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NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College (NULC)is launching an exciting new range ofcourses for adults from September.

The College has recently redesigned its part-time curriculum to help ensure that localcommunity needs are being met.

A number of new courses are being introducedin subjects including Horticulture, MusicTechnology and DIY, alongside popular coursessuch as Access to Higher Education, Accountingand Book-keeping and Teacher Training.

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GOING FOR GOLD:NULC Sports Therapy LecturerAnthony Bosson is on his wayto the Olympics as part ofTeam GB 2012.

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OUR INSPIRATIONS:Adult learners tell how learningand training at Newcastle-under-Lyme College haschanged their lives.

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IT’S THEBUSINESSFormer NULCstudentopens ArtBoutique atTrenthamGardens.�� SEEPAGE SIX

ROYAL VISIT:The Duke of York was given aguided tour of the College’s £60million campus and addressedhundreds of students.�� SEE PAGE FIVE

COMMUNITY SUPPORT:Staff and students join forcesto raise thousands of poundsfor local charities.�� SEE PAGE 19

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FORMER NULC student Dave Hugheshas been named the VQ Learner ofthe Year 2012 for the West Midlands.

Dave beat off competition fromacross the region and is now in therunning for the national award alongwith vocational learners from eightother English regions.

VQ Learner of the Year Awardscelebrate the success of learners whohave studied vocationalqualifications.

Dave’s entrepreneurial spirit andcommitment to supporting thecareers of young designers in settingup his own agency elloDaveimpressed the judges.

Dave said:“I’m delighted to bechosen as the West Midlands VQLearner of the Year and immenselyproud to be recognised for all thehard work I’ve put in both while atcollege and since setting up mybusiness.

“The support from my lecturersand the college both while I wasstudying and since leaving has beensecond to none and I feel privilegedto be able to give something back.”

Learning boostFOR ADULTS

Dave Hughes

at work in his

office in the

Staffordshire

Moorlands.

Single

mum Lindsay

Ramsell aims to go

to university after

completing a pre-

access course at

NULC.

Dave scoopstop accolade

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Exciting new courses startingSeptember 2012

New two year courses availableto study part-time at NULC’sbespoke University Centre

■ HNC Business

■ HNC Construction

■ HNC Sport, Health and Fitness

■ HNC Applied Science

■ HNC Health and Social Care

For full course information visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he, call 01782 254254or email [email protected]

Local opportunities canavoid university costs

NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College(NULC) is offering

an increased range offinancial support to helpits students meet the costof attending college. Thefinancial supportpackage on offer includesbursaries and allowances,attendance incentivesand scholarships, as wellas discounted bus passesand help with childcarecosts.

Karen Dobson, NULCPrincipal and Chief Executive,said:“With the current difficulteconomic climate, we’recommitted to supporting ourstudents in every way andbelieve it’s important thateveryone has the opportunityof a high quality education,regardless of their financialcircumstances.”

The College’s GuaranteedBursary Allowance (GBA) isavailable to students who are incare or are a care leaver, as wellas those in receipt of IncomeSupport or EmploymentSupport Allowance andDisability Living Allowance.

The College has alsolaunched its own means-testedallowance scheme, called theNewcastle MaintenanceAllowance (NMA) – to replacethe old Education MaintenanceAllowance (EMA) – for anyonewith a household income ofless than £21,000 per annum.

It credits students with £30per week, paid directly intotheir bank account. There is alsoa bonus payment, subject to fullattendance and successfulcompletion of their course.

Eligible students can get upto £20 per week to supportthem with the cost of attendingcollege and meals, as well asapplying for help with

course-related costs includingessential books, stationery,equipment and trips.

She added:“We understandthat there are increasingfinancial pressures on families,so our allowance scheme isthere to help remove financialbarriers to college, enablingaccess to higher education andemployment.”

In 2011, the College launchedthe Student of the Month,Talent+ Scholarship Programmeand Elite Sports PerformanceProgramme which recogniseseffort, achievement andexcellence through a range offinancial and other rewardsworth up to £1,000. During2011-12, over 150 studentshave benefited from theseschemes.

A range of other financialsupport is on offer to allstudents, including subsidisedbus passes and travel cards plusdiscounts on items from the

College’s food hall and coffeeshop. NULC students can alsoclaim money savings on arange of local products andservices, from driving lessons toclothing, using their NULCstudent card.

The College has highexpectations of studentattendance and has introduceda range of incentives to rewardthose with 100% attendance.Up to ten students per weekare selected to receive a £10bonus paid directly onto theirNULC student card.

In addition, two students permonth receive £50 and afurther two students per termare selected to receive £100,based on 100 per centattendance and commitment totheir course.● To find out more about therange of financial support onoffer at NULC for students of allages, visit www.nulc.ac.uk/finance

Support helpsstudents withFINANCES

We’re committedto supporting ourstudents in everyway and believe

it’s importantthat everyone has

the opportunityof a high quality

education.

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NULC Principal and Chief ExecutiveKaren Dobson.

STAYING local to study a degree-levelqualification is proving increasingly popularfor young people and adults.

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) isworking in partnership with StaffordshireUniversity to deliver Foundation degrees (Fds)and Foundation Years in a wide range ofsubjects from its bespoke University Centre.

Janet Scrivens, Head of Lifelong Learning,said: "We're continually expanding thenumber of degree-level qualifications weoffer, such as HNCs, HNDs and Foundationdegrees, to ensure young people and adultshave the opportunity to achieve their fullpotential. Our University Centre has excellentfacilities, including open-access PCs, groupstudy areas and a comfortable social space.Students benefit from working closely withtutors and enjoy a friendly, supportiveenvironment, designed especially for adults."

Foundation degrees are innovative coursesdesigned with employers to combineacademic study with work-based learning,allowing for flexible study in the workplaceand at college. Foundation degrees can bestudied full-time over two years or part-timeover three years. At the end, students areawarded a Foundation degree and then havethe option to complete a final year of study ata University of their choice to ‘top-up’ theirqualification to a full BA Honours.

The College currently has over 350 studentsstudying Higher Education courses at theUniversity Centre at the Knutton campus.● To find out more about therange of University-levelcourses on offer at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he or contactthe Information Point on01782 254254.

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We can provide FREE* help and support to get yourcareer back on track

● Detailed information, advice and guidance

● High quality training

● Support with job search activities

● Employability skills

● Short vocational training

*Subject to eligibility

Arange of brand new courseshave been unveiled byNewcastle-under-Lyme

College (NULC) to encourage moreadults back into learning.

The College is offering a wide rangeof part-time courses from September2012 to help provide adults fromacross North Staffordshire and thewider area with routes intoemployment and better job prospects.

Karen Dobson, Principal and ChiefExecutive at NULC, said:“We’recommitted to meeting the needs ofour local community and, right now, wewant to support adults in finding workand taking the first steps towardsimproving their career prospects in thisdifficult economic climate.”

Last year, the College launched itsnew Employment and Training Centre,

which has so far provided more than100 unemployed adults with freeemployability skills and work-relatedtraining to help them find a new job.

Karen added:“Our new campusprovides a warm and welcomingatmosphere and some of the bestfacilities in the country, with specialareas for mature learners.

“What’s more, we have friendly andexperienced advisers who are trainedin providing impartial information,advice and guidance for those adultswho need some help deciding what todo.

“I’d urge anyone who is thinkingabout improving their skills or doing acourse to talk to us – we’re here tohelp.”

NULC offers a wide range of part-time and work-based courses for adults

in subjects including Accounting, Artand Design, Childcare, Teaching,Engineering, Computing, Care,Management, Construction and Mathsand English.

As well as courses at the College’smain campus on Knutton Lane, theCollege will be continuing to runrecreational classes in a number ofcommunity venues across the Boroughin areas including Clayton, Kidsgrove,Chesterton and Audley.

A number of degree-level coursesare also on offer at the College’sbespoke University Centre, includingFoundation degrees delivered inpartnership with StaffordshireUniversity and HNC/HNDs.● To view the full range of courseson offer for adults from September2012, turn to page 7.

For more informationand advice, call 01782254254, [email protected] orvisit www.nulc.ac.uk/adults

Name: Martyn LomaxCurrent Job: Managing Director at

Film Production Company

Humanoid Productions Ltd

Studied: IT

“I studied IT at Newcastle-under-

Lyme College, which you wouldn’t

necessarily think would mean

progressing in to the film industry,

but there are numerous skills

needed to make a successful

production. It’ll be great to share

my career path with current

students and I’m expecting to see

some great work from them!”

Name: Belinda Latimer Current Job: Art and Design

Teacher

Studied: A Levels in Photography

(A), Art and Design (B) and BTEC Art

and Design (Merit)

“I can honestly say that NULC

changed my outlook on learning

and being creative. It helped me to

shape my own philosophy of

teaching art. I knew the College

had a fantastic reputation for art

and design, and I really liked the

atmosphere when I visited for the

first time.The facilities inspired me

to work hard and the staff had a lot

of enthusiasm for our progression;

there was a genuine sense that

they wanted me to do well. After

college, I went on to study a BA

(Hons) in Crafts at Camberwell

College of Arts in London. ”

Name: Pete Bebb Current Job: OSCAR winning

computer imagery artist

Pete Bebb, won an Academy Award

for his work on the Leonardo Di

Caprio blockbuster Inception. Pete

returned to NULC for the Heat

Wave Film Festival where he spent

the day providing workshops for

current students.

Pete said:“The film festival has

been brilliant, it has been a real

inspiration to meet such

enthusiastic students.The quality

of students at the College is great

and I expect to see some great

things from these students in the

future.The facilities at the College

are amazing and have certainly

been designed to encourage the

next generation of film makers.”

More on page six

Where are theynow? NULCstudents go onto excitingcareer paths

Thursday 30 August 2pm-8pmAdvice and Enrolment Event for Adults

The College can provide a serviceto employers by assisting inrecruitment and pre-employmenttraining of candidates with theright skills and aptitudes; as wellas supporting employers who maybe looking to reduce the size oftheir workforce by providingadvice, guidance, training and jobmatching services to employees inadvance of redundancy.

For more information please callthe Employment and TrainingCentre Team on:

01782 254128

SERVICES FOREMPLOYERSSteps to Work Programme

For more information call the Employment and Training Centre Team on 01782 254124, email [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/etc

Courses to help youTAKE CONTROL

The range ofcourses on offer this

year is fantastic...there is a real broad

range withsomething to appeal

to everyone.

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Are you out of work and looking for a job?

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For more information about all our courses visit www.nulc.ac.uk or call 01782 254254

Skills for life... making the most of college leads to inspirational stories

RACHEL Davenport, aged 23from Chesterton, is a mum ofthree and studies part-time at

Newcastle-under-Lyme College(NULC) on a Skills for Life course.

Having left school with no GCSEs,Rachel found both job opportunitiesand the chance to progress in lifelimited. Spurred on by havingchildren, Rachel decided to return toeducation in 2011, where she nowstudies Maths 4 U and English 4 U.

Rachel said:“Doing the course hashelped me in more ways than Ithought. Not only have I improved myliteracy and numeracy skills but myself confidencehas grown too.Before coming tocollege I wasembarrassed andconvinced peoplewere laughing atme when I had tofill a form in orwrite anything inpublic.

“But now I havemore confidence inmyself and I can alsohelp my childrenwith their homeworkand not feelembarrassed or like afraud in front ofother people!”

Rachel added:“Ineeded to completea course to improvemy Maths and Englishin order to get a job.It’s as simple as that!Anyone sat at homewondering what to dowith their life, I say just go for it andmake that step back in to education,you won’t regret it!”

LINDSAY Ramsell, aged 35pictured above, from Hanley,is a single mum to 13-year-old

Laura and also a full-time carer forher mum who suffers from COPD,Heart Failure and is also Diabetic.

Lindsay

enrolled at

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

(NULC) on Skills for Life Literacy and

Numeracy courses in 2011. Lindsay

explains why she decided to return to

education:“Being a single parent

means that all eyes are on you. The

questions your child comes to you

with, you can’t avoid. My daughter is

now in high school and the

homework questions get harder the

older she gets.

