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A new pop-up gallery inNewcastle Town Centre sold thevery best handmade gifts fromstudents and artists connectedto the College in the run up toChristmas.

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THE College is celebrating afterscooping a top nationalmarketing award.

The College won the GoldAward in the MagazinePublication Category at theCollege Marketing Network’s2012 FE First Awards for itscommunity newspaper andcourse guide, NULC News.

Judges commended a‘professionally produced,eye-catching, well written andengaging publication’.

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Issue 3 January 2013 www.nulc.ac.uk Tel: 01782 254254

Check out our excitingrange of courses

for adults startingfrom January

2013!

Part-timeCourseGuideINSIDE!

MORE than 100 people have been helped backinto work under Newcastle-under-LymeCollege’s new commitment to helping

unemployed adults.The College’s Steps 2 Work Programme, launched earlier in the

year, is urging anyone aged over 19 who is currentlyunemployed or is facing redundancy to get in touch to find outmore about the programme which offers short courses,vocational training and workshops to develop interview skillsand CVs.

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A limited number ofplaces are available at theCollege on full-timecourses starting inJanuary.

The full-time EntryLevel and Level 1Vocational Studiescourses are aimed atyoung people aged 16 to18 who are not currentlyin education,employment or trainingand want to improve theirprospects.

Karen Dobson,Principal and ChiefExecutive at NULC, said:“College offers a verydifferent environment toschool; we’re here tosupport people inachieving their goalswhatever their startingpoint.”

On the Entry Levelcourse, students canchoose from thefollowing subjects: EarlyYears, Health and SocialCare, Construction, Hairand Beauty, Sport andLeisure, Public Servicesand ICT.

Meanwhile thefollowing pathways areavailable on the Level 1course: Early Years, Healthand Social Care, PublicServices and Animal Care.

The College currentlyoperates a number ofschemes where studentscan apply for financialsupport and also sells buspasses at a reduced cost,in a bid to make studyingat college moreaccessible.

A number ofApprenticeship vacanciesare also on offer, meaningyoung people can studywhile earning money atthe same time.

� To find out more visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/januaryemail [email protected] orcall the Information Pointon 01782 254254.

Januarycoursesavailableto helpboost jobprospects

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Taking Steps 2 Work... Staff from the NULC Employment andTraining Centre. Left to right: Dawn Dehavilland, Alex

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

To find outmore or to apply

for the course, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he

or contact theInformation Point on

01782 254254 or [email protected]

I’m a more confident person, much happier inmyself knowing I have a

purpose and that I’ve changed my life.

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””

Leap back into education was one of‘best choices’ Tom ever made

This course will help you move into a supervisoryrole or professional position as a quantity

surveyor or architectural technician.

Assessment is throughassignments and courseworkthroughout the year.

Part-time study – one day perweek in college over 2 years.

For further information see the course guideon pages 7-10, or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/he

University-level courses at your local collegeHNC in Construction and the Built Environment

Painter and decorator Tom Durber in action.

FOR the first time studentswho are studying a degree-level course part-time canapply for a student loan tocover the cost of their tuitionfees.

This means that, just likethose studying full-time,part-time students no longerneed to pay upfront for theirstudies.

If you take a part-timedegree-level course at NULC,such as a Foundation degreeor HNC, you can apply for aloan of up to £6,750.

Remember that a studentloan is very different to acommercial loan – they donot go on credit files anddebt collectors will not chaseyou for it!

You don't need to pay theloan back until you areearning at least £21,000.

Repayments start in theApril four years after thestart of your course or theApril after you leave yourcourse – whichever comesfirst, and is repaid throughthe income tax system.

If you lose your job, take apay cut or career break onceyou’ve started repaying theloan, repayments stop ordrop accordingly – noquestions asked.

To qualify for a loan, youmust be studying at a courseintensity of at least 25 percent of the full-timeequivalent per year.

If you’re thinking ofapplying to start a course inSeptember, it’s a good ideato send off your forms assoon as possible to ensureyour loan arrives before thestart of term.

How to applyYou can complete yourapplication by downloading a form from www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

� For more informationabout paying for your courseand financial support, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/finance

Loans canhelp covertuition fees

TOM Durber, aged 28, from Audley, joined theCollege’s Employment and Training Centre in Marchthis year on an employability course.The six-week course helped him develop hispersonal skills and look at training and careeroptions available to him.

Tom decided to progress on to a Level 1 Diplomain Painting and Decorating.

He said: “I’m a more confident person, muchhappier in myself knowing I have a purpose andthat I’ve changed my life. I found balancing homelife and college life difficult at first, but I know it willbe worth it in the end, as I want to make a successof my life.

“My biggest challenge has been theory classes,I’ve not been in a classroom environment sinceschool but the tutors have been very encouragingand introduced me to new technology andtechniques.”

Tom added:“I’ve really enjoyed learning new

skills and being challenged, using my brain andhands instead of just sitting at home beingdepressed. I’ve learnt to use computers and I’vemet new people which has helped my confidenceno end.”

Tom now has a message for any other adultsthinking about taking the leap back intoeducation. He said:“100 per cent go for it! For yearsI sat at home depressed with my life anddisappointed in the choices I’d made, waiting formy life to change.

“But it doesn’t happen by itself, you have tochange it yourself and going back to college is oneof the best choices I have ever made.”

� To find out more about the range ofpart-time Construction courses availableto adults visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contactthe Information Point on 01782 254254or email [email protected]

Anew Higher Education course inConstruction aims to boost workers’skills and help them further their careers.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Constructionand the Built Environment launches in January 2013 andthe College is inviting applications now.

Jason Lancaster, NULC’s Head of Construction, said:“Thecourse is aimed at local adults who are already working inthe industry but are looking to enhance their skills anddevelop a successful career.”

The two-year course is offered part-time, with learnersstudying one afternoon/evening a week, allowing them tocontinue their employment whilst improving theirqualifications.

The course will help learners to progress into asupervisory role or professional position such as quantitysurveyor or architectural technician.

The course is assessed through assignments andcoursework throughout the year, meaning there are noformal examinations. It will be taught at the College’s£5million Skills and Technology Centre which is home totop class facilities and features industry standardequipment.

Jason added:“We’re accepting applications for the newcourse now, so I would urge anyone in the constructionindustry that is eager to progress in their career to get intouch with us straight away to find out more about thecourse.”

NULC runs a successful Higher Education provisionoffering Foundation degrees and HNCs at its bespokeUniversity Centre including Sport, Music Technology,Contemporary Art Practice, Graphics and Digital Media,Public Services, Engineering, Health and Social Care, ICT and Psychology.

New coursehelps buildCAREERS

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Our FREE Steps 2 Workprogramme can help.

We can offer you:● A two day personal development

programme.

● Access to Level 1 vocational trainingin areas such as care, warehousingand customer service.

● Membership to our work club.

● Support and guidance on CV’s,interview techniques, job search and application forms.

● The support of a recruitmentspecialist.

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

Do you need help gettingback into employment?

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Saturday 26 January 10am-12noonCome along to the College Open Day

LEARNING Support WorkerClaire Littlehales, aged 37, livesin Wolstanton with her 13-year-old daughter and iscurrently improving her mathsand English skills atNewcastle-under-Lyme College.

She is employedfull-time as aLearning SupportWorker and hasbeen diagnosedwith dyslexia.

Claire joined theLevel 2 Literacy andNumeracy course inSeptember. Shesaid:“I didn’t do very well inschool. I never got the help Ineeded and it was only in later

life that I found out I haddyslexia.

“Overcoming my ownbarriers and attitude towardslearning, I’ve adapted to new

ideas and foundways to work withmy dyslexia ratherthan against it.

“In the past I’velet my dyslexiadictate what Icould and couldn’tdo but the Collegehas been great byhelping me withsimple things likechanging the

colour of the background onthe computers and providinghand-outs in a light blue colour

which allows me to see thewords more clearly.

“I’ve lots more confidenceand self-belief in my ownabilities; I’ve even become theChair for our team meeting atwork, something I would haveshied away from beforecoming to the College.

“I would tell other adults togive college a go and not togive up. At the College you’llfind great tutors and all thehelp and support you need.”

� Anyone who would like todevelop their maths andEnglish skills on a part-timecourse should contact 01782254254 email [email protected],or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

Simple support makes big difference

JOBS have been secured for morethan 100 unemployed local adultssince Newcastle-under-Lyme

College (NULC) launched a newinitiative in April.

The Steps 2 Work programme helps people whoare out of work to develop their existing skills andgain additional vocational qualifications to helpthem back into employment.

Tim Trickett, aged 53, from Knutton, joined theprogamme in May this year having facedredundancy. The former chef signed up to theSteps 2 Work programme where he improved hisMaths and English skills as well as gaining a Level 1vocational qualification in Warehousing andStorage.

