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Welcome...

Our excellent and committed academic staff care deeply about the learning and teaching afforded to our students and provide a wide range of support to the business sectors with which we are engaged.

The friendly and caring environment we provide for our students is reflected in many ways, perhaps most particularly in the strength of the student community and in ways in which students contribute to the development of the College.

We have achieved, and work hard to maintain, the highest educational standards, and are widely recognised for the quality of our Higher Education provision. We have a long and proud tradition of working closely with the rural sector and will continue to do so, to add relevance to our teaching and research and to act as a focal point for transferring research into practice.

We believe that we make a vital contribution by producing graduates with the capacity to address rural issues, helping develop those already in work who need to aquire new skills, and by creating knowledge that will help the rural sector, its businesses and its communities to flourish.

We hope you find the pages of our courses guide interesting and informative. Or, better still, visit our wonderful campus in the Dorset countryside at one of our many events. We look forward to welcoming you.

Clare Davison | Principal

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Welcome... Contents

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Our Partners 4A Great Place to Study 6Student Life 8State-of-the-art Facilities 9Your Questions Answered 10Applications 11Entry Requirements 11

Foundation Degree in Animal Behaviour & Welfare 12BSc (Honours) Top-up in Animal Behaviour & Welfare 14Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology & Conservation 16BSc (Honours) in Marine Ecology & Conservation (Top-Up) 18Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing 20Foundation Degree in Para-Veterinary Science 22Foundation Degree in Countryside and Coastal Conservation 24Foundation Degree in Tourism Park Management 26International Masters Programme (Education) 28

Access to Higher Education (Science) 30

Level 4 Diploma in Floristry 32Level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting 32Level 4 Diploma in Agricultural Business Management 33

Money Matters 34More Information 35

In PartnershipWith...

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The Royal Agricultural UniversityFounded in 1845, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is the oldest agricultural education provider in the English-speaking world, and has a long-standing global reputation for its land-based courses and for research and consultancy.

Students from Kingston Maurward College may progress to study on one of the Royal Agricultural University’s top-up courses. These courses have been developed to enable students with prior qualifications at Foundation Degree or HND level to top up to a BSc or BA Honours award in one further year of full-time study.

The courses offered at the RAU build on agricultural, business and environmental knowledge, gained from previous studies, to provide the necessary skills and business expertise required of future land-based managers and professionals. This is achieved by a mix of lectures, industry speakers and relevant visits.

The Royal Veterinary CollegeThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) originally The Veterinary College, London, was built in the parish of St Pancras in 1791, on the current site of The RVC’s Camden Campus and in January 1792, four students began a three-year course intended to cover all aspects of the veterinary art. In 1875 the College received its first Charter of Incorporation from Queen Victoria. Over one hundred years, the College had grown from a horse infirmary with a handful of students to a science based institution, producing internationally-renowned veterinarians and scientists.

In 1949 The Royal Veterinary College became a full part of the University of London, whilst retaining its independence with its own Royal Charter, and in 1955 the College acquired a country estate in Hertfordshire to provide a new field station, the now modern and vibrant Hawkshead campus.

More recent developments include the building of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in Hertfordshire, which today treats over 7,000 patients a year and, in 2001, seventy-six years after the opening of the College’s Research Institute in Animal Pathology at Camden, the establishment of the London Bioscience Innovation Centre, which houses over 40 life science companies. The RVC has a unique heritage in the English speaking world of 250 years of innovation and leadership in veterinary medicine and science.

Recent advances mean that the RVC now stands apart from its competitors as being the only vet school in the world to have accreditation from all the major professional bodies. Its programmes and students are more varied, and more diverse, than any other.

The Royal Veterinary College is committed to the three pillars of its mission:

• To education• To the discovery and translation of new knowledge• To the delivery of the very best clinical care and opinion

Above all, the RVC seeks to push back the frontiers of what is possible in veterinary medicine and its associated sciences.

Bournemouth UniversityIf you enrol on a course validated by Bournemouth University (BU), BU oversees the academic standards and quality of the course and awards the degree. BU is an innovative university that offers a range of high quality courses geared towards specific professions. A student-centred learning environment encourages intellectual achievement as well as employability – something borne out by the university’s consistently excellent record of graduates moving into their chosen careers. Teaching at BU is closely linked to modern industry, with the focus on developing independent, lifelong learners in subjects including media, design, tourism, business, law, forensics, archaeology, nursing and midwifery.

