal behaviour and conservation, animal cognition, conservation and environmental impact, ethics, welfare and applied animal behaviour, physiology and behaviour, zoo animal enclosure design, zoo business resource management, zoo management and licensing.

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc D328 For the BSc Top-Up apply directly to the University of Chester

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

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BUSINESS AND EVENTS

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BUSINESS AND EVENTS The events industry contribute around ÂŁ58.4bn to the UK economy (source MPI). The increase in events taking place across the UK encompasses a range of events and business sectors. Whilst meticulous attention to detail is imperative, the planning and organisation of these events requires knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and business strategies.

Business and Events Management BSc (Hons) / FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up*

These courses are aimed at students wanting a career in business and events and combines theory and practical studies based around business and management and the coordination of a wide range of events. First and second year modules centre on the attributes of business and event management including business planning and strategy, e-marketing and social media, international events and tourism, leadership and organisational performance, human resources, law, finance and marketing within event management and economics of tourism.

The second year of the course also includes an international residential study tour to further enhance your understanding of business and events as you visit some of the biggest events and venues around the world.

For those students studying the full honours degree or those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree and wish to top-up, the final year focus on international business strategy, managing relationships with partners and clients, logistics and supply chain management and ethics in event production. There is also a research project on a topic of your choice which can aid your specific career aspirations and employment prospects.

Course details BSc 3 years full-time / FdSc - 2 years full-time / BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: Full time: BSc 3W2Q / FdSc 8U7V / Top-Up: 5T4R

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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COUNTRYSIDE AND CONSERVATION Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, we were the first college to introduce a Conservation Plan for our estate. Much of the estate is managed under the Environmental Stewardship land management scheme, and our work alongside Natural England has enhanced local wildlife habitats offering students many opportunities to gain practical experience and training in habitat management and conservation.

Countryside Conservation and Recreational Management FdSc

Course details

This part-time course will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in countryside management. A work-based project spans the course alongside theoretical and practical modules. In the first year students will study habitat management, an introduction to ecology and plant and animal identification. The second year continues with ecological surveys, an introduction to agriculture and woodland management, as well as developing practical skills.

Third year modules include recreation and visitor management, environmental education and interpretation, environmental issues in the countryside, field sports management and integrated countryside management.

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3 years part-time One evening per week plus 8-10 Saturday sessions per year Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by Harper Adams University

COUNTRYSIDE AND CONSERVATION Environmental Conservation and Land Management* FdSc

Course details The environment and land-based sector is a significant part of the UK’s economic and national life, contributing £billions per annum to the economy. An environmental qualification is very transferable, both within Europe and the rest of the world.

Graduates with specific knowledge and skills in ecology survey work including EIA, water catchment and aquatic systems and visitor and stakeholder engagement are in demand.

This course combines practical and theoretical work. Students will gain increased science specific skills in conservation, monitoring various habitats and identifying a range of organisms and soils. Modules such as marketing, financial business management, surveying, environmental planning and law all support industry needs, producing industry ready graduates.

For those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree, there is an opportunity to top up to gain a full honours degree, with a further year’s study.

2 years full-time including a work placement Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: D447

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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ENGINEERING Reaseheath has a long-standing reputation for its agricultural, plant and motor vehicle engineering courses. A new ÂŁ7million Agri-tech facility will further enhance the level of skills we provide to both our students and industry through the use of cutting edge technology. A ÂŁ1million investment in our new Vehicle Technology Centre encompasses world class facilities, equipment and resources to support training in all aspects of vehicle technology.

Our Engineering department has strong links with local dealerships and is one of the specialist agricultural and plant engineering educational providers in the UK. We are the preferred training provider for many local, national and international companies including JCB, CITB, A-Plant, Case IH, New Holland, Claas UK, Finning CAT and AGCO. Our courses are designed for employed engineers who are looking to progress their careers into engineering management within the agricultural, horticultural, plant and automotive sectors and are designed to fit around a full time job. They incorporate practical study that will advance your engineering and management capabilities within your current job role and prepare you for career progression. For more information on Engineering courses available, contact us on 01270 613284.

