nulc news issue 6

AWARD WINNER 2012

GOLD

HERE TO HELPNULC’s Infopoint team have allthe answers about courses andtraining opportunities foradults who want to furthertheir careers or find a new job.

�� SEE PAGE 3

FIT FOR THE FUTUREThere’s lots going on at theNULC sports centre. See storiesand exercise class listings.

�� SEE PAGE 16

newsNULC

newsNULC

Your FREE newspaper from Newcastle-under-Lyme College

Issue 6 Summer 2014 www.nulc.ac.uk Tel: 01782 254254

�� pages 5-12

Check out thePart time CourseGuide inside andyou could win an

iPad mini!

Part-time

CourseGuideINSIDE!

Loans and support available to help with courses: www.nulc.ac.uk/finance

NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme

College is celebrating a top ten

Ofsted report.

The Ofsted report rates

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

as good in terms of overall

effectiveness, with inspectors

finding many outstanding

areas.

It places the College in the

top ten of colleges inspected

by Ofsted in 2013 and marks

NULC as the only college in

Staffordshire/Stoke to have any

‘outstanding’ provision.

And NULC has been awarded

West Midlands College of the

Year by the British Colleges

Sport (BCS) for the second time

in three years.

In addition the College was

also shortlisted for the National

College of the Year Award,

which was devised to highlight

the good practice in the

Further Education sector.

NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College hasacquired Axia SolutionsLtd, an Ofsted Grade 1private trainingprovider based inStoke-on-Trent.

Axia specialises intraining programmesprincipally for theceramics industry sothe College will benefitfrom increasedexposure to employersin Stoke’s traditionalindustries.

This is the latest in astring of developmentsfor the innovativecollege which isbuilding a brand newperformance centre onits Knutton Lanecampus.

The College alsoplans to open GradbachMill Youth Hostel in thePeak District as anoutdoor educationcentre next year.

Takeover boosts training solutions on offer

NULC ranks topin the UK and inWest Midlands

LEARNING FOR LIFE: Warehouse Operative Albert Bray

with Axia Solutions director Keith Marsh, Glazing

Operative Anna Matuszak, Steelite HR manager Louise

Griffin and Axia Solutions Director Karen Riley. Albert

and Anna have both trained with Axia Solutions.

AWIDE range of exciting courses for adultswill be starting at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege in September.

And the College is offering an incentive toencourage people to take the plunge, enrol on acourse and improve their skills. Jinny McDonald-Matthews, NULC’s Marketing and PR Manager, said:“Anyone who enrols onto a part-time course willautomatically be entered in our prize draw wherethey could win a brand new iPad mini.”

The College has a wide variety of courses on offerfor local adults wanting to start a new hobby,retrain for a new career or improve theirprofessional skills.

For example for those wishing to get into, orprogress in, a sports career we have qualificationsfrom a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructingright up to a Level 4 Certificate in Sports MassageTherapy and a new Foundation degree (FdA) inSport Coaching and Development offered at NULCin partnership with the University of Derby.

And with a new Performance Centre opening inKnutton Lane in autumn, NULC is offering three newcourses: a full-time Level 3 Extended Diploma inMusic Performance, A Level 3 Extended Diploma inProduction Arts (Technical Theatre) and a part-timeFoundation Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts.

We are also repeating many of our popular

creative courses that help students venture intoInterior Design, Creative Sketchbooks, SewingMachine skills, Photography, Fashion, Life Drawing,Glass or Ceramics.

The range of part-time and work-based courses

for adults includes Accounting, Art and Design,

Childcare, Computing, Health and Social Care,

Teaching, Construction, Engineering and Electrical

Installation, Management, Languages,

Music, Sport, and Maths and English.

� To view the full range of coursesavailable for adults turn to page 5 or visit www.nulc.ac.uk/adults

College unveilsexciting range ofNEW COURSES

NULC News p1 3/6/14 14:51

NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme Collegechampioned dignity in care bysupporting Dignity Action Day. The

College hosted an afternoon Digni-tea event topromote positive aspects of quality in care.

The event was held in conjunction withStaffordshire County Council and Carematch,with Health and Social Care employers fromacross the county being invited to come alongand show their support for dignity in care.

Jane Tunnicliff, Business DevelopmentManager at the College, said:“Holding theDigni-tea event was a key way for the College,as a centre of excellence, to promote dignity incare which is at the forefront of all our trainingwithin the College and the workplace.”