“So I knew that I was going to have

to update my Numeracy and Literacy

skills in order for my daughter to

reach her potential.”

Lindsay continues:“I’m also

completing a Pre-Access course at the

same time and plan to progress on to

the Access to Higher Education course

in September, which means I will be

able to go on to University in the

future.”

Speaking about her experience at

NULC, Lindsay said:“Studying at NULC

is great, the atmosphere is relaxed, the

tutors are supportive and

approachable and there’s a dedicated

space for adult learners.

“I have so much more confidence in

myself now, and they’ve shown me

what I’m capable of achieving and

constantly encouraged me to reach

my goals and then

progress on to the next

level.”

She continues:“I’ve

really got the

education bug! “Every time I

complete one course,I’m inspired to progressand achieve a higherqualification. I can’twait for the day when Ican turn around andsay I’ve got a degree!”

JAYNE Egginton,aged 47 fromShropshire,

pictured below, hastwo children aged 16

and 12, and enrolled on the Skillsfor Life Numeracy course atNewcastle-under-Lyme College(NULC) in 2011.

Jayne’s original motivation to

improve her Maths skills was to

support her children doing their

homework and better understand

their work.During her time

at NULC, Jayne hasalso completed anNVQ Level 3qualification forTeachingAssistants.

Jayne has since

been able to apply

her new found

understanding of

Maths to her job

role as a Teaching

Assistant.“I have

more confidence

in maths now, so I

can help the

children in my

class to reach

their targets and

give them a

better

understanding.”

Returning to

education in her

40s, Jayne was nervous but knew that

in order to help both her own

children and those in her class, she

had to put her own concerns to the

back of her mind.“It’s definitely daunting deciding to

return to education, but recognisingyou need help isn’t a weakness.”

“I would definitely encourageadults to goon a courseif they wantto developtheir skills.ThroughNULC I havebeen able togainqualificationsthat I thoughtwereimpossible forsomeone myage.”● To find outmore aboutthe range ofFREE mathsand Englishcourses atNULC contactthe InformationPoint on 01782254254 orinfo@nulc. ac.uk

Basic skills can transformpeople’s lives, and student afterstudent at NULC proves thissimple fact. From learning skillsfor jobs to helping the childrenwith their homework, there isso much to learn. Here we lookat three adult learners whohave grasped the opportunitiesavailable with both hands...

I have moreconfidence in myself

and I can also helpmy children with

their homework andnot feel embarrassed

or like a fraud infront of other

people!

Samanthahas eyes onteaching job

Amy scoopstop nationalaccolade

A YOUNG mum is hoping moreadults will follow her example andreturn to learning tohelp them get onin life.

SamanthaMcEvoy-Love, aged23 fromNewcastle,is a marriedmum ofthree, who isstudying theAccess to HigherEducation course atNewcastle-under-Lyme College’s(NULC) purpose-built UniversityCentre.

She returned to education to getthe qualifications needed to achieveher dream of becoming a primaryschool teacher.

She said:“The support from theCollege has been second to none.I’m given financial help through thebursary scheme which goes towardsmeals at college and equipment formy course, which is a great help andtakes the pressure off.

“NULC has the best reputation inthe area; it’s got state-of-the-artfacilities and such a welcomingatmosphere. I visited a number oflocal colleges and made a decisionbased on past success rates and theprogression opportunities offered tostudents.”

Samantha has been a student rep,representing the student voice atconferences and meetings.

She has high hopes once shecompletes her studies at NULC, to goon to Manchester MetropolitanUniversity to do a degree in EarlyYears Childhood Studies beforetaking a teaching qualification.

A TRAINEE accountant is celebratingafter she achieved some of the bestresults in the country in a professionalaccounting examination.

Amy Saklatvala, aged 21from Loggerheads, isstudying part-timefor theAssociation ofCharteredCertifiedAccountants(ACCA)qualificationwhileworking fulltime.

Amy scored91% comparedto the nationalaverage passmark of 50%.

Nationally only 38%of candidates achieve thispass rate, putting Amy in a privilegedposition.

Sarah Champ, an Accountinglecturer at the College, said: “Thenational pass rate for the course isonly 38%, so for one of our studentsto receive 91% is phenomenal.“

The College offers a number ofprofessional accounting qualificationsat its Knutton Lane campus, with newcourses starting in September.

I would definitelyencourage adults to

go on a course if theywant to develop theirskills. Through NULC I

have been able togain qualificationsthat I thought were

impossible forsomeone my age.

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I’m alsocompletinga Pre-Access courseat the same timeand plan toprogress on to theAccess to HigherEducation course inSeptember, whichmeans I will beable to go on toUniversity in thefuture.Lindsay Ramsell

Women learningnew skills proveMUM’STHE WORD

Mum of

three Rachel

Davenport says

learning at college

has given her

confidence.

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NULC NEWS 5

HRH The Duke of Yorkvisited NULC to helppromote the work of

colleges in providing highquality apprenticeships, work-based learning andbusiness skills development.

After meeting local dignitaries inthe College reception area, HisRoyal Highness was given a tourof the College by NULC Principaland Chief Executive KarenDobson, accompanied by theLord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire,Sir James Hawley.

The visit formed part of TheDuke of York’s work to encourageand inspire young people todevelop the right skills, and torecognise and support the manyapprenticeship schemes beingdeveloped as a part of theGovernment’s Skills andInnovation agenda.

He told students he hoped the

College could help inspire them to“be more than you think you canbe”. The Duke of York added: “Ican assure all of you youngpeople that you have a great dealmore potential than you probablyrealise or understand.

“Over the last 10 years I'vebeen doing a huge amount forBritish business and I willcontinue to do so, because Ibelieve in it, and I also believeyou young people are the futureof it.”

The Duke visited the College’s£6 million Skills and TechnologyCentre and MechanicalEngineering Workshop.

He talked to apprentices fromcompanies including: Michelin,Goodwins International, ABB,JCB, Ibstock Brick, EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel), HamBaker and TT Pumps and wasgiven a demonstration of the

College’s Lincoln Electric VRTEXvirtual welding machine, the onlyone of its kind in the area.

The Duke of York then visitedthe construction workshops andawarded prizes to the winningteam of bricklaying, joinery andpainting and decorating students,who had been competing in theinaugural ‘Barratt Challenge’, inpartnership with Britain’s largesthouse builder Barratt Homes.

The final part of the tour sawHis Royal Highness visit theCollege’s bespoke UniversityCentre, where he met Foundationdegree course leader RichardHunter and viewed ‘live’ workproduced for local businesses bystudents from the College’sgraphics and digital mediaproduction courses.

The Duke of York then unveileda plaque to commemorate hisvisit in the College’s main

reception area and addressed theassembled audience of collegestudents, staff and dignitariesbefore leaving.

Principal Karen Dobson said:“I’m very pleased that the Duke'svisit has shone a spotlight on thework that we are not necessarilywell known for, in terms of ourwork for employers withapprenticeshipsand skillstraining.”

“I am veryproud of thestaff that helpedpull everythingtogether and of course all thestudents who have donethemselves real credit.”● To view the official film fromthe Royal Visit go to the NULCYouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/NewcastleULymeCol

NULC is urging more people to sign upfor information via social media. TheCollege is at the forefront of digitalcommunications in the educationsector and has recently celebrated its2000th ‘like’ on its official Facebookpage.

Helen Taylor-Yates, DigitalCommunications and PR Officer atNULC, said:“Digital communicationshave rapidly taken off in the past fewyears and NULC aims to be at theforefront of all new mediadevelopments.

“More and more people are turningonline when they require information.It’s convenient, quick and visual, whichis exactly what people want nowadays.We invest a lot of time communicatingto students and potential students viasocial media and it’s really paying offwith our fan numbers increasing weekon week.”

In 2011, the College also launchedits own Smartphone App which is free

to download onAndroid and Appleplatforms. The Appincludes valuableinformation whichcan be accessedwhilst on themove. Bus maps,contact numbers,term dates andphoto galleries areamongst popularfeatures on thefree App.

The Collegecurrently operates

a Twitter account, Facebook page,YouTube channel and Flikr account.

Helen continued:“If you want tokeep up-to-date with the latest newsand events at NULC then you need toget online and start following us. We’reconstantly Tweeting and postingphotographs of events that are takingplace.”

Further to its successful venture into social media, the College alsooperates 19 subject blogs which allowcurrent students to record theirprogress and potential students to seethe types of projects they can getinvolved in when they come to NULC.

Helen comments:“The blogs are areally successful tool, which allow us todocument the fantastic work thatcurrent students are producing andthe type of community work andprojects students areinvolved in.”● To view the fullrange of links toNULC’s social mediachannels, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/blogs

Duke’s speech gives studentsROYAL INSPIRATION

Bright sparks sign up for green energy coursesTHE College is helping local people tobecome more energy efficient through thelaunch of new part-time courses.

The Photovoltaic (PV) courses, whichteach people how to install solar paneltechnology and to be more green aware,will start in September 2012.

The course has two options; oneavailable to members of the public who areinterested in becoming more green awareand making their homes more energyefficient and a second route for qualifiedelectricians who want to upskill and learnhow to install solar PV panels as part oftheir business.

Paula Rowland, Curriculum Manager forConstruction and Engineering, said: “Due tothe growing demand for renewable energyin the domestic market it was an obviouschoice to launch the new PV courses.

“Renewable energy is a hot topic which

is here to stay especially with greenrequirements for new build properties.”

The course is taught by the College’shighly qualified tutors at the £6 milliondedicated Skills and Technology Centre onKnutton Lane which has a recently installedroof rig and working solar PV system whereelectricians can practice installation.

The College is a keen follower of greentechnologies. Its £60 million campusincludes a building management system forefficient control of heating, cooling, lightingand ventilation, sensors on taps to preventexcessive water use and a rainwaterharvesting system.● To find out more about part-time coursesavailable from September – includingConstruction, Electrical, Horticulture andDIY programmes – turn to pages 8-14,contact 01782 254254 or [email protected]

Level 3 Electrical Installation students SamPetts, left and Matt Wright, right,demonstrating the new PV training paneland inverter.

More andmore signup to socialnetworks

The NULC app.

TheDuke of York

addresses an atriumpacked with students.

Inset, the Dukepresents awards to

Constructionstudents.


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HANNAH Stoney, aged 24 fromStone, is a gallery owner andlocal artist. Having studied

Art at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege (NULC), Hannah has gone onto achieve a successful career in thecreative industries, opening her ownArt Boutique at local touristattraction Trentham Gardens.

Hannah joined NULC in 2006, aged18, where she studied the BTECFoundation Diploma in Art and Design.She said:“I was aware of the College’sreputation for its creative courses and

having gone to high school in Stafford,I fancied a change of scenery.”

“The staff are brilliant; all veryencouraging and inspiring. It was niceto be treated as an adult after so longat school. My confidence increaseddramatically whilst at NULC because ofthe course and the lecturers. Thestructure of the course really meant wecould get the most out of eachspecialism and explore them all beforedeciding what suited us best.”

After completing her studies atNULC and gaining a distinction in her

BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art andDesign. Hannah progressed to theUniversity of Gloucestershire inCheltenham to study Fine Art: Paintingand Drawing, where she achieved afirst class honours degree.

After graduating, Hannah spent timein London working for a printmakers’gallery on Cork Street. Then in January2011 she began setting upYellowstone, to showcase work by thevery best new makers and designers.The space has quickly gained areputation for stylish interior design

and fresh, contemporary artwork andcraft.

You can find outmore about theYellowstone ArtBoutique onTwitter@YellowstoneABand Facebook‘Yellowstone ArtBoutique’. Hannah is also in the processof launching an online shopwww.yellowstoneartboutique.co.uk/shop

Name: Colin Rogerson Current Job: Assistant Solicitor atDawson CornwellStudied at NULC: A Levels in Law(A), History (B), French (B),AS Level German (B)

“NULC is a great learningenvironment because it allowsyou to become moreindependent. I was encouraged tostudy a degree in Law by my ALevel lecturer and I’ve neverlooked back. I went on to studyfor an LLB Law degree atNottingham Trent Universitywhere I graduated with first classhonours. This allowed me tocomplete the Legal PracticeCourse at Nottingham Law Schoolwhere I gained a distinction.”

