Plumpton College
The College specialises in providing a wide range of land-based
courses in partnership with schools, for those in further education
and for those in higher education. The College degree courses are
provided in association with the University of Brighton.
The College’s main site is at Plumpton with out-centres at
Netherfield (near Battle), Robertsbridge, Flimwell and Stanmer
Park, Brighton.
The main College is situated in the
centre of the College's 900 hectare estate, close to Brighton and
London, itself one of the major international market places for
wine. Plumpton College offers unique Degree courses in wine. There
are excellent practical and demonstration facilities for students
in their area of study. Student residential accommodation
available, both on-campus and at The University of Brighton campus
for HE students. Plumpton Green village is nearby, where there is a
local shop, post office and bus and train services. Local bus
routes service the College. The tuition offered is excellent,
with successful employment rates.
The range of courses cover all land-based provision including
Agriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Greenkeeping, Hard
Landscaping, Equine, Agricultural and Horticultural Machinery,
Metalsmithing, Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing, Countryside
Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Sports (Outdoor Education),
Wine and Viticulture, and Rural Business Management.
Advice and information
HE Access courses starting in September
2012
Access to HE Diploma, Land-based Studies. Access to HE Diploma,
Landscape Design.
Day release starting in September
2012
Level 2 Vocational Courses for learners who are 16 and staying
on at Sixth Form school or SF College. Level 2 Extended
Certificates in: Countryside and
Environment/Forestry/Horticulture/Horse Care/Vehicle Technology,
with BTEC/C&G as appropriate
Plumpton College is a specialised Land-based College, offering a
wide range of full time or part time courses, from school
programmes through to Degree level. It also has centres at
Netherfield, Flimwell, Robertsbridge and Brighton, East Sussex.
Courses available in
Agriculture, Agricultural and Construction Machinery, Animal
Management and Veterinary Nursing, Countryside and Environment,
Equine Studies, Forestry and Arboriculture, Garden Design,
Horticulture, Floristry and Horticultural Machinery, Landscape
Construction, Metalsmithing and Silversmithing, Rural Business
Management, Sports Turf Management, Sport (Outdoor
Education),
Wine Business and Wine Production.
Courses in these subjects are offered
from school programmes through Entry and Introductory levels; Level
2 (equivalent to GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to A level),
Foundation Degree to Degree Level. Plumpton College is a partner
college of the University of Brighton.
The part time prospectus describes the full range of
Apprenticeships, contact work based learning 01273 892030.
Taster courses for school students in years 9/10/11 take place
during February, June and October each year. These are free taster
courses for secondary pupils. These generally take place during the
school holidays and allow students an introduction to a wide range
of courses, all within a friendly College environment.
The prospectus, application form and more information from
our
website.
Events
The Information Morning
Plumpton College will be hosting an Information
Morning on Saturday 3 March, from 9.00am to 12.30pm. Visitors will
discover the range of land based courses, employer training and
apprenticeships.
Staff will be available to offer free courses
information and careers advice as well as facilities tours. Student
ambassadors will also be on hand to inform about student life at
Plumpton College.
The Open Day
Saturday 12 May 2012, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Cost: £5, adult. Free
entry for under 16s. This is an ideal opportunity to visit the
college to experience the diversity of courses.
For more information get
in contact or visit our
website for more details, alternatively download the PDF from
'Related documents' on the right hand side of this page.