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/higher-education for more information on courses available, entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module lists.

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EQUINE Our range of equine courses embed relevant scientific skills and technological advances with industry-linked transferrable skills to enhance graduate employability. Our employer mentor scheme and industry links support student research projects (our undergraduates have won awards by successfully presenting their work at national conferences), work placements and case studies.

Equine Science

BSc (Hons) including BSc (Hons) Top-Up This course focuses on the science behind the latest advances in the equine industry. Year 1 concentrates on the underpinning scientific principles including equine anatomy, genetics, biochemistry, veterinary microbiology and immunology, in addition to optional modules, grassland and estate management and equitation.

Students work on an independent project during Year 2, to foster autonomous research skills. Modules focus on applied equine biomechanics, behavioural theory, exercise physiology, equine health and nutrition, parasitology, reproductive physiology and veterinary physiology, laboratory techniques for athletic performance management, sports psychology and rider coaching.

Year 3 modules build on core science themes from the first two years and further develop student knowledge of exercise physiology, advances in equine nutrition and reproduction, in addition to considering equine injuries and their rehabilitation with input from a vet specialising in equine lameness diagnostics.

Students have the flexibility to tailor their studies to career choices or interests, with options of equine parasitology, biomechanical analysis of performance, rider coaching and performance, welfare and ethics or advances in complementary therapies, alongside an honours research project.

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Course details BSc 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time BSc Top-Up - 1 year full time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: BSc (Hons) DK22 / BSc (Hons) top-up D422 For the part-time option apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by Harper Adams University

EQUINE Equine Science and Sports Performance* BSc (Hons)

This course centres on the athletic performance of horse and rider, preparing students for a career in equestrian performance, coaching or team performance management. Year 1 modules centre on equitation science and management of the sport horse industry, athletic performance of horse and rider, rider coaching, fitness and training, equine sport psychology, genetics and breeding. Underpinning physiology will be applied to both the horse and rider in a range of disciplines, including cross-discipline training (CDP) techniques.

Year 2 modules centre on applied equine performance management and rehabilitation, equine nutrition, health, exercise physiology and biomechanics, sports nutrition, elite coaching and sports horse management, manual therapies (human and equine) in maintenance and rehabilitation, with work based learning as an alternative to practical modules in sports horse management.

A dissertation during the final year will help to develop your research inquiry and project planning skills, through the investigation of an area of equine or human sports science.

Modules focus on the biomechanical analysis of equestrian performance, equestrian fitness, performance, injury, rehabilitation, rider coaching and performance optimisation, welfare, ethics and safety and advances in complementary therapy in elite sports.

Course details 3 years full-time or 4 years with a sandwich year placement between the second and third year Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: 4A12

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EQUINE Equine Science and Business Management* BSc (Hons) / FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

This course focuses on business management and marketing within the equine industry, alongside the core theme of equine science. The FdSc provides a more practical and vocationally orientated approach to the study of the equine industry, with work based learning offering the opportunity to become involved in the running of our Equestrian Centre, including events management and commercial activities.

Modules focus on business and events management and the wider equine industry, including equine science, anatomy, grassland and estate management, health, nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics of equitation, sports psychology and performance, reproductive physiology and parasitology.

You will develop investigative skills in Year 2 by completing an independent or professional project investigating an area relevant to your industry interests or career aspirations.

Students studying the full Honours Degree or successfully completing the Foundation Degree followed by top-up, will study business strategy, equine fitness and performance, nutrition, injury and rehabilitation, reproduction and rider coaching. A research project is undertaken in the field of equine science or business strategy, which allows students to investigate and suggest solutions to current issues facing the equine industry.

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Course details BSc 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time FdSc 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time / BSc Top-Up - 1 year full time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com For the part-time option apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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EQUINE Applied Equine Behaviour and Natural Horsemanship* FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

This course will prepare students for employment in the performance horse industry in fields of equine training, equine behaviour management and behavioural rehabilitation using natural horsemanship techniques. Modules centre on equine behaviour and welfare, holistic horse management, body language, practical handling and psychology, equine anatomy and physiology, health, nutrition and animal learning and cognition.