Name: Joanna Nadin Current Job: Owner of ‘JoannaNadin Interiors’Studied at NULC: BTEC Diplomain Art and Design (Merit)

“I loved going to college; it was adream because I was doing what Iloved. After college I went on tostudy a BA (Hons) in TextileDesign at Loughborough Collegeof Art and Design. Sincegraduating I’ve worked forinterior design companies inCheshire and London anddecided to set up my owncompany called ‘Joanna NadinInteriors’ in April 2011.

Name: Dean MattocksCurrent Job: HolidayRepresentative Studied at NULC: BTEC Diplomain Travel and Tourism

“When I left school my ambitionwas to travel and learn about thedifferent holiday destinations, so Ichose to study towards aqualification in travel and tourismat NULC. The travel and tourismcourse gave me an in-depthinsight into the industry, as well assome business-based aspects. Itwas very enjoyable and the tutorswere really friendly and helpedme to reach my potential. It’s hardwork, but if you have enoughpassion for the subject, you will berewarded. I’m now working as aHoliday Representative based inZakynthos, Greece.”

Art boutique now aSHOPPER’S PARADISE

Where are they now? NULC students go on to exciting career paths

Whatever you want to achievewe’ll help you to make it happen.For more information about all our courses comealong to one of our Open Days!

Thursday 11 October 2012, 5.30pm-8.00pm

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 5.30pm-8.00pm

Thursday 6 December 2012, 5.30pm-8.00pm

Pre-register your attendance online at www.nulc.ac.uk/events or call 01782 254254.

HannahStoney at work in

her stylish new artshop. Join in the creative

experience at NULCwww.nulc.ac.uk/

getcreative


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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 three pages you

will find all of the part-time courses

that are being offered from September

2012 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 website andreturn it to us, along with thenecessary payment by cheque, to theFREEPOST address (see right).

You can also enrol in person bypopping into the Information Point atour Knutton Lane campus.

A: APPLYFor part-time courses which lead to aqualification there may be some entryrequirements. For this reason we ask

you to apply before you enrol.You can apply online by visitingwww.nulc.ac.uk and using theCourse 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: CONTACT Please call 01782 254254 or email [email protected] for moreinformation, advice and guidance.

Course information correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Courses run subject to minimum viable class sizes.

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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.

2012-13

The postal address forapplications and enrolments is:Newcastle-under-Lyme College,FREEPOST RSGE-RHCT-XYUJ,Knutton Lane, Newcastle,Staffordshire, ST5 2GB.

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Abrasive Wheels TrainingDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to

Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol

EPS088 Abrasive Wheels TrainingSat 10:00 14:00 22/09/2012 22/09/2012 1 £50.00 £0.00 E







Access to StudyDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


HEC015 Level 1 Award in Learning to LearnThu 18:00 20:30 18/10/2012 13/12/2012 8 £65.00 £22.00 E

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 13:00 16:00 09/01/2013 06/03/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E

NER527 Pre Access to Higher EducationMon 17:30 20:30 14/01/2013 04/03/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationThu 13:00 16:00 07/03/2013 02/05/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E


NER527 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 17:30 20:30 13/03/2013 08/05/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E


NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationThu 13:00 16:00 09/05/2013 27/06/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E


NER527 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 17:30 20:30 15/05/2013 03/07/2013 7 £100.00 £0.00 E


Activity, Adventure & Day Walk LeadershipDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS058 Introduction to Bushcraft SkillsSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 20/04/2013 21/04/2013 1 £65.00 £0.00 E

VPS065 Bushcraft SkillsSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 08/06/2013 09/06/2013 1 £65.00 £0.00 E

Level 1 First Aid for Outdoor ActivityEnquire TBC £0.00 C

VES013 Level 3 Award in Day Walk Leadership for TeachersTue 17:30 19:30 23/10/2012 21/05/2013 25 £265.00 £0.00 E

VER011 Planning and Preparing for WalksMon & Tue 09:00 16:00 15/10/2012 16/10/2012 2 £45.00 £0.00 E

Art, Design & Creative StudiesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


AER003 Creative ExperienceTue 18:30 20:30 18/09/2012 16/10/2012 5 £55.00 £0.00 E





Art, Design & Creative StudiesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER220 Creative Knitting SkillsTue 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 23/10/2012 6 £56.25 £0.00 E

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (3D Design)Wed 18:30 20:30 09/01/2013 14/05/2013 15 £195.00 42.00 A

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Ceramics)Wed 18:30 20:30 09/01/2013 14/05/2013 15 £195.00 £42.00 A

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Jewellery)Wed 18:00 21:00 09/01/2013 14/05/2013 15 £195.00 £42.00 A

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Print Making)Wed 18:00 21:00 09/01/2013 14/05/2013 15 £195.00 £42.00 A

AEF396 Level 1 Certificate in Creative Techniques (Textiles)Wed 18:00 21:00 09/01/2013 14/05/2013 15 £195.00 £42.00 A

AER031 Life DrawingTue 18:30 20:30 TBC TBC 3 £22.50 £0.00 E

AEF395 Level 2 Certificate in Photography and Photo ImagingMon 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 17/06/2013 34 £585.00 £31.50 A

AEF395 Level 2 Certificate in Photography and Photo ImagingWed 18:00 21:00 12/09/2012 19/06/2013 34 £585.00 £31.50 A

AES028 Photoshop AdvancedThu 18:30 20:30 08/11/2012 29/11/2012 4 £60.00 £0.00 E



AES026 Photoshop for BeginnersTue 18:30 20:30 06/11/2012 27/11/2012 4 £42.00 £0.00 E



APS021 Photoshop for Digital PhotographsSat 09:30 12:30 17/11/2012 24/11/2012 2 £30.00 £0.00 E

AES027 Photoshop IntermediateWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 28/11/2012 4 £50.00 £0.00 E



AES030 Setting Up and Using a DarkroomEnquire £50.00 £0.00 E

AES029 Setting Up and Using a Photography StudioEnquire £50.00 £0.00 E

AES031 Wedding CraftsTue & Wed18:00 21:00 23/04/2013 24/04/2013 2 £30.00 £0.00 E

Business & AdministrationDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EEF401 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Work-Based)Tue & Thu 17:30 20:30 16/10/2012 20/06/2013 29 £550.00 £198.00 A

EPF631 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Work-Based)Thu 09:30 16:00 18/10/2012 20/06/2013 29 £550.00 £198.00 A

EPF631 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Work-Based)Thu 13:30 20:00 18/10/2012 20/06/2013 29 £550.00 £198.00 A

EEF411 AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Tue & Thu 17:30 21:00 04/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £750.00 £216.00 A

EPF641 AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Wed 09:00 17:00 05/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £750.00 £216.00 A

EPF641 AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Wed 13:00 21:00 05/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £750.00 £216.00 A

EPF651 AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Tue 09:00 17:30 04/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £895.00 £190.00 A

EPF651 AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Tue 13:00 21:00 04/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £895.00 £190.00 A

EEF421 AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Work-Based)Tue & Thu 17:30 21:30 04/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £895.00 £190.00 A

EPS002 ACCA F4 Law (UK)Mon 13:30 17:00 14/01/2013 20/05/2013 16 £500.00 £0.00 E

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Business & AdministrationDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPS009 ACCA F5 Performance ManagementMon 13:00 16:00 03/09/2012 26/11/2012 12 £500.00 £0.00 E

EPS051 ACCA F6 Taxation (UK)Mon 09:30 12:30 03/09/2012 26/11/2012 12 £500.00 £0.00 E

EPS011 ACCA F7 Financial Reporting (International)Mon 09:30 13:00 14/01/2013 20/05/2013 16 £500.00 £0.00 E

EPS003 ACCA F8 Audit (International)Tue 09:30 12:30 04/09/2012 27/11/2012 12 £500.00 £0.00 E

EPS050 ACCA F9 Financial ManagementTue 09:30 13:00 15/01/2013 21/05/2013 16 £500.00 £0.00 E

EPS007 ACCA P1 Corporate GovernanceTue 13:30 17:00 06/11/2012 21/05/2013 16 £625.00 £0.00 E

EPS006 ACCA P2 Advanced Corporate ReportingWed 13:00 16:00 05/09/2012 28/11/2012 12 £625.00 £0.00 E

EPS005 ACCA P3 Advanced Business AnalysisWed 09:30 12:30 05/09/2012 28/11/2012 12 £625.00 £0.00 E

EPS090 ACCA P4 Advanced Financial ManagementEnquire £625.00 £0.00 C

EPS091 ACCA P5 Advanced Professional ManagementEnquire £625.00 £0.00 C

EPS004 ACCA P6 Advanced TaxationWed 09:30 13:00 16/01/2013 24/04/2013 12 £625.00 £0.00 E

EPS012 ACCA P7 Audit and Assurance (International)Wed 09:30 13:00 16/01/2013 24/04/2013 12 £625.00 £0.00 E

EES004 Book KeepingTue 18:00 21:00 11/09/2012 27/11/2012 11 £175.00 £0.00 E



EES035 CMI Level 3 Award in First Line ManagementEnquire £94.50 £79.00 A

EES036 CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line ManagementEnquire £190.00 £115.50 A

EES037 CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line ManagementEnquire £550.00 £147.00 A

EPS069 CMI Level 5 Award in Management and LeadershipEnquire £110.00 £94.50 A

EPS070 CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and LeadershipEnquire £190.00 £136.50 A

EES048 CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and LeadershipEnquire £995.00 £168.00 A

EPS072 CMI Level 7 Award In Strategic Management and LeadershipEnquire £150.00 £105.00 A

EEF441 Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts using SageWed 19:00 21:00 12/09/2012 14/11/2012 9 £95.00 £23.00 A




EPF981 Level 3 Certificate in Advice and GuidanceTue 14:00 17:00 04/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £450.00 £90.00 A

TBC First Steps in Setting up Your Own BusinessEnquire 35 £37.50 £0.00 C

CareDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS013 Administer Medication to Individuals (NVQ Unit)As required – please enquire. Enquire £20.50 C

VPS060 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesAs required – please enquire. Enquire £41.00 C

VPS026 Basic Life SupportAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS027 Challenging Behaviour (Adults)As required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS045 Data Protection and ConfidentialityAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS049 Dementia AwarenessAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS029 End of Life/Care of the DyingAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS030 Equality and DiversityAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS007 Health and Safety in the WorkplaceAs required – please enquire. Enquire £0.00 C

CareDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS033 Infection ControlAs required – please enquire. Enquire £0.00 C

VPS052 Introduction to DiabetesAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS059 Level 2 Award in Awareness of DementiaAs required – please enquire. £380.00 £41.00 C

VPS034 Medication AwarenessAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS035 Nutrition and the ElderlyAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS021 Obtain Venous Blood (NVQ Unit)As required – please enquire. £120.00 £20.50 C

VPS039 SafeguardingAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS046 Supervision SkillsAs required – please enquire. £25.00 £0.00 C

Computing & ITDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EEF493 CAD L2 2DWed 18:00 21:00 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £485.00 £107.00 A

EEF494 CAD L3 2DWed 18:00 21:00 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £550.00 £107.00 A

NEC083 Computer Skills and Online BasicsTue 18:00 21:00 04/06/2013 02/07/2013 5 £50.00 £0.00 E

NER565 Computer Skills BeginnersTue 18:00 21:00 06/11/2012 18/12/2012 7 £78.75 £0.00 E

NPR018 Computer Skills BeginnersWed 09:30 12:30 07/11/2012 19/12/2012 7 £78.75 £0.00 E

NEC083 Computer Skills Beginners and Online BasicsTue 18:00 21:00 26/02/2013 26/03/2013 5 £50.00 £0.00 E