He passed, and has since secured employment atthe New Look Distribution Centre in

Newcastle-under-Lyme.Tim said:“The Steps 2 Work programme

has been really enjoyable. I likedthe group of people I was withand the tutors were excellentat their jobs.

“The knowledge and skillsI’ve learnt have allowed

me to secureemployment, whichis very hard to do atmy age.”

Alison Slack, Manager of the College’sEmployment and Training Centre, said:“We arecommitted to helping local adults and assistingwith the economic development of the county as awhole, and that means helping those seven percent of people in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshirewho are out of work.”

Steps 2 Work helps adults gain the skillsemployers are looking for, while supporting themwith CV workshops and interview training to givethem a better chance of securing a lasting job.

Candidates are encouraged to undertake shortvocational training courses in areas linked to thelocal jobs market, such as Care,Warehousing, OfficeSkills and Administration,Welding, Customer Serviceand Construction.There is also a specially tailoredprogramme for lone parents returning to work.

To be eligible for the free training and support onoffer, people must be aged 19 or over and claimingJob Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment andSupport (ESA) or other work-related benefits.

A particular success has been the work theCollege has done with retail giant New Look, whichhas a distribution centre at Lymedale Business Parkin Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Since October the College has securedemployment at New Look for 79 local adults, and afurther 19 candidates have interviews lined up.

Alison Slack said: “We’ve worked hard to buildrelationships with local employers enabling us toprovide excellent job opportunities to adults on theSteps 2 Work programme.”

� To find out more about the Steps 2 Workprogramme, contact the NULCEmployment and TrainingCentre on 01782 254124, [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

The NULC Employment andTraining Centre on Knutton Lane.

More adults takingSteps 2 Work

Tim Trickett, 53,

has found a job

after enrolling

on the College’s

Steps 2 Work

programme.

Does your business needhelp in the recruitmentand pre-employmenttraining of candidates?

For more information call 01782 254124, email [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

Are you reducing the size of your workforce andneed support in providing a careers service toemployees in advance of redundancy?

The College’s specialist team at theEmployment and Training Centre can help.

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There’s never been a better time toemploy an apprentice, so don’tmiss out. Get in touch today!

> Accounting (AAT) > Business and Administration> Brickwork > Carpentry/Joinery> Children and Young People’s Workforce> Creative Industries > Customer Service> Electrical Installation> Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)> Hairdressing > Health and Social Care> Information Technology (IT)> Leadership and Management> Painting and Decorating > Retail> Sport (Fitness Industry/Coaching)> Warehousing

INTERESTED IN TRAININGAN APPRENTICE?

Recruit an apprentice andyou may be eligible to receivea £1500 government grant*

APPRENTICESHIPTRAINING

* Terms and conditions apply

Watch films here with our amazing app

SHORT films have beenproduced by NULC topromote the benefits of its

Apprenticeships scheme.The films – available to view on the

College’s YouTube Channel (youtube.com/newcastleulymecol) – feature real employersand apprentices talking about what attractedthem to Apprenticeships with NULC and theimpact that hiring an apprentice has had ontheir business

Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of EmployerEngagement, hopes the films will encouragemore employers to take on an apprentice.

She said:“In the last year we’ve noticed abig increase in the number of local firmsinterested in Apprenticeships.

“These films will help anyone interested tofind out more about what’s involved.”

John Baskeyfield Primary School, ABB,Appointments Personnel and Signature HairSalon all took part in the films after reapingthe benefits of employing apprenticesthrough the College.

NULC works closely with more than 400local employers to provide Apprenticeships inareas including Accounting, Beauty Therapy,Business and Adminstration, CustomerService, Construction, Childcare,Electro-technical, Engineering, Hairdressing,Health and Social Care, Sport and Leisure,Retail and IT and Motor Vehicle.

With an apprentice salary starting at

around £97 per week, employers can benefit

from an extra member of staff and receive

ongoing support from an experienced

Apprenticeship assessor who will visit the

apprentice in the workplace to minimise

disruption to the business.

Vicky added:“Apprenticeships are a unique,

low-cost and low-risk way of ensuring that

your workforce has the practical skills and

qualifications your organisation needs now

and in the future.The College takes care of

the entire apprentice recruitment process.

This provides significant cost savings whilst

allowing you to make the final decision as to

who will join your organisation.”

“Working with employers to create

opportunities like this is vital in reducing

youth unemployment and developing skills

that support economic growth.” In addition

to providing Apprenticeships, the College also

works with employers across the region to

provide bespoke training programmes and

work-based NVQs.

� To find out more

about the College’s

Apprenticeships and

employer training

programmes contact the team on 01782

254376, email [email protected] or

visit www.nulc.ac.uk/employer

Movies light upsuccesses

IF you’ve downloaded your free NULC AR app as

described on page 1, all you have to do is start the

app and look at one of the four photographs here

through your camera. As if by magic you’ll be able

to watch the video.

If you don’t want to stand still

just tap the screen twice and you

can take the video with you! Look

out for more Augmented Reality

from NULC in the future.

College leads the wayTap the app and see!NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College (NULC) is leading

the way by using Augmented Reality (AR) in its

award-winning newspaper.

The videos readers can watch using the free NULC

AR app on their iPhones, iPads and Andriod phones

and tablets are just the tip of the iceberg.

AR is now being used in gaming and other home

entertainment, as well as in the very best magazines

and newspapers. Please contact us via Facebook or

Twitter and tell us what you think!

John

Baskeyfield

Primary

School.

Appointments

Personnel.

ABB.

Signature

Hair Salon.


NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College (NULC) has

worked in partnership with the Douglas

Macmillan Hospice to provide volunteers with a

professional qualification.

The College has supported a number of

volunteers from the Douglas Macmillan Hospice

through the NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social

Care.

Gill Brealey,Tutor/Assessor for Health and

Social Care at NULC said:“The qualification that

the Douglas Macmillan volunteers have

achieved provides them with practical and

academic knowledge of the health and social

care setting, allowing them to further enhance

the much valued care already provided by the

outstanding hospice.”The volunteers from the lodges at the

Douglas Macmillan Hospice are the firstvolunteers to achieve the qualification.TheCommunity Lodges are designed to providepalliative respite and end of life care.

The volunteers were presented withcertificates for their qualifications at apresentation evening on 19 November, whichwas supported by the Lord Lieutenant ofStaffordshire Ian Dudson.

� To find out more about studying a work-based qualification visit www.nulc.ac.uk

Volunteers trained in hospice partnership

JACK Hilditch, aged 18, from Basford,joined the College in 2010 as a full-time student studying the Level3 Extended Diploma in MusicTechnology.

Having completed his second year

of the Level 3 Diploma, Jack decided

to progress on to the Foundation

degree (FdSc) in Music Technology.

He has been encouraged to take

part in work placements, allowing

him to gain industry experience.

He said: “I have done voluntary

work at Thistley Hough High School

as a live sound and lighting engineer, I’ve

shadowed sound engineers at local music venues

and this year I will be taking placements at the

Regent Theatre and the Mitchell Arts Centre,

helping the sound and lighting crews.”The College features a state-of-the-art Music

Technology suite with industry standardequipment and a 200-seat auditorium for liveperformances. Jack added:“The course haschanged my life. I now know exactly what I want

to do and I have a plan mapped out which setsexciting goals that I know I will achieve.

“I use top class equipment and I’m developingmy skills while doing something I love, which isgreat!”

� To find out more about the Foundationdegree in Music Technology which starts inJanuary 2013, visit www.nulc.ac.uk/he orcontact the Information Point on 01782254254 or email [email protected]

Jack, 18,is tunedin to jobin music Jack Hilditch

at work inthe College’s

state-of-the-artmusic studio.

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Foundation degree (FdSc) inMusic TechnologyThis course encourages you to develop the skills involved in the creation, management of and use of technology involved in the music and media industry.

Part-time study – one afternoon/evening per week in college over 2 years.

Come and try out our facilities!

University-level courses at your local college


THE College’s new websiteallows users to create apersonalised prospectus, applyfor courses online and in manycases also enrol online.

Lucy King, Head ofMarketing andCommunications at NULC,said: “Our new site allowsusers more functionality and asimplified and easy to usecourse search option.

“Whether you know theexact course you’re looking foror just want to browse what’son offer, the new websiteallows you to do this in a clearand easy format.”

Users can register theirdetails which gives themaccess to the ‘my NULC’ area,allowing them to bookmark thecourses they are interested in

as well as tracking completedapplications and enrolments.

The new website is alsomobile optimised, meaning youcan access the Collegewebsite using a Smartphoneand still enjoy all thefunctionality of using the mainwebsite.