For those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree and wish to top-up to a BSc (Hons) Applied Equine Behaviour, this final year course is designed to prepare graduates for a career within equine behaviour and natural horsemanship and provides opportunities for students to undertake industry relevant secondary qualifications to enhance their employability. Final year modules focus on biological basis of behaviour, psychology of rehabilitation and training, rider coaching and performance and advances in complementary therapies, as well as introducing sports psychology and performance and small business development alongside a research project of choice which will allow students to develop research skills to investigate aspects of behavioural physiology and training techniques.

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com For the part-time option apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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EQUINE Equine Physical Therapies (with Natural Horsemanship)* FdSc

This course will prepare students for employment in the fields of equine performance and rehabilitation using physical therapies and remedial ground-working techniques to address musculoskeletal problems.

Year 1 modules focus on introducing ground-working and natural horsemanship techniques in addition to the core science modules, equine anatomy and physiology and behaviour and welfare. Work based practical competencies will be developed through modules in sports horse management, which will help to prepare students for employment. A professional project is undertaken during Year 2 alongside modules focusing on applied equine performance management and rehabilitation, remedial ground-working, equine health, nutrition and applied behavioural theory, biomechanics of equitation and human and equine manual therapies. Students will utilise the Equestrian Centre and the college’s gym facilities to gain a deeper understanding of saddle-horse-rider interactions through biomechanical analysis.

Year 3 is optional for those wishing to gain a full BSc (Hons) in Equine Science and Business Management. Final year modules focus on business strategy, equine fitness and performance, nutrition, injury and rehabilitation, reproduction and rider coaching.

A research project is undertaken in the field of equine science or business strategy, which allows students to investigate current issues facing the equine industry.

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Course details 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com For the part-time option apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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FLORISTRY

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FLORISTRY As one of the UK’s most successful and progressive providers of floristry courses and training, our students are self-motivated and highly employable.

Many of our students showcase their skills at shows and competitions locally, nationally and worldwide, regularly winning medals and awards for their achievements. Whether you aspire to progress to management level, want to set up your own freelance designer business, or be a demonstrator or instructor, we offer the route to a successful career in floristry.

Floristry

Level 4 Higher Diploma (ICSF)

Course details Part-time with a total of 300 learning hours.

Apply directly to Reaseheath

The Level 4 Floristry course is aimed at experienced florists who want to progress to management level and combines creative floristry skills with business acumen. The course is made up of 10 modules (or units) including botanical concepts and practices for floristry, business practices for floristry, design concepts for floristry, floral event practices, historical studies for floristry, marketing and promotion practices, technical floristry skills (designs in mediums, design trends, tied, wired and glued designs).

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

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FOOD MANUFACTURING The Reaseheath Food Centre is an industry-leading academy with an international reputation in the food and drink sector. The state-of-the-art (Grade A BRC6) facilities include a commercial standard dairy, bakery and butchery as well as innovation rooms for new product development and scale-ups.

Food Manufacturing with Business Management FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time

This course aims to prepare students for a management career within the food manufacturing sector in roles such as quality management, food marketing or new product development.

Modules are delivered through practical work and theoretical lectures and focus on food materials, food science, composition and preservation, food safety in manufacturing, business management and law, consumer behaviour and market research in the food industry. During the second year students choose one optional module; dairy, bakery or meat technology alongside food innovation, applied nutrition, operations management, continuous improvement techniques, sustainable supply chain and environmental awareness.

For those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree and wish to top-up to gain a BSc (Hons) Food Manufacturing with Operations Management, the final year modules focus on food biochemistry, food processing operations, food quality and integrity, resource management, data analysis for the food industry and current issues in food technology.

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BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time Full-time: Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc 2W44 / BSc Top-Up full-time: F128 Part-time: Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

FOOD MANUFACTURING Bakery and Patisserie Technology FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Course details FdSc - 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time

This course is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in bakery or patisserie, either within a craft or industry setting, in roles such as quality management, technical sales or new product development.

