AWARD WINNER 2012 GOLD HERE TO HELP NULC’s Infopoint team have all the answers about courses and training opportunities for adults who want to further their careers or find a new job. SEE PAGE 3 FIT FOR THE FUTURE There’s lots going on at the NULC sports centre. See stories and exercise class listings. SEE PAGE 16 news NULC news NULC Your FREE newspaper from Newcastle-under-Lyme College Issue 6 Summer 2014 www.nulc.ac.uk Tel:01782 254254 pages 5-12 Check out the Part time Course Guide inside and you could win an iPad mini! Part-time Course Guide INSIDE! Loans and support available to help with courses: www.nulc.ac.uk/finance NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College is celebrating a top ten Ofsted report. The Ofsted report rates Newcastle-under-Lyme College as good in terms of overall effectiveness, with inspectors finding many outstanding areas. It places the College in the top ten of colleges inspected by Ofsted in 2013 and marks NULC as the only college in Staffordshire/Stoke to have any ‘outstanding’ provision. And NULC has been awarded West Midlands College of the Year by the British Colleges Sport (BCS) for the second time in three years. In addition the College was also shortlisted for the National College of the Year Award, which was devised to highlight the good practice in the Further Education sector. NEWCASTLE-under- Lyme College has acquired Axia Solutions Ltd, an Ofsted Grade 1 private training provider based in Stoke-on-Trent. Axia specialises in training programmes principally for the ceramics industry so the College will benefit from increased exposure to employers in Stoke’s traditional industries. This is the latest in a string of developments for the innovative college which is building a brand new performance centre on its Knutton Lane campus. The College also plans to open Gradbach Mill Youth Hostel in the Peak District as an outdoor education centre next year. Takeover boosts training solutions on offer NULC ranks top in the UK and in West Midlands LEARNING FOR LIFE: Warehouse Operative Albert Bray with Axia Solutions director Keith Marsh, Glazing Operative Anna Matuszak, Steelite HR manager Louise Griffin and Axia Solutions Director Karen Riley. Albert and Anna have both trained with Axia Solutions. A WIDE range of exciting courses for adults will be starting at Newcastle-under-Lyme College in September. And the College is offering an incentive to encourage people to take the plunge, enrol on a course and improve their skills. Jinny McDonald- Matthews, NULC’s Marketing and PR Manager, said: “Anyone who enrols onto a part-time course will automatically be entered in our prize draw where they could win a brand new iPad mini.” The College has a wide variety of courses on offer for local adults wanting to start a new hobby, retrain for a new career or improve their professional skills. For example for those wishing to get into, or progress in, a sports career we have qualifications from a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing right up to a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy and a new Foundation degree (FdA) in Sport Coaching and Development offered at NULC in partnership with the University of Derby. And with a new Performance Centre opening in Knutton Lane in autumn, NULC is offering three new courses: a full-time Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance, A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts (Technical Theatre) and a part-time Foundation Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts. We are also repeating many of our popular creative courses that help students venture into Interior Design, Creative Sketchbooks, Sewing Machine skills, Photography, Fashion, Life Drawing, Glass or Ceramics. The range of part-time and work-based courses for adults includes Accounting, Art and Design, Childcare, Computing, Health and Social Care, Teaching, Construction, Engineering and Electrical Installation, Management, Languages, Music, Sport, and Maths and English. To view the full range of courses available for adults turn to page 5 or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/adults College unveils exciting range of NEW COURSES
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AWARD WINNER 2012
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HERE TO HELPNULC’s Infopoint team have allthe answers about courses andtraining opportunities foradults who want to furthertheir careers or find a new job.
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FIT FOR THE FUTUREThere’s lots going on at theNULC sports centre. See storiesand exercise class listings.
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newsNULC
newsNULC
Your FREE newspaper from Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Check out thePart time CourseGuide inside andyou could win an
iPad mini!
Part-time
CourseGuideINSIDE!
Loans and support available to help with courses: www.nulc.ac.uk/finance
NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme
College is celebrating a top ten
Ofsted report.
The Ofsted report rates
Newcastle-under-Lyme College
as good in terms of overall
effectiveness, with inspectors
finding many outstanding
areas.
It places the College in the
top ten of colleges inspected
by Ofsted in 2013 and marks
NULC as the only college in
Staffordshire/Stoke to have any
‘outstanding’ provision.
And NULC has been awarded
West Midlands College of the
Year by the British Colleges
Sport (BCS) for the second time
in three years.
In addition the College was
also shortlisted for the National
College of the Year Award,
which was devised to highlight
the good practice in the
Further Education sector.
NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College hasacquired Axia SolutionsLtd, an Ofsted Grade 1private trainingprovider based inStoke-on-Trent.
Axia specialises intraining programmesprincipally for theceramics industry sothe College will benefitfrom increasedexposure to employersin Stoke’s traditionalindustries.