Amanda Ashworth, Midlands Area Officer atSkills for Care, said:“Skills for Care recognisesthat one of the prime routes to improvement,lies in the continued development of a qualityworkforce that truly understands what dignity

means and places it at the very heart of careservices.”

The College offers a variety of bespoke trainingcourses for employers in the Health and SocialCare industry as well as industry recognised

qualifications for individuals who want to pursuea career in Health and Social Care includingDementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity andInfection Control as well as courses such asSupporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties.

� To find out more about the range ofHealth and Social Care courses availableturn to page 10 or contact Jane Tunnicliff on 01782 254192 or [email protected].

Lifelong Learning

2 NULC NEWS

twitter.com/NULC youtube.com/NewcastleuLymeCol facebook.com/NewcastleuLymeCol

DONNA Cooke, aged 45, had been out ofwork and claiming benefits since 2007.

She was originally referred to the Collegeby the JobCentre and enrolled onto theSteps 2 Work programme which is designedto get unemployed adults back into work.Donna successfully completed her courseand got a job at Rowan Court care home inNewcastle-under-Lyme.

Donna has completed a Level 1qualification in Health and Social Care andis hoping to achieve a Level 2 qualificationon completion of her induction period.

Donna said:“The Steps 2 Workprogramme has changed my life, it openedthe doors to employment and now that I amemployed I can afford to buy and run a car.”

Donna continued: “The biggest challengeI faced was getting a job in the health andsocial care sectorwithout experience.I started at RowanCourt on a placementwhich helped me gain someexperience and I wasextremely gratefulwhen I was offered apermanent positionthere.”

When asked whatshe would say toother people in asimilar position whoare considering taking‘the leap’ back into education, Donna said:“Go for it! You can gain a lot and if it wasn’tfor Newcastle-under-Lyme College I wouldstill be unemployed.”

Donna takes leapinto new job afterSteps 2 Work drive

Skills event promotescourses to advanceDIGNITY IN CARE

ASHLEY Barnish, aged 22, spent four years

working in a factory loading and unloading

vans with pallets of meat before enrolling

on a university level course at NULC.

“I was quiet and shy when I started but

the nature of the course helps you to take

steps out of your comfort zone and I would

now say I’m a much more confident person

who can take things in my stride.”

Ashley from Stoke-on-Trent studied

the Foundation degree in Digital Media

Production and is now working for a digitalagency as an assistant to the film crew.

“The course has opened up so many newdoors for me to explore. The biggestreward is my current situation, I’m workingfull-time in a job I love!”

� To find out more aboutstudying a university-levelcourse at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he

Degree level media courseputs Ashley in the frame

LOVING HIS JOB:Ashley Barnish lines up a shot as part

of his job as a film crew assistant.

NULC News p2 3/6/14 12:50 Page 1

DO YOU NEED HELPWITH ENGLISH OR MATHS?Are you struggling with:

● Reading ● Spelling● Writing ● Numbers

Is someone you know struggling?Then our Skills for Life coursescan help.

Don’t wait!All our courses areFREE.

For further informationcall 01782 254214email [email protected]

Adult advice and enrolment

NULC NEWS 3

Come along to our Adult Advice and Enrolment Event on Thursday 28 August, 2pm-8pm

LOCAL adults who want to study part-time

are being invited to attend an Advice and

Enrolment Event at Newcastle-under-Lyme

College.

Prospective students are being advised to visit

the College’s main campus at Knutton Lane on

Thursday 28 August from 2pm-8pm to talk to

expert careers staff and tutors about the options

available.

Carol Thomas, Director of Curriculum and

Performance at the College, said: “Each year,

hundreds of adults study at NULC. Our campus

offers areas especially designed for adult students,

such as our state-of-the-art learning facilities and

bespoke University Centre.”She added:“We can provide help and guidance

for anyone who wants to improve their job

prospects, renew or refresh their qualifications orretrain for a new career. There’s never been abetter time to enrol!”

Part-time courses are available in areas such asaccounting, art and design, photography,hairdressing, computing, teaching, DIY, first aid,beauty and holistic therapies, construction, sportand fitness, electrical installation, languages,music, maths and English and management.