The College strives to be atthe forefront of digitaltechnology and currentlyoperates a Facebook andTwitter page as well as havingover 20 subject blogsdedicated to documentingnews and projectsfrom each subjectarea.

� To view the newwebsite visitwww.nulc.ac.uk

New website has host of hi-tech functionsNew website has host of hi-tech functionsNULC NEWS 5

ANDREW Gray, aged 44, lives in

Newcastle with his wife aged 40 and

twins aged 11. In 2010 he took

voluntary redundancy having spent 12 years

working in the steel distribution industry.

Deciding he needed a change, Andrew signed

up for an NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and

Development at NULC.

He said:“Following voluntary redundancy I

decided to turn the situation into a positive

and make a complete career change. I have two

children and felt my future was in childcare. By

gaining my qualifications at Newcastle-under-

Lyme College I’ve got a new found self-belief.

“Having spent my whole working life doing

the same job, it was quite daunting to think I

was going to start all over again, but the

College has given me the confidence and

qualifications I need for a successful new

career.

“I’ve worked hard to gain voluntary work in

local schools and childcare environments, and I

must admit that first placement I did in a Year 6

class was very challenging.

“Having to stand at the front of a class and

do activities with the children was intimidating,

but now I love it and know that I belong at the

front of the class helping children.”

Andrew’s advice to adults considering

returning to education is to be realistic, think

about what they like doing and think about the

opportunities that are available in the local job

market.

He added: “Then if you still have that nagging

thought in the back of your head that you’re

capable of achieving more, then go for it!”

Having completed his NVQ Level 3 in

Children & Young People’s Workforce, Andrew

has gained full-time employment at Holy

Trinity Pre-School in Newcastle where he works

as a Childcare Practitioner.

� To find out more about

work-based qualifications

and NVQs at NULC, visit

www.nulc.ac.uk or contact

the Information Point on

01782 254254 or email [email protected]

Andrew Gray – pictured with NULC Assessor Maria Alaimo – was awarded AdultAchiever of the Year by the College.

New career in childcareboosts self-belief

For further information call 01782 254254, [email protected], or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/he

As one of the largest FE collegesin the region we have one of themost comprehensive portfolios oftraining to offer to employersand working professionals.

NVQs are nationally recognised and trainingand assessment is carried out completely inthe workplace. We offer NVQs in thefollowing subjects:

> Accounting

> Brickwork

> BusinessAdministration

> Carpentry/Joinery

> Children’s Care,Learning andDevelopment

> CustomerService

> Engineering(Mechanical/Electrical)

> ElectricalInstallation

> Hairdressing andBeauty Therapy

> Health and Social Care

> IT (iTQ)

> Leadership andManagement

> Painting and Decorating

> Retail Operations

> Team Leading

> Warehousing Operations

For further information call01782 254376, email [email protected] visit www.nulc.ac.uk/employers

WORKPLACETRAINING(NVQS)

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At Newcastle-under-Lyme College we offer a range ofproject management courses including:- PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Qualifications

- Association of Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate

- Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management

All of our qualifications are widely used in the privatesector and are a great asset to your CV!

PRINCE2® is a registered trademark of the Cabinet Office.

Do you need projectmanagement training?

For further information contact the College InformationCentre on 01782 254254 or contact the course leader on07990 782839 or email [email protected]

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THE Microsoft IT Academy atNewcastle-under-LymeCollege (NULC) is an

accredited centre specialising incertified and bespoke IT trainingcourses for IT professionals andbusiness users.

The Academy offers a range of courses,from Microsoft Office qualifications targetingbusiness professionals to MicrosoftProfessional Developer aimed at webdevelopers.

In a highly competitive jobs marketrecruiters are seeking the best potentialemployees that they can possibly find and aMicrosoft qualification can add significantvalue to your CV and help it stand out.

Victoria Disley, Curriculum Manager for

Computing, Business and Management said:“We are very proud to have been awardedMicrosoft Academy status.

“It means that we can address the needsof both business professionals and localbusinesses by providing bespoke solutions.”

The Microsoft Office courses starting inJanuary are the first ones to be deliveredwith more to follow throughout the year –see the Course Guide onpages 7-10 for details.

� If you are a businessand you require specificor bespoke training foryour employees thencontact us today to find out more – visitwww.nulc.ac.uk, telephone 01782 254254or email [email protected]

ACADEMYBOOST FOR I.T.

NHSAssistant

Divisional FInanceManager Kelly Mandley

is working to becomea qualified

accountant.

KELLY Mandley, aged 29 from Norton, is the Assistant Divisional FinanceManager for the North Staffordshire NHS. Kelly has 10 years’ experiencein the financial sector but aspires to become a qualified accountantwith the help of Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC).

Kelly is in her first year studying a professional qualificationaccredited by the ACCA at NULC. She said: “I’ve worked in finance for10 years and have a wealth of experience and knowledge but I wantedto further that by adding a professional and industry recognisedqualification to my CV.” NULC offers professional courses in computing,accounting and management for adult learners. Sarah Champ,Accounting Lecturer, said: “By studying for an ACCA or AAT qualificationat the College, you’re studying a professional qualification which oncecompleted will certify you as a qualified accountant, enabling you toprogress further in your career in the financial industry.”

With her first exam in December, Kelly adds:“I’m hopeful I will passmy first exams. It is hard juggling full-time employment and studyingbut I know I’m capable and the staff at the College are really supportiveand have helped to build my confidence.”

� To find out more about the range of part-time professionalqualifications in Computing, Accounting and Management at NULCvisit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782254254 or email [email protected]

College setto expand tostation site

THE College (NULC) isdelivering Apprenticeships tosix out of the top tenbusinesses in Staffordshire.

A new report published byExperian lists JCB, Michelin,Dechra, Phones4U, Alstom andBet365 amongst the county’stop ten businesses.

NULC works with more than400 employers to provideApprenticeships in Accounting,Beauty Therapy, Business andAdministration, CustomerService, Construction,Childcare, Electro-technical,Engineering, Hairdressing,Health and Social Care, Sportand Leisure, Retail and IT andmost recently Motor VehicleApprenticeships.

� To discuss training needsand find out what support isavailable, contact the EmployerEngagement team on 01782254376 or [email protected]

NULC workswith area’sbig hitters Aiming for a career boost

with finance qualification

Curriculum Manager for Computing, Business and Management Vicki Disley at work in one ofthe College’s IT suites.


THE College has bought landhousing the old fire station onKnutton Lane.

The site, which formerlybelonged to Staffordshire Fireand Rescue Service, is in anideal location opposite theCollege’s main campus.

Ian Hookway, Director ofHR and Communications atthe College, said:“We areconsidering a range ofexciting developments for theformer fire station site inresponse to ever increasingstudent numbers, which willfurther enhance the range ofoutstanding facilities andcourses available at our maincampus. Staff, students,residents and other partnerswill be fully consultedthroughout the process.”

The College intends tosubmit a planning applicationto Newcastle Borough Councilearly next year.

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

Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 13:00 16:00 9/1/13 6/3/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationFri 09:30 12:30 11/1/13 1/3/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationMon 13:00 16:00 4/3/13 29/4/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y



NER527 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 17:30 20:30 13/3/13 8/5/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR399 Pre Access to Higher EducationMon 13:00 16:00 13/5/13 1/7/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y


NER527 Pre Access to Higher EducationWed 17:30 20:30 15/5/13 3/7/13 7 £100.00 £0.00 Enrol Y


Accounting & FinanceDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EES004 Book Keeping Term 2Tue 18:00 21:00 8/1/13 26/3/13 11 £175.00 £0.00 Enrol

EES004 Book Keeping Term 3Tue 18:00 21:00 16/4/13 2/7/13 11 £175.00 £0.00 Enrol

EEF441 Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts Using SageWed 19:00 21:00 27/2/13 8/5/13 9 £95.00 £23.00 Apply Y

EEF451 Level 2 Award in Computerised Accounts Using SageWed 19:00 21:00 15/5/13 17/7/13 9 £95.00 £25.00 Apply Y

EPS002 ACCA F4 Law (UK)Mon 13:30 17:00 14/1/13 3/6/13 16 £500.00 £0.00 Enrol

EPS011 ACCA F7 Financial Reporting (International)Mon 09:30 13:00 14/1/13 3/6/13 16 £500.00 £0.00 Enrol

EPS050 ACCA F9 Financial ManagementTue 09:30 12:30 8/1/13 4/6/13 18 £500.00 £0.00 Enrol

EPS090 ACCA P4 Advanced Financial ManagementEnquire £625.00 £0.00 Call

EPS091 ACCA P5 Advanced Professional ManagementEnquire £625.00 £0.00 Call

EPS004 ACCA P6 Advanced TaxationWed 09:30 16:00 9/1/13 22/5/13 17 £625.00 £0.00 Enrol