This is the latest in astring of developmentsfor the innovativecollege which isbuilding a brand newperformance centre onits Knutton Lanecampus.
The College alsoplans to open GradbachMill Youth Hostel in thePeak District as anoutdoor educationcentre next year.
Takeover boosts training solutions on offer
NULC ranks topin the UK and inWest Midlands
LEARNING FOR LIFE: Warehouse Operative Albert Bray
with Axia Solutions director Keith Marsh, Glazing
Operative Anna Matuszak, Steelite HR manager Louise
Griffin and Axia Solutions Director Karen Riley. Albert
and Anna have both trained with Axia Solutions.
AWIDE range of exciting courses for adultswill be starting at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege in September.
And the College is offering an incentive toencourage people to take the plunge, enrol on acourse and improve their skills. Jinny McDonald-Matthews, NULC’s Marketing and PR Manager, said:“Anyone who enrols onto a part-time course willautomatically be entered in our prize draw wherethey could win a brand new iPad mini.”
The College has a wide variety of courses on offerfor local adults wanting to start a new hobby,retrain for a new career or improve theirprofessional skills.
For example for those wishing to get into, orprogress in, a sports career we have qualificationsfrom a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructingright up to a Level 4 Certificate in Sports MassageTherapy and a new Foundation degree (FdA) inSport Coaching and Development offered at NULCin partnership with the University of Derby.
And with a new Performance Centre opening inKnutton Lane in autumn, NULC is offering three newcourses: a full-time Level 3 Extended Diploma inMusic Performance, A Level 3 Extended Diploma inProduction Arts (Technical Theatre) and a part-timeFoundation Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts.
We are also repeating many of our popular
creative courses that help students venture intoInterior Design, Creative Sketchbooks, SewingMachine skills, Photography, Fashion, Life Drawing,Glass or Ceramics.
The range of part-time and work-based courses
for adults includes Accounting, Art and Design,
Childcare, Computing, Health and Social Care,
Teaching, Construction, Engineering and Electrical
Installation, Management, Languages,
Music, Sport, and Maths and English.
� To view the full range of coursesavailable for adults turn to page 5 or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/adults
College unveilsexciting range ofNEW COURSES
NULC News p1 3/6/14 14:51 Page 1
NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme Collegechampioned dignity in care bysupporting Dignity Action Day. The
College hosted an afternoon Digni-tea event topromote positive aspects of quality in care.
The event was held in conjunction withStaffordshire County Council and Carematch,with Health and Social Care employers fromacross the county being invited to come alongand show their support for dignity in care.
Jane Tunnicliff, Business DevelopmentManager at the College, said:“Holding theDigni-tea event was a key way for the College,as a centre of excellence, to promote dignity incare which is at the forefront of all our trainingwithin the College and the workplace.”
Amanda Ashworth, Midlands Area Officer atSkills for Care, said:“Skills for Care recognisesthat one of the prime routes to improvement,lies in the continued development of a qualityworkforce that truly understands what dignity
means and places it at the very heart of careservices.”
The College offers a variety of bespoke trainingcourses for employers in the Health and SocialCare industry as well as industry recognised
qualifications for individuals who want to pursuea career in Health and Social Care includingDementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity andInfection Control as well as courses such asSupporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties.
� To find out more about the range ofHealth and Social Care courses availableturn to page 10 or contact Jane Tunnicliff on 01782 254192 or [email protected].
DONNA Cooke, aged 45, had been out ofwork and claiming benefits since 2007.
She was originally referred to the Collegeby the JobCentre and enrolled onto theSteps 2 Work programme which is designedto get unemployed adults back into work.Donna successfully completed her courseand got a job at Rowan Court care home inNewcastle-under-Lyme.
Donna has completed a Level 1qualification in Health and Social Care andis hoping to achieve a Level 2 qualificationon completion of her induction period.
Donna said:“The Steps 2 Workprogramme has changed my life, it openedthe doors to employment and now that I amemployed I can afford to buy and run a car.”
Donna continued: “The biggest challengeI faced was getting a job in the health andsocial care sectorwithout experience.I started at RowanCourt on a placementwhich helped me gain someexperience and I wasextremely gratefulwhen I was offered apermanent positionthere.”
When asked whatshe would say toother people in asimilar position whoare considering taking‘the leap’ back into education, Donna said:“Go for it! You can gain a lot and if it wasn’tfor Newcastle-under-Lyme College I wouldstill be unemployed.”
Donna takes leapinto new job afterSteps 2 Work drive
Skills event promotescourses to advanceDIGNITY IN CARE
ASHLEY Barnish, aged 22, spent four years
working in a factory loading and unloading
vans with pallets of meat before enrolling
on a university level course at NULC.
“I was quiet and shy when I started but
the nature of the course helps you to take
steps out of your comfort zone and I would
now say I’m a much more confident person
who can take things in my stride.”