Adults already in employment can also considerdoing on-the-job NVQ training in subjectsincluding business, retail, health andsocial care, warehousing and manymore.

� To pre-register for theenrolment and advice event visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/events

Enrolment event opens upHUGE OPPORTUNITIES

ADULTS looking to furthertheir education at NULCcould be entitled to anAdvanced Learning Loan tocover the cost of their course.

You only repay the loan ifyour earnings are over£21,000 and if the loan is tocover the cost of an Access toHE Diploma and the learnerthen completes a HE course,the loan is completelywritten off.

The 24+ AdvancedLearning Loan is agovernment initiative to helpadults aged 24 or over toimprove their education andin turn their careerprospects. The loan coversthe cost of courses at Level 3or above.

The loan is easy to applyfor, household income is nottaken into account and thereis no credit check and themonthly repayments arebased on 9 per cent of anyincome over £21,000 soyou’d replay £7 a month ifyou earned £22,000.

Level 3 or abovequalifications include Alevels, Access to HigherEducation (HE) Diplomas,other Diplomas andCertificates,Advanced/HigherApprenticeships and NVQs.

Loan canhelp withlearningcosts andboost jobprospects

Need advice? Meet the College’s Information Point team

HERE TO HELP:Course Information Officers

Georgina Matthews, left, and

Lucy Matthews, in the

Information centre.

IF you’re interested in starting a part-timecourse pop in to the College’s Information Pointwhere our experienced staff are onhand to provide advice ontaking the next step intofurther or highereducation, new job

opportunities or career changes.Whether you just need support to decide

what to do first, or you need advice to overcomebarriers such as childcare issues, confidence orfinancial worries, our team are trained and

ready to help you identify and achieve yourgoals.

� OPENING TIMES: Information Point OpeningTimes 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4.30pm Friday.Call 01782 254254 or email [email protected].

Enrolment eventsat NULC offer lotsof informationabout what theCollege can offer.


Higher Education Courses

4 NULC NEWS


IF you’re aged 19 or over and want to study atuniversity level but do not have the necessaryqualifications to do so, we offer an Access to

Higher Education (AtHE) Diploma.The course is an ideal stepping stone and allows

students to prove they are ready to progress onto ahigher level course.There are three Access to HEDiploma Pathways available to choose from:● Health for those interested in studying nursing,

midwifery and other health related careers.● Social Sciences for those interested in law,

probation, social work, youth work, abuse studiesand social science degrees.

● Education for those wanted to pursue literaturedegrees and teaching.

Course StructureThe course is structured so that all students willstudy core subjects, including Study Skills at Level3, which will teach the skills that are required tosuccessfully achieve the Access to HE Diploma aswell as future study at university level.

Students may also study either English, maths, orscience at GCSE equivalent level.

As students are only able to study one GCSElevel subject within the Access course, they mustcheck carefully what GCSEs are needed for theireventual higher education course.

Entry RequirementsThere are no formal entry requirements for Accessto HE but students need to demonstrate that theycan work well at Level 2 in literacy (GCSEstandard) and at least Level 1 in numeracy.There are three steps to entry:● An introductory session where literacy and

numeracy levels are assessed.● A Pre-Access course which prepares them for

the Diploma course.● The Diploma course which starts in September

2014.

Available loansAnyone aged 24 or over applying for the Access toHigher Education Diploma will be able to applyfor a loan to help cover the cost of the course. Theloan is easy to apply for, household income is nottaken into account, there are no credit checks andyou pay nothing until your income is over £21,000per year.

And if you progress onto and complete a highereducation course, your loan will be written off.

� Please apply online to attendan introductory session byvisiting www.nulc.ac.uk

College supportsACCESS TO HE

CAROL Ashley worked in the leisure

industry for nearly 30 years before

losing her job.“I lost my last job through

ill-health and then I lost my confidence

and all motivation.

“I reached a point where I was unsure

of what to do with my life. I felt that I

needed more than just going back to

previous job roles so I attended some

community learning class and actually

enjoyed learning.”

Having enjoyed the community

learning classes, Carol decided to take

the leap back into formal education and

enrolled on the BSc Hons Psychology

with Foundation Year at NULC.

The Foundation year is a full-time

course that lasts one full academic year.

“I had concerns about returning to

education, mainly financial ones, but

my family have been incredibly

supportive and this was an opportunity

too good to pass up.”

