Port of Spain

OVERVIEW

SBCS Port-of-Spain is pleased to introduce you to a higher level of education in the field of Media & Communications. We aim to ensure that the learning experience at SBCS is a memorable and positive one and we look forward to seeing you on campus.

HISTORY

SBCS' second campus on the outskirts of Port-of-Spain opened its doors for business in May 2003, providing an ideally located training centre for companies and individuals in the capital city and its environs.

We are located at 46-50 Picton Street, where we started off with 5 Computer Labs and 1 Training Room fully outfitted with state of the art equipment. Added to the back of the main building are 4 classrooms, which were used to accommodate Long Programmes, plus a Computer Lab dedicated to the BTEC HND Media students. Directly opposite at 31 Picton Street was our Corporate Training Centre, where we had 4 classrooms, as well as a lunchroom for students, which can dual as a classroom if necessary. We offered Short Programmes - Literacy, MOS, Technical, Graphics, Short Business as well as Corporate Training / Seminars.

In 2005 we were pleased to announce that we were offering Long Programmes which started September / October - ACCA, CAT, UOL: ISM Access Route, ABE: BA Dip1, Edexcel: BTEC HND Media.

In 2006 the campus developed into the Centre for Media Studies (CMS). With the renovations and altering of some of the rooms and labs, the campus is now outfitted with 8 Computer Labs fully equipped with state of the art equipment and 5 Training Rooms along with complete Sound and Television Studios. Media Courses at the Certificate and Higher National Diploma level are being offered along with Short Business and I.T courses.

In January 2010 the launch of the Final Year BA (Hons) Media and Communication in collaboration with the University of Greenwich commenced. Students are able to acquire a BA Honours Degree via the EDEXCEL HND Media and Communications pathway.

STAFF

Michelle Kong - Manager - SBCS POS Campus - ext 1300

Natasha Francis - Course Administrator (LP) - ext 1301

Ryan Girdharry - Course Administrator (LP) - ext 1302

Lisa Mohammed - Assistant Course Administrator (SP)

Lisette Hosein - Team Leader / Assistant Course Admin. - ext 1304

Dianne Joseph-Benjamin - Customer Service Representative - ext 1303

Sandy Lawrence - Customer Service Representative - ext 1303

Rickki Marajh - I.T Technical Support - ext 1306

FACILITIES

Study facilities
Although the Port-of-Spain Campus does not have a formal Library/Study Room, once there is a classroom available we will allow students to use the room to study. We ask that students wishing to study at the Port-of-Spain Campus make a request by calling or sending an email in advance. We also remind students to please come with your SBCS ID as you will not be allowed to use the facilities.

Lab / Studio facilities
Lab 7 has been dedicated for the Media Students to use for projects and assignments. Also a dedicated studio for Audio Units and a Television Studio for Filming Units are available for use. Media Students: Please be advised that you must book the Lab / Studio at least three (3) days in advance. You are allowed to use the Lab / Studio for a maximum of three (3) hours per day. You must sign in with Administration before use of the Lab and/or Studios and you must sign out when you are finished. There is to be ABSOLUTELY NO EATING and/or DRINKING in the Labs / Studios.

Lab / Studio Hours:

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Cafeteria
Port-of-Spain Campus is not outfitted with a cafeteria. However a snack / drink machine will be provided soon. There is also a grocery and pharmacy located obliquely opposite the main building. In addition, there are several fast food restaurants located nearby (walking distance) - Popeye's, Jus' Grillin, Kam Wah on Maraval Road and Mario's, Jenny's, Sunday Kitchen (Chinese Take-Out) on Cipriani Boulevard.

Parking
Parking is limited and is provided on a first come first serve basis. Additional parking will be provided soon.