Martin Brynes Careers Adviser Preparation for applying to Further and Higher Education at College Martin Brynes Careers Adviser

Recognise and become familiar with the college recruitment process.

HNCs and HNDs are available in a wide range of subject areas, including: Agriculture Computing and IT Construction and Civil Engineering Engineering Health and Social Care Business and Management Sport and Exercise Sciences Performing Arts Retail and Distribution Hospitality Management

Edinburgh College is one of the UK’s largest regional colleges http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/ Edinburgh College is one of the UK’s largest regional colleges with over 26,000 student enrolments.

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Important Information: Course details and applications go online 16th January – 28th April 2017. Applications will then close for a couple of weeks in May to identify courses that still have places available . Applications to Full Time courses for Applicants will only have One Course, not three courses as previous years.

The College have ensured that Every Student who is unsuccessful with their preferred choice, will be offered an alternative course that hopefully meets what they are looking for. There aren’t interviews for every course, some applications will be based on the applicant’s prior learning and what next steps they can take.

Open Days for August 2017 courses: Tuesday 17 January Milton Road               11:00am - 2:00pm Thursday 19 January Granton  Tuesday 24 January Midlothian Thursday 26 January Sighthill 

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The Personal Statement – A General Guide This is one of the most important sections of the application. – It is your chance to tell the college why you should be offered a place on the course. You should start off the paragraph by having a sentence telling the college why you have chosen this particular course. e.g. ‘I have chosen this course as I have a great interest in Construction and I would like to continue to study it at College.’ Then continue to talk about what the strengths and skills you have that are relevant to the subject you are applying to. Have a mix of Transferable Skills like: communication, problem solving, teamwork, etc. and skills that are specific to the course subject you want to get a place on. Do you have any relevant experience for the course you are applying for? E.g – your work experience, JET placement, mentoring, anything you’ve done outside of school, etc. that would be relevant? Anything else that you think that might be helpful to include, that you think the college might be looking for? Finish the paragraph with a closing sentence that ends your application nice and neatly. e.g – ‘I believe that this course can help me develop my skills more and also allow me to explore my career interest further.’

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Submit your application and receive an email of confirmation.

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You can make an appointment with Student Support at Edinburgh College. Tel: 0131 660 1010

What are your options when you leave school? Higher Education – College/University Further Education - College Modern Apprenticeship Employment Training Gap Year/Voluntary Work