Research and EnterpriseBU enjoys strength in research and enterprise, and is home to some world-leading centres of academic excellence. The only Centre of Excellence in Media Practice in England is based at BU, and cutting-edge research is undertaken in a number of different disciplines throughout the university. Academic staff are often involved with research and consultancy that changes the way their industry works, and they are as passionate about their areas of expertise as they are knowledgeable.

A great place to study...

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If you want to study in a place where you get to know everyone and quickly feel at home, our College is for you.

Kingston Maurward College welcomes students from all over the UK and overseas. Set in beautiful Dorset countryside, it has the best of both worlds, traditional and contemporary. This is exemplified by the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), complete with modern IT facilities and laboratories, which sit alongside a beautiful Georgian Mansion House. It is our aim at Kingston Maurward to provide excellent facilities and a supportive environment to help all Higher Education students reach their full potential.

The 300 hectare estate, including a working farm, superb equine facilities, purpose-built Animal Science Centre, brand new horticultural glasshouses, and commercial Gardens & Animal Park, gives students a highly relevant learning environment on their doorstep.

Quality Assurance Agency For Higher Education (QAA)Kingston Maurward College has been assessed for quality and standards by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Their job is to safeguard quality and standards in UK universities and colleges, so that students have the best possible learning experience. Their report found:

• Academic standards of the awards the College offers on behalf of its awarding bodies meet UK expectations for threshold standards

• The enhancement of student learning opportunities at the College meets UK expectations • The quality of the information produced by the College about its learning opportunities meets UK expectations • The quality of student learning opportunities at the College meets UK expectations.

For more information visit www.qaa.ac.uk

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Student LifeDorchester and the Surrounding AreaWith many of our Higher Education courses covering environmental subjects, Kingston Maurward is on the doorstep of a wealth of geographical gems. Where could be better to study than near the beautiful World Heritage Jurassic Coast? Take a walk, swim in the sea or take part in the many activities available in the surrounding area.

Dorchester, in central Dorset, is a warm, friendly county town that boasts great places to visit, eat and shop. With excellent pubs, restaurants, local leisure centre, cinemas and Brewery Square development, it is a wonderful place to live. It has good transport links to Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, London and other parts of the UK.

The buzzing seaside towns of Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole are just a short drive or train ride away - with first-rate places to visit and enjoy, such as the Sea Life Centre, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, the BIC, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, water sports, the harbour and a wide choice of shops, nightclubs, bars and festivals.

Life Outside StudyingThere’s a lot you can get involved in, everything from sport and social events to finding out about the environment and conservation.

We have a strong sense of student community at Kingston Maurward, with students playing an active role in campus decision making through our Student Council, and you’ll also be able to enjoy the social events offered by our partner universities.

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The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) incorporates:

• The library, with specialist books, journals, newspapers and DVDs• Access to the BU and RAU libraries• Over 100 computers with access to the College network and Wi-Fi• Cameras and camcorders for loan• Quiet and group study areas• Well-equipped and fully supported science laboratories• Help desk, staffed by friendly, qualified LRC and IT teams• Student Information Desk (SID) for all your support queries - e.g. welfare, finance and transport.

Learning Resources Centre

Animal Science CentreThis purpose-built building - The Coneygar Animal Science Centre - with state-of-the-art facilities means Kingston Maurward College offers unrivalled teaching in its Animal Conservation & Welfare and Marine Ecology qualifications:

•Large,purpose-built,modernfacilitieshousinganextensiverangeofanimalspecies(reflecting industry standards)•2reptilerooms•2smallmammalrooms•Largeaquaticsroomwithfacilitiestoprovideplantsforanimalfeedgrownthroughanaquaponic system•Purpose-builtanimalenclosures•Practicalteachingrooms•Moderndoggroomingsalon.

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Your QuestionsAnswered

How long is the course?

Full-time Foundation Degree courses take two years to complete, with a further third year for a ‘top-up’ to an Honours Degree, at Kingston Maurward or at another college or university. The length of part-time courses varies according to the course, with flexible times available.

When can I start?

Courses start in September or early October. They are very popular, so contact us for more information as soon as you can. Our course enquiries team are available from 9am to 5pm, five days a week to help you. Telephone 01305 215215.

How do I apply?

Formal application should be made via UCAS, but you can contact us for detailed information beforehand. Don’t miss the UCAS deadline of January 15th. Contact us after that date on 01305 215215 to see if we have spaces - right up until September in the year of entry.