Ashley from Stoke-on-Trent studied
the Foundation degree in Digital Media
Production and is now working for a digitalagency as an assistant to the film crew.
“The course has opened up so many newdoors for me to explore. The biggestreward is my current situation, I’m workingfull-time in a job I love!”
� To find out more aboutstudying a university-levelcourse at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he
Degree level media courseputs Ashley in the frame
LOVING HIS JOB:Ashley Barnish lines up a shot as part
of his job as a film crew assistant.
NULC News p2 3/6/14 12:50 Page 1
DO YOU NEED HELPWITH ENGLISH OR MATHS?Are you struggling with:
● Reading ● Spelling● Writing ● Numbers
Is someone you know struggling?Then our Skills for Life coursescan help.
Come along to our Adult Advice and Enrolment Event on Thursday 28 August, 2pm-8pm
LOCAL adults who want to study part-time
are being invited to attend an Advice and
Enrolment Event at Newcastle-under-Lyme
College.
Prospective students are being advised to visit
the College’s main campus at Knutton Lane on
Thursday 28 August from 2pm-8pm to talk to
expert careers staff and tutors about the options
available.
Carol Thomas, Director of Curriculum and
Performance at the College, said: “Each year,
hundreds of adults study at NULC. Our campus
offers areas especially designed for adult students,
such as our state-of-the-art learning facilities and
bespoke University Centre.”She added:“We can provide help and guidance
for anyone who wants to improve their job
prospects, renew or refresh their qualifications orretrain for a new career. There’s never been abetter time to enrol!”
Part-time courses are available in areas such asaccounting, art and design, photography,hairdressing, computing, teaching, DIY, first aid,beauty and holistic therapies, construction, sportand fitness, electrical installation, languages,music, maths and English and management.
Adults already in employment can also considerdoing on-the-job NVQ training in subjectsincluding business, retail, health andsocial care, warehousing and manymore.
� To pre-register for theenrolment and advice event visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/events
Enrolment event opens upHUGE OPPORTUNITIES
ADULTS looking to furthertheir education at NULCcould be entitled to anAdvanced Learning Loan tocover the cost of their course.
You only repay the loan ifyour earnings are over£21,000 and if the loan is tocover the cost of an Access toHE Diploma and the learnerthen completes a HE course,the loan is completelywritten off.
The 24+ AdvancedLearning Loan is agovernment initiative to helpadults aged 24 or over toimprove their education andin turn their careerprospects. The loan coversthe cost of courses at Level 3or above.
The loan is easy to applyfor, household income is nottaken into account and thereis no credit check and themonthly repayments arebased on 9 per cent of anyincome over £21,000 soyou’d replay £7 a month ifyou earned £22,000.
Level 3 or abovequalifications include Alevels, Access to HigherEducation (HE) Diplomas,other Diplomas andCertificates,Advanced/HigherApprenticeships and NVQs.
Need advice? Meet the College’s Information Point team
HERE TO HELP:Course Information Officers
Georgina Matthews, left, and
Lucy Matthews, in the
Information centre.
IF you’re interested in starting a part-timecourse pop in to the College’s Information Pointwhere our experienced staff are onhand to provide advice ontaking the next step intofurther or highereducation, new job
opportunities or career changes.Whether you just need support to decide
what to do first, or you need advice to overcomebarriers such as childcare issues, confidence orfinancial worries, our team are trained and
ready to help you identify and achieve yourgoals.
� OPENING TIMES: Information Point OpeningTimes 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4.30pm Friday.Call 01782 254254 or email [email protected].
Enrolment eventsat NULC offer lotsof informationabout what theCollege can offer.
IF you’re aged 19 or over and want to study atuniversity level but do not have the necessaryqualifications to do so, we offer an Access to
Higher Education (AtHE) Diploma.The course is an ideal stepping stone and allows
students to prove they are ready to progress onto ahigher level course.There are three Access to HEDiploma Pathways available to choose from:● Health for those interested in studying nursing,
midwifery and other health related careers.● Social Sciences for those interested in law,
probation, social work, youth work, abuse studiesand social science degrees.
● Education for those wanted to pursue literaturedegrees and teaching.
Course StructureThe course is structured so that all students willstudy core subjects, including Study Skills at Level3, which will teach the skills that are required tosuccessfully achieve the Access to HE Diploma aswell as future study at university level.
Students may also study either English, maths, orscience at GCSE equivalent level.
As students are only able to study one GCSElevel subject within the Access course, they mustcheck carefully what GCSEs are needed for theireventual higher education course.
Entry RequirementsThere are no formal entry requirements for Accessto HE but students need to demonstrate that theycan work well at Level 2 in literacy (GCSEstandard) and at least Level 1 in numeracy.There are three steps to entry:● An introductory session where literacy and
numeracy levels are assessed.● A Pre-Access course which prepares them for
the Diploma course.● The Diploma course which starts in September
2014.
