Overview
Oxford & Cherwell Valley College is a multi-campus college in Oxfordshire, England. It was created in 2003 as "Oxford & Cherwell College" - a result of the merger between Oxford College of Further Education, North Oxfordshire College in Banbury and Rycotewood College in Thame. Rycotewood was relocated to Oxford in 2004[1] and the college changed to its current name in 2005 due to the new opening of a new campus in Bicester.
Oxford and Cherwell Valley College is committed to offering the widest range of high quality learning opportunities in the region, to enable our students to obtain the skills and qualifications they need for higher education and their choice of a successful career.
There is a wide and varied selection of opportunities on offer at the College including;,Over 125 full time courses,Over 1000 part time vocational programmes ,Higher Education courses in Art, Design & Furniture and other vocational areas ,A range of stimulating Community Education courses and Summer Schools ,A wide range of Access courses ,Courses tailored to meet the needs of business clients ,curses for students from overseas
Location & Facilities
OCVC has 3 campuses namely Blackbird Leys Campus , Banbury Campus & Bicester Campus For courses running at the Oxford Campus and Blackbird Leys Campus, the College operates a regular coach service between the two campuses throughout the day. The Blackbird Leys Campus is also easily accessible by bus from the city centre.
The Oxford Campus is 10 minutes walk from the main rail and coach stations in Oxford. Central London is easily reached in 60 minutes by rail and 90 minutes by coach. There is also a regular daily fast coach service to the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick.
Our campuses offer industry-standard facilities that will help you to enjoy your learning experience and get the most out of your course. If you choose a skills-based course such as in construction, motor vehicle, hair and beauty, or catering, you will gain practical skills in a college-based workshop, salon or restaurant that is identical to those in the world of work. The college has an Accommodation Adviser who can arrange for students to stay with host families. The college has families in Oxford, Banbury and Bicester. All of the families have been visited by the Accommodation Adviser and students can choose whether to have half board breakfast and dinner provided or whether to cook their own food.
Students should apply for accommodation at least one month before they want to move in. More information is available by contacting the Accommodation Adviser on accommodation@ocvc.ac.uk or calling 0044865 551 958 .
List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College
- Department of Business
- Department of care,Childcare & Health
- Department of Catering & hospitality
- Department of Construction
- Department of Creative arts
- Department of Engineering & motorsport performance
- Department of English language courses
- Department of Furniture
- Department of Hair,Beauty & therapies
- Department of Higher education
- Department of Retail,Travel & Tourism
- Department of Sport
- Department of Uniformed public services
Courses Offered
Sr.no |
Level |
Name of the Program |
| 1 |
Diploma |
Business/MARKETING |
| 2 |
Certificate /Diploma |
Accounting |
| 3 |
Certificate |
Legal Secretarial Specialism |
| 4 |
Diploma |
IT |
| 5 |
Law and Practice |
Law and Practice |
| 6 |
Law and Practice |
Law and Practice |
| 7 |
Law and Practice |
Law and Practice |
| 8 |
Certificate |
First Line Management |
| 9 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Health & Social Care |
| 10 |
Diploma |
Childcare and Education |
| 11 |
Extended Diploma |
Children’s Care Learning and Development |
| 12 |
Professional course |
Professional Chef's Diploma |
| 13 |
Diploma |
Hospitality Leadership and Supervision |
| 14 |
Certificate |
Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industry |
| 15 |
Certificate/Diploma |
Access to Building Services Engineering |
| 16 |
Diploma |
Carpentry & Joinery |
| 17 |
Diploma |
Construction |
| 18 |
Diploma |
Painting & Decorating |
| 19 |
Diploma |
Trowel Trades |
| 20 |
Certificate |
Sustainable Energy |
| 21 |
Diploma |
Joinery |
| 22 |
Diploma |
Painting & Decorating |
| 23 |
Diploma |
Trowel Trades |
| 24 |
Higher National Certificate |
Construction |
| 25 |
Diploma/Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Art and Design |
| 26 |
Extended Diploma |
Fashion & Clothing |
| 27 |
Extended Diploma |
Fashion Design & Textiles |
| 28 |
Extended Diploma |
Graphic Design |
| 29 |
Intermediate Diploma |
Media |
| 30 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Media Production |
| 31 |
Extended Diploma |
Creative Media Production |
| 32 |
Extended Diploma |
Photography |
| 33 |
Diploma/ Extended Diploma |
Performing Arts |
| 34 |
Extended Diploma |
Dance |
| 35 |
Extended Diploma |
Music Practice |
| 36 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Engineering |
| 36 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma/Sub Diploma |
Motorsport Engineering |
| 37 |
Diploma |
Principles and Practice of Furniture Making |
| 38 |
Extended Diploma |
Design Crafts |
| 39 |
Diploma |
Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector |
| 40 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Travel & Tourism |
| 41 |
Extended Diploma |
Retail |
| 42 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Football |
| 43 |
Extended Diploma |
Sport & Exercise Science |
| 44 |
Diploma |
Entry to the uniformed services |
| 45 |
Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Public Services |
Scholarships
The Residential Bursary is a government fund to assist students with accommodation costs where they have to live away from home in order to study a particular course,If you find it difficult to meet course costs (books, equipment, visits, childcare etc.), you may be able to apply for help from the Discretionary Fund. To be eligible, you or your family need to be in receipt of an income-based benefit (e.g. income support) or have a household income between £15,800 and £20,000 per year.,Adult Learner Grant ALG is for students who are over 19 and have a single income of less than £19,513. If you have a partner, your joint income must be less than £30,810 in the previous tax year.
You must be studying a first full level 2 or 3 qualification for a minimum of 12 hours a week. You cannot apply if you are in receipt of any out of work benefits.,Educational Maintenance Allowance If you are aged between 16-18 on the 31 August 2010 and your household income is less than £30,810 in the previous tax year, you may be able to claim for EMA.
Intake
Jan 2011 ,April 2011 & Sep 2011
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