First year modules develop essential knowledge and skills of the food manufacturing sector alongside the science behind bakery ingredients including flour technology, sugar and chocolate technology and artisan bakery skills. A project is undertaken during the second year alongside modules including food innovation, new product development, artisan patisserie and desserts and industrial bread making.

For those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree and wish to top-up to gain a BSc (Hons) in Food Manufacturing with Operations Management, final year modules focus on current issues in food technology, food biochemistry, food processing operations, food quality and integrity, resource management and data analysis.

BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time Full-time: Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc 4D43 / BSc Top-Up full-time: F128 Part-time: Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

This course is validated by the University of Chester

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FOOD MANUFACTURING Dairy Technology (Project Eden) FdSc with BSc (Hons) Top-Up*

Course details Run in conjunction with Project Eden for those working in the dairy industry part-time, this course ensures the UK dairy industry has the very best dairy technology training in Europe, and is designed to develop well-rounded dairy technologists with a passion for the dairy industry.

Year 1 modules focus on dairy chemistry and microbiology, dairy workplace practices, food and dairy safety, cleaning inplace and chemical technology, milk and dairy derivatives as raw material and quality assurance. In Year 2 modules include butter and milk fat technology, cheese and fermented product technology, dairy process engineering, milk processing and project management. In the final year students undertake a dairy professional project alongside modules including dairy industry automation, dairy supply chain, environmental awareness, managing and cost accounting for the dairy industry and process control.

FdSc - 3 years part-time * BSc - 2 years part-time Apply via the HR Team at your dairy company Enquiries: 01270 625131

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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FOOD MANUFACTURING Food Technology (with Bakery, Dairy, Meat or Nutrition Specialism) Professional Certificate

The Professional Certificate in Food Technology (with Bakery, Dairy, Meat or Nutrition specialism) is designed to provide shorter, bite-size courses for part-time study. Available to food industry employees, it aims to develop the learners’ technical and work specific skills and knowledge, enabling career development and progression.

Course details 1 year part-time by blended learning Apply directly to Reaseheath

There are two compulsory modules plus one optional choice.

Modules include (optional specialist module*): - Food Science and Composition - Food Safety in Manufacturing - Bakery Technology*

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- Dairy Technology* - Meat Technology* - Applied Nutrition* Upon successful completion students may progress onto the Foundation Degree Food Manufacturing with Business Management or other relevant honours degree.

www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

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HORTICULTURE The Horticulture sector employs around 300,000 people across a variety of disciplines including edible growing, commercial production horticulture, parks and garden management, landscape architecture, garden design and landscape construction. Our new ÂŁ8 million National Centre for Food Futures and the Environment will provide one of the most modern glasshouse training facilities in the UK as well as bespoke design studios, a fully automated commercial production and micropropagation unit.

Landscape Management* BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Landscape management is the care of new and existing landscapes. This course focuses on the characteristics, history and potential of sites to ensure that landscapes can fulfil the needs and aspirations of society in an effective and sustainable manner for present and future communities.

Year 1 modules comprise of the land use and context, landscape history, ecology, plants and planting design, plant and soil science, landscape practice, survey and evaluation and sustainability.

Year 2 modules focus on conservation management policy and practice, urban green space management, environmental pollution and remediation, landscape theory, principles and practice, specification for management and maintenance, project and contracts management, human resource management and leadership. Final year modules focus on a landscape master planning project, community consultation and stakeholder engagement, environmental planning, law and policy, landscape and visual impact assessment and GIS, green infrastructure, design, planning and rural recreational management. Students engage in work placements and participate in industry-relevant research activities.

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Course details BSc (Hons) - 3 years full-time BSc Top-Up - 1 year full-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: BSc (Hons) K320 / BSc Top-Up: K300

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

by Harper Adams University

HORTICULTURE Garden and Landscape Design FdSc

Course details This course encompasses the design, horticultural and business management skills, along with an understanding of historic garden conservation and management, required for a career in landscape design. Students participate in the design and build of a show garden for the RHS Tatton Flower Show, engage in a European study tour, work placements and industry-relevant research activities.