The Foundation year in Psychology

takes a modular format. The modules'

aims are to give a foundation of

psychological knowledge and also the IT

and study skills that you will require to

be successful at degree level.

“The biggest reward has been finding

out that I can actually do this! I’m not

out of my depth and my grades are

good. I’ve really enjoyed having a

purpose in my life again. The feeling I

get from knowing I’m achieving

something I never thought I could, is

second to none.

“It was quite daunting coming to

college knowing that I would probably

be one of the oldest in the class and I

had concerns about balancing my health

and my studies but I would tell anyone

who is considering returning to

education to just do it. It’s a cliché but

you’re never too old – the teaching and

support here at NULC has been

fantastic.”

� To find out more aboutstudying the BSc HonsPsychology with FoundationYear at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he

Studying for degree givesCarol a new lease of life

RETURNING TO LEARN:Carol Ashley has a new

lease of life thanks to

studying a psychology

degree at NULC.

I WOULD TELL ANYONEWHO IS CONSIDERINGRETURNING TOEDUCATION TO JUST DOIT. IT’S A CLICHÉ BUTYOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD.

“”


ENROL NOW: Exciting opportunitiesfor courses starting September 2014

NULC NEWS 5

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

DO you want to improveyour career prospects,

learn a new language,meet new people or enjoy a newchallenge? Whatever yourstarting point and whatever it isyou want to do… enrol on acourse and begin taking controlof your future today.

How to enrolOver the following pages you will

find all of the part-time and adult

courses that are being offered from

September 2014 at Newcastle-under-

Lyme College. Next to each symbol

there is a letter which indicates how

you can enrol.

Enrolment methodsE: ENROL

For many of our general part-time

courses you can enrol straight away

online by visiting www.nulc.ac.uk

and using the Course Finder. Simply

complete the online enrolment form

and pay online using a debit/credit

card.You will receive an email

confirmation which you should bring

along to your first session.Alternatively download an

enrolment form from our websiteand return it to us, along with thenecessary payment by cheque, to theFREEPOST address (see right).

You can also enrol in person bypopping into the Information Pointat our Knutton Lane campus.

A: APPLYFor part-time courses which lead to aqualification there may be someentry requirements. For this reason

we ask you to apply before youenrol.You can apply online byvisiting www.nulc.ac.uk and usingthe Course Finder.Alternatively download anapplication form from our websiteand return it to the FREEPOSTaddress (see right).You will then becontacted and may be invited in tocollege for an interview.

C: CALL Please call 01782 254254 or email [email protected] for moreinformation, advice and guidance.

For more information about enrolling on a part-time course visit

www.nulc.ac.uk/applyor call our Information Point on

01782 254254and speak to one of our friendly and experienced advisers.

The postal address for applications andenrolments is: Newcastle-under-Lyme College,FREEPOST RSGE-RHCT-XYUJ, Knutton Lane,Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB.

Part-timeCourse GuidePart-timeCourse Guide

Whateveryour goal,

there’s a courseto suit you!

COLLEGE INFORMATIONCENTRE OPENING TIMESMonday-Thursday 8am-8pmFriday 8am-4.30pm

Key ✓ FEE REMISSION AVAILABLE*

NULC News p5-12 (course listings) 3/6/14 14:27 Page 1

DO YOU NEED HELPWITH ENGLISH OR MATHS?

Are you struggling with:● Reading ● Spelling● Writing ● Numbers

Is someone you know struggling?Then our Skills for Life coursescan help.

Don’t wait!All our coursesare FREE.

For further informationcall 01782 254214email [email protected]

6 NULC NEWS

Aged 24 or over? Apply for an Advanced Learning Loan for Level 3 courses and above

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

Time Time Date Date Fee Fee Enrol

EES004 Book KeepingTue 18:00 21:00 09/09/2014 25/11/2014 11 180.00 0.00 Enrol

EEF441 Level 1 Computerised Accounts Using SAGEWed 19:00 21:00 10/09/2014 26/11/2014 9 95.00 24.00 Call

EEF441 Level 1 Computerised Accounts Using SAGEWed 19:00 21:00 04/03/2015 13/05/2015 9 95.00 24.00 Call

EEF500 Level 2 Certificate in PayrollWed 19:00 21:00 10/09/2014 11/03/2015 20 350.00 89.00 Call