Available loansAnyone aged 24 or over applying for the Access toHigher Education Diploma will be able to applyfor a loan to help cover the cost of the course. Theloan is easy to apply for, household income is nottaken into account, there are no credit checks andyou pay nothing until your income is over £21,000per year.
And if you progress onto and complete a highereducation course, your loan will be written off.
� Please apply online to attendan introductory session byvisiting www.nulc.ac.uk
College supportsACCESS TO HE
CAROL Ashley worked in the leisure
industry for nearly 30 years before
losing her job.“I lost my last job through
ill-health and then I lost my confidence
and all motivation.
“I reached a point where I was unsure
of what to do with my life. I felt that I
needed more than just going back to
previous job roles so I attended some
community learning class and actually
enjoyed learning.”
Having enjoyed the community
learning classes, Carol decided to take
the leap back into formal education and
enrolled on the BSc Hons Psychology
with Foundation Year at NULC.
The Foundation year is a full-time
course that lasts one full academic year.
“I had concerns about returning to
education, mainly financial ones, but
my family have been incredibly
supportive and this was an opportunity
too good to pass up.”
The Foundation year in Psychology
takes a modular format. The modules'
aims are to give a foundation of
psychological knowledge and also the IT
and study skills that you will require to
be successful at degree level.
“The biggest reward has been finding
out that I can actually do this! I’m not
out of my depth and my grades are
good. I’ve really enjoyed having a
purpose in my life again. The feeling I
get from knowing I’m achieving
something I never thought I could, is
second to none.
“It was quite daunting coming to
college knowing that I would probably
be one of the oldest in the class and I
had concerns about balancing my health
and my studies but I would tell anyone
who is considering returning to
education to just do it. It’s a cliché but
you’re never too old – the teaching and
support here at NULC has been
fantastic.”
� To find out more aboutstudying the BSc HonsPsychology with FoundationYear at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he
Studying for degree givesCarol a new lease of life
RETURNING TO LEARN:Carol Ashley has a new
lease of life thanks to
studying a psychology
degree at NULC.
I WOULD TELL ANYONEWHO IS CONSIDERINGRETURNING TOEDUCATION TO JUST DOIT. IT’S A CLICHÉ BUTYOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD.
“”
NULC News p4 3/6/14 14:56 Page 1
ENROL NOW: Exciting opportunitiesfor courses starting September 2014
NULC NEWS 5
For more information on all our courses visit www.nulc.ac.uk or call 01782 254254
DO you want to improveyour career prospects,
learn a new language,meet new people or enjoy a newchallenge? Whatever yourstarting point and whatever it isyou want to do… enrol on acourse and begin taking controlof your future today.
How to enrolOver the following pages you will
find all of the part-time and adult
courses that are being offered from
September 2014 at Newcastle-under-
Lyme College. Next to each symbol
there is a letter which indicates how
you can enrol.
Enrolment methodsE: ENROL
For many of our general part-time
courses you can enrol straight away
online by visiting www.nulc.ac.uk
and using the Course Finder. Simply
complete the online enrolment form
and pay online using a debit/credit
card.You will receive an email
confirmation which you should bring
along to your first session.Alternatively download an
enrolment form from our websiteand return it to us, along with thenecessary payment by cheque, to theFREEPOST address (see right).
You can also enrol in person bypopping into the Information Pointat our Knutton Lane campus.
A: APPLYFor part-time courses which lead to aqualification there may be someentry requirements. For this reason
we ask you to apply before youenrol.You can apply online byvisiting www.nulc.ac.uk and usingthe Course Finder.Alternatively download anapplication form from our websiteand return it to the FREEPOSTaddress (see right).You will then becontacted and may be invited in tocollege for an interview.
C: CALL Please call 01782 254254 or email [email protected] for moreinformation, advice and guidance.
For more information about enrolling on a part-time course visit
www.nulc.ac.uk/applyor call our Information Point on
01782 254254and speak to one of our friendly and experienced advisers.
The postal address for applications andenrolments is: Newcastle-under-Lyme College,FREEPOST RSGE-RHCT-XYUJ, Knutton Lane,Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB.
Part-timeCourse GuidePart-timeCourse Guide
Whateveryour goal,
there’s a courseto suit you!
COLLEGE INFORMATIONCENTRE OPENING TIMESMonday-Thursday 8am-8pmFriday 8am-4.30pm
Exciting opportunities for courses startingFROM SEPTEMBER 2014ENROL NOW: Ke
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The Access to Higher Education (AtHE) course atNewcastle-under-Lyme College is designed for adults, 19+ years, who wish to study at university level but do not have the necessary qualifications to do so.
EES051 Level 5 Certificate in Management and LeadershipTue Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 15 Enquire Enquire Call
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WORKPLACETRAINING (NVQS)As one of the largest FE colleges in the region we have oneof the most comprehensive portfolios of training to offer to employersand working professionals.
