45 Plumpton College reviews

More of who you knew and not what you know at times. Trips to the continent were fantastic, credit to the lecturers for those. Wine production itself could be a bit sniffy and a few elitist types got away with being top dogs for no real reason other than they would sell their granny for a winery job. Wine business was far laid back, and personally it seemed to me to be a softer option in the wine school. In hindsight you really need to support yourself as the location is rural, the syllabus is quite broad. The quality of the students varied greatly which caused some friction, but personally it made more of an interesting cohort. As I was terrible at chemistry my future never lay in winemaking. Really they should be much more selective and expect previous qualifications or experience. It would have saved me a lot of time, money and hassle never to have been accepted onto this course!. The fellow students could be competitive with you and try to shove you out of their way!, as the best positions are hard to come by.

Teaching staff were a small close knit team, so they could be highly personable and also highly distant. As I had never been to college the academic side was a struggle that ultimately left me not graduating, despite all those wine books that were read. Hands on agriculture was great and the wider campus was a friendly community. The evening classes were a real lowlight and tuition could be a bit sparse. Looking back most of the people were fine, but a few so called toffs should have been told to go away pronto.

15

Was a long time ago that I attended for 2 years. Ive decided to leave a comment as some have echoed my own experiences. Newer facilities were just coming online in my day, never had any problems with the campus and winery.

A bit basic back in the day, was not sure which services could have helped me get over some of my student issues. The wider Uni of Brighton was accessible which helps a lot.

They looked for us to find work placements

organisation

19

Very good

good

helped us find work experience placements

Most - in depth lessons and content Least - all lectures are just a lot of information thrown at you at once

19

Very good, library is full of resources, canteens and snack bars have a variety of food

Very good, tutors are available at all times

they do this by having us complete a number of hours at a work placement at a vet practice

i like the kahoots that we do to test ourselves, but i dont like the powerpoints

15

They are good, but it could be better if there was more books about veterinary nursing

we get lots of support e.g. if we are not doing well on a kahoot the lecture will message asking if we are ok and if we need any help with anything

Putting us with the most suitable placements

Very interactive and good support and long powerpoints can be difficult to focus

15

great, clean and updated

good support and in depth with open door policies financial support is also available

Work placenents, career hub

Practical lessons are good, but could have more time for labs

10

Average

Very good, medical assistance and mitigating circumstances

Work placement is part of our course to increase our skills

Simple lectures. Could be more practical

10

Snack bars available and separate common room and study rooms for uni students

Lots of support with regular tutoring sessions

Learn skills needed in the working environment - communication etc Good amount of work placement to get all the required skills

Most - very interactive and varied lessons (quizzes, own research, poster making) and small classes make it easier to focus Least - lessons are full on so require research outside to fully understand

14

Good common room and study rooms and separate HE facilities from college students

Very good support academically, personal feedback and personal goals made Amazing personally as open door policy means talking to teachers at any time is easy and they're very easy to talk to about any problems - teachers very approachable and trustworthy

Good. They give us a placement if we are unable to find one. Most placements are given within your living area.

Teachers are understanding and give as much support as needed however some lessons are 2hours long and are hard to concentrate with no break in between.

14

Mild with a bit of spice. It is good and clean environment with many resources to use such as the computer room and separate common room.

Academically, all learning teachers and personal tutor help with any enquires that we have and support with our work and exams. Personal issues are helped as well, counselling is available for anyone and posters are put up around the whole college to let others know. They also help a lot with any financial issues.

They allow us to have handling and routine experience when working with animals, they give volunteering suggestions

They are conducted with the teacher being able to talk one to one with the students, There could be more group projects to help with learning the topics taught

12

They are good facilities they have a variety species animal collection and have updated technology which can be used.

There is a tutorial session with the course leader every term so they can check on students progress