EEF401 Level 2 Certificate in Accounting – EveningTue & Thur 17:30 20:30 16/09/2014 14/05/2015 29 550.00 0.00 Apply

EPF631 Level 2 AAT Certificate In Accounting – Afternoon/EveningThur 14:00 20:45 18/09/2014 14/05/2015 29 550.00 0.00 Apply

EPF631 Level 2 AAT Certificate In Accounting – DayThur 09:45 17:15 18/09/2014 14/05/2015 29 550.00 0.00 Apply

EES031 Level 2 Computerised Accounts Using SAGEWed 19:00 21:00 10/12/2014 25/02/2015 9 95.00 26.00 Call

EPF641 Level 3 AAT Diploma In Accounting – Afternoon/EveningWed 14:00 21:00 03/09/2014 24/06/2015 35 From £850 0.00 Apply

EPF641 Level 3 AAT Diploma In Accounting – DayWed 08:45 16:15 03/09/2014 24/06/2015 35 From £850 0.00 Apply

EEF411 Level 3 AAT Diploma In Accounting – EveningTue & Thur 17:30 20:45 02/09/2014 25/06/2015 35 From £850 0.00 Apply

EEF421 Level 4 AAT Diploma In Accounting – EveningMon & Thur 17:30 21:30 01/09/2014 25/06/2015 35 From £950 0.00 Apply

EPF651 Level 4 AAT Diploma In Accounting – DayTue 08:45 17:15 02/09/2014 23/06/2015 35 From £950 0.00 Apply

EPF651 Level 4 AAT Diploma In Accounting – Afternoon/EveningTue 13:00 21:30 02/09/2014 23/06/2015 35 950.00 0.00 Apply

EPS002 ACCA F4 Law (UK)Mon 13:00 17:00 05/01/2015 18/05/2015 16 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS009 ACCA F5 Performance ManagementMon 08:45 13:00 01/09/2014 24/11/2014 12 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS051 ACCA F6 Taxation (UK)Mon 13:00 17:00 01/09/2014 24/11/2014 12 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS011 ACCA F7 Financial Reporting (International)Mon 08:45 13:00 05/01/2015 18/05/2015 16 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS003 ACCA F8 Audit & AssuranceMon 13:00 17:00 01/09/2014 24/11/2014 12 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS050 ACCA F9 Financial ManagementMon 13:00 17:00 05/01/2015 18/05/2015 16 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS007 ACCA P1 Corporate GovernanceMon 08:45 13:00 05/01/2015 18/05/2015 16 675.00 0.00 Apply

EPS006 ACCA P2 Advanced Corporate ReportingWed 08:45 13:00 03/09/2014 26/11/2014 12 675.00 0.00 Apply

EPS005 ACCA P3 Advanced Business AnalysisWed 13:00 17:00 03/09/2014 26/11/2014 12 675.00 0.00 Apply

EPS004 ACCA P6 Advanced TaxationWed 13:00 17:00 07/01/2015 20/05/2015 16 675.00 0.00 Apply

EPS012 ACCA P7 Advanced Audit and AssuranceWed 13:00 17:00 07/01/2015 20/05/2015 16 675.00 0.00 Apply

EPS065 CIMA E1 Enterprise OperationsThur 13:00 18:30 04/09/2014 13/11/2014 10 500.00 0.00 Apply

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


EPS043 CIMA E2 Enterprise ManagementThur 15:00 18:00 11/12/2014 14/05/2015 18 550.00 0.00 Apply

EPS099 CIMA F1 Financial OperationsThur 15:00 18:00 11/12/2014 14/05/2015 18 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS042 CIMA F2 Financial ManagementThur 12:00 15:00 11/12/2014 14/05/2015 18 550.00 0.00 Apply

EPS040 CIMA P1 Perfomance OperationsThur 12:00 15:00 11/12/2014 14/05/2015 18 500.00 0.00 Apply

EPS106 CIMA P2 Performance ManagementThur 13:00 18:30 04/09/2014 13/11/2014 18 550.00 0.00 Apply

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


HEC077 Introduction to English and MathsTue 17:30 20:30 09/09/2014 23/06/2015 3 0.00 0.00 Call

HPC077 Introduction to English and MathsWed 09:45 13:00 03/09/2014 24/06/2015 3 0.00 0.00 Call