NER564 Computer Skills Beginners IntroductionTue 18:00 21:00 02/10/2012 23/10/2012 4 £45.00 £0.00 E

NPR060 Computer Skills Beginners IntroductionWed 09:30 12:30 03/10/2012 24/10/2012 4 £45.00 £0.00 E



NER369 Computer Skills for the Absolute BeginnerTue 18:00 21:00 08/01/2013 15/01/2013 2 £22.50 £0.00 E



NPR120 Computer Skills for the Absolute BeginnerWed 09:30 12:30 19/09/2012 26/09/2012 2 £22.50 £0.00 E

NER523 ECDL Level 1 and 2 Introductory WorkshopMon 18:00 21:00 17/09/2012 01/07/2013 4 £45.00 £0.00 E

NER523 ECDL Level 1 and 2 Introductory WorkshopWed 18:00 21:00 19/09/2012 03/07/2013 4 £45.00 £0.00 E

iPads, iPods and iPhones for the BewilderedEnquire C

NPF200 IT Users Certificate (ECDL Level 2)Mon 09:30 12:30 17/09/2012 01/07/2013 33 £390.00 £0.00 A

NEF639 IT Users Certificate (ECDL Level 2)Wed 18:00 21:00 19/09/2012 03/07/2013 33 £390.00 £0.00 A

NPF010 IT Users Certificate (ECDL Level 1)Mon 09:30 12:30 17/09/2012 01/07/2013 33 £210.00 £0.00 A

NEF010 IT Users Certificate (ECDL Level 1)Wed 18:00 21:00 19/09/2012 03/07/2013 33 £210.00 £0.00 A

NPR036 Tracing your Family History on ComputerSat 09:30 12:00 15/09/2012 06/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

Construction & DIYDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPR001 Introduction to Basic Construction – Health and Safety in the WorkplaceEnquire 06/08/2012 31/08/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 C

EPS049 Developing Home Improvement SkillsSat 10:00 16:00 15/09/2012 20/10/2012 6 £160.00 £0.00 E

EPS083 DIY: BrickworkSat 10:00 16:00 15/09/2012 20/10/2012 6 £160.00 £0.00 E

EPS084 DIY: Carpentry & JoinerySat 10:00 16:00 15/09/2012 20/10/2012 6 £160.00 £0.00 E

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Construction & DIYDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPS021 DIY: Painting & DecoratingSat 10:00 16:00 15/09/2012 20/10/2012 6 £160.00 £0.00 E

EEF461 Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction SkillsTue 18:00 21:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £340.00 £96.00 A

Counselling and Personal AwarenessDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER439 Introduction to Counselling Skills and ConceptsWed 18:30 21:00 19/09/2012 14/11/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

NER538 Introduction to Level 2 Counselling Skills and ConceptsTue 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 13/11/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

NES102 Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills and Family RelationshipsTue 18:30 21:00 07/05/2013 18/06/2013 6 £80.00 £44.00 E

NES101 Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills and Human BehaviourTue 18:30 21:00 12/03/2013 30/04/2013 6 £80.00 £44.00 E

NES103 Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills and TheoriesTue 18:30 21:00 20/11/2012 05/03/2013 12 £160.00 £44.00 E

NER282 Self Confidence and Personal AwarenessWed 18:30 21:00 21/11/2012 12/12/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

Courses in Community VenuesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER283 Creative Sewing SkillsTue 18:30 21:00 06/11/2012 11/12/2012 6 £56.25 £0.00 E

NER151 Art, Design and Painting – Clayton Business and Language CollegeTue 18:30 21:00 16/10/2012 11/12/2012 8 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER392 Creative Woodwork and Wood Turning – Clayton Business and LanguageCollegeTue 18:30 21:00 16/10/2012 11/12/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

HPR391 English and Maths Introduction – Chesterton Salvation ArmyThu 09:30 12:00 06/09/2012 04/10/2012 5 £0.00 £0.00 C




HPR391 English and Maths Introduction – Kidsgrove LibraryThu 09:30 12:00 11/10/2012 15/11/2012 5 £0.00 £0.00 C



HPF021 English Entry Levels – Chesterton Salvation ArmyThu 09:30 11:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £11.00 C

HPF341 English Workshop All Levels – Kidsgrove LibraryThu 09:30 11:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £13.00 C

HPF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2 – Chesterton Salvation ArmyThu 11:15 12:45 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £13.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2 – Chesterton Salvation ArmyFri 11:15 12:45 14/09/2012 28/06/2013 34 £0.00 £13.00 C

NER283 Handmade Crafts using Sewing Skills – Clayton Business and LanguageCollegeTue 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 09/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER367 Introduction to Art, Design and Painting – Clayton Business and LanguageCollegeTue 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 09/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER393 Introduction to Creative Woodwork and Wood Turning – Clayton Businessand Language CollegeTue 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 09/10/2012 4 £75.00 £0.00 E

NPR266 Introduction to Jewellery Making – Hempstalls Primary SchoolFri 09:30 12:00 21/09/2012 12/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NPF001 Jewellery Making Level 1 – Hempstalls Primary SchoolFri 09:30 12:00 01/02/13 24/05/2013 12 £95.00 £31.50 E

NPF001 Jewellery Making Level 1 – Hempstalls Primary SchoolFri 09:30 12:00 19/10/2012 25/01/2013 12 £95.00 £31.50 E

NES017 Keep Fit – Sir Thomas Boughey High SchoolMon 19:30 20:30 17/09/2012 22/10/2012 6 £30.00 £0.00 E

Courses in Community VenuesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NES017 Keep Fit – Sir Thomas Boughey High SchoolMon 19:30 20:30 05/11/2012 10/12/2012 6 £30.00 £0.00 E

NES017 Keep Fit – Wolstanton High SchoolWed 19:30 20:30 19/09/2012 24/10/2012 6 £30.00 £0.00 E

NES017 Keep Fit – Wolstanton High SchoolWed 19:30 20:30 07/11/2012 12/12/2012 6 £30.00 £0.00 E

NPR254 Lip Reading Skills Introduction – Chesterton Salvation ArmyMon 10:00 12:00 17/09/2012 15/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

HPF111 Maths Entry Levels – Chesterton Salvation ArmyFri 09:30 11:00 14/09/2012 28/06/2013 34 £0.00 £11.00 C

HPF351 Maths Workshop All Levels – Kidsgrove LibraryThu 11:15 12:45 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £13.00 C

NES025 Yoga – Clayton Business and Language CollegeTue 18:00 19:30 18/09/2012 18/12/2012 11 £85.00 £0.00 E

Early Years, Education& Teacher TrainingDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NPR200 Baby SignTue 10:00 12:00 18/09/2012 16/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

VPS056 Equality and Diversity for the Early Years SectorEnquire £25.00 £0.00 C

PPR004 Introduction to Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningTue 09:30 12:30 11/09/2012 25/09/2012 3 £33.75 £0.00 E

PER004 Introduction to Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningThu 17:30 20:30 13/09/2012 27/09/2012 3 £33.75 £0.00 E

PPC007 Level 1 Award in Supporting Children’s Learning Through PlayMon 09:30 12:30 17/09/2012 26/11/2012 10 £175.00 £33.00 A

PPC007 Level 1 Award in Supporting Children’s Learning Through PlayMon 09:30 12:30 14/01/2013 25/03/2013 10 £175.00 £33.00 A

PPC007 Level 1 Award in Supporting Children’s Learning Through PlayMon 22/04/2013 01/07/2013 10 £175.00 £33.00 A

PPR003 Level 1 Supporting Teaching and LearningTue 13:00 15:00 18/09/2012 27/11/2012 10 £75.00 £0.00 E

PPR003 Level 1 Supporting Teaching and LearningThu 09:30 11:30 17/01/2013 28/03/2013 10 £75.00 £0.00 E

PPR003 Level 1 Supporting Teaching and LearningTue 13:00 15:00 23/04/2013 02/07/2013 10 £75.00 £0.00 E

VPS064 Level 2 Award in Work with ParentsThu 16:30 19:30 13/09/2012 18/10/2012 6 £95.00 £47.00 E

VPS064 Level 2 Award in Work with ParentsEnquire £95.00 £47.00 C

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceThu 09:30 15:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £800.00 £99.00 A

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – HolyTrinity Church HallMon 09:30 15:00 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 35 £800.00 £99.00 A

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – MaryhillChildren’s CentreWed 09:30 15:00 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £800.00 £99.00 A

PPF081 Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningTue 09:30 12:30 02/10/2012 18/06/2013 30 £575.00 £93.50 A

PEF081 Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningThu 17:30 20:30 04/10/2012 20/06/2013 30 £575.00 £93.50 A

PPS006 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning SectorMon 12:00 16:00 19/11/2012 11/02/2013 10 £250.00 £71.00 A

PES001 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning SectorThu 17:00 21:00 07/03/2013 23/05/2013 10 £250.00 £71.00 A

PPS006 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (FastTrack, In-Service)Sat 09:00 16:00 22/09/2012 13/10/2012 4 £250.00 £71.00 A

PPS009 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of AssessmentMon 09:30 13:30 05/11/2012 19/11/2012 3 £65.00 £27.00 A

PPS009 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of AssessmentMon 09:30 13:30 11/03/2013 25/03/2013 3 £65.00 £27.00 A

TBC Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementEnquire £275.00 £63.00 C

VPF096 Level 3 Certificate in Work with ParentsMon 16:30 19:30 10/09/2012 20/05/2013 30 £505.00 £94.50 A ✓

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Early Years, Education& Teacher TrainingDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPF048 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceTue 09:30 16:00 11/09/2012 02/07/2013 35 £1000.00 £119.00 A

VPF048 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceThu 09:30 16:00 13/09/2012 04/07/2013 35 £1000.00 £119.00 A

PEF131 Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and LearningTue 17:00 21:00 04/09/2012 09/07/2013 37 £795.00 £111.00 A

PPF131 Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and LearningThu 12:30 16:30 06/09/2012 11/07/2013 37 £795.00 £111.00 A

PPC006 Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance ofAssessment Processes and PracticeMon 09:30 13:30 19/11/2012 17/12/2012 5 £145.00 £32.50 A

TBC Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of AssessmentProcesses and PracticeEnquire £375.00 £79.00 C

Diploma for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning SectorWed 09:00 13:00 05/09/2012 26/06/2013 25 £2750.00 £0.00 A

VPS054 Persona Dolls – Equality and DiversityEnquire £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS055 Schemas Within the Early YearsEnquire £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS053 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviour for Early YearsEnquire £25.00 £0.00 C

VPS057 Use of Story Sacks within the Early Years SectorEnquire £25.00 £0.00 C

ElectricalDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EES026 17th Edition Certificate In The Requirements For Electrical Installations(BS7671-2008) Full CourseWed 12/09/2012 28/11/2012 12 £300.00 £0.00 E

EES026 17th Edition Certificate In The Requirements For Electrical Installations(BS7671-2008) Full CourseEnquire 16/01/2013 12 £300.00 £0.00 C

EPS086 Awareness Course in Testing Electrical Installations to the 17th EditionSat 09:30 14:00 22/09/2012 22/09/2012 1 £50.00 £0.00 E







EES040 Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)Mon & 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £950.00 £67.00 AWed

EES038 Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of ElectricalInstallations (2394)Tue 18:00 21:00 11/09/2012 04/12/2012 12 £190.00 £105.00 A

EPS087 Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspections and Testing of ElectricalEquipment (PAT 2377-22)Sat 09:30 14:00 22/09/2012 22/09/2012 1 £50.00 £42.00 E






ElectricalDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to



EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical Installations (2395)Mon 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 03/12/2012 12 £190.00 £105.00 A

EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical Installations (2395)Mon 18:00 21:00 14/01/2013 22/04/2013 12 £190.00 £105.00 A

EES043 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)11/09/2012 35 £1100.00 £0.00 A

EEF393 Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396)Wed 18:00 21:00 16/01/2013 27/03/2013 10 £95.00 £63.00 A

10035692 CG Level 2 Electrical InstallationMon & 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £950.00 £85.00Wed

10036027 CG Level 3 Electrical InstallationTues & 18:00 21:00 11/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £1100.00 £75.00Thurs

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Introduction toContact Centre Operations

Introduction toOffice Administration

Introduction toHealth and Social Care

Introduction toBasic Construction

Introduction toWarehousing and Storage

ESOL for Work

Maths

English

IT

Employability Skills

Project ManagementNULC has teamed up with ILX, the global leader in PRINCE2project management training. The PRINCE2 Further EducationProgramme offers a mix of classroom study and e-learning.

