1. Charlotte Kerridge Marketing Co-ordinator

2. Who are we ? Specialist in landbased only college 8 miles north of Ipswich in a rural location Great transport links to the College Great facilities on site Merged with Easton College in August 2012 to become a single institution Wide range of courses at a variety of different levels: Schools (from Yr10), Full Time Courses, Part time courses, Foundation Degrees, Leisure courses, Commercial courses, Apprenticeships Across both campuses, collectively we have been providing high quality education for over 100 years.

3. We offer a wide range of excellent courses across both campuses in: Agriculture Agricultural Engineering Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships Arboriculture Construction Countryside Management Equine Fisheries – Easton Campus only Floristry Agriculture Agricultural Engineering Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships Arboriculture Construction Countryside Management Equine Fisheries – Easton Campus only Floristry Foundation Learning Game Keeping – Easton Campus only Higher Education Horticulture Level 1 courses Motor Vehicle & Engineering Pre-foundation studies Sports – Easton Campus only Uniformed Public Services – Easton Campus only Foundation Learning Game Keeping – Easton Campus only Higher Education Horticulture Level 1 courses Motor Vehicle & Engineering Pre-foundation studies Sports – Easton Campus only Uniformed Public Services – Easton Campus only What we offer

4. Gaining a qualification and get workplace experience Earn as you learn Apprenticeships last between 12 – 24 months We offer Edge Apprenticeships 3 Levels of Apprenticeships Level 2 Apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship (advanced) Level 4 Apprenticeship (higher) All apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk What is an apprenticeship?

5. We offer apprenticeships in a wide range of areas: Agriculture Construction Engineering Equine Floristry Food Manufacturing Horticulture Hospitality Professional Studies in Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading, Management Our Apprenticeships

6. Dedicated apprenticeship in Food & Farming Edge Apprenticeships takes between 12-36 months to complete Dedicated support from the Edge Team City & Guilds Diploma in work-based Agriculture/Horticulture Levels 2, 3 and 4 progression available Earn whilst you learn Day release at college Gain industry qualifications – emergency first aid, tractor driving to name but a few! Our Edge Apprenticeships

7. Level 1 – no formal entry requirements, however a keen interest in the subject field. Level 2 – 4 GCSEs grade D or above or a Level 1 qualification with functional skills Level 3 – 4 GCSEs Grade C or above or a Level 2 qualification Our Edge Apprenticeships

8. Different from school Lecturers and tutors are from industry Lecturers and tutors have good knowledge of what employers are looking for Wide range of support available Financial Support Transport Advice Welfare First Aid Tutors on hand to help you through your studies Students really achievement with us! Why come to our college?

9. If you know what course you would like to do apply now! Pick up a prospectus Visit our website www.eastonotley.ac.ukwww.eastonotley.ac.uk Attend a taster day Come along to one of our information days Where do I sign?

10. Information Days Saturday 12 October 2013 – 9am to 1pm Wednesday 16 October 2013 – 5pm to 8pm Monday 28 October 2013 – 10am to 3pm Saturday 16 November 2013 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 1 February 2014 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 8 March 2014 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 26 April – 9am to 1pm Saturday 14 June 2014 – 9am to 1pm Information Days Saturday 12 October 2013 – 9am to 1pm Wednesday 16 October 2013 – 5pm to 8pm Monday 28 October 2013 – 10am to 3pm Saturday 16 November 2013 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 1 February 2014 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 8 March 2014 – 9am to 1pm Saturday 26 April – 9am to 1pm Saturday 14 June 2014 – 9am to 1pm Visit us to find out more Open Day (previously Big Day Out) Saturday 10 May 2014 – 10am to 4pm Open Day (previously Big Day Out) Saturday 10 May 2014 – 10am to 4pm

11. www.eastonotley.ac.uk