EPS012 ACCA P7 Audit and Assurance (International)Wed 09:30 16:00 9/1/13 22/5/13 17 £625.00 £0.00 Enrol

Adult LeisureDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER151 Art, Design and PaintingThu 18:30 20:30 17/1/13 23/5/13 15 £112.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NES083 Cake and Cupcake DecoratingTue 18:30 20:30 15/1/13 26/3/13 9 £90.00 £0.00 Enrol

NES083 Cake and Cupcake DecoratingTue 18:30 20:30 16/4/13 21/5/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

NPR065 Creative Jewellery Making – Salvation Army ChestertonFri 12:45 14:45 25/1/13 8/2/13 3 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR065 Creative Jewellery Making – Salvation Army ChestertonFri 12:45 14:45 8/3/13 16/6/13 8 £50.75 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER283 Dressmaking and Sewing SkillsMon 18:30 21:00 21/1/13 4/2/13 3 £28.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER486 Flower Arranging Part 3Mon 18:00 20:30 14/1/13 29/4/13 12 £112.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER353 Patchwork and QuiltingTue 18:30 21:00 15/1/13 19/3/13 8 £75.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NES028 Sugarcraft and Cake DecoratingWed 19:00 21:00 16/1/13 27/3/13 8 £80.00 £0.00 Enrol

NES028 Sugarcraft and Cake DecoratingWed 19:00 21:00 17/4/13 22/5/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

NES025 Yoga – Clayton Business and Language CollegeTue 18:00 19:30 15/1/13 26/3/13 9 £67.50 £0.00 Enrol

NES025 Yoga – Clayton Business and Language CollegeTue 18:00 19:30 16/4/13 21/5/13 6 £45.00 £0.00 Enrol

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Adult Skills (Maths & English)Day Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NPR416 Pre GCSE Mathematics IntroductionThu 13:00 16:00 10/1/13 17/1/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

HPF351 Pre GCSE MathematicsThu 13:00 16:00 24/1/13 6/6/13 15 £0.00 £0.00 Apply Y

NER524 Pre GCSE English IntroductionWed 17:30 20:30 9/1/13 16/1/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

HPF341 Pre GCSE EnglishWed 17:30 20:30 23/1/13 5/6/13 15 £0.00 £0.00 Apply Y

NPR418 Help Your Child with GCSE EnglishThu 16:30 18:30 17/1/13 6/6/13 15 £112.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR419 Help Your Child with GCSE MathsFri 12:45 14:45 18/1/13 7/6/13 15 £112.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR420 Help Your Child with Primary Maths IntroTue 12:45 14:45 8/1/13 22/1/13 3 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NPR421 Help Your Child with Primary English IntroThu 12:45 14:45 10/1/13 24/1/13 3 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

HPF331 Help Your Child with Primary Maths (Functional Skills Qualification)Tue 12:45 14:45 29/1/13 25/6/13 18 £0.00 £0.00 Apply Y

HPF321 Help Your Child with Primary English (Functional Skills Qualification)Thu 12:45 14:45 31/1/13 27/6/13 17 £0.00 £0.00 Apply Y

Art, Design & MediaDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


AES023 Creative Experience (Introduction to CREATE)Tue 18:30 20:30 15/1/13 12/2/13 5 £55.00 £0.00 Enrol



AES037 CREATE (follow on course to Creative Experience)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 6/2/13 5 £55.00 £0.00 Enrol



AES038 Illustrator for Beginners/IntermediateMon 18:30 20:30 14/1/13 11/2/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Interiors)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 14/5/13 15 £195.00 £42.00 Apply Y

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Ceramics)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 14/5/13 15 £195.00 £42.00 Apply Y

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Jewellery)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 14/5/13 15 £195.00 £42.00 Apply Y

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Print Making)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 14/5/13 15 £195.00 £42.00 Apply Y

AEF396 Level 1 Award in Creative Techniques (Textiles)Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 14/5/13 15 £195.00 £42.00 Apply Y

AES034 Life DrawingTue 18:30 20:30 15/1/13 12/2/13 5 £35.00 £0.00 Enrol

AES034 Life DrawingTue 18:30 20:30 16/4/13 14/5/13 5 £35.00 £0.00 Enrol

AES028 Photoshop AdvancedWed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 13/2/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Apply

AES028 Photoshop AdvancedWed 18:30 20:30 27/2/13 17/4/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Apply

AES026 Photoshop for Beginners/IntermediateTue 18:30 20:30 8/1/13 12/2/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

AES026 Photoshop for Beginners/IntermediateTue 18:30 20:30 26/2/13 16/4/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

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

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

AES031 Wedding CraftsTue/Wed 18:00 21:00 23/4/13 24/4/13 2 £30.00 £0.00 Enrol

Business, Administration & ManagementDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


NER369 Computer Skills for the Absolute BeginnerTue 18:00 21:00 8/1/13 15/1/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER564 Computer Skills Beginners IntroductionTue 18:00 21:00 22/1/13 12/2/13 4 £45.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NEC083 Computer Skills Beginners and Online BasicsTue 18:00 21:00 26/2/13 26/3/13 5 £50.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER369 Computer Skills for the Absolute BeginnerTue 18:00 21:00 16/4/13 23/4/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER564 Computer Skills Beginners IntroductionTue 18:00 21:00 30/4/13 21/5/13 4 £45.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NEC083 Computer Skills and Online BasicsTue 18:00 21:00 4/6/13 2/7/13 5 £50.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER523 ECDL Level 2 Fast Track IntroductionMon 18:00 21:00 14/1/13 21/1/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NEF639 IT Users' Certificate (ECDL Extra Full Level 2)Mon 18:00 21:00 28/1/13 24/6/13 17 £165.00 £85.00 Apply Y

EES014 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office Word 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 14/1/13 11/2/13 5 £100.00 £25.00 Apply

EES015 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office Excel 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 14/1/13 11/2/13 5 £100.00 £25.00 Apply

EES016 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office Word Advanced 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 25/2/13 25/3/13 5 £120.00 £25.00 Apply

EES017 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office Excel Advanced 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 25/2/13 25/3/13 5 £120.00 £25.00 Apply

EES018 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 15/4/13 13/5/13 5 £100.00 £25.00 Apply

EES019 Microsoft IT Academy: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010Mon 18:00 20:00 3/6/13 1/7/13 5 £100.00 £25.00 Apply

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


EPS098 Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built EnvironmentWed 09:00 17:00 9/1/13 11/2/15 70 £2500 per year£155.10 Apply

EEF493 Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Design 2DWed/Thu 18:00 21:00 9/1/13 20/6/13 18 £485.00 £102.40 Apply Y

EEF494 Level 3 Certificate in Computer Aided Design 2DWed/Thu 18:00 21:00 9/1/13 20/6/13 18 £550.00 £102.40 Apply Y

EPF001 Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture SkillsSat 09:30 12:30 2/3/13 14/6/13 15 £130.00 £29.30 Apply Y

EPS097 Introduction to Household Practical Skills (DIY and Property Maintenance)Sat 09:30 12:30 2/3/13 14/6/13 15 £225.00 £0.00 Enrol

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Skills) Card Renewal/CertificationEnquire Call

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


PPC007 Level 1 Award in Progression – Supporting Children’s Learning Through PlayMon 09:30 12:30 14/1/13 25/3/13 10 £175.00 £33.00 Enrol Y

PPC007 Level 1 Award in Progression – Supporting Children’s Learning Through PlayMon 09:30 12:30 22/4/13 1/7/13 10 £175.00 £33.00 Enrol Y

PPR003 Level 1 Supporting Teaching and LearningThu 09:30 11:30 17/1/13 28/3/13 10 £75.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

PPR003 Level 1 Supporting Teaching and LearningTue 13:00 15:00 23/4/13 2/7/13 10 £75.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceWed 09:30 15:00 Various dates throughout the year 35 £401.00 £99.00 Apply Y

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceThu 09:30 15:00 Various dates throughout the year 35 £401.00 £99.00 Apply Y

VPF048 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s WorkforceTue 09:30 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 35 £881.00 £119.00 Apply Y

PES001 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning SectorThu 17:00 21:00 7/3/13 23/5/13 10 £250.00 £71.00 Apply

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

PPF111 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementEnquire £275.00 £63.00 Call Y

PPF121 Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of AssessmentProcesses and PracticeEnquire £375.00 £79.00 Call Y

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

VPS055 Schemas within the Early YearsEnquire £25.00 £0.00 Call

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

Electrical InstallationDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPF002 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing 2377-22)Sat 09:30 14:00 12/1/13 16/2/13 6 £150.00 £40.00 Enrol Y



Employability SkillsDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPC022 Level 1 Award in Health & Social CareVarious 09:30 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £26.75 Call Y