PRINCE2 Foundation Blended Learning course

PRINCE2 Practitioner Blended Learning course

Please enquire for more information on PRINCE2courses [email protected] or 01782 254254

For more information contact the Employment and Skills Centre on 01782 254124

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EngineeringDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPF093 Level 1 Certificate in Engineering and TechnologyEnquire 10/09/2012 17/06/2013 35 £650.00 £75.00 A

EPF015 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering and TechnologyEnquire 10/09/2012 17/06/2013 35 £745.00 £54.00 A

EPF014 Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – ElectricalEnquire 12/09/2012 19/06/2013 35 £825.00 £157.00 A

EPF016 Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering – MechanicalEnquire 11/09/2012 18/06/2013 35 £825.00 £123.00 A

First AidDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS002 Emergency First Aid at Work – HSE ApprovedWed 09:00 16:00 12/09/2012 12/09/2012 1 £175.00 £0.00 E

VPS012 First Aid at Work – HSE ApprovedMon, Tue 09:00 16:00 15/10/2012 17/10/2012 1 £175.00 £0.00 E& Wed

VPS024 First Aid at Work Refresher – HSE ApprovedWed & Thu09:00 16:00 24/10/2012 25/10/2012 1 £130.00 £0.00 E

Level 1 First Aid for Outdoor ActivityEnquire TBC £0.00 C

VPS008 Level 2 Award in Paediatric First AidWed 09:00 16:00 12/09/2012 19/09/2012 2 £65.00 £16.50 E

Food & CateringDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NES009 Cooking for PleasureTue 18:30 20:30 18/09/2012 23/10/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

NES009 Cooking for PleasureWed 18:30 20:30 06/11/2012 11/12/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

VPS010 Level 2 Award in Food Safety and CateringMon 09:00 13:00 24/09/2012 01/10/2012 2 £40.00 £10.00 E






NES028 Sugarcraft and Cake DecoratingWed 19:00 21:00 19/09/2012 24/10/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

NES028 Sugarcraft and Cake DecoratingWed 19:00 21:00 07/11/2012 12/12/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

Hairdressing & Beauty TherapyDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER046 Introduction to Face Painting

Enquire TBC £0.00 C

NER010 Introduction to Nail ArtEnquire TBC £0.00 C

AEF261 Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty TherapyThu 17:30 21:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £500.00 £50.00 A

AEF311 Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and BarberingWed & Thu18:00 20:30 12/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £500.00 £50.00 A

AEF381 Level 2 Certificate in HairdressingMon & Tue18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £600.00 £59.00 A

AEF271 Level 2 Certificate in Nail TreatmentsTue 17:30 21:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £600.00 £50.00 A

AEF251 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty TherapyTue 17:30 21:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £600.00 £67.00 A

AEF394 Level 3 Certificate in Aromatherapy MassageMon 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 35 £325.00 £39.00 A

AEF391 Level 3 Certificate in HairdressingMon & Tue17:30 21:00 10/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £700.00 £86.00 A

Hairdressing & Beauty TherapyDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VEF281 Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyWed 17:30 21:00 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £550.00 £77.00 A

VES014 Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyMon 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 35 £680.00 £65.50 A

AEF393 Level 4 NVQ Certificate in Providing Colour CorrectionTue 18:00 20:30 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £350.00 £51.00 A

Independent Living SkillsDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPF052 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Household Skills (Cookery)Tue 13:00 15:00 25/09/2012 11/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF052 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Household Skills (Cookery)Thu 16:30 18:30 27/09/2012 13/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Computer Games)Tue 16:15 18:15 25/09/2012 11/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Creative Arts)Fri 13:00 15:00 28/09/2012 14/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Drama)Thu 10:00 12:00 27/09/2012 13/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Horticulture)Mon 10:00 12:00 24/09/2012 10/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Horticulture)Mon 13:00 15:00 24/09/2012 10/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Performing Arts)Mon 10:00 12:00 24/09/2012 10/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

VPF053 Entry 1 Award in Independent Living – Leisure Activities (Rambling)Thu 13:00 15:00 27/09/2012 13/06/2013 30 £195.00 £26.00 A

Landscaping, Horticulture & GardeningDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPF024 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture SkillsMon & Tue10:00 16:00 10/09/2012 18/12/2012 14 £520.00 £32.00 A

EPF024 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture SkillsMon & Tue10:00 16:00 25/02/2013 18/06/2013 14 £520.00 £32.00 A

Languages & CulturesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


SER002 AS Level French IntroductionTue 17:30 20:30 11/09/2012 02/10/2012 4 £45.00 £0.00 E

NER554 Chinese for Beginners IntroductionWed 18:30 20:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER536 French AdvancedWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 20/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER550 French Advanced IntroductionWed 18:30 20:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER531 French BeginnersThu 18:30 20:30 08/11/2012 21/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER547 French for Beginners IntroductionThu 18:30 20:30 27/09/2012 25/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER548 French for Improvers IntroductionTue 18:30 20:30 25/09/2012 23/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER533 French ImproversTue 18:30 20:30 06/11/2012 19/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER405 French IntermediateMon 18:30 20:30 05/11/2012 18/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER549 French Intermediate IntroductionMon 18:30 20:30 24/09/2012 22/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER330 French Language, Culture and HolidaysWed 18:30 20:30 17/04/2013 15/05/2013 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

SEHFR1 AS Level in FrenchTue 17:30 20:30 09/10/2012 18/06/2012 30 £290.00 £79.00 A

NER406 German BeginnersWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 20/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E ✓

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Languages & CulturesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER557 German for Beginners IntroductionWed 18:30 20:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER559 German for Improvers IntroductionTue 18:30 20:30 25/09/2012 23/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER563 German ImproversTue 18:30 20:30 06/11/2012 19/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER568 German IntermediateThu 18:30 20:30 08/11/2012 21/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER567 German Intermediate IntroductionThu 18:30 20:30 27/09/2012 25/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER121 German Language, Culture and HolidaysWed 18:30 20:30 17/04/2013 15/05/2013 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER048 Italian AdvancedThu 18:30 20:30 08/11/2012 21/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NPR097 Italian Advanced ConversationWed 13:30 15:30 07/11/2012 20/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NPR409 Italian Advanced Conversation IntroductionWed 13:30 15:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER553 Italian Advanced IntroductionThu 18:30 20:30 27/09/2012 25/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER128 Italian BeginnersWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 20/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER552 Italian for Beginners IntroductionWed 18:30 20:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER551 Italian for Improvers IntroductionThu 18:30 20:30 27/09/2012 25/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER535 Italian ImproversThu 18:30 20:30 08/11/2012 21/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER333 Italian Language, Culture and HolidaysThu 18:30 20:30 18/04/2013 16/05/2013 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER558 Polish for Beginners IntroductionThu 18:30 20:30 27/09/2012 25/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER413 Spanish BeginnersTue 18:30 20:30 06/11/2012 19/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER555 Spanish for Beginners IntroductionTue 18:30 20:30 25/09/2012 23/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER545 Spanish for Improvers IntroductionMon 18:30 20:30 24/09/2012 22/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER534 Spanish ImproversMon 18:30 20:30 05/11/2012 18/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER135 Spanish IntermediateWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 20/03/2013 16 £120.00 £0.00 E

NER546 Spanish Intermediate IntroductionWed 18:30 20:30 26/09/2012 24/10/2012 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER035 Spanish Language, Culture and HolidaysTue 18:30 20:30 16/04/2013 14/05/2013 5 £37.50 £0.00 E

Literacy, Numeracy and GCSEsDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


HPR391 English and Maths IntroductionMon 15:00 17:30 03/09/2012 24/06/2013 34 £0.00 £0.00 C

HER391 English and Maths IntroductionTue 18:00 20:30 04/09/2012 25/06/2013 36 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPR391 English and Maths IntroductionWed 09:30 12:00 05/09/2012 26/06/2013 36 £0.00 £0.00 C

Maths, English & GCSEsDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


HPR391 English and Maths IntroductionThu 12:00 14:30 06/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPR391 English and Maths IntroductionFri 09:30 12:00 07/09/2012 28/06/2013 34 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF021 English Entry Level 2 and 3Tue 09:30 12:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF021 English Entry Level 2 and 3Wed 12:00 14:30 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF021 English Entry Level 2 and 3Wed 18:00 20:30 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

NEGEA1 English GCSETue 18:00 20:30 16/10/2012 07/05/2013 24 £0.00 £0.00 A

HPF021 English Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1Tue 09:30 12:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF321 Functional Skills English Fast TrackThu 12:00 14:30 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

Maths, English & GCSEsDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPF067 Functional Skills English Entry Level 1Wed 16:30 18:30 26/09/2012 12/03/2013 30 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2Mon 09:30 12:00 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 33 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2Tue 12:00 14:30 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2Tue 18:00 20:30 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2Wed 09:30 12:00 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF321 Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2Wed 18:00 20:30 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Wed 15:00 17:30 12/09/2012 26/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Fast TrackThu 15:00 17:30 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Mon 12:00 14:30 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 33 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Mon 18:00 20:30 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 33 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Tue 09:30 12:00 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Tue 15:00 17:30 11/09/2012 25/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Thu 09:30 12:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Thu 18:00 20:30 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HPF331 Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2Fri 09:30 12:00 14/09/2012 28/06/2013 34 £0.00 £0.00 C

NER524 GCSE English IntroductionTue 18:00 20:30 18/09/2012 09/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER525 GCSE Mathematics IntroductionMon 18:00 20:30 17/09/2012 08/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

SER001 GCSE Science IntroductionTue 17:30 20:30 11/09/2012 02/10/2012 4 £45.00 £0.00 E

HPF111 Maths Entry Level 2 and 3Thu 09:30 12:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

HEF111 Maths Entry Level 2 and 3Thu 18:00 20:30 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 £0.00 £0.00 C

NEGMA1 Maths GCSEMon 18:00 20:30 15/10/2012 06/05/2013 24 £0.00 £0.00 A

SEGSC1 Science GCSETue 17:30 20:30 09/10/2012 18/06/2013 30 £290.00 £30.00 A

Music, Performing Arts & DanceDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NES005 Acoustic GuitarWed 18:30 20:30 19/09/2012 24/10/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

NES005 Acoustic GuitarWed 18:30 20:30 07/11/2012 12/12/2012 6 £65.00 £0.00 E

AER004 Creative Experience – Music TechnologyTue 18:30 20:30 18/09/2012 16/10/2012 5 £55.00 £0.00 E




AEF397 Level 2 Certificate in Music TechnologyMon 18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 10/06/2013 33 £325.00 £52.50 A

NER380 Musical KeyboardingMon 18:30 21:00 18/09/2012 09/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER380 Musical KeyboardingMon 18:30 21:00 16/10/2012 11/12/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

AES032 Pro ToolsThu 18:30 20:30 10/01/2013 07/02/2013 5 £55.00 £0.00 E

Sign Language & Deaf AwarenessDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER180 British Sign Language Introduction to Level 1 AwardWed 18:30 21:00 17/09/2012 08/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NEF574 Level 1 Award in British Sign LanguageWed 18:30 21:00 15/10/2012 20/05/2013 26 £210.00 £70.00 E ✓

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Sign Language & Deaf AwarenessDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NPR383 Sign Language and Deaf AwarenessSat 09:30 12:00 13/10/2012 15/12/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

NER543 Sign Language and Deaf AwarenessWed 14:00 16:30 17/10/2012 12/12/2012 8 £75.00 £0.00 E