Year 1 modules focus on design principles, horticultural practice, plant and soil science, plants and planting design, visual and digital communication, hard landscape materials and management, garden history and context. Students will work on a contemporary design and professional project in Year 2 with modules including conservation management policy and practice, specification for management and maintenance, project and contracts management, garden restoration and interpretation, business marketing and customer relations. Students who finish the FdSc in Garden and Landscape Design have the option of progressing onto the third year of the BSc (Hons) Landscape Management or other top-up programmes.

FdSc - 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time Full-time: Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: FdSc DK43 Part-time: Apply directly to Reaseheath

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list.

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HORTICULTURE Plant Production Technology* BSc (Hons)

This programme focuses on the scientific and practical basis of commercial crop production, incorporating field-scale and protected cropping and food and nursery stock production.

Students will use our on-site facilities including three fully automated commercial glasshouses, a micro propagation unit, laboratory facilities, GIS and information technology suite and will have the opportunity to participate in industry research trials, a work placement and international study tour. There is also an opportunity to study industry relevant qualifications.

First year modules focus on crop production management, plant physiology, propagation and genetics, plant and soil science, protected cropping, sustainability, financial business management and global markets and policy. Second year modules include plant health and agronomy, protected cropping, horticultural and agri-technology, field-scale and precision arable production, plant handling, storage and dispatch, retail, markets and negotiation, human resource management and leadership.

Final year modules include an honours research project and include rural diversification, integrated farming and production systems, international production and enterprise, sustainable intensification and production innovation and entrepreneurship.

Course details 3 years full-time Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com UCAS code: C270

Please visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ higher-education for more information relating to this course such as entry requirements, additional qualifications and full module list. * This course is subject to validation

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses have their own entry requirements.

For more information, full entry requirements can be found on the course page listings both in our prospectus and on our website www.reaseheath.ac.uk/higher-education/courses

BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) 1 year Top-Up The entry requirement for all ‘top-up’ programmes is a Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.

International Regardless of your nationality, if you are applying from outside the European Union you are able to apply online via UCAS. It is advisable to submit your application as early as possible, as this will give you plenty of time to make visa, travel and accommodation arrangements All international students must show evidence that they meet the English Language requirement for their course of study and are expected to comply and abide by the regulations set out by the United Kingdom Boarder Agency (UKBA).

Applicants who have been made a formal offer will be required to deposit an agreed sum of money to be offset against their tuition fees in advance of the college’s issuing a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) required for visa applications.

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Part-time Courses For all part-time courses, A Levels or a Level 3 subject in a relevant discipline is required. However, in some circumstances relevant work experience will be taken into consideration and applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

We consider each application on its merits.

We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have relevant skills and experience, for example, through employment, voluntary work or private study.

UCAS Tariff System We use the UCAS tariff system for our entry requirements. The number of UCAS points you need to join a particular course are listed on our course pages both in the prospectus and on our website.

Extended Diploma

Diploma

Subsidiary Diploma

For example, if the course you’re looking at carries a UCAS tariff of 180, you can apply for this course if you’re expected to achieve (or have already achieved) two A levels at grades B and C, or one A level at grade A plus an AS level in a different subject at grade A. Find out more about tariffs on the UCAS website www.ucas.com Certificate

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY At Reaseheath we are passionate about what we do to help our students succeed.

In association with our partners, we are developing our postgraduate study and professional development courses so that students have the opportunity to excel in their chosen career and become experts in their field.

There are many reasons to study for a postgraduate or professional qualification.

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employability in a highly competitive job market. It offers you the opportunity to gain additional transferable skills and with a postgraduate qualification you are more likely to secure a job with a higher salary.

Professional development ensures that your specialist skills and knowledge for both personal and career development are current. With our dedicated training programmes you can develop specialist skills related to your chosen subject area.