How do I apply for a Part-time Higher Education Course?

For entry on to our part-time Higher Education courses, please contact us on 01305 215177.

Can I apply if I’m an overseas student?

Yes, there is a support programme with Bournemouth University and the Royal Agricultural University and we actively support and encourage overseas students to apply. (Please see ‘Applications’ opposite.)

Can I live in College accommodation?

Kingston Maurward College has a limited number of places for students who want to live in. We may also be able to help you find accommodation locally.

I haven’t studied for years – what help will I get?

Kingston Maurward College provides exstensive support for all students, and actively encourages mature students - our team will help you all the way.

We can help you with:

• Personal support and counselling • Study support through your personal tutor

and specialist taught units• Open learning computer centres • Library services • Research, learning skills, support and tuition• Special equipment, learning aids, help with

dyslexia and other needs.

Please note that we are able to support students with a range of physical disabilities and learning needs.

Please contact the Support Co-ordinator on 01305 215058 for full details.

What will it cost me?

For full details about the fees and financial support available, please turn to page 34.

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ApplicationsThe deadline for Autumn 2016 entry for UK/EU students is 15th January 2016. If you are looking to study a full-time undergraduate course, you can apply through UCAS (or Plymouth University for International Masters).

Talk to us at Kingston Maurward College as early as possible to find out more about your intended course. You can attend one of our Course Information Sessions - see page 29 for details.www.kmc.ac.uk or telephone: 01305 215215.

Entry RequirementsApplicants should be at least 18 years of age by 31st December in the year of entry and are required to demonstrate a set of basic skills to fulfil the demands of the course:

• Four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths• Appropriate A Level, Level 3 or Access to Higher Education course • An accredited record of using relevant skills in employment (mature students only).

For international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based test is no longer accepted as there is not a speaking element. The UK Borders Agency (UKBA) has introduced stricter rules on English language requirements. They published the Secure English Language Test list (SELT), and in addition to the overall score for IELTS and TOEFL (amongst others) they have set requirements for the individual component scores (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

International students must meet UKBA SELT requirements for their English as well as IELTS6. View the full list at: tinyurl.com/44bcgla

Applicants should confirm their ability to study on a Foundation Degree by presenting evidence of a course-relevant qualification equivalent to the relevant UCAS tariff points required (programme dependent).

UCASRosehill,New Barn Lane,Cheltenham,Gloucestershire,GL52 3LZTelephone: 0371 468 0468Email: [email protected]: www.ucas.ac.uk

Higher Education AdministratorKingston Maurward CollegeDorchester,Dorset, DT2 8PYTelephone: 01305 215177Email: [email protected]: www.kmc.ac.uk

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Foundation Degree in Animal Behaviour & Welfare

Introduction

Developed in response to continued public interest in animal behaviour and welfare, fundamental legislative changes affecting how animals are kept and employer demand for highly qualified individuals within a range of animal management settings, this programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of animal behaviour.

It will ultimately equip them with the necessary knowledge to assess the welfare needs and devise appropriate management strategies for farm, laboratory, zoo and companion animals.

The particular concerns of wildlife and conservation programmes are addressed against an underpinning consideration of the global and cultural differences in terms of what constitutes ‘animal welfare’.

This Foundation Degree is delivered by a team of highly experienced staff with a breadth of industry and research experience, including input from internationally renowned organisations.

This two year full time course requires three days a week attendance at Kingston Maurward

College and includes a 250 hour industry placement prior to starting Year 2.

The course is presented through a combination of lectures, discussions, assignments, practical activities, visiting guest speakers, specialist visits and work experience. Students can also expect to attend a study tour. The programme is run in association the Royal Agricultural University.

Course Content

Year One (Level 4):

• Study and Research Skills.• Functional Anatomy &

Physiology• Fundamentals of Animal

Nutrition• Animal Welfare and Legislation • Principles of Animal Ecology and

Behaviour• Work Based Learning

Year Two (Level 5):

• Applied Breeding• Population Genetics• Specialist Research Project• Applied Conservation of Wildlife• Applied Companion Animal

Behaviour• Management of Animal

Collections (Option Unit)

• Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation (Option Unit)

• Topics in Applied Psychology (Option Unit)

Career Opportunities

This qualification offers excellent employment opportunities in

• Animal welfare organisations• Assurance, Inspection and

enforcement agencies• Wildlife conservation

organisations • Animal collections • Laboratory technicians• Animal behaviour consultancy

and training

Graduates have progressed to postgraduate qualifications following completionof the BSc (Hons) Top-Up year at Kingston Maurward College.