NPR075 Sign Language and Deaf Awareness IntroductionSat 09:30 12:00 15/09/2012 06/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER180 Sign Language and Deaf Awareness IntroductionWed 14:00 16:30 19/09/2012 10/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NER180 Sign Language IntroductionEnquire £37.50 £0.00 E

Sport & FitnessDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER566 Baby MassageEnquire TBC TBC C

VPC010 Level 1 Award in Coaching BasketballSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 06/10/2012 14/10/2012 2 TBC TBC A

VPC011 Level 1 Award in Coaching FootballSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 06/10/2012 14/10/2012 2 TBC TBC A

VPC012 Level 1 Award in Coaching NetballSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 10/11/2012 18/11/2012 2 TBC TBC A

VPC013 Level 1 Award in Coaching Rugby UnionSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 11/05/2013 19/05/2013 2 TBC TBC A

VPC014 Level 1 Award in Coaching VolleyballSat & Sun 09:00 16:00 11/05/2013 19/05/2013 2 TBC TBC A

VEF291 Level 2 Certificate in Fitness InstructingThu 17:30 21:00 13/09/2012 27/06/2013 35 TBC TBC A

Sustainable TechnologyDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EES045 Level 3 Award in Environmental Technology SystemsThu 18:00 21:00 13/09/2012 11/10/2012 5 £80.00 £42.00 A

EES046 Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic SystemsMon & Tue18:00 21:00 14/01/2013 23/04/2013 12 £380.00 £58.00 A

EES046 Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic SystemsMon & Tue18:00 21:00 10/09/2012 04/12/2012 12 £380.00 £58.00 A

VolunteeringDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NPR201 Introduction to Volunteering Skills and SupportWed 09:30 12:00 19/09/2012 10/10/2012 4 £37.50 £0.00 E

NPR202 Volunteering Skills and SupportWed 09:30 12:00 17/10/2012 19/12/2012 9 £84.50 £0.00 E

WeldingDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPS057 Introductory Welding Skills using Virtual Welding TechnologySat 10:00 14:00 22/09/2012 22/09/2012 1 £50.00 £0.00 E







EEF471 Level 1 Certificate in Arc WeldingTue 18:00 21:00 11/09/2012 14/05/2013 30 £290.00 £120.00 A

EEF481 Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Engineering TechnologyEnquire 10/09/2012 24/06/2013 35 £745.00 £54.00 A ✓

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Remission of FeesFor courses highlighted with a tick you may be able to claim remission of fees. The list below provides asummary of the circumstances in which you could be eligible to waive some or the entire fee for yourchosen course. You will still need to pay the college administration fee (currently £10 once per academicyear), unless you are claiming under categories C, D, E or F.

A A student aged 16-18 on 31st August in theacademic year which the course started (exl.

recreational courses)

B1 Jobseekers Allowance

B2 Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) workrelated

C A student where Basic Skills is the main learningaim. (Excluding ESOL)

D A student aged 19-23 on a first full level 2programme (Please complete additional form).

E A student aged 19-24 on a first full level 3programme (Please complete additional form).

F A student aged 19-23 enrolling on an Entry Levelor Full Level 1 programme whose intention it is

to progress to a Full Level 2 course. (Please

complete additional form).

PLEASE NOTE: Students must not already hold a

full Level 2 qualification or be repeating a

qualification at the same level.

G A student who is unemployed and on statebenefits other than Job Seekers or ESA(WRAG)

and needs skills training to help them to enter

work (Please complete additional form)

H A student who is an unemployed dependant ofthose in receipt of state benefits.

Proof must be shown and the name of the

dependant must be included on the

benefit documents

J A student aged 19+ enrolling on GCSE Maths orEnglish where they have not already achieved at

grade A* to C

Please Note:● Documentary evidence confirming that you meet the criteria for

remission of fees is required before any remission can be given.This should be brought with you when you enrol.

● Some courses may carry extra costs for materials for which anadditional fee may be charged.

● Information is correct as at time of publication (June 2012)but may be subject to change.

● Students claiming remission of tuition fees are entitled to enrolfor a maximum of two free courses in any one term.

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Admin FeesA £10 college administration fee is additional tothe costs listed for all part-time courses (exceptfree courses). The admin fee is payable once peracademic year.

Paying by instalments:

For courses which cost over £150 it may bepossible to pay by instalments on request –please call 01782 254254 for more information.

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.

For more information call 01782 254254or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/he

UniversityCourses

Plus...Foundation Year in PsychologyDiploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

Foundation Degree (Fd)Foundation degree (FdA)Contemporary Art PracticeFoundation degree (FdA) DigitalMedia ProductionFoundation degree (FdA) EarlyChildhood StudiesFoundation degree (FdSc) Electricaland Electronic TechnologyFoundation degree (FdA) Graphicsand Digital DesisnFoundation degree (FdSc)Information and CommunicationTechnologyFoundation degree (FdA) Leadershipand ManagementFoundation degree (FdSc)Mechanical Technology

)Foundation degree (FdSc) MusicTechnologyFoundation degree (FdA) PublicServicesFoundation degree (FdA) SportsDevelopment and Coaching

Higher NationalCertificate/Diploma(HNC/D)HNC/D BusinessHNC/D ConstructionHNC/D Health and Social CareHNC/D Science (Applied Biology)HNC/D Sport (Health and Fitness)

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MORE employees atStaffordshire-based construction

giant JCB received NVQawards recently as part of acompany-wide traininginitiative.

A group of eight employees has

completed the NVQ Level 2 in

Engineering Technical Support

and were presented with

certificates earlier this year as part

of an awards ceremony at JCB Cab

Systems based in Rugeley.

JCB approached NULC asking

the College to develop a bespoke

NVQ to fit with and accredit a

Fundamental Skills training

package being offered to JCB

employees.

Rob Owen, JCB Cab Systems

Director/ General Manager, said:

“As a company we like to invest in

our workforce and provide them

with a range of career

opportunities.

“Staff have benefited

enormously from receiving

professional training. I’m

extremely proud of them.”

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

Principal and Chief Executive

Karen Dobson said:“This

achievement at JCB yet again

showcases the wealth of high

quality, cost effective and flexible

courses available to employers

and demonstrates that colleges

are uniquely placed to offer

affordable, effective training whichfits around the needs ofbusinesses.”

She added:“Colleges play a vitalrole in building Britain’s future,providing a huge range ofopportunities for individuals andbusinesses to build world classskills to strengthen our economy.

“I hope JCB’s success will inspireother local employers to make useof the resources provided by theCollege to drive their businessesforward.”

NULC NEWS 15

APPRENTICE Tanya Savage has been awarded a PersonalAchievement Award in the Stoke-on-Trent andStaffordshire Apprenticeship Recognition Awards.

Tanya, aged 23 from Stoke-on-Trent, undertook a Level3 NVQ Diploma in Custodial Care while working as aPrison Custody Officer at HMP Dovegate.

Ray Duckworth, Contract Director HMP Dovegate,endorsed Tanya’s nomination and said:“Tanya is adedicated and talented young PCO who hasdemonstrated a remarkable ability to learn and developin her skills as an officer.”

NULC is currently delivering the Custodial Care

Apprenticeship in three prisons – HMP Doncaster, HMPDovegate and HMP Lowdham Grange.

Tanya said:“I feel really honoured to be recognised andreceive an award.

“I have really enjoyed my course and have workedreally hard to complete my apprenticeship.

“The support I have received from both HMP Dovegateand Newcastle-under-Lyme College has been fantastic; Ireally appreciate the time and effort everyone has putinto my education.

“I’m now looking forward to a successful career as aPrisoner Custody Officer.”

Prison officer wins training award

BUSINESSES across North Staffordshire are beingurged to consider taking on an apprentice fromone of the area’s leading training providers.

NULC provides apprenticeships in more than adozen areas including Accounting, Business andAdministration, Construction, Childcare,Electrical Installation, Engineering, Hairdressing,Health and Social Care, Retail and IT.

Last year the College reported a recordincrease in the number of people taking up anapprenticeship, resulting in a need for moreemployers to offer apprentice roles within theirorganisations.

Kerry Bonfiglio-Bains, Managing Director ofNewcastle-basedrecruitment agencyAppointmentsPersonnel, is one ofmore than 400 localemployers whohave employed anapprentice throughthe College.

Kerry said:“I’durge all localemployers toconsider hiring anapprentice,regardless of whatsector they’re in. Allthe apprentices Ihave come in tocontact with atNULC have beenprofessional,dedicated andeager to learn.”

She added:“I wasso impressed that Inow regularly workwith the College toprovide talks andworkshops toyoung peopleinterested inbusiness.”

Kerry’s apprentice is Max Powell, aged 18 fromNewcastle. Max is undertaking anApprenticeship in Business Administration whilstgaining valuable experience at the recruitmentagency.

Max said:“I completed the Network to Workcourse at NULC before starting theapprenticeship, which taught me valuable skillslike interview training, networking and CVwriting. It really helped my confidence and theworkshops gave me a very useful insight into thebusiness sector.”

He continued:“I thoroughly enjoy being anapprentice; I get to earn money whilst I’mlearning in a real workplace environment. TheCollege and my employer have been reallysupportive and I’ve learnt so much about thebusiness environment already. In the future Ihope to run my own business just like Kerry.”

With an apprentice salary starting at around£97 per week, employers can benefit from anextra member of staff and receive ongoingsupport from an experienced apprenticeshipassessor who will visit the apprentice in theworkplace to minimise disruption to thebusiness.

Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of EmployerTraining at NULC, said:“I’d urge any businesseswho are interested in recruiting an apprentice orwho want to train an existing employee throughthe apprenticeship scheme to get in touch withthe College’s apprenticeships team.”

To find out more about Newcastle-under-LymeCollege’s apprenticeshipsand other workplacetraining programmes, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/employer orcontact the Employer Trainingteam on 01782 254376.

Apprenticesshow benefitsto businesses

JCB staff dig in for

Back row (left to right): Dave Rutter (Engineering Assessor at NULC), Jamie Richards,Dave Batt, Wayne Boden, Andy Dyer, Matt Ainger and John Plant (JCB Cab Systems Quality Manager).Front row (left to right): Rob Owen (JCB Cab Systems Director/General Manager), Ben Coulson and Geoff Shaughnessy.

Tanya Savage

Sam’s got what it takes to bea hairdressing success storySAM Jackson, aged 24 from Fenton, joinedNULC in 2011 to study an NVQ Level 2 inHairdressing.

He had come to NULC after studyingperforming arts and deciding on a careerchange.

Even though he had no previoushairdressing experience, Sam knew hewanted to pursue a career in the industryand was keen to take on the challenge.

He gained an Apprenticeshipplacement at Athene Salon in Longtonwhere he works four days a week, withone day spent at College.

Sam has completed hisApprenticeship and is now progressingto the NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing whichhe is also on schedule to complete in

record time. Sam said:“Starting a hairdressingqualification with no past experience wascertainly daunting but as soon as walked in tothe salon at College I felt right at home.”

He continued:“The College have beenincredibly supportive all the way through myApprenticeship and when I was awardedStudent of the Month it was great to berecognised for my hard work by the Principal.

“I’m determined to succeed as a professionalhairdresser and have benefitted from greattraining from inspirational staff at both theCollege and my placement.”

Karen Hulme, lecturer in Hair and Beauty atNULC said:“Sam works and studies extremelyhard, he has an exceptional gift forhairdressing and I know he will go far in hiscareer.”

Max Powell


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Going theextra mile

Marathon runin memory ofcolleague

Chris saddlesup for 24-hourbike marathon

Fashion showon the catwalk

Staff and students work hard to support community neighbours

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AN apprentice from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) isattempting the London to ParisCycle Ride in 24 hours.

Chris Caci, aged 18 fromEtruria, has set himself thechallenge to complete thegruelling ride in July and raise£1,200 for charity.

Chris, who works at theCollege as a Learner LiaisonWorker and is studying towardsa Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT,said:“I love a challenge and thiswill certainly be a life changingexperience.