HES015 Introduction to GCSE MathsWed 18:00 20:30 10/09/2014 01/10/2014 4 50.00 0.00 Enrol

HPS015 Introduction to GCSE MathsThur 12:00 14:30 11/09/2014 02/10/2014 4 50.00 0.00 Enrol

HEGMA1 GCSE MathematicsWed 18:00 20:30 08/10/2014 03/06/2015 27 0.00 0.00 Call

HPGMA1 GCSE MathematicsThur 12:00 14:30 09/10/2014 04/06/2015 27 0.00 0.00 Call

HES016 Introduction to GCSE English LanguageTue 18:00 20:30 09/09/2014 30/09/2014 4 50.00 0.00 Enrol

HPGEA1 GCSE English LanguageTue 18:00 20:30 14/10/2014 02/06/2015 27 0.00 0.00 Call ✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Exciting opportunities for courses startingFROM SEPTEMBER 2014ENROL NOW: Ke

y ✓ FEE REMISSIONAVAILABLE

The Access to Higher Education (AtHE) course atNewcastle-under-Lyme College is designed for adults, 19+ years, who wish to study at university level but do not have the necessary qualifications to do so.

Apply toattend one of

our introductorysessions.

Access to study



NULC NEWS 7

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


AES044 Learn to use your Digital CameraTue 18:30 20:30 09/09/2014 07/10/2014 5 50.00 0.00 Enrol



AES034 Life DrawingTue 18:30 20:30 18/11/2014 20/01/2015 8 96.00 0.00 Enrol


AES052 Illustrator for BeginnersMon 18:30 20:30 15/09/2014 20/10/2014 6 72.00 0.00 Enrol

AES052 Illustrator for Beginners/IntermediateMon 18:30 20:30 03/11/2014 08/12/2014 6 72.00 0.00 Enrol



AES026 Photoshop For Beginners/IntermediateTue 18:30 20:30 16/09/2014 21/10/2014 6 72.00 0.00 Enrol




AES028 Photoshop AdvancedWed 18:30 20:30 05/11/2014 10/12/2014 6 72.00 0.00 Enrol





AES023 Creative Experience – JewelleryTue 18:30 20:30 16/09/2014 16/09/2014 1 12.00 0.00 Enrol

AES023 Creative Experience – GlassTue 18:30 20:30 23/09/2014 23/09/2014 1 12.00 0.00 Enrol

AES023 Creative Experience – CeramicsTue 18:30 20:30 30/09/2014 30/09/2014 1 12.00 0.00 Enrol

AES023 Creative Experience – PrintmakingTue 18:30 20:30 07/10/2014 07/10/2014 1 12.00 0.00 Enrol

AES023 Creative Experience – TextilesTue 18:30 20:30 14/10/2014 14/10/2014 1 12.00 0.00 Enrol

AES048 Create – Print MakingTue 18:30 20:30 21/10/2014 25/11/2014 5 60.00 0.00 Enrol

AES042 Create – GlassTue 18:30 20:30 21/10/2014 25/11/2014 5 60.00 0.00 Enrol

AES037 Create – CeramicsTue 18:30 20:30 21/10/2014 25/11/2014 5 60.00 0.00 Enrol

AES047 Create – JewelleryTue 18:30 20:30 21/10/2014 25/11/2014 5 60.00 0.00 Enrol

AES046 Create – TextilesTue 18:30 20:30 21/10/2014 25/11/2014 5 60.00 0.00 Enrol











NEC085 Introduction to Level 1 Creative Sewing and Paper CraftsWed 18:00 20:30 17/09/2014 01/10/2014 3 37.50 23.00 Apply

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


NPC122 Introduction to Level 1 Creative JewelleryFri 12:30 15:00 19/09/2014 03/10/2014 3 37.50 23.00 Apply

AES050 Introduction to Basic Dressmaking TechniquesTue 18:30 20:30 20/01/2015 31/03/2015 10 150.00 0.00 Enrol

AES050 Introduction to Basic Dressmaking TechniquesTue 18:30 20:30 23/09/2014 02/12/2014 10 150.00 0.00 Enrol

NES065 Drawing, Painting and Mixed MediaThur 18:30 20:30 25/09/2014 11/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

NES065 Drawing, Painting and Mixed MediaThur 18:30 20:30 15/01/2015 26/03/2015 10 100.00 0.00 Enrol