VPC023 Level 1 Award in Work SkillsVarious 09:30 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 1 £60.00 £19.25 Call Y

NPC111 Level 1 Award in Business AdministrationMon/Tue 09:30 17:30 Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £26.75 Call Y& Wed

NER569 Office and Administration Skills IntroductoryTue 18:00 21:00 15/1/13 22/1/13 2 £22.50 £0.00 Call Y

NEF013 Level 1 Award in Business AdministrationTue 18:00 21:00 15/1/13 18/6/13 20 £197.50 £26.75 Call Y

NPC112 Level 1 Award in Contact Centre OperationsTue/Wed 09:30 16:30 Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £43.00 Call Y& Thu

NPC113 Level 1 Award in Customer ServiceMon/Tue 09:30 Various Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £40.00 Call Y& Wed

NPC109 Level 1 Certificate in Getting On At WorkWed/Thu 09:30 16:30 Various dates throughout the year 6 £350.00 £22.00 Call Y& Fri

NPR199 Personal Development ProgrammeMon/Tue 09:00 15:00 Various dates throughout the year 1 £37.50 £0.00 Call Y

EPC012 Steps 2 Work – Introduction to ConstructionWed/Thu 09:00 16:30 Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £0.00 Call Y& Fri

EPC010 Steps 2 Work – Introduction to MIG WeldingMon/Tue 08:30 16:30 Various dates throughout the year 3 £175.00 £0.00 Call Y& Wed

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Day Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


GPR031 ESOL with CitizenshipThu 09:30 12.30 10/1/13 28/3/13 10 £112.00 £0.00 Call Y

First AidDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS008 Level 2 Award in Paediatric First AidVarious 09:00 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 2 £65.00 £16.50 Enrol

VPS012 First Aid at Work – HSE ApprovedVarious 09:00 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 1 £175.00 £0.00 Enrol

VPS024 First Aid at Work Refresher – HSE ApprovedVarious 09:00 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 1 £130.00 £0.00 Enrol

VPS002 Emergency First Aid at Work – HSE ApprovedVarious 09:00 16:00 Various dates throughout the year 1 £75.00 £0.00 Enrol

Level 1 First Aid for Outdoor ActivityEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £80.00 £0.00 Call

FloristryDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


AEF002 Level 1 Award in Practical FloristryMon/Wed 18:30 20:30 9/1/13 27/6/13 21 £136.00 TBC Apply Y

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


VPS010 Level 2 Award in Food Safety and CateringMon 09:00 13:00 14/1/13 21/1/13 2 £40.00 £10.00 Enrol




Hair, Beauty & Holistic TherapiesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


AEF311 Level 1 Certificate in HairdressingWed 17:30 20:30 9/1/13 27/6/13 24 £500.00 £47.50 Apply Y

Health & Social CareDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS013 Administer Medication to Individuals (NVQ Unit)Enquire Various dates available throughout the year £120.00 £20.50 Call

VPS060 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesEnquire Various dates available throughout the year Enquire Enquire Call

VPS026 Basic Life SupportEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS027 Challenging Behaviour (adults)Enquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS045 Data Protection and ConfidentialityEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS049 Dementia AwarenessEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS029 End of Life / Care of the DyingEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS030 Equality and DiversityEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS007 Health and Safety in the WorkplaceEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS033 Infection ControlEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS052 Introduction to DiabetesEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS059 Level 2 Award in Awareness of DementiaEnquire Various dates available throughout the year Enquire Enquire Call

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Health & Social CareDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS029 Level 2 Award in End of LifeEnquire Various dates available throughout the year 6 Enquire Enquire Call

YPF922 Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care (adults)Enquire Various dates available throughout the year 36 Enquire Enquire Call

YPF923 Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (adults)Enquire Various dates available throughout the year 36 Enquire Enquire Call

YPF908 Level 5 NVQ in Leadership in Health and Social Care & CYP WorkforceEnquire Various dates available throughout the year 72 £1,300.00 £0.00 Call

VPS034 Medication AwarenessEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS035 Nutrition and the ElderlyEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS021 Obtain Venous Blood (NVQ Unit)Enquire Various dates available throughout the year £120.00 £20.50 Call

VPS039 SafeguardingEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

VPS046 Supervision SkillsEnquire Various dates available throughout the year £25.00 £0.00 Call

Languages & Sign LanguageDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER330 French Language, Culture and HolidaysWed 18:30 20:30 17/4/13 15/5/13 5 £37.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER121 German Language, Culture and HolidaysWed 18:30 20:30 17/4/13 15/5/13 5 £37.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER333 Italian Language, Culture and HolidaysThu 18:30 20:30 18/4/13 16/5/13 5 £37.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER535 Italian ImproversThu 18:30 20:30 17/1/13 28/3/13 10 £75.00 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER555 Spanish Beginners IntroductionMon 18:30 20:30 21/1/13 4/2/13 3 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER413 Spanish BeginnersMon 18:30 20:30 21/1/13 20/5/13 13 £97.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

NER035 Spanish Language, Culture and HolidaysTue 18:30 20:30 16/4/13 14/5/13 5 £37.50 £0.00 Enrol Y

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


NES005 Acoustic GuitarTue 18:30 20:30 15/1/13 26/3/13 9 £90.00 £0.00 Enrol

NES005 Acoustic GuitarTue 18:30 20:30 16/4/13 21/5/13 6 £60.00 £0.00 Enrol

AES036 Creative Experience – Music TechnologyTue 18:30 20:30 15/1/13 12/2/13 5 £55.00 £0.00 Enrol



AES021 NCFE Level 2 Award in Music TechnologyWed 18:00 21:00 9/1/13 27/3/13 11 £133.00 £0.00 Apply

AES021 NCFE Level 2 Award in Music TechnologyWed 18:00 21:00 17/4/13 3/7/13 11 £133.00 £0.00 Apply

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


APZ091 Fd Music TechnologyMon 17:00 21:00 7/1/13 TBC TBC £2,750.00 £0.00 Apply

NES104 Musical Keyboarding TasterMon 18:30 20:30 14/1/13 28/1/13 3 £22.50 £0.00 Enrol

NES056 Musical KeyboardingMon 18:30 20:30 4/2/13 24/6/13 15 £150.00 £0.00 Enrol

AES032 Pro ToolsThu 18:30 20:30 10/1/13 7/2/13 5 £55.00 £0.00 Enrol

Psychology, Science & CounsellingDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


NER439 Introduction to Level 2 Counselling Skills and ConceptsMon 18:00 20:00 14/1/13 3/6/13 15 £112.50 £0.00 Enrol

NES101 Level 2 Award in Progression – Counselling Skills and Human BehaviourTue 18:30 21:00 12/3/13 30/4/13 6 £80.00 £44.00 Enrol

NES102 Level 2 Award in Progression – Counselling Skills and Family RelationshipsTue 18:30 21:00 7/5/13 18/6/13 6 £80.00 £44.00 Enrol

NER058 Stress Management and Relaxation TechniquesMon 18:30 20:00 25/2/13 24/6/13 14 £79.00 £0.00 Enrol

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


VPC010 Level 1 Award in Coaching BasketballMon/Fri 10:00 16:00 11/3/13 15/3/13 1 £130.00 £66.00 Apply Y

VPC011 Level 1 Award in Coaching FootballMon-Fri 10:00 16:00 11/3/13 15/3/13 1 £130.00 £75.00 Apply Y

VPC012 Level 1 Award in Coaching NetballTue/Wed 10:00 16:00 12/3/13 13/3/13 1 £130.00 £133.00 Apply Y

VPC014 Level 1 Award in Coaching VolleyballSat/Sun 09:00 16:00 11/5/13 19/5/13 2 £130.00 £75.00 Apply Y

VEF291 Level 2 Certificate in Fitness InstructingTue 18:00 21:00 22/1/13* 31/3/13 10 £345.00 £66.00 Apply YSat 09:00 15:30

VEF291 Level 2 Certificate in Fitness InstructingTue 18:00 21:00 16/4/13** 23/6/13 10 £345.00 £66.00 Apply YSat 09:00 15:30

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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 toprogress to a Full Level 2 course. (Please completeadditional form).

G A student who is unemployed and on IncomeSupport other than Job Seekers or ESA and needsskills training to help them to enter work (Pleasecomplete additional form)

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

Proof must be shown and the name of thedependant must be included on the benefitdocuments

J A student aged 19+ enrolling on GCSE Maths orEnglish where they have not already achieved atgrade A* to C

Please Note:● Non-EU students with less than 3 years of residency

in the UK are not entitled to fee remission.

● Students enrolled on a full-time Higher Educationcourse are not eligible for funded courses.

● Students taking self-financing courses are notentitled to fee remission.

● Students claiming remission of tuition fees areentitled to enrol for a maximum of two free coursesin any one term.