NVQs are nationally recognised and trainingand assessment is carried out completely inthe workplace. We offer NVQs in the followingsubjects:> Accounting> Barbering> Brickwork> Business Administration> Carpentry/Joinery> Creative Design> Customer Service> Early Years> Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical)> Electrical Installation> Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy> Health and Social Care> IT (user)> Motor Vehicle> Painting and Decorating> Retail Operations> Teaching Assistant> Sports Activity Leadership> Warehousing Operations
For further information call01782 254376, email [email protected] visit www.nulc.ac.uk/employers
EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical Installations C&G 2395Mon 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 01/12/2014 12 300.00 90.00 Apply
EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical InstallationsMon 18:00 21:00 05/01/2015 30/03/2015 12 300.00 90.00 Apply
EES013 Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671:June 2008(2011)Wed 18:00 20:00 07/01/2015 22/04/2015 13 335.00 195.00 Apply
EES049 Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspections and Testing of ElectricalEquipment (PAT)Thur 18:00 21:00 08/01/2015 19/03/2015 10 180.00 42.00 Apply
EES013 Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671:June 2008(2011)Wed 18:00 20:00 10/09/2014 10/12/2014 13 335.00 195.00 Apply
AEF271 Level 2 Certificate in Nail TreatmentsTue 18:00 21:00 16/09/2014 23/06/2015 34 470.50 54.00 Apply
Hair, Beauty & Holistic TherapiesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to
Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol
AES043 Level 3 Award in Nail EnhancementTue 18:00 20:30 16/09/2014 17/03/2015 24 360.00 35.00 Apply
AEF391 Level 3 Certificate in HairdressingMon & Tue 18:00 21:00 15/09/2014 23/06/2015 34 From 822.50 0.00 Apply
AES056 Level 4 NVQ Certificate in Provide Colour CorrectionMon 09:30 17:30 05/01/2015 30/03/2015 12 504.00 26.00 Apply
Health & Safety in the WorkplaceDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to
Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol
VPS007 Health and Safety in the Workplace (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1 25.00 0.00 Call
VPS081 Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1 60.00 0.00 Call
VPC024 Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 28/11/2014 28/11/2014 1 Enquire 0.00 Call
VPC024 C&G Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 30/01/2015 30/01/2015 1 Enquire 0.00 Call
VPC024 C&G Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 03/10/2014 03/10/2014 1 Enquire 0.00 Call
Health & Social CareDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to
Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol
YPF922 Level 2 QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care (adults)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call
VPS060 Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Apply
VPS059 QCF Level 2 Award in Dementia AwarenessEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Apply
VPS068 Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social CareEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Call
YPF923 QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (adults)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call
YPF908 QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, Social Care andChildren and Young People’s ServicesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call
VEF311 CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal TrainingThur 18:00 21:00 18/09/2014 14/12/2014 12 From £650 0.00 CallSun 09:00 15:00
VEF311 CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal TrainingThur 18:00 21:00 19/02/2015 16/05/2015 11 From £650 0.00 CallSun 09:00 15:00
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Paying by instalmentsFor courses which cost over £150 it may bepossible to pay by instalments on request –please call 01782 254254 for moreinformation.
Don’t forgetIf you are entitled to remission of fees it isessential to bring evidence with you when youenrol (this excludes bank statements). Theevidence would need to cover the start date ofyour course.
Please Note:● Non-EU students with less than 3 years of residency in the
UK are not entitled to fee remission.
● Students enrolled on a full-time Higher Education courseare not eligible for funded courses.
● Students taking self-financing courses are not entitled tofee remission.
● Students claiming remission of tuition fees are entitled toenrol for a maximum of two free courses in any one term.
● Information is correct as at time of publication (June2014) but may be subject to change.
B1 Jobseekers Allowance (JSA).
B2 Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
C A student where Basic Skills is the main learning aim.(Excluding ESOL).
D A student aged 19-23 on a first full level 2 programme.
E A student aged 19-23 on a first full level 3 programme.
F A student aged 19-23 enrolling on an Entry Level orFull Level 1 programme whose intention it is toprogress to a Full Level 2 course. Please note: Studentsmust not already hold a full Level 2 qualification or berepeating a qualification at the same level.
G A student who is unemployed and on state benefitsother than Job Seekers or ESA and needs skills trainingto help them to enter work.
H A student who is an unemployed dependant of thosein receipt of state benefits.
Proof must be shown and the name of thedependant must be included on the benefitdocuments.
J A student aged 19+ enrolling on GCSE Maths orEnglish where they have not already achieved at gradeA* to C.
K A learner in receipt of Universal Credit because they areunemployed and who are required to undertake skillstraining.
Remission of FeesMany of our courses are currently FREE to many of our adult students. The fee remission table below provides a summaryof the circumstances in which you could be eligible to waive some or the entire fee for your chosen course. This is correctas at time of publication (June 2014) but may be subject to change.