“I’m really hoping to meet myfundraising target and wouldappreciate any support from thelocal community.”

You can follow Chris’sfundraising efforts on Facebook by searchingChriscaciLondon2Paris24 andTwitter @L2P242012 or tosponsor Chris visitwww.justgiving.com/Christopher-Caci

LECTURER Louise Stalder ranthe 2012 London Marathon toraise money for the DouglasMacmillan Hospice after herfriend and NULC colleagueMarianne Howe died of cancer.

Louise, aged 33 from Stone,has also organised a numberof fundraising events in therun up to the LondonMarathon to help raise asmuch money as possible.

Louise works part-time as alecturer in Early Years at NULCand also has two youngchildren aged three and five,but she still manages fit inmarathon training around fourtimes a week. Louise hits theroads and lanes in her hometown of Stone during themornings before heading in towork.

Louise said: to “I havereceived loads of support andwould like to thank all myfriends, family and colleaguesfor their help enabling me toreach my fundraising target of£2,000.”

INTREPID staff from the College joined a virtual walk

around the world in 100 days to raise money for charity.

The 48 members of staff started the virtual walk in

January and quickly covered 1527 miles, to take them

part way across Romania.

The generous staff members then covered a

total of 24,902 miles by May, using

pedometers to track their daily footsteps

around the College. They also took extra

exercise outside of work as they each needed

to cover approximately five miles per day to

reach their target on time.

The energetic team raised money for the North Staffs

Special Olympics, part of the Special Olympics Great

Britain team, which offer year-round sport training and

competition opportunities for people with learning

disabilities. The programme is designed to allow athletes

of all ages and abilities to learn, enjoy and

benefit from participation in individual and

team sports.

For more information about courses for

young people and adults with learning

disabilities at NULC, call 01782 254254,

email [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

THE College andSainsbury’s held afive-a-side tournamentin aid of Gordon Banks’charity.

Each participating player,paid £2 and all proceedswent to Gordon Banks’chosen charity, theAlzheimer’s Society.

The day was basedaround the 2012 EuropeanChampionships, and eachsquad got allocated a teamfrom the tournament.

Spain ended up winning apenalty shootout againstCroatia in the final.

Overall, the day was ahuge success with over 100students taking part.

STUDENTS studying Level1 Beauty Therapy and Level1 Hairdressing hosted aCatwalk Show in aid of theDonna Louise Trust.

They displayed their workwhich was produced aspart of their foundationproject qualification.

The theme was the ‘DarkSide’ and students havetaken inspiration fromcharacters includingCruella Deville and VodooDolls.

The show featured hair,make-up, nail and costumedesigns by students.

STAFF and students fromacross NULC took part inthe Sport Relief Mile.

The event was organisedby NULC students andofficial 2012 Game MakersBethany Wragg, aged 16who studies AS Geography,Psychology, PE andBiology, Ross Thompsonand Sam Botham, both 17,who study the BTECDiploma in Sport andExercise Science.

BTEC Level 3 Public Servicesstudents from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC)

organised a charity Fun Day in aidof the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Kelly Handley, aged 18 from SneydGreen, is in her first year studyingPublic Services at NULC. Kelly inspiredher fellow students to raise money forthe Douglas Macmillan Hospice afterher step-father spent time at theBarlaston Road Hospice before dyingfrom Cancer.

Kelly said:“Obviously the DouglasMacmillan Hospice is a cause close tomy heart. It costs approximately£8million per year to keep thehospice running, with the servicesbeing mainly paid for from voluntaryincome, so I’m really grateful that allthe students decided to support thecharity and raise money for such aworthy local cause.”

The event took place on Friday 1June at the College’s main campus onKnutton Road with students invitingtheir families to take part in the day.The event was organised by BTECLevel 3 Public Services students aspart of the teamwork and leadershipmodule on their course.

During the day there was a rafflewith prizes including Alton Towerstickets and a personal shoppingexperience at Cheshire Oaks.

There was a BBQ, live musicprovided by Music Technologystudents and Nail Art provided by theTransform Salon. Newcastle-under-Lyme Fire Station also attended theevent with a fire engine and the Armyalso supplied a giant inflatableassault course to provide activities onthe day.

Jill Salt, Public Services Lecturersaid:“Every year Public Services

students organise a charity event andlast year students raised over £2500 injust one week for local charities. It’sgreat that the students are so keen toput back in to the local community.”

Commenting on Kelly’s involvementin the event, Jill said:“Kelly’s had aparticularly hard year but she’s not lether personal life affect her collegework and she continues to be a realasset to the college. With the hardwork and determination Kelly hasshown towards the fundraising, Iknow she will go on to achieve greatthings in a career in Public Services.”

BTEC Public Services is a vocationalcourse which prepares students for acareer in the uniformed forces.● To find out more about studyinga BTEC Public Services course atNULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk, call01782 254254 or [email protected]

Staff walk around the world in 100 days

Fun day supportsLOCAL HOSPICE

Louise Stalder

Five-a-sideraises cashfor legend’scharity

Erwan Barkes

and Shannon

Downward take part in

the Public Service fun day.

Inset: Kelly Handley and

Lauren Middleton collect

cash for the Douglas

Macmillan

Hospice.


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Check out our part-time courses starting from September 2012: pages 7-14

FROM the moment Faye Matthews walked intothe Transform Salon and Spa she felt that shewas in professional hands.

The dance lecturer had initially been nervous whenasked by Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s hairdressinglecturers to be a model for a makeover.

But she was only too happy to help the College-basedsalon to demonstrate its on-trend skills in giving clientsaccess to the latest fashionable looks.

Her hair was styled by experts who used a layeringtechnique to take out volume and exaggerate thelength, and was then dip-dyed to give the illusion ofdeep roots shaded through dark ash brown and copperto very blond ends.

“We gave Faye a look familiar to followers of thecatwalk and celebrity scene,” said Anthony Keates, thelecturer who cut and styled her hair together withcolleague Amy Stott.“We used Matrix colours to achievethe look we had discussed with her during theconsultation.”

Faye, who teaches A Level students at the College, wasalso given a make-up makeover by Beauty TherapyLecturer Laura Price who created a “1940s pin-up lookwith a modern edge” using MAC Cosmetics brow powderand a MAC palette of ash browns and metallic opal forthe eyes.

Afterwards a delighted Faye said:“I thought the salonwas lovely – very professional and clean. There’s amodern feel with purple décor, and they have the latestproducts.

“I was really pleased with my makeover. It’s made melook quite different and I received a lot of compliments.”

The Transform Salon and Spa, which is situated on theground floor of the College, is open to the general publicas well as College staff and students.

Run by NVQ Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy trainees– around half of them adults - who are fully supervised atall times by qualified tutors with vast industry experience,the salon and spa offers a range of services from a quickmanicure to a new hair style or relaxing massage.

From September, the salon will operate for two days aweek (Wednesday and Friday) with Academy statuswhen it will be staffed by high-achieving Academystudents, and for the other three days a week (Monday,Tuesday, Thursday) as a Commercial Training venue.

“On the Academy days our more capable learners whohave aspired to meet the industry standards will providea more rounded and professionalexperience,” said Anthony, CurriculumManager for Hair and Beauty andHolistic Therapy.“On the other daysclients will be served in a training centreenvironment, at a vastly reduced rate.”

Call 01782 254321or email [email protected] quoting ref. NEWYOUfor details of our latest special offers and promotions.

www.nulc.ac.uk/transform

The College’s Transform Salonand Spa offers a wide rangeof hair, beauty and holistictherapy services ataffordable prices.

relax refresh rejuvenate

The Salon is open to members ofthe public throughout the year.

at Newcastle-under-Lyme College

SUMMER OPENING TIMES (FROM JULY 17 TOAUGUST 24): Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-4pm

TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER: Monday-Thursday9.15am-7.45pm. Friday 9.30am-4pm

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Before After

Dance

lecturer Faye

Matthews

undergoes her

makeover.

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Looking for an affordable gym?

The Gordon Banks Sports Centre offerspay-as-you-go and monthly gym

memberships to members of the publicat competitive prices.

The 25-station gym features state-of-the-art cardiovascular and

weight-training equipment. We also run anumber of popular fitness classes in our

large, air-conditioned dance studio.

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www.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre*T&Cs apply – please visit: www.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre for details.

THE Gordon Banks SportsCentre at Newcastle-under-Lyme College has reported a

record increase in the number ofpeople signing up for monthlymembership.

Over 200 new members tookadvantage of the free month specialoffer and signed up to the Centre’smonthly membership schemebetween January and March 2012.

Anyone interested in getting fit andshaping up for Summer 2012 cancontact the Sports Centre to book aninduction or simply pop along to theKnutton Lane Centre to have a lookaround.

Monthly members can takeadvantage of unlimited use of thegym, unlimited access to studio classesand use of the Transform Spa.Membership prices start from £15 amonth.

Gordon Banks OBE officially openedthe £5 million centre, which is locatedon the new £60 millionNewcastle-under-LymeCollege site on KnuttonLane, in 2010.

Carl Ziemann, Managerof the Gordon BanksSports Centre said:“We’redelighted by the numberof new members sincethe start of the year andwould urge anyone whois interested in getting fitor increasing the amountof exercise they do tocome along to the SportsCentre to have a lookaround.

“A lot of people weren’taware there was such agreat facility on their doorstep.”

He continued:“Our monthlymembership prices offer great value formoney. We have a gym, sports centre,dance studio and outdoor pitches allavailable for use by the public.”

The Gordon Banks Sports Centre ishome to a 25 station gym, air

conditioned dance studio, sports halland outdoor pitches. The dance studiooffers a range of classes includingZumba, Boxercise and Pilates.

The facilities are also available to hireand are currently used by various localclubs including a number of 7-a-sidefootball leagues.

● To find out moreabout the Gordon BanksSports Centre or book aninduction, call 01782254300, contact the SportsCentre reception [email protected] or visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre

THE Gordon Banks SportsCentre has launched its ownsocial media pages.

The thriving sports centre iskeen to connect with the localcommunity and hasconsequently launchedFacebook and Twitter pages.Senior Duty Manager of theSports Centre EmmaBroadhurst is managing thesite on a day-to-day basisproviding health tips, classtimetables and events.

She said:“Our followers areincreasing daily and I’m reallyenjoying the opportunity tocommunicate with ourmembers and the communityusing social media.

She continued:“I aim to beinformative and friendlyonline offering health tips andalso showcasing the greatclasses and facilities we haveavailable.

“People can now keepupdate with the latest newsfrom us whilst they’re on themove, meaning they neverneed miss a session or eventagain!”

Join in the conversationonline by following the GordonBanks Sports Centre on Twitter@GBSportsCentre and Likingthe Facebook page by visitingwww.facebook.com/GordonBanksSportsCentre

Senior Duty Manager EmmaBroadhurst.

Find us onsocial media

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MON 6-7pmZumba

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TUES 5:15-6pmCircuit Training

6-7pmLegs, Bums

& Tums7-8pm

Boxercise

WEDS 12:15-1pmPilates

6-7pmZumba

7-8pmZumba

8-9pmBokwa

THURS 12:15-1pmCircuit Training

6-7pmBoxercise

8-9pmPower Yoga

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STUDENTS fromNewcastle-under-LymeCollege (NULC) came

away with a haul of medalsand three nationalchampionships at the BritishColleges Sport (BCS)National Championshipsrecently.

The BCS National Championships

were held at Bath University on the

weekend of Friday 30th March-1st

April, with 22 students from NULC

chosen to represent the West

Midlands region following trials at

the Lilleshall National Sports Centre.

The men’s Volleyball Squad was

crowned national champions with

Gold whilst the ladies volleyball

team just missed out in fourth.

Jemma Causley, aged 18 from

Trentham, won Gold for swimming,

Roxanna Keshavarz, aged 18 from

Adderely Green, won Silver inSquash and Natalie Slater, aged 18from Kidsgrove, won Gold for TableTennis.