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

A £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.

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Aunique new retail venturein Newcastle town centresold the best handmade

gifts by students and artistsconnected with the College.

The pop-up gallery – named

M.A.D.E Here – was a new creative

enterprise and remained open until

Christmas Eve.

Deb Hilditch, Curriculum Manager

for Art and Creative Studies, said:“The

launch of M.A.D.E Here demonstrates

the College’s commitment to the local

economy, providing valuable business

opportunities for current students and

new and emerging artists.”Deb continued:“The College is

home to over 6,000 students andwe’re keen to contribute to the localeconomy and increase footfall to the

town centre by introducing such aunique retail venture to Newcastle-under-Lyme.”

M.A.D.E Here, which stands forMedia, Art and Design Enterprise,featured various artwork andhandcrafted gifts includingPhotography, Jewellery, Ceramics,Prints, Cards, Glassware and SoftFurnishings made by current staff andstudents from the College as well asformer students and artists practisingin the local area.

Deb added:“The products weretruly unique and made perfect gifts

for Christmas with items priced from£2 to £200.”

The gallery also offered aprogramme of ‘have-a-go’ activitiesand workshops throughout Decemberto showcase the range of creativecourses available for students of allages and allow members of the publicto get in touch with their creative side.

NULC has a national reputation forthe quality of its art, design andmedia courses, with former studentsgoing on to achieve notable success,including Dave Hughes who set uphis own graphic design business Ello

Dave, Pete Bebb who won an OSCARfor his work on the film Inception,Hannah Stoney who launched theYellowstone Art Boutique at theTrentham Estate and Matthew Millerwho has designed clothing for theScissor Sisters.

� To find out more

about the range of

creative courses on

offer at NULC, from

short part-time

recreational

courses to creative Foundation

degrees offered in partnership with

Staffordshire University, visit

www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the

Information Point on 01782

254254.

NULC NEWS 11

Caring teameffort raisesover £5,000

Gallerybackslocals

STAFF and students at NULC haveraised over £5,000 for charity overthe past year.

The caring college, supportedby its dedicated staff andstudents, has organisedfundraising events throughout theyear in order to give back to thecommunity.

There have been a range ofevents from large scale fashionshows and sports events to smallin house events including carwashes, raffles, bake sales, fancydress days, assault courses andface painting.

Charities benefiting from theCollege’s hard work include theDouglas MacMillan Hospice, theSpecial Olympics, Children inNeed, Sports Relief, Fight for Sightand the Alzheimer’s Society.

Most recently students from theCollege’s Academy of Sportpresented world cup hero GordonBanks OBE with a cheque for over£1,300 for his chosen charity theAlzheimer’s Society.

Speaking at the presentationGordon, said:“I’ve spent a lot oftime at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege and it’s great to see howenthusiastic the youngsters are togive to charity.”

He added:“I attended theSports Relief Mile earlier in theyear which had a great turn-outand the football match they heldat Britannia Stadium for mychosen charity, the Alzheimer’sSociety, was incredible. To raiseover £1,000 was fantastic.”

� For more about NULC, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk, call 01782254254 or email [email protected]


Busy town ‘pop up’ showscommunity commitment

A team of students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) raisedover £2,000 and visited Uganda to seehow the money was put to use.

The Uganda Humanist Schools Trust(UHST) is the College’s nominatedcharity, with staff and students workingtirelessly throughout the year to raisemoney to fund projects in Ugandanschools.

The UgandaHumanist SchoolsTrust helps a numberof schools in Ugandawho are working tooffer liberal, humanisteducation to needy children, foundedby Uganda Humanists and run ascharities.

A Level Dance student Holly Jordonand BTEC Art and Designstudents Shannon Downward,Grace Hancock and KatrinaWilde were accompanied bylecturers Faye Matthews andJay Allen for a two week visit toUganda.

Prior to the visit, the studentsspent months fundraisingthrough events includingfashion shows, danceperformances, bag packing andcake sales, which raised over£1,000. The money raised by theNULC students went towardsbuilding new schooldormitories for the children inUganda, which they were ableto see during their visit to theschool.

In addition to seeing howtheir fundraising had been used,the students spent time workingwith children from the school oncreative performances, teaching

art and dance classes as well asviewing the schools new facilities andexperiencing life in a third worldcountry.

Faye Matthews, A Level DanceLecturer at NULC, said:“Theexperience of visiting Uganda was

really a once in a lifetime opportunityfor our students and will stick withthem for the rest of their lives.

“The NULC students were able towork closely with the Ugandanstudents, teaching them dance andcreative techniques, culminating in a

performance to the community at theend of the visit.”

� To find out more about theUganda Humanist Schools Trust,visit www.ugandahumanistschoolstrust.org

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These children collect washing, drinkingand cooking water throughout the dayfor their families.

Photography student

Polly Shave at work in the

M.A.D.E. Here pop-up gallery in

Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre.

NULCstudent, Shannon

Downward, 17,meeting students

from Isaac NewtonHigh School.

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Opening soon!For more information visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/flowers

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NEW courses in AnimalCare, Floristry andHorticulture have been

launched by the College tohelp meet local demand.

NULC is the only college in NorthStaffordshire to provide Animal Careas a full-time course at Level 1 andLevel 2. The College is working inpartnership with BlackbrookZoological Park in the StaffordshireMoorlands, where students are offeredwork placements, allowing them handson experience working with the Park’sexperienced Zoo Keepers and a varietyof exotic and endangered animals.

Floristry has been introduced asboth a full-time and part-time course

to meet the demandfrom people wishing

to enter the floristry business.Thecourse has a commercial-focus, seeingthe launch of the commercial‘Transform Flowers’ shop which is runalongside the College’s successfulTransform Hair, Beauty and HolisticTherapy Salon and Spa.

The Floristry Shop willopen in 2013 to thecommunity and willoperate from theground floor of theCollege’s main buildingwith students designingand producingarrangements.

Jane Hodgetts, aged 46, fromChesterton, suffered a stroke in 2006.Uncertain about her future andstruggling to find a career that wassuitable, Jane was desperate to get outof the house and rebuild her life.

“After my stroke, I struggled to finda fulfilling career that met my physicalneeds and I was desperate to get outof the house and challenge myself tolearn something new, so that I couldwork again.

“I saw an article in the Collegenewspaper about the new Floristrycourses starting at Newcastle-under-Lyme College and thought this isperfect for me!”

Jane said: “My confidence hasimproved immensely and I really enjoybeing out of the house and arounddifferent people. The course hasmotivated me in all aspects of my life,I’ve got a positive outlook on life andI’m ready to achieve my dreams.”

Jane said she was motivated toreturn to education by the thought of

walking away with a vocationalcertificate and being qualified towork for herself as a professionalflorist.

When asked what she would sayto other adults considering returningto education,Jane said: “Lookcarefully at whatyou want tostudy; there areso many coursesavailable and it’simportant thatyou not only passthe course butstudy somethingyou can gainpersonal pridein.”

� To find out moreabout more aboutTransform Flowersvisit www.nulc.ac.uk/flowers

Alex Ellis, Director for Curriculum Innovationat NULC said: “We’re delighted to be able tolaunch this new range of courses to furtherenhance the range of education and trainingopportunities available to both youngpeople and adults in North Staffordshire. Wecontinually review our curriculum to ensurewe’re providing courses that meet localneeds and we felt that there was a gap inthe market for this type of provision.”

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Say it with flowers...Jane Hodgett has a

new lease of life afterher Floristry course

at the College.

Simples...Students carved

Halloweenpumpkins for

meerkats atBlackbrook

Zoological Park.

Lecturer LouiseJohnson shows

students how to getthe best from their

arrangement.

NEW Horticulture coursescomplement the College’sexisting constructionprovision and provide a routefor students wishing to moveinto landscape constructionand maintenance.

Horticulture students areable to make use of the newgardening facilities at its Skillsand Technology Centre, whichinclude greenhouses andspace to develop hard-landscaping skills.

Tutors have also workedhard to engage with highprofile local gardens andvisitor attractions includingthe Dorothy Clive Garden,Tatton Park and BiddulphGrange Gardens to offer workexperience opportunities andplacements for students.

Emma Roberts, age 35 fromStoke, is a single mum toSophie, aged 19, and Lilly,aged 3. Emma enrolled on tothe Level 1 Diploma inHorticulture as a part-timestudent in September.

She said:“I have anallotment and love it. I reallyenjoy working outside andwanted to develop my careeroptions so that I can work inHorticulture in the future andprovide a good life for mydaughters.”

Emma said she wasmotivated by making hereldest daughter proud, whichshe said would keep hergoing until she completedthe course.

She added:“Going tocollege as well as being a

single mum is challengingbut I’m dedicated toproviding the best for mychildren.