* Categories B1, B2, G, H and K do not apply to students aged 24+ at the start of the course for Level 3 and above courses.** Course fee will vary depending on age.
Course information correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Courses run subject to minimum viable class sizes.
For further information call 01782 254254,email [email protected], or visit www.nulc.ac.uk
Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer courses where you can study thecreation, management and use of technology in the music and media industry. Part-time courses include:
Creative Experience in Music TechnologyRecreational 5 week course 1 evening per week
Mixing With Pro ToolsRecreational course to learn how to use industry-standard software.
Having Fun Making Music5 week recreational course 1 evening per week.
Foundation degree (FdSc) in Music TechnologyThe Foundation degree has been developed with StaffordshireUniversity and can be studied full-time or part-time.
abilities to try their hand at a range of creative
practices including sewing, drawing, glassware,
screen printing, photography and jewellery
making.
“Whether you want to explore your creative
side as a hobby, want to gain a recognised
qualification or launch your own creative
business, there are a range of courses available to
study part-time which will fit in around around
your current home and work commitments.”
� To find out more creative courses turn to
page 7.
ESME Talbot studied the
BTEC Foundation Diploma in
Art and Design at
Newcastle-under-Lyme
College, specialising in
ceramics.
“The course gave me
confidence in my abilities
and helped me to build a
mass of artistic skills,” she
explained.
She then progressed to
Loughborough University
School of Art and completed
a degree in Fine Art.
“My practice has always
been varied, never settling
fully on one medium. After
many years working in retail
in supervisory roles I decided
to set up my own business.
“That’s when Scruffy Little
Herbert was born. I saw a
gap in the market for
products based around local
pride and instilling this
identity and pride into new
generations.
“The NULC M.A.D.E. Hereshop has been an excellentbusiness and artisticlearning curve for me. Saleshave been so successful thatI now run Scruffy LittleHerbert full time and mytime is dedicated to growingthe brand and business.”
� If you want to follow inEsme’s footsteps and exploreyour creative side turn topage 7 to see the range ofcreative courses available.
Scruffy Little Herbert is M.A.D.E.for college town centre shop
SINCE its launch in 2012,
Newcastle-under-Lyme
College’s Floristry provision has
grown and grown.
The College offers a number
of full-time courses available to
school leavers and adults and
part-time courses for adults.
Those interested in Floristry
or looking for an introduction
to the subject can join a short
purely recreational course;
CREATE.
The course is for adult
learners with some level of
creative ability seeking to
develop their skills with
specialist support and
guidance.
Alternatively the College
provides a programme of
training that will lead to a
nationally recognised
professional qualification for
individuals who would like to
enter or further progress
within the Floristry industry.
The professional
qualifications provide practical
experience of working within
the College Transform florists
shop and allow learners to
develop their creative skills
including planning, preparing
and constructing tied floristry
designs, funeral designs,
wedding designs and
complementary floristry goods.
� To find outmore about Floristry coursesavailable at the College comealong and chat to staff onThursday 28 August from2pm-8pm at our AdultAdvice and Enrolment Event.
Floristry programme bloomswith crop of focused courses
An NULCstudent
showcases floraldesigns.
Getting a taste forCREATIVITY
Music Technology courses at your local college
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Enhance Your Career Prospects
14 NULC NEWS
THE College has beenawarded Gold approvalby the worldwide
Association of CharteredCertified Accountants (ACCA).
The award, under theApproved Learning Partner –Student Tuition Programme,recognises the quality of tuitionprovision and support for ACCAstudents.
In order to achieve the Goldapproval the College had tomeet a range of challengingperformance targets relating toinfrastructure, student feedback,quality of tutors and bestpractice provision of ACCAtuition and support.
The College offers ACCAaccounting qualifications toeligible adults aspiring tobecome a qualified accountantat its £60 million campus onKnutton Lane.
The ACCA accounting papersare internationally recognisedand membership providesimproved career progression opportunities within the
accounting profession.Sarah Champ, Accounting
Lecturer, at the College said:“Bystudying for an ACCAqualification at the College, we
will help you to progress as anaccounting professional.”
� To find out more aboutACCA qualifications or otherprofessional part-time
courses for adults visitwww.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on01782 254254 or [email protected]
TOP hair stylist Marcus King showcased his work to localhairdressers in a bid to encourage apprenticeshiprecruitment.
Marcus is one of a selection of the UK’s top hairdressers tohave worked with the College to educate fellow hairdressersand highlight the benefits of apprenticeships.
Anthony Keates, Curriculum Manager for Hairdressing atNULC, said:“The events are designed to showcase qualitywork by top UK hairdressers to local businesses. And they letemployers know that we can support them to developquality apprentices whose training may be paid for and whocould attract a £1,500 grant.”