Entry Requirements

120 UCAS tariff points. Normally one A Level in a Biological /Environmental Science or Psychology, or an average pass at Level 3 Extended Diploma (previously National Diploma) in Animal Management.

GCSEs in Maths, English (grade C or above) are required. Mature entry is actively encouraged and relevant work experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications, and Access to HE courses in Science are highly recommended. See Access to HE qualification page 31.

International students are required to meet IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or above (with minimum 5.5 in each component).

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BSc (Honours) Top-Up in Animal Behaviour & Welfare

Introduction

This Top-up course has been developed to enable students with prior qualifications at Foundation Degree level to progress to an Honours Degree award. The degree provides an ideal grounding in the developing and highly competitive areas of animal management, welfare assessment and conservation.

This one year programme builds on key subject areas in cognition, human relations with animals and the role of captivity in animal conservation, to enable students to develop skills in critical evaluation and analysis of our management of wild, captive and companion animals.

Through option units, students can specialise in areas such as the role of zoos in conservation or the control of disease in wild and captive populations. A key element of the course is the dissertation, through which students will manage a research based project to a successful completion and develop an understanding of the process of active research including the effective presentation of their findings.

Course Content

• Personal Research Dissertation• Animal Cognition and Behaviour

Management• Anthrozoology• Behavioural Ecology (Option

Unit)• Epidemiology, Health and

Welfare (Option unit)• Zoo Conservation Biology

(Option Unit)


This qualification offers excellent employment opportunities in:

• Animal welfare organisations assurance

• Inspection and enforcement agencies

• Wildlife conservation organisations

• Animal collections • Laboratory technicians • Animal behaviour consultancy

and training.

Graduates have progressed to postgraduate qualifications in active areas of animal welfare research.

Entry Requirements

The programme is designed as a specific continuation of the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Kingston Maurward College. However, applications are welcomed from external applicants with qualifications in an appropriate range of animal behaviour and welfare related subjects at Foundation Degree or HND level. Entry requirements are for a Pass grade at Level 5.

Application through UCAS.

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Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology & ConservationIntroduction

Marine ecology is an integrative science that studies the basic structural and functional relationships within and among living populations and their physical-chemical environments in marine ecosystems.

It is a discipline which draws on all the major fields within the biological sciences, focusing on specific organisms as well as particular environments.

The importance of conserving marine species and ecosystems is growing as a consequence of human activities (including over-fishing, over-utilisation, degradation and loss of coastal and marine habitats, introduction of non-native species) and the intensification of global climate change.

As a result the management of marine species and ecosystems to prevent their decline are more important than ever before.

This two year full time course requires three days per week attendance at Kingston Maurward College and includes a 250 hour

industry placement prior to starting year two. The course is presented through a combination of lectures, discussions, assignments, practical activities, visiting guest speakers, specialist visits and work experience. Students can also expect to attend a study tour.

Course Content

Year One (Level 4):

• Study and Research Skills• Introductory Marine Ecology• Principles of Marine Animal

Ecology and Behaviour• Marine Environmental Science• Environmental Marine Animal

Physiology• Work Based Learning

Year Two (Level 5):

• Zoology of Marine Invertebrates• Zoology of Marine Vertebrates• Coastal Processes and

Geomorphology (Option Unit)• Marine and Coastal

Conservation• Aquaculture Health and Welfare

(Option Unit)• Field Study Tour (Option Unit)• Specialist Research ProjecT


This qualification offers excellent employment opportunities in marine conservation organisations, aquaria, fish health and disease, and marine conservation education.

Graduates have progessed onto postgraduate study at Master’s level with Bournemouth University, as well as key roles with local and national organisations such as Dorset Wildlife Trust and RSPB.

Entry Requirements

120 UCAS tariff points. Normally one A Level in a Biological /Environmental Science or Geography, or an average pass at Level 3 Extended Diploma (previously National Diploma) in Animal Management or Countryside Management.

GCSEs in Maths, English (grade C or above) are required. Mature entry is actively encouraged and relevant work experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications, but Access to HE courses in Science are highly recommended. See Access to HE qualification page 31.

