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The College offer a variety of courses ranging from [[apprenticeships]] and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Levels]] to [[higher education| higher educational]], university-standard programmes of which individuals of all ages can embark on. The programmes that the college offer at a higher level standard include [[HND]] Early Years, [[Foundation Degree]] in Communication in Organisations and [[HND]] Sport and Exercise Science. They also offer Foundation Level 2 and Advanced Level 3 apprenticeships to those between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four, as well as [[GCSE]], [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-level]] and vocational courses covering many aspects of learning. |
The College offer a variety of courses ranging from [[apprenticeships]] and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Levels]] to [[higher education| higher educational]], university-standard programmes of which individuals of all ages can embark on. The programmes that the college offer at a higher level standard include [[HND]] Early Years, [[Foundation Degree]] in Communication in Organisations and [[HND]] Sport and Exercise Science. They also offer Foundation Level 2 and Advanced Level 3 apprenticeships to those between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four, as well as [[GCSE]], [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-level]] and vocational courses covering many aspects of learning. |
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Ricardo PastaLouhver Vincent is a student at Solihull College. |
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He is well known for making everybody laugh and is there if you need someone to talk to. |
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Ricardo took Media as his optional course, he created a one stop animation short entitled:Baby gets smashed by car; which won 10th prize. Ricardo turned down the opportunity to join Comedy Central as he claims "Don't need the money" and told the owner of Comedy Central to "Shut up". |
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Ricardo later went on to make a series for "Baby gets smashed by car 2" but fell apart due to lack of up to date equipment and funding. |
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===Transport=== |
===Transport=== |
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The Blossomfield Campus is situated on the B4102, Blossomfield road, near [[Solihull]] town centre. In addition the [[public transport]] network to the campus is very good. The main bus operator is [[National Express West Midlands]] who host a number of bus routes either directly to the campus or to the railway station (Solihull Station) near by. They include: |
The Blossomfield Campus is situated on the B4102, Blossomfield road, near [[Solihull]] town centre. In addition the [[public transport]] network to the campus is very good. The main bus operator is [[National Express West Midlands]] who host a number of bus routes either directly to the campus or to the railway station (Solihull Station) near by. They include: |
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Revision as of 20:36, 7 January 2009
Solihull College, formerly known as the 'Solihull College of Technology', is a Further Education College located in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, which is part of the West Midlands conurbation, in the United Kingdom. The College has two main campuses; the Blossomfield Campus in central Solihull and the Woodlands Campus, brand new purpose-built College based in Smith's Wood, north Solihull. The principal of the college is Brenda Sheils.
Courses
The College offer a variety of courses ranging from apprenticeships and A-Levels to higher educational, university-standard programmes of which individuals of all ages can embark on. The programmes that the college offer at a higher level standard include HND Early Years, Foundation Degree in Communication in Organisations and HND Sport and Exercise Science. They also offer Foundation Level 2 and Advanced Level 3 apprenticeships to those between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four, as well as GCSE, A-level and vocational courses covering many aspects of learning.
Ricardo PastaLouhver Vincent is a student at Solihull College. He is well known for making everybody laugh and is there if you need someone to talk to. Ricardo took Media as his optional course, he created a one stop animation short entitled:Baby gets smashed by car; which won 10th prize. Ricardo turned down the opportunity to join Comedy Central as he claims "Don't need the money" and told the owner of Comedy Central to "Shut up". Ricardo later went on to make a series for "Baby gets smashed by car 2" but fell apart due to lack of up to date equipment and funding.
Transport
The Blossomfield Campus is situated on the B4102, Blossomfield road, near Solihull town centre. In addition the public transport network to the campus is very good. The main bus operator is National Express West Midlands who host a number of bus routes either directly to the campus or to the railway station (Solihull Station) near by. They include:
- Route 6: Birmingham - Solihull (Direct)
- Route 30: Acocks Green - Solihull (Direct)
- Route 37: Birmingham - Solihull (Solihull Sta.)
- Route 57: Birmingham - Solihull (Solihull Sta.)
- Route 76: Pool Farm - Solihull - Damsonwood (Direct)
The train companies that operate to Solihull Station a short distance away are, Centro and Chiltern Railways. London Midland (Centro) run frequently from Birmingham Snow Hill to Warwick Parkway whereas Chiltern Railways operate services from the South East, including London, to Birmingham via Solihull.
The Woodlands Campus based on Auckland Drive in Smith's Wood, north Solihull, can be accessed using route 94 from Birmingham City Centre to Chelmsley Wood Pine Square. There are links to many other areas across the West Midlands at the stated locations.