“I now feel really positiveabout life and I’m enjoyingdoing something for myself.My family have commentedthey can see a difference inme and are really proud ofme.

“As a familywe’ve come out on top andme going to college to bettermyself is proof of that.”

� The next part-timecourse in Horticulture startsin January 2013. Check outthe course listings on pages7–10 or contact theInformation Point on 01782254254 or [email protected]

Mum’s the word as Emma lovesher growing new study-passion

The College’s Horticulturegreenhouse bursting withstudent creations.

Emma Robertstends to theplants in thegreenhouse.

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Check out our part-time courses starting from January 2013: pages 7-10

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THE Transform Salon and Spa atNewcastle-under-Lyme Collegeprovides professional hair, beautyand holistic therapies in a relaxingenvironment.

Operated from the ground floor ofthe College’s main campus onKnutton Lane, the trainees working inthe salon and spa are fully supervisedat all times by qualified tutors with

vast industry experience. TheTransform Salon and Spa featuresindustry standard treatments andfacilities at affordable prices, meaningour hair services and beautytreatments are a luxury anyone canafford.

Take a look at the table to see howour prices compare to the averageprice on the high street.

Salon offers great value prices

THE Transform Salonand Spa prides itselfon providing a

top-class service tocustomers.

With that in mind, the Salon

and Spa has joined forces with

two of the leading hair care and

beauty brands; Matrix and

Dermalogica.

The Matrix portfolio includes

haircare, hair colour, styling and

texture products as well as

unique treatments and services.

Matrix high quality products

are designed to meet the needs

of salon professionals and their

clients and are used by the

Transform Salon to assist with a

professional finish to your hair.

In addition the Transform

Salon and Spa is now a

Dermalogica appointed salon.

The Dermalogica ethos is

founded on the importance that

products for a healthy skin care

regime should be recommended

by a professional skin therapist.

Dermalogica is currently the

most requested, professional use

only skin care product in the

world. At the Transform Spa, we

offer a full range of their skin

care products and use these

Dermalogica products in our

professional treatments.

Transform service a cut ABOVE THE REST

Hair cut and blow dry £6 £30

Full head foils £14 £80

Non-surgical facelift £15 £55

Bikini wax £4 £15

Manicure £5 £24

Full set gel nails £22 £35

Swedish full body massage £12 £30

Neck, back and shoulder massage £5 20

TREATMENT Transform High St.

The College’s Transform Salonand Spa offers a wide range ofhair, beauty and holistic therapyservices at affordable prices.

We now sell gift vouchers.

relax refresh rejuvenate at Newcastle-under-Lyme College

OPENING TIMES

Hair Salon

Monday to Thursday 9am-7.30pmFriday 9.30am-4pm

Beauty Salon

Wednesday 10am-4pm Thursday 11am-6pmFriday 9.30am-4pm

Professional quality... reception at NULC’s Transform Salon.

Buy someonethe perfect giftand treat them toan NULC gift voucher

Redeemable against any of our part-time courses,*the vouchers can provide a loved one with the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill or hobby, make new friends or earn aqualification that could lead to a changein career or promotion at work.

For further information please contact us on 01782 254254, email [email protected] or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

Call 01782 254321or email [email protected]

www.nulc.ac.uk/transform*Terms and Conditions apply – for details visit www.nulc.ac.uk

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

Level

1 Hairdressing

Student Stephanie

Jane Till styles Alex

Peake’s hair in the

stylish surroundings

of the Transform

Salon.

NULC News p13 13/12/12 17:18 Page 1

The membership usually costs £120.00 and works out at a cost effective £12.50 per month.

Members of the Sports Centre have unlimited accessto the 25-station fitness suite and all fitness classes,as well as access to the Sauna and Steam rooms atTransform Spa.

14 NULC NEWS

EXPERTS at The GordonBanks Sports Centre areurging people to sign up

for a brand new personaltraining fitness programme.

The Impact Fitness programme isone of the first in the area that offersboth a gym membership andguaranteed one-to-one trainingsessions with a qualified instructor.

The eight-week programme isopen to both current members andnon-members of The Gordon BanksSports Centre.

Current members can takeadvantage of the new programmefor an additional fee of just £10 ontop of their current membership.Non-members will pay just £50 forthe eight-week programme, whichincludes full access to the gym andstudio classes

Louise Ziemann, Sports CentreManager, said:“The new programmeincludes personal training sessions,gym access and fitness classes, all forthe cost of one personal trainingsession at other venues, making it areally cost effective way of achievingyour fitness goals.”

The Impact Fitness programmeincludes an initial consultation todiscuss individual needs and targets,a specially designed fitness

programme, an initial 30-minutesupported workout, followed byeight one-to-one training sessionslasting 50 minutes each with adedicated fitness instructor, weeklyprogress reviews and full access tothe gym and fitness classes for theduration of the eight-weekprogramme.

The Gordon Banks Sports Centre ishome to a 25-station gym, airconditioned dance studio, sports halland outdoor pitches.

The dance studio offers a range ofclasses including Zumba, Boxerciseand Pilates. The facilities are alsoavailable to hire and are currentlyused by various local clubs includinga number of 7-a-side football leagues.

Louise added:“We offer value formoney gym memberships with topclass training facilities in the heart ofthe community. We listen to whatour members want and always aim toprovide affordable services.”

Monthly members can takeadvantage of unlimited use of thegym, unlimited access to studioclasses and use of the Transform Spafrom only £20 a month.

Gordon Banks OBE officiallyopened the £5 million Centre, whichis located on the new £60 millionNewcastle-under-Lyme College siteon Knutton Lane, in 2010.

Boppers nowin business

PARENTS looking for ways to keep their childrenentertained during the school holidays can sign up for aSports Camp at The Gordon Banks Sports Centre.

The Sports Centre, based at the Newcastle-under-LymeCollege (NULC) campus on Knutton Lane, is offering boysand girls aged from eight to 14 the opportunity to takepart in a range of sporting activities during schoolholidays, including indoor and outdoor sports, football,kwik cricket, balloon volleyball, assault courses,introduction to martial arts and dance and more.

The next Sports Camp will run during February half-term, from 8am-4pm, with a whole day sessioncosting £5; in addition children are asked to bring theirown packed lunches.

Louise Ziemann, Manager of The Gordon Banks SportsCentre, said:“The Sports Camp we ran last year was agreat success, so we’ve decided to roll it out for all schoolholidays in response to demand from parents.”

Louise added:“The camp will provide a relaxed andsafe environment for children to enjoy a range ofactivities, helping them to make new friends, stay fit andhealthy and hopefully learn some new skills at the sametime.”

Parents must complete a registration form prior to thestart of the session and all children must adhere to therespect policy, which has been designed by children whoattended the Sports Camp, to ensure a safe andenjoyable time.

School holiday sports camps a winner with parents

DANCE lessons for childrenaged two to nine-years-oldhave been launched at TheGordon Banks Sports Centre.

Banksy’s Little BoppersDance School was set up afterthe success of taster sessionslast year.

Louise Ziemann, Manager ofThe Gordon Banks SportsCentre said:“Children will betaught by dance professionalsin a safe and welcomingenvironment, where they willget the opportunity to explorethe benefits of song and dancein a fun way.”

The sessions take place everySaturday in the Dance Studio atthe Sports Centre on KnuttonLane.

The sessions are 45 minuteslong and taught byprofessional dance teacherJennie Boulton.

BALLET:2 to 5 years, 11.00am-11.45am

HIP HOP:2 to 5 years, 11.45am-12.30pm6 to 9 years, 12.45-1.30pm

Parents signing-up theirchildren to the Dance School,will receive a free pass for useat the gym.

The dance sessions cost just£3.50 per child and there is nolimit to the number of sessionsa child can participate in.

PERSONAL TRAINER... Sports centreduty manager Emma Broadhurst helpsClaire Hughes with her workouts.

Training forFITNESS

One ofBanksy’sLittleBoppers.

To celebrate Gordon Banks’ 75th Birthday on 30 December2012, the Gordon Banks Sports Centre is offering six monthsmembership for just

for the latest special offersVisit www.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre

Terms and Conditions:● Members must complete full induction and comply with the

Centres normal Terms and Conditions of use.● Members must be 16 years or older (under 18s need parental

consent to use the facilities).

● £75 fee to be paid upfront in full.● This offer is non-refundable.● Offer starts Monday 7 January 2013

and expires 31 January 2013.