International students are required to meet IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or above (with minimum 5.5 in each component)

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BSc (Honours) in Marine Ecology & Conservation (Top-Up)Introduction

Kingston Maurward College has developed this Top Up course for students on the FdSc Marine Ecology and Conservation in conjunction with Bournemouth University to provide a progression route to Level 6 in this field.

The course is offered by Bournemouth University but will be partly delivered by staff at the Kingston Maurward campus. Students will have the opportunity to study key specialist subjects with familiar staff and surroundings at KMC, but also for part of their studies they will have access to the expertise and facilities of staff at Bournemouth University for other key subjects.

This is an exciting development to provide a marine based Top Up route for students on the foundation degree and will allow students to retain study in the familiar environment of the college but also opportunities to work with leading scientists from our partner HEI at Bournemouth.

Students will be full BU students

able to access all facilities such as learning resources, student support, SUBU and finance and careers advice. Study at Kingston Maurward will be 1 fixed day per week. Study at BU will be a range of regular lecture and seminar sessions, plus project supervision appointments.

Course Content

• Independent Research Project (BU) 40 credits

• Marine Mammal Ecology and Behaviour (KMC) 20 credits

• Marine Field Study Techniques (KMC) 20 credits

• Marine Conservation (BU) 20 credits

• Advanced Environmental Law and Management (BU) 20 credits


As a graduate in Marine Ecology and Conservation there are opportunities to work in the UK and abroad with both conservation organisations and commercial marine industries.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this one year Top Up programme is through completion of a Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology and Conservation at Pass grade.

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Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing

Introduction

Veterinary Nursing is a dedicated and rewarding career, one that not only requires skills in caring for animals but also high levels of technical and personal skills.

This three year Foundation Degree course provides the technical skills and knowledge, as well as fundamental understanding of practice management to allow students to enter the field of veterinary nursing following graduation.

As part of the course students will complete their placement hours and Nursing Log to leave the course as a fully qualified Veterinary nurse.

Course Content

Year One (Level 4):

• Functional Anatomy & physiology

• Principles of Animal Nutrition• Introduction to Evidence Based

Veterinary Nursing Practice• Animal Husbandry, Inheritance

and Disease• Process and Practice of a

Veterinary Business

Year Two (Level 4 & 5):

• Diagnostics for Veterinary Practice

• Surgical Nursing, Anaesthesia and Theatre Practice for VNs

• Veterinary Pharmacy and Medicines

• Applied Companion Animal Behaviour Management

• Professional Practice and Reflective Nursing

Year 3 (Level 5):

• Advanced Veterinary Nursing • Work Related Project –

improving Veterinary Nursing Practice or Client Care

• Animal Hydrotherapy (option) • Animal Behavioural Therapies

(option) • Completion of Final Professional

Vet Nursing Log


Graduating as a fully accredited Veterinary Nurse trained to Foundation Degree level this course will mean you are able to progress straight into practice as a Veterinary Nurse.

Entry Requirements

160 UCAS points from two A2 subjects at least one from sciences (e.g. Biology), BTEC Diploma (MM) or Extended Diploma (MPP), or NPTC (City & Guilds) single grade Extended Diploma (M) Animal Management with Animal Nursing optional unit.

In addition five GCSE at A*-C to include English, Mathematics and Science. Four weeks work experience at a veterinary practice prior to starting the course

Mature students will be considered, but must demonstrate:

• Achievement of literacy and numeracy as above and also after successful completion of an Access to Higher Education programme with a Science base

• Learning through experience, demonstrated in portfolios or records of achievement, and/• or by set learning tasks set at interview, and confirmed by employer reference(s)• A combination of academic and experiential learning, to be considered on its individual merits

Overseas StudentsApplicants whose first language is not English must offer evidence of qualifications in written and spoken English.

Acceptable qualifications are IELTS 7.0, or direct equivalents.

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UCAS

Foundation Degree in Para-Veterinary Science

Introduction

There is a significant and growing trend for vets to take a more strategic advisory role in managing herd health and to oversee the training of others to complete the daily herd health activities such as foot trimming, blood sampling and admnistration of medicines.

On many large livestock farms there will be a competent, trained member of the farm team able to do these technically challenging activities. For instance, most herdsman on dairy farms would competently treat lame cows and administer milk fever treatment to a downer cow.

Traditionally for many farms the best option was to use the vet although more are now turning towards the professional services of an appropriately trained paraprofessional - ‘The Para-Veterinarian’.