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide AGE 16 to24 grants, with an individual value of £1,500, to eligibleemployers in respect of qualifying apprentices. AGE 16 to 24is available to employers of fewer than 1,000 employees,who can confirm they are not able to employ the apprenticewithout the initiative and who have not had a new recruit orexisting employee start an Apprenticeship in the last 12months.
NULC has its own Transform Salon and Spa and offers anApprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing,NVQ Level 2 in Barbering, and an Apprenticeship andAdvanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy.
relax refresh rejuvenate at Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Check website for summer holiday openingtimes. The Salon is open to members ofthe public throughout the year.
The College’s Transform Salonand Spa offers a wide range ofhair, beauty and holistic therapyservices at affordable prices.We now sell gift vouchers.
THAT FIGURES: ACCA/CIMA Co-ordinator
Sarah Champ studying at the College
with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue
Service student Samantha Durose.
SPEED setsLisa on thecourse forbusinessA COLLEGE student hasbeen accepted ontoStaffordshire University’sbusiness start-up scheme,SPEED.
The scheme givesbudding Staffordshiregraduate entrepreneursthe opportunity to set uptheir business with fullsupport through start-upand the first vital steps ofgrowth.
Lisa Malkin, aged 21 andfrom Porthill, is about tocomplete a Foundationdegree in ContemporaryArt Practice andcompleted a business planas part of her coursework.Having been put through atough interview processwhere she had to pitch to apanel of four, Lisa hassecured a £6,000 start-upgrant forherbusinessBobbinRobin.
� If you areinterested in studying auniversity-levelqualification at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he
NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College has a host of part-timelanguage courses for adults. Whether you’re a completenovice who wants to take up Spanish for Beginners orsomeone who wants to build on their existing languageskills with an advanced course, we have a host of coursesstarting in September.
The courses run at various levels including beginners,holiday conversation and advanced, allowing learners toprogress at their own pace.
In addition the College also offers Sign Language coursesfor those who want to gain a recognised qualification.
� To find out more about the range of language coursesavailable turn to page 11.
Language coursesstart in September
Top hairdresser Marcus putson the style in demo
Gold award approval showsCollege accounts courses ADD UP TO SUCCESS
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AN engineering student fromNewcastle-under-Lyme College hasbeen recognised for his hard work andcommitment by a leading industrybody.
Adam Smith, 23, was presented with theIET Local Network Prize for StudentExcellence by the Institution ofEngineering and Technology.
With a list of qualificationsunder his belt, including aFoundation degree fromNewcastle-Under-LymeCollege, Adam is a QualityInspector at Alstom Grid inStafford. Former Alleyne’sHigh School pupil Adamjoined NULC in 2008 aged18 with 10 GCSEs and threeA-Levels.
He offered this advice topotential learners:“Gain as many
qualifications as possible by continuingwith your studies.
“In today’s industry there are manypeople with the relevant qualifications.Making sure that you have equal or higherqualifications for the position will mean
that you have every chance ofgetting it.”
Garry Warrilow, ApprenticeManager at Alstom Grid,said: ”There is no doubtthat qualifications opendoors. With a greateducation, people likeAdam, who areconscientious and
focused, are our future.”
� To find out more aboutstudying an Apprenticeship or
been recognised for hisoutstanding contributions to his employer.
Harry Jones, aged 18, won anApprenticeship RecognitionAward from the Staffordshire &Stoke-on-Trent Local EnterprisePartnership (LEP).
Harry, who lives in TheWestlands, is studying anEngineering Technical SupportApprenticeship and isemployed by Orbital GasSystems Ltd.
The former Clayton HallBusiness and LanguagesCollege pupil said:“It is anhonour to be nominated and toreceive an award for my work atOrbital.”
Harry started his AdvancedApprenticeship in September2012 and has alreadycompleted several parts of thequalification.
Orbital is a specialist gasengineering companydelivering integratedinstrumentation andengineered solutions to the gasutilities, industrial process and
environmental industries.Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of
Employer Engagement andWork-Based Learning atNewcastle-under-Lyme College,said:“Harry is a shining exampleof how apprenticeships are asuccessful alternative totraditional academic study andcan benefit employers and giveemployees real careerprogression opportunities.”
Newcastle-under-LymeCollege offers a range ofApprenticeships in variousindustries includingAccounting, Activity Leadership(Coaching/Fitness/Outdoor),
Beauty Therapy, Brickwork,Business and Administration,Carpentry/Joinery, Children andYoung People's Workforce,Creative Design, CustomerService, Engineering(Electrical/Mechanical/Technical), Electrical Installation,Hairdressing/Barbering, Healthand Social Care, InformationTechnology, Motor Vehicle,Painting and Decorating, Retail,Teaching Assistants.
� To find outmore visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Gas expert scoopsTOP AWARD
STUDENTS studying Music Technology at NULC had theopportunity to visit Media City in Salford.