The other NULC students tocompete included Sam Bothamaged 16 from Meir Hay in crosscountry and Grant Hamnett aged16 from Porthill in swimming.

The BCS National Championshipstake place once a year during thespring term and are one of biggest

annual multi-sport events in the UK.Each year more than 2500

students and staff from all over theUK meet up for sportingcompetition in 15 different sports.

Trevor Humphreys, Academy ofSport Manager at NULC, said: ”Thestudents have worked extremelyhard to get physically fit for thenational championships and thissuccess is testament to their hardwork and dedication.

“The results have shown that

Newcastle-under-Lyme College is

becoming one of the most

successful Colleges within the

region and nationally for sport.”

Natalie Slater, a member of the

College’s Elite Sports Performance

Programme, said:“I’m delighted to

have won Gold at the national

championships.

“The College has supported me

every step of the way from fitness

training to sport kit funding!”

The Elite Sports Performance

Programme (ESPP) was introduced

by the College as part of the NULC

Academy of Sport to allow talented

athletes to continue with their

academic studies, while training

and competing to the highest level.

The ESPP is open to students

who have represented the county

or above in a chosen sport within

the last academic year.

FIFTEEN talented footballers from Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s FootballAcademy took part in a coaching dayorganised by the Professional FootballAssociation (PFA).

The students travelled to Aston VillaFootball Club in May, where they met a host ofprofessional footballers. They were also putthrough their paces during the day.

Those involved, Ali Cope, Liam Chadwick,

Josh Gordon, Jordan Cole, Liam Keegans,Jordan Roberts, Liam Dalgarno, Kyle Bailey,Josh Foxall, Tom Brown, Tom McGuinness, LeonProbert, Jordan Rigby, Charlie Ryles and TobyBell are all members of the award-winningNULC Academy of Sport.

As part of the Academy programme, theyare able to receive coaching and play footballat a competitive level while completing theircollege studies. Earlier in the year it was

reported that NULC Football Academy studentJosh Brown, aged 17 from Werrington, wasselected for the England College’s FootballSquad. Josh progressed through four roundsof trials to be selected for the 22-man squad.

NULC Academy of Sport is committed tobeing one of the region’s top sportsinstitutions and offers sports academies inMen’s and Ladies Football, Basketball, Netball,Ruby, Athletics, Badminton and Volleyball.

Student team scoopsBIG MEDAL HAUL

To find out more about the Academy of Sport at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk/sportor contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269, or email [email protected]

Professionals put players through their paces

THE College hosted acharity footballmatch at theBritannia Stadium inaid of the Alzheimer’sSociety.

World Cup legendGordon Banks andformer Port Vale bossJohn Rudgecaptained the teams,which were made upof 20 NULC Academyof Sport studentsand 10 staffmembers from theCollege.

The match wasopen to staff,students and thepublic withspectators paying adonation of £1 at theturnstiles.

Trevor Humphreys,Academy of Sport Manager atNULC said:“The match wasorganised as an incentive forthe Academy of Sportstudents and to reward themfor all the hard work andcommitment they show toboth the College and theirchosen sport.”

Players needed to raise aminimum of £20 sponsorshipto take part on the day andthe team that raised the mostmoney was awarded hometeam status, with theopportunity to use the StokeCity home changing roomsand wear the Stoke City strip.

Trevor added:“Gordon

Banks is a great supporter ofNULC and regularly gives histime to come along to collegeevents and meet students.

“We wanted to givesomething back so allsponsorship money andproceeds from the event willbe donated to the Alzheimer’sSociety, which is Gordon’s

chosen charity.”● Our picture shows studentplayers with soccer legendGordon Banks and Stoke CityDirector of Football JohnRudge. Inset, action from thegame.

TEENAGE hurdler James Taylor won JuniorIndividual of the Year at The Sentinel’s SportsPersonality of the Year Awards.

James, aged 17 from Stoke, is a member of theNULC Academy of Sport and was nominated for theaward by Academy Manager Trevor Humphreys.

James attended the glittering awards ceremonyheld at the King’s Hall in Stoke, where he waspresented with his award by Port Vale ManagerMicky Adams.

Trevor said:“We’re all delighted at James’ success.James is determined to succeed and constantlyraises the bar in his sport. For James to berecognised for his achievements is fantastic and Iknow everyone at NULC will support him as he goeson to achieve great things in his sporting career.”

James, who studies the Level 3 Extended Diplomain Sport at NULC, became the Midlands youthchampion in August when he sped to a clear victoryin the under-17’s 100m hurdles in 13.37 seconds.

That same month, he also collected relay silver inthe 4x100m sprint at the European Youth OlympicFestival in Turkey. James won Gold in the 110mHurdles at the British Colleges Sport NationalAthletics Championships held in Gateshead in June2012.

THE Academy’s Men’s and Mixed Volleyball teamswere crowned National Champions at the BritishColleges National Cup Finals.

The Mixed Volleyball squad overcame TauntonCollege from Southampton with a 2-0 final scorewhile the Men’s squad beat Barton Peveril SixthForm College from Hampshire, again by 2-0.

Trevor Humphreys, NULC Academy of SportManager, said:“Week after week, TEAM:NULC arecoming home with tremendous scores and beingcrowned National Champions isa great end to a toughyear. The studentsfrom the NULCAcademy ofSport areextremelydedicatedanddisciplinedand continueto raise thestandard ofsport playedamongst theirpeers.“

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NEWCASTLE-under-LymeCollege (NULC) iscelebrating after one of

its staff members has beenselected to work for the officialLondon 2012 Medical Team.

Sports Therapy lecturer AnthonyBosson submitted an application back inOctober 2010 and has fought off strongcompetition from over 250,000applicants to be selected this month.

Talking about the selection processAnthony said:“I had to attend a series ofinterviews which assessed myknowledge, application and practicalskills in relation to sports injury andsports massage therapy. Finally allsuccessful applicants had to attend atest event, for example the BritishSwimming Championships todemonstrate their ability to perform atmajor events.”

Anthony, aged 42 from Lichfield, worksat the College as a lecturer for the SportDepartment delivering VTCT Level 3 and4 Diplomas in Sports Massage, and BTECSport and Exercise Science specialisingin Sports Massage and Sports Injuries.

As a busy member of staff at NULC,Anthony also works as a Sports Therapistfor the NULC Academy of Sport andprovides sports injury rehabilitation forthe Academy’s Elite Athletes whocompete at regional and national level.

Anthony explains his role during theOlympics:“I’ll be working for the official2012 Medical Team based in the AthletesVillage, which is at the heart of theOlympic Park. I’ll also be seconded to theAquatics Centre for the swimming andwater polo games. My key responsibilitieswill be the assessment and treatment ofsports injuries including the provision ofsports massage therapy to all Olympicathletes.”

Commenting on how the experience

will help his career Anthony says:“Aboveall, I will gain immense fulfillment andincreased motivation to achieve furthersuccess. The experience will also beconveyed to our students at NULC toencourage them to identify their ownaspirations and achieve their dreams.“

Anthony is fast becoming arecognisable face amongst students atNULC for his achievements in thesporting arena:“On hearing the goodnews, the students have been verypleased for me, in fact some have alreadygot the motivation bug to achieve bigthings for themselves. It’s great for themto see that local people can achieve greatthings in their careers.”

He continues:“My colleague ShellyBrown and her team are outstanding andexceptionally supportive in everything

I’m involved with at NULC. The Collegeare building a great reputation forsporting achievements and I’m proud tobe apart of the 2012 sporting legacy.”

Summing up the achievement of hisrole in the 2012 Olympics Anthony says:“Sport is my passion and Sports Therapyhas provided invaluable opportunitiesfor me to work at European and WorldChampionship level, but the OlympicGames is a pinnacle in my career and itdoesn’t get any better than getting towork on world class athletes on yourhome soil.”● To find out more aboutSports Therapy courses atNULC visit www.nulc.ac.ukor contact the InformationPoint on 01782 254254 [email protected]

FIVE students from Newcastle-under-Lyme

College’s (NULC) Academy of Sport have

been selected to represent national teams.

Ami Pickerill, aged 18 from Alsager, Sherry

McCue, aged 17 from Market Drayton, David

Meakin, aged 17 from the Westlands, and

Josh Brown, aged 17 from Werrington, have

been called up for the England Netball,

Ladies Football, Men’s Rugby and Men’s

Football squads respectively.

Ami has been selected for the England

Under 19 Netball Europe Squad and the

British Colleges Sport England Netball

Squad.

Sherry was chosen for the Ladies Under 19

England Football Squad and attended the

England Ladies Under 19 Training Camp.

David, a scrum half or centre has been

selected for the England Rugby Squad after

going through a series of trials and attended

the England training camp.

Josh progressed through four rounds of

trials to get selected for the 22-man England

Colleges Football Squad.

Jade Boulton, aged 17, from Rode Heath,

has been selected for the Wales under-18’s

Ladies’ Football Squad.

The students are also part of the Academy

of Sport’s Elite Sports Performance

Programme (ESPP), members of which

receive benefits including financial support,

free use of the facilities at the Gordon Banks

Sports Centre and visits to university

workshops.

● To find out more about the

NULC Academy of Sport, visit

www.nulc.ac.uk/sport

or email [email protected]

or call 01782 254269.

OLYMPIC hopeful KateDennison visited students atNewcastle-under-Lyme Collegeto chat to students as part of theCollege commitment to sport.

Kate, aged 27, is a polevaulter and held the BritishRecord for two years between2009 and 2011, taking it from4.45m to 4.60m.

She said:“I’ve had a brilliantday at the College and I’m veryimpressed by the facilities thestudents have here.

“It has been great to chat toyoung people and hopefullyinspire them to take up acareer in sport.”

Kate spent the day at theCollege where she toured the

£60 million campus onKnutton Lane and gaveworkshops with a number ofstudents from subject areasincluding Sport, PublicServices and FoundationStudies.

NULC is a member of theLondon 2012 Get Set network,in recognition of itscommitment to the Olympicand Paralympic Values.

Kate’s first World Finalresulted in a 6th placed finish atthe 2009 IAAF WorldChampionship in Berlin with aheight of 4.55m. She then wenton to win a Bronze medal in the2010 CommonwealthChampionships in Delhi.

Josh Brown

David Meakin

Sherry McCue

SPORT students from Newcastle-under-Lyme

College organised a special Paralympic-themed

event to raise awareness of the challenges faced by

Paralympic athletes.

Around 80 pupils from local high schools,

including Sir Thomas Boughey and Trentham High

School, attended the event on Thursday 29 March

at the Colleges £6 million Gordon Banks Sports

Centre.

The event provided pupils with the opportunity

to participate in a range of Paralympic-themed

games, including Wheel Chair Basketball,

Blindfolded Football, Seated Volleyball, Bocchia

and Goalball.

The day has been organised by 33 first year

Sport Science students as part of the

performance-based project element of their BTEC

course. During the day students raised an

amazing £639.60 for charity Fight for Sight

through a number of raffles, auctions and stalls.

On the day, a number of athletes and sporting

ambassadors attended the event including Ian

Marsden (current GB Paralympic Athlete), Jenny

Booth (Gold Medalist Swimmer in Atlanta 1996),

Andy Flowers (Head Coach of Stoke Spitfires

Wheel Chair Club) and Angela Smith (Olympic

Ambassador for Staffordshire).

Shelly Brown, Curriculum Manager for Sport, said:

“NULC has a growing reputation for sports participation

and we’re delighted to be able to invite local school

pupils to come to the College to meet with current

students, sample the sports facilities and most

importantly have fun whilst learning.”

Throughout the day, students

from other courses at the College provided

entertainment. Music Technology students performed

live DJ sets and A Level Dance students performed an

‘Opening Ceremony’.

NULC is a member of the London 2012 Get Set

network, in recognition of its commitment to the

Olympic and Paralympic Values.

SPLASHINGOlympic selection

Ami Pickerill

Jade Boulton

National accoladesfor top sportsperformers


AnthonyBosson pictured

at the WorldSwimming

Championship in Manchester

in 2008.

Paralympic event raises awareness

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