The career of the paraprofessional is still new and developing and the opportunities for graduates from this course are potentially very broad including positions on livestock farms and in the allied industries such as feed or pharmaceutical companies. In the USA, the use of ‘Vet Techs’ is on the increase and the

concept is popular with the large, progressive livestock units.

This course would suit students who enjoy working on a farm with livestock and are looking for a technical challenge, working closely with a veterinary team.

Course Content

• Understanding body systems and what happens when systems become diseased

• Developing paraclinical skills such as correct sampling (e.g. milk, urine, blood and post-mortem sampling) correct drug use (e.g. storage, administration) and husbandry skills (e.g. foot trimming)

• Understanding the opportunities and challenges within the UK Livestock Industry


• Paraveterinarian with a veterinary team

• Livestock farm assistant manager• Animal welfare auditing

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs grade C or above including English, Maths and Science

160 points or FE equivalent

Minimum grade C in A level Biology

Three weeks work experience on a commercial livestock farm.

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UCAS

Foundation Degree in Countryside and Coastal Conservation Introduction

The countryside and coastal environments in the UK are under increasing threat and their management requires professionals with the right mix of practical and intellectual skills. This Foundation Degree in Countryside and Coastal Conservation provides the interdisciplinary skills that the countryside professionals of the future need to effectively manage these complex environments.

Dorset contains a rich mixture of wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland, wetland and heathland, as well as the internationally aclaimed Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site.

The local marine environment contains important seagrass beds and rare native seahorses. Dorset’s heathlands contain all six of the UK’s reptiles, including the nationally protected smooth snake and sand lizard, and the county contains the most biodiverse area for plants in the country.

This broad range of habitats makes Kingston Maurward College the ideal place to study British Wildlife.

In addition, the importance of Dorset’s wildlife is reflected in the myriad of environmental organisations that are located in the county, which provide work experience with some of the leading scientists, wildlife researchers and habitat management teams in the UK.

Course Content

Year 1:

• Practical Conservation • Work-based learning • Introduction to habitats • Environmental science • Study and research skills • Ecology, biodiversity and

conservation

Year 2:

• Habitat management • Wildlife management• Specialist research project

Optional Units:

• Woodland and Grassland Management

• Wetland and Coastal Management

• Conservation and Tourism• Archaeology• Landscape History


• Countryside Ranger• Countryside Manager• Heritage Coast Warden, Nature

Reserve Manager• Ecologist• Environmental Consultancy• Countryside Contracting

Services

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade C or above including English, maths and science.

160 UCAS points or relavent equivalent qualifications.

Minimum grade C in A Level Biology.

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Foundation Degree in Tourism Park Management

Introduction

The Foundation Degree in Tourism Park Management is a course designed specifically for the next generation of owners and managers in the UK tourism park industry. It is the only course in the UK that tailors standard business practices to holiday parks to ensure the industry continues to succeed.

The course focuses on personal development within the tourism parks industry and aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge appropriate to management of a park. It enables learners to enhance career prospects and give them the academic depth to pursue further study should they wish.

The course, which can be studied around work commitments, covers key topics from business strategy and legislation to managing health and safety and embracing new technology.

The range of units offered will provide the learner with underpinning knowledge and assist them to acknowledge their personal strengths and overcome weaknesses. They will also acquire

a range of transferable skills such as use of IT, conducting research and report writing. Each unit includes a week of teaching and an associated assignment to be completed between units.

Course Content

• Business Strategy for the Tourism Park Industry

• Marketing • Managing the Consumer• Managing Finance and Business

Performance• Leadership and Management • Managing Changing Legislation • Managing Tourism Parks through

Technology• Business and Professional

Development within the Tourism Park Industry

• Managing Biodiversity in Tourism Parks - Research Skills

• Work-based Learning - Managing Health and Safety

• Specialist Research Project• Practical Business Development

for Tourism Parks


This course is aimed at those already working within the Tourism Parks industry but may lead to further career development into business management roles. Progression is possible through other national universities and colleges to study to Level 6 (BA (Hons)) in Tourism or Business Management.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of two years related experience with evidence of prior academic learning and commitment of both student and employer.

You’ll need a minimum of four GCSE’s (grades A* - C) including Maths and English of appropriate key skills Level 2.

If English is not your first language you’ll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above. For more information see our International Entry Requirements.

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Foundation Degree in Tourism Park Management

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Introduction

The International Masters Programme (IMP) is designed to meet the needs of professionals from a range of educational backgrounds seeking professional development opportunities based on their particular individual needs and leading to master’s awards.

