A taste of student life - in just one day…
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2009
Agriculture Business and Events Equine Horticulture Public Services
Is ideal for those who want to work Management We have an outstanding national reputation There’s an increasing demand for people with For those interested in a variety of different
outdoors with farm animals, grow crops
Want to be part of organising major events?
for the quality of our Equine courses, so if strong practical skills in garden landscaping public service areas including traffic, the river
for food and industry and operate farm
Our course will give you practical experience
you’re interested in a career working with and horticulture. Come and see for yourself police, mounted police, criminal investigation,
machinery. Agriculture provides a huge
of planning and co-ordinating activities for
horses, then look no further than Bishop our extensive plant collection, conservatory dog handling, underwater search units and
variety of work opportunities.
major events and provide you with the skills
Burton College. and historic walled garden, all recognised as firearms units, and that’s just within the police!
being among the best in the country. There are the armed services, coastguard,
On the following Wednesdays:
needed to enter this exciting
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fire service and ambulance careers to choose
14 January, 4 March, 29 April 2009
business specialism.
14 January, 4 March, 29 April 2009 On the following Fridays:
from as well.
Wednesday 28 January 2009
27 February, 24 April, 19 June 2009
*Pupils attending the Equine Taster Day will, between 1.00
Animal Management
Wednesday 11 March 2009 and 3.00 pm, learn to handle horses and develop their
On the following Thursdays:
Thursday 7 May 2009
understanding of horse management and care. Pupils will 22 January, 19 March, 23 May 2009
For those interested in a career with
not be involved in the actual riding of horses.
companion and collection animals, including
kennel and cattery management and Childcare & Education
Fashion and Clothing
Sport
working with exotic pets in places like zoos
For those with a caring nature who are
For those who enjoy working with people
and safari parks. A career in Animal
For those interested in a career in fashion
interested in working with children in
and would like to enter the leisure industry,
Management means real job satisfaction.
and clothing design. This area can lead
nurseries, schools, clubs or overseas
e.g. sports and physical recreation, coaching
students into a variety of careers or higher
community sports development, leadership,
Wednesday 7 January 2009
including management and administration.
art and design education courses including
marketing, public relations, fitness and health
Thursday 12 March 2009
Make a real difference in the development
textiles and design, creative arts, surface
centres, outdoor activity, sports retail and
Thursday 7 May 2009
of children.
pattern, fashion, fine art, costume design for
public services.
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the theatre etc.
13 January, 24 February, 28 April 2009
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Applied Science
On the following Fridays:
6 February, 20 March, 19 June 2009
The Leisure & Recreation sector is
15 January, 12 March, 30 April 2009
If you are interested in a career in the science
one of the fastest growing markets in
industry then why not try Applied Science?
Construction
the UK today!

Applied Science courses combine biology, People with construction skills have never
Floristry
Travel and Tourism

physics and chemistry as well as providing been in greater demand - so if you’re
Is ideal for those who enjoy travel and
If you’re creative, like to work with your hands
you with the practical skills for working interested in building tomorrow’s world, then
working with people. Opportunities exist in
and head, then a career in floristry could be
in a laboratory. our construction courses could be just what
this country and abroad working within travel
for you. Opportunities exist within florists,
you’re looking for.
Land-Based Engineering
agents, tour operators, transport operators,
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hotels, fashion houses, TV and retail stores.
Is ideal for those who are interested in working
tourist attractions, the arts and entertainment
8 January, 19 March, 14 May 2009 On the following Fridays:
On the following Tuesdays:
as fitters, technicians, mechanics or in sales
industry, cultural recreation and hospitality to
30 January, 24 April, 19 June 2009
10 February, 10 March, 12 May 2009
and manufacturing in the land-based industry.
name just a few.
The College has superb facilities and works in
Art, 3D Design and
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partnership with many tractor and equipment
Interactive Media
Environmental Conservation 11 February, 25 March, 6 May 2009
manufacturers to provide realistic hands-on
(with Gamekeeping & Fisheries Management)
For those interested in 3D design, fashion,
experience using the latest technology.
For those interested in a career working with
spatial design, multimedia design (covering
the great outdoors including gamekeeping,
On the following Mondays:
traditional techniques, processes of drawing
fisheries management, environmental
12 January, 2 March, 11 May 2009
and model making and cutting edge
conservation and countryside management.
animation), CAD and graphic design.
On the following Wednesdays:
Friday 16 January 2009
11 February, 25 March, 6 May 2009
Friday 13 March 2009
Tuesday 19 May 2009
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