£75

Monday 6.15-7.15pm Zumba – Andrea7.15-8.15pm Bokwa – Andrea

Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm Circuit Training – Claire6.15-7.15pm BoxerBlast – Claire7.15-8.15pm Legs/Bums/Tums – Kirsty

Wednesday 12.15-1.15pm Pilates – Jacky6.15-7.15pm Zumba – Stacey7.15-8.15pm Zumba – Stacey

Thursday 12.15-12.45pm Abs & Core – Sam6.15-7.15pm CardioBox – Kirsty7.15-8.15pm Vinyasa Yoga – Deb

Friday 5.00-6.00pm Yoga – Cheryl6.15-7.15pm Zumba – Melissa

Saturday No Classes

Sunday 10.30-12noon Impact Bootcamp

JOIN IN... Banksy’s Fitness Classes

NULC News p14 14/12/12 12:13 Page 1

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]


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The Awards offer an opportunity for those withlittle or no experience of coaching to beintroduced to the principles of planning,delivering and evaluating coachingactivities in sports.

We offer Level 1 courses in:

- Football - Netball

- Volleyball - Basketball

See the course guide on pages 7-10for details, or visit www.nulc.ac.uk

Thinking of coachingyour favourite sport?

Level 1 Awards in Coaching

SPORTSMEN andwomen at Newcastle-under-Lyme College

(NULC) are celebrating a record-breaking year.

2012 saw a dramatic increase inthe number of students choosingto study sport. Since 2009, thenumber has nearly doubled with596 students choosing to study asport qualification in 2011/12 –bucking the national trend.

Of those completing A Level PEthis year, three quarters plan toprogress to Higher Education.

Shelley Brown, CurriculumManager for Sport at NULC, said:“We’ve had a phenomenal yearboth academically and practicallyand the demand for sport at NULCjust keeps growing.We’veextended our offer to provide auniversity-level HNC course inSport and Exercise in partnershipwith Staffordshire University.

“The sports facilities are firstclass and teaching staff areexperienced professionals. Onelecturer even spent the summer atthe Olympics as a member of TeamGB’s medical team.”

Natalie Slater, aged 18, fromKidsgrove, achieved an A* in A

Level PE and is a member of theCollege’s Academy of Sport. Shehas competed in the BritishCollege Sports Championships for two years running, achieving a gold and silver medal in tabletennis.

Natalie also won Senior Athleteof the Year at the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council SportsCouncil Awards this year. She said:“On occasions I have had to taketime off college to attend Englandtraining camps and playing atinternational level involvestravelling abroad to countries likeSweden to play table tennis.

“Luckily, my lecturers have beenreally supportive and offered one-to-one sessions to make sure Idon’t fall behind in my work. I’m sograteful for all the support fromthe College.”

The College’s A Level PE successwas mirrored on its vocationalcourses, with 100 per cent ofstudents studying the Level 3Extended Diploma in Sport andExercise achieving High Grades.

In addition, 100 per centachievement rates have beenachieved for Level 3 vocationalsport courses over the past threeyears.

Records scored in range ofSPORTS

Above: A Level PE students Natalie Slater, Lizzie Stuart and Tom Gouldall achieved A grades, pictured with Trevor Humphreys, Academy ofSport Manager and Shelley Brown, Curriculum Manager for Sport.Right: Table tennis champion Natalie Slater, 18.

THE College islaunching a new

programme toencourage more highschool pupils in tosport.

The Newcastle STARSprogramme works withhigh schools acrossNewcastle-under-Lymeand their talentedyoung athletes, helpingstudents to nurturetheir sporting talentwhilst offering themthe best chance ofachieve their fullpotential in a range ofsports including Men’sFootball, LadiesFootball, Rugby andNetball.

To find out moreabout the NewcastleSTARS Programme,contact Deb O’Neill,NULC Academy ofSport Stars SquadCoordinator, ondeborah.o’[email protected] or visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport

NurturingsportingSTARS ofthe future

IN 2009 the College launched its Academy of Sport,which provides a wide range of opportunities tofull-time students, including Sports Academies,Elite Sports Performance Programme, SportVolunteer and Leadership Academy andRecreational Sports. It allows students the chanceto study and pursue sport at the same time.

The Academy’s 2012 honours list includes:● Winner of West Midlands College of the Year inthe British Colleges Sport Awards● Basketball – Winners of West Midlands

Performance League and National Cup Finalists● Men’s Volleyball – West Midlands and NationalChampions and National Cup Winners● Women’s Volleyball – West MidlandsChampions● Ladies Football – West Midlands PerformanceLeague Runners-up● BCS National Championships – 23 studentsselected, 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal won● Five students selected to play for NationalBritish Colleges squads in Netball, Men’s andLadies Football and Rugby.

Academy has growing honours list

Sports Academy namedNumber 1 in West MidlandsNEWCASTLE-under-LymeCollege (NULC) is celebratingafter being awarded WestMidlands College of the Year inthe recent British College Sport(BCS) Awards.

The College was honoured ata Gala Dinner held at AstonBusiness School ConferenceCentre in Birmingham, wherecolleges and young athletesfrom across the country cametogether to celebrate sportingachievements.

NULC was also shortlisted forthe National College of theYear Award, which wasdevised to highlight the

good practice in the FurtherEducation sector, but waspipped to the post byGateshead College.

Trevor Humphreys, Academyof Sport Manager at NULC, said:“This year NULC has workedhard to cement itself as one ofthe top further educationproviders for sport in thecountry.

“No matter what you want tostudy at NULC, you cancombine it with top level

coaching, competition andsupport to help you achieveyour academic and sportingpotential.”

The winners were selectedfrom colleges nominated fromaround the country inrecognition of their significantcontributions to BCS indeveloping opportunities forstudents and staff throughsport, developing college sportregionally or nationally, andworking in partnership withother BCS member colleges

locally, regionally, ornationally.

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STOKE City strikerKenwyne Jones visitedthe College to highlight

the importance of initiativeswhich encourage youngpeople to participate in sport.

The Trinidad and Tobagointernational was joined by Englandand Manchester Giants basketballplayers Devan Bailey and David Wattsalong with the NULC Knightsbasketball team.

They launched a basketball projectwhich will form part of the successfulPremier League 4 Sport scheme runby Stoke City Football Club for threeyears.

Local youngsters will be able totake part in coaching sessions acrossthe county after basketball joinedhockey, badminton, volleyball andtable tennis as one of the designatedactivities under the Premier League 4Sport directive.

Kenwyne Jones said:“This is abrilliant idea from Premier League 4Sport. It’s so important to get youngpeople playing sport.

“I was fortunate when I was youngto be able to play so many differentsports in the Caribbean and I lovedbasketball at school, even though Ididn’t take it too seriously. For me,deciding to become a footballer wasthe right choice.

“You can see the enthusiasm ofthe young people and it’s fantasticthat they now have this support toplay the sport.”

Trevor Humphreys, the College’sAcademy of Sport Manager, said:

“We operate a Basketball Academyfor our students and also run the Newcastle-under-Lyme CollegeKnights which is open to studentsand members of the community.

“We’re an inclusive college who,with the support of Premier League 4 Sport, can now offer sportingopportunities for high school pupilsand members of the community toget involved in.”

The launch of the Premier League4 Sport basketball sessions is theresult of a partnership between theStoke City Community Trust and theNULC Knights Basketball teamsupported by Newcastle-under-LymeCollege.

� To find out more about sport atNULC, contact Trevor Humphreyson 01782 254269, [email protected] or visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport

THE College has cemented its commitment tosport by investing £20,000 in a new SportsScience Lab packed with the same equipmentused by top Olympic athletes.

The lab is based at the College’s £6 millionGordon Banks Sports Centre and features topclass equipment, including a Wingate Bike,Servomex Gas Analysis, Blood Lactate Testing,Ultrasonic Body Analyser and Heart RateMonitoring System.

Shelley Brown, Curriculum Manager for Sportat NULC, said:“The new Sports Science Lab willenable students to have hands-on experiencetesting the College’s Elite Athletes and providingFitness Testing and Health Screening.”

The equipment allows students to gainexperience using professional sports equipmentwhich links to their course assessments andprovides a distinct advantage to students

progressing on to sports-based universitycourses and careers, where this type ofequipment is used regularly.

Shelley added:“Students will gain practicalexpertise in the key science areas of AppliedPhysiology, Nutrition, Biomechanics andPerformance Analysis.The equipment thencollates data on computers, allowing students toenhance their communication, numeracy andICT skills as well as interpersonal skills.”

The College is part of the Olympic Get SetNetwork in recognition for its commitment tosport and is determined to establish an Olympiclegacy for young people interested in sportacross North Staffordshire.� To find out more about the range of sportcourses on offer at NULC, visit www.nulc.ac.ukor contact the Information Point [email protected] or 01782 254254.

Olympic-standard facilities nowavailable in Sports Science Lab

Kenwyne Jones(centre) joined byTrevor Humphreys,Academy of SportManager (far left),Karen Dobson,NULC Principal (farright) and membersof the NULC KnightsBasketball Squad.

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