This course has been developed by Plymouth University and is delivered in a modular format, through a range of sites and partners in the South West, including Kingston Maurward College.

Students can work through modules at their own pace to build up to a MA in Education on completion of their Dissertation.

Interested students need to contact Plymouth University for further details on the programme and how to sign up to modules. Please go to www.plymouth.ac.uk/imp for further information.

Course Content

A wide range of modules are available to 120 credits

• 30 credit module cost £942• Completion of the Masters

is through a final 50 credit Dissertation

• Dissertation module cost £1570

Example Modules:

• Developing practice through a project

• Critical review of a body of knowledge

• Critical reflection practice• Understanding the use of data


Can be an essential part of career development for teachers looking to progress into management or specialist areas of education.

Entry Requirements

Students will be teaching professionals able to balance working alongside study outside of the workplace.

Prospective applicants will be qualified to PGCE level.

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Introduction

The Access to Higher Education is one of the key entry routes to degree level study in the UK for learners over 19 years. Adult learners with a key aim to gain entry to Higher Education courses but who have not studied to the required level to be considered for degree courses will need to complete an Access to HE Diploma.

Kingston Maurward is a land-based college that offers degree level courses in life and environmental sciences, and its Access to HE course reflects this.

Thecontent of this course follows a purely science route in a broad range of subjects including biology, animal welfare, scientific method and statistical analysis. It also covers key areas for study skills development to prepare students for progression to university level such as research skills, presentation skills and examination preparation.

It is a full-time course requiring commitment from students with the fundamental aim of progressing to Higher Education.

Course Content

Students must complete 45 credits of subject specialist units at Level 3 as follows:

• Cell Biology• Physiological Processes,

Homeostasis• Inheritance Ecology• Plant Biology and Nutrient

Cycling• Horticultural Science• Biogeography• Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Physiology• Animal Health• Immunity and Disease• Parametric and Non-parametric

Hypothesis Testing • Use of Statistics• Practical Science Project

Students must also complete 15 credits of Academic Preparation Skills as follows:

• Introduction to Scientific Method• Academic Writing Skills• Developing Skills for

Examinations• ICT Presentation Software• ICT Skills and Uses for Higher

Education


The Access to HE course is designed for entry into Higher Education.

This diploma will meet the entry requirements for HE courses at Kingston Maurward in:

• Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Marine Ecology and

Conservation • Countryside Management• Veterinary Nursing• Para-veterinary Studies • Horticulture

It will also meet entry requirements for other HE courses across the UK but students are advised to seek clarification on the exact requirements for any course they are considering applying for to ensure the units offered on this Access to HE course meet the requirements.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for adult learners wishing to apply for Higher Education courses in the UK, but who do not currently have suitable qualifications for degree level entry i.e. A Levels, Level 3 vocational awards.

You will need to demonstrate you have English and Maths skills at Level 2 either through GCSE certificates at A*-C or Level 2 equivalents. However, there is an option to additional GCSE sessions for English and Maths to help you achieve the right level if needed.

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Level 4 Foundation CoursesHigher Diploma of Floristry (ICSF) Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Floristry FL008This course is designed for florists who are employed within the industry and are seeking a higher level professional qualification. Candidates should already hold an approved Level 3 qualification or be able to demonstrate the equivalent standard.

All candidates must have access to industry experience whilst undertaking the course.

Course Content

• Technical Skills - tied designs, wired and glued designs, design trends and concepts• Historical Studies for Floristry• Floral Event Practices• Botanical Concepts and Practices for Floristry• Marketing and Promotion Practices for Floristry• Business Practices for Floristry• Design Concepts for Floristry

Meticulous standards of workmanship and commercial speed is expected throughout the course.Applicants should hold a Level 3 floristry qualification or be able to demonstrate Level 3 standard.

AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (QCF) PD262This final level is very highly sought after and the AAT suggest it can make a difference of up to 30% on salaries when compared with non AAT members.The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff and provides the only fast-track non-graduate route into chartered accountancy.

Course Content

• Financial Statements• Financial Performance• Budgeting• Internal Controls and Accounting Systems• Business Taxation• Personal Taxation• Kingston Maurward is an approved centre for the delivery of AAT courses, and the Level 4 AAT Diploma is the

final level of this sought after accounts / accounting qualification.• Candidates will also be expected to undertake additional work outside class times.• Some of the work is project based• Course fees comprise tuition fees and computer based assessment fees (registration/exam) for each of the 6

units, payable to the College, plus AAT membership fees payable directly to them• Text books are available for purchase from the College or from bookshops.