COURSE OPEN DAYS AND APPLICANT VISIT DAYS Why not visit one of our Higher Education Course Information Events or Applicant Visit Days to find out what it’s like to live and study at Reaseheath. We offer a number of Course Information Events and Applicant Visit Days throughout the year where you will have the chance to: - Go on guided tours of the campus, view our facilities and accommodation - Visit subject areas and attend talks on courses that interest you - Get advice on tuition fees and living costs - Meet staff and students and get advice on studying at Reaseheath

HIGHER EDUCATION OPEN DAYS For more information and to register, visit our website www.reaseheath.ac.uk/college-events Courses are validated by Harper Adams University or the University of Chester

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HOW TO FIND US From the North, South and East

From the North, South and East

-- Use M6 to Junction 16, then A500/A51 towards Nantwich/Chester -- Follow the A500/A51, signposted Chester, for approximately 10 miles -- After approximately 8 miles you will bypass Nantwich -- Do not turn towards Nantwich. Continue on the A500/A51 signposted Chester -- At roundabout take the third exit (B5074 to Winsford), signposted Reaseheath College -- The entrance to the College is on the left hand side of the road approx. 250 metres from the roundabout

-- Use A51 towards Nantwich -- Follow A51 turning left at traffic lights on outskirts of Nantwich (still A51 and signposted Reaseheath College) -- Continue for approximately 1 mile. Do not use the Main Hall entrance to Reaseheath College or the entrance to Reaseheath College Equine Department -- At roundabout take the first exit (B5074 to Winsford), signposted Reaseheath College -- The entrance to the College is on the left hand side of the road approx. 250 metres from the roundabout

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From South Wales and Shrewsbury via Whitchurch -- Use A530 from Whitchurch for 8 miles to Nantwich -- Bear right on passing Nantwich Lake on left -- At T junction turn left, continue over level crossing and take first exit at roundabout -- Continue over pedestrian crossing then at next traffic lights turn right (passing through town centre) -- At traffic lights at crossroads turn left -- Pass straight through next set of traffic lights -- At roundabout take the second exit (B5074 to Winsford), signposted Reaseheath College -- The entrance to the College is on the left hand side of the road approx. 250 metres from the roundabout

Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information contained within this prospectus is correct at the time of printing. However, the College accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. New courses are continually being introduced and modules revised. Contact us via our enquiry line or visit our website for up to date course details. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses or parts of courses where there is insufficient demand; to charge a registration fee to cover aspects such as study visits and learning materials, and to vary modes of delivery.

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To inspire achievement by delivering outstanding education and skills.

Our Vision -- Achieve excellence through fully releasing the potential of our students and colleagues -- Deliver inspirational teaching and learning and student experience in Further and Higher education -- Make Reaseheath the preferred place to work and study with superb facilities, resources and support for colleagues and students -- Lead and develop partnerships with industry and our communities that make a positive difference -- Be the College, training provider and employer of choice

Strategic Aims DRIVE

Our values PRIDE

-- Develop business and income streams to deliver sustainable growth

People:

-- Raise the expectations of and add value to the communities and industry sectors we serve -- Innovate and embrace change to meet the needs of students and employers -- Value, enhance and deliver an outstanding learning experience -- Efficiently and effectively use our resources to ensure demonstrable return on investment for our students and industry sectors

-- We are passionate about our learners, staff and customers and place them at the heart of all we do by supporting, developing, empowering, encouraging, respecting and valuing their contributions.

Responsibility: -- We encourage individuals to be responsible and accountable for their actions and decisions, and we promote community cohesion and environmental sustainability through our behaviour.

Integrity: -- We believe in honesty, integrity and the highest ethical standards in everything we do.

Diversity: -- We recognise, respect, promote and celebrate diversity.

Excellence: -- We challenge ourselves to strive for the highest standards of quality and behaviour by adopting a supportive self critical approach in our pursuit of excellence.

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Raising Standards Inspiring Achievement

Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 Reaseheath College Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6DF Course Information Hotline 01270 613284 General Enquiries 01270 625131 Email enquiries@reaseheath.ac.uk

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