The second year students visited the studios where theBBC film Match of the Day, Blue Peter and regional newsshow North West Tonight. Students also had the opportunityto present the news and weather and were lucky enough tomeet North West Tonight presenter Roger Johnson. Rogerhad just come off air and chatted with students about hiscareer, he also informed students he is a local lad andoriginally from The Westlands in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The College has invested heavily in its Music Technologyprovision which includes an industry standard recordingstudio, Apple Mac Editing Suite and Pro Tools software aspart of its £60 million state-of-the-art campus.
The College offers a variety of Music Technology coursesfrom part-time recreational courses to full-time courses forschool leavers, through to university-levelcourses.
� To find out more about studying MusicTechnology at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.ukor contact the Information Point on 01782254254 or email [email protected].
Tech students visitnew Media City
Industry body backs learner’sprogress with excellence prize
A MEASURE OF SUCCESS:
award-winning apprentice
Harry Jones in the NULC
workshops.
Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn
Are you looking foran apprenticeship?We have apprenticeships availablefor all ages in the followingsubject areas:
Register your interest by telling us which areayou’re interested in and sending us your CV.
Buy someonethe perfect giftand treat them toan NULC gift voucher
Redeemable against any of our part-time courses,*the vouchers can provide a loved one with the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill or hobby, make new friends or earn aqualification that could lead to a changein career or promotion at work.
For further information please contact us on 01782 254254, email [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk
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FOUR golfers from Newcastle-under-Lyme
College won first and second places in the
British Colleges Sport National Open Golf
Championships.
Gian-Marco Petrozzi, aged 16 from Burslem,
achieved first place in the singles competition held at
St Andrew’s Park after scoring a 74 and 69 over the
two rounds.
The other three students, Lewis Clewlow, Dan
Bourne and Jack Longley, finished in respectable
positions in the individual competition which put the
college team in runners-up spot overall.
The students attend NULC’s Academy of Sport and
next year will join the new Ian Woosnam Golf
Academy at the College. Former Ryder Cup captain
and Masters winner Ian Woosnam was delighted with
the result.
He said:“This is a fantastic achievement for NULC.We’re on a mission to find the best young golfers inStaffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire and offer thema fantastic education which combines top golfing andsports tuition with higher level qualifications.
“Clearly we are already attracting some of the bestgolfers in the country when they hold their ownagainst the likes of Hartpury, Myerscough and DerbyColleges.”
The Ian Woosnam Golf Academy is recruiting now forSeptember and will be based at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege and Malkins Bank Golf Club.
� To find out more about the IanWoosnam Golf Academy, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport or contact TrevorHumphreys on 01782 254269 or [email protected]
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FRIDAY7.30-8.10am Banksy’s Boot Camp12.15-12.45pm Abs & Core5-6pm Power Yoga6-7pm FITSTEPS
JOIN IN... Banksy’s Fitness Classes
For further details visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre Or to book your place contactus at 01782 254300 or [email protected]
INTERESTED in a career in theSports and Leisure industry?NULC offers a host of fitnessindustry training allowing youto become a fitnessinstructor or personaltrainer along withcomplementarycourses includingsports massage.
Reza Gholamali,Curriculum Leaderfor SportPerformance &Excellence, said: “Ourqualifications are awardedby CYQ, the fitnessindustry’s leading awardingbody and will providelearners with the skills andqualifications required toprogress to employment.”
Reza added:“The courseshave been designedflexibly to fit aroundlearners’ othercommitments and oncecompleted will allowaccess to the Register ofExercise Professionals. Wealso have some great linkswith employers such asPure Gym who guaranteeour personal trainers aninterview once qualified.”
� To find out moreabout becoming afitness instructor orpersonal trainer comealong and chat to staffat the Adult Adviceand Enrolment eventon Thursday 28 Augustfrom 2pm-8pm.
NEWCASTLE-under-LymeCollege’s BasketballAcademy has made historyby being the first basketballteam in Staffordshire to winon a national league level.
The basketball team,known as NULC Knights, wonthe England BasketballDivision 4 Midlands nationalleague, and have beenpromoted to division 3 fromnext year.
Shawn Jamison, formerNBA star and Head Coach ofthe NULC BasketballAcademy, said:“I amdelighted to be coachingsuch a talented group ofstudents and players here atNULC. This win is a testamentto the hard work and longhours the NULC Knights haveput into training.”
Shawn has over 20 years ofexperience in the game, bothas a coach and as a player.His career highlights includeNBA experience with the LosAngeles Clippers and withthe Harlem Globetrotters.
Shawn was alsoawarded MidlandsCoach of the Year byEngland Basketballthis year.
� To find out moreabout the Academy
of Sport at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport
Curriculum Leader for Sports Performance andExcellence Reza Gholamali instructing LouisDowns, 18 on the squat form machine.