Applicants need to have spoken to one of the course tutors before booking onto this course.Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and accounts qualifications at Level 3 or above are desirable.However, students who have prior accounts experience may be accepted at the discretion of the course tutor, and upon successful completion of a short test.

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Level 4 Foundation Courses

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Diploma in Agricultural Business Management Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Agricultural Business Management AG178This part-time Level 4 qualification, accredited by City and Guilds, covers the technical and management skills required for modern farm management.

Our innovative and flexible approach minimises the time spent away from your job - so you can apply your learning instantly in the workplace.

*It may be possible to take this course as part of a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Agriculture. Please contact us for further details.

Course Content

Two units from the optional units and both of the compulsory units must be taken:

• Livestock • Ruminant Health and Disease • Breeding and Nutrition• Crops • Crop Production• Management of Weeds• Pests and Disease• Crop Nutrition

As part of this unit there is also the opportunity to take the BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy exam:

• Grassland and Forage Crops • Grassland and Forage Crop Management• Production, Conservation and Storage

Compulsory Modules:

• Business Management • Good Agricultural and Environmental Practice

The course is aimed at those who have achieved a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Agriculture or a Level 3 Work-based Diploma in Agriculture or similar, are working in the agricultural industry and aiming to take on more responsibility.

Or those that need to develop higher level skills in post or individuals who have obtained a first degree and wish to study specific topics on a module by module basis, or the whole qualification.

For those without the qualifications above please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

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Courses Starting 2016 For information on fees please contact the HE Administrator on 01305 215 177 or emai:[email protected]

Fdsc MEC / ABW / Countryside Conservation £6,000 p.a.Fdsc Veterinary Nursing £7,000 p.a.Fdsc Para Veterinary Sciences £9,000 p.a.BSc (Hons) Top-Up Programmes £9,000 p.a.

Tuition Fee LoanFull- and part-time UK / EU undergraduate students may take out a loan to contribute towards their annual tuition fee. UK residents should apply through Student Finance Direct: www.gov.uk/student-finance

The Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the College by the Student Loans Company. Tuition Fee Loans are only paid back when you are earning over £21,000 a year and the payments will be at 9% of the income above £21,000; for example at an income level of £25,000 a year the repayments will typically be around £7 per week.

Loans for Living CostsFrom 1st September 2016, the student finance package only includes tuition fee loans and maintenance loans. Only full-time students can get Maintenance Loans (repayable) for their living costs.

The maximum Maintenance Loan for new students studying outside London in September 2016 is:

• £8,200 if you live away from home• £6,904 if you live at home.

These loans are paid into your bank account at the start of each term, once you have registered on your course.

Please see www.gov.uk/studentfinance for full details.

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Our regular Course Information Sessions are an opportunity to speak directly to our expert tutors and gain valuable advice and an insight into your chosen course.

To find out more call 01305 215215, register online, or simply come along to any of the sessions this academic year:

Thursday 24th September 2015 5:30pm - 8pm Open EveningSunday 25th October 2015 10am - 1pmThursday 19th November 2015 5:30pm - 8pmThursday 3rd December 2015 5:30pm - 8pmSunday 17th January 2016 10am - 1pmSunday 7th February 2016 10am - 1pmThursday 21st April 2016 5.30pm- 8pmSunday 15th May 2016 10am - 1pm

College Open Day & Country Fair Sunday 12th June 2016.

Course Information Sessions

Equal Opportunities and YouAt Kingston Maurward College we believe that everyone, regardless of whether they are on College premises or away from them, has the right to be valued as individuals and has the equality of opportunity regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, or age, and that they will not be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justified.

Some students may need additional support in order to pursue their course, and the College seeks to provide this wherever possible. We like to think that the students play an active role with the staff in supporting equal opportunities by treating everybody with respect and in reporting discriminatory behaviour. The College wishes to ensure it complies with the requirements of The Code of Practice for Further and Higher Education (Equality Act 2010).

Access For Everyone• We aim to include everyone• Everyone will be treated with respect• Bullying is not allowed• We will make information easy to read and understand• We will give you more time and support if you need it• If you need any help getting around the campus please ask• Everyone is welcome to apply for jobs at the College• Everyone is welcome to apply for courses at the College.

Please note: All information is correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change as a result of national changes to education funding.

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