NES111 Last Minute Hand Made Christmas GiftsThur 18:00 20:00 20/11/2014 04/12/2014 3 30.00 0.00 Enrol

NES125 Creative Sewing CraftsTue 18:30 20:30 23/09/2014 09/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

NES125 Creative Sewing CraftsTue 18:30 20:30 13/01/2015 24/03/2015 10 100.00 0.00 Enrol

NEF721 Creative Sewing and Paper Crafts for BeginnersWed 18:00 20:30 08/10/2014 25/03/2015 20 195.00 41.00 Apply

NPF377 Creative Costume Jewellery for BeginnersFri 12:30 15:00 10/10/2014 20/03/2015 20 195.00 41.00 Apply

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


EES062 NULC Certificate in Management SkillsWed 17:30 20:30 03/09/2014 26/11/2014 12 Enquire Enquire Call

EEF601 Level 2 Certificate in Team LeadingMon 17:30 20:30 01/09/2014 19/01/2015 18 Enquire Enquire Call

EEF403 Level 3 Diploma in First Line ManagementMon 17:30 20:30 01/09/2014 15/06/2015 35 Enquire Enquire Call

EES056 CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching & MentoringWed 17:30 20:30 03/09/2014 10/12/2014 14 Enquire Enquire Call

EES048 CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & LeadershipTue 14:00 20:30 02/09/2014 16/06/2015 35 Enquire Enquire Call

EES051 Level 5 Certificate in Management and LeadershipTue Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 15 Enquire Enquire Call

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

WORKPLACETRAINING (NVQS)As one of the largest FE colleges in the region we have oneof the most comprehensive portfolios of training to offer to employersand working professionals.

NVQs are nationally recognised and trainingand assessment is carried out completely inthe workplace. We offer NVQs in the followingsubjects:> Accounting> Barbering> Brickwork> Business Administration> Carpentry/Joinery> Creative Design> Customer Service> Early Years> Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical)> Electrical Installation> Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy> Health and Social Care> IT (user)> Motor Vehicle> Painting and Decorating> Retail Operations> Teaching Assistant> Sports Activity Leadership> Warehousing Operations

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


8 NULC NEWS




Bespoke Management Skills CoursesDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EES059 NULC Award in Management Skills: AppraisalEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

EES058 NULC Award in Management Skills: Recruitment & SelectionEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

EES057 NULC Award in Management Skills: Getting the Best out of PeopleEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

EES035 Level 3 Award in First Line ManagementEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

EEC013 Level 3 Certificate in First Line ManagementEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

EES055 CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching & MentoringEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 3 days Enquire Enquire Call

EES050 Level 5 Award in Management and LeadershipEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 days Enquire Enquire Call

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


NPC121 Introduction to Beginners Computers (Start IT)Wed 13:00 15:30 17/09/2014 10/01/2015 3 37.50 23.00 Apply

NEC084 Introduction to Beginners Computers (Start IT)Wed 18:00 21:00 25/02/2015 04/03/2015 2 37.50 23.00 Apply

NPC120 Computers for Beginners (Start IT)Wed 13:00 15:30 08/10/2014 04/02/2015 14 150.00 42.00 Apply

NPC120 Computer Skills for Beginners (Start IT)Wed 13:00 15:30 11/03/2015 01/07/2015 14 150.00 42.00 Apply

NES130 Getting the most out of Microsoft Office PowerPointThur 18:00 21:00 16/10/2014 06/11/2014 3 45.00 0.00 Enrol

NES130 Getting the most out of Microsoft Office ExcelThur 18:00 21:00 13/11/2014 27/11/2014 3 45.00 0.00 Enrol

NES130 Getting the most out of Microsoft Office WordThur 18:00 21:00 25/09/2014 09/10/2014 3 45.00 0.00 Enrol

NEC086 Introduction to Level 1 and 2 Computer Skills (ECDL Level 1 & 2)Tue & Wed 18:00 21:00 16/09/2014 24/09/2014 2 30.00 23.00 Apply

NEC086 Introduction to Level 1 and 2 Computer Skills (ECDL Level 1 & 2)Tue & Wed 18:00 21:00 03/02/2015 11/02/2015 2 30.00 23.00 Apply

NEF719 Computer Skills for Work and Home (ECDL Level 1)Tue & Wed 19:00 21:00 30/09/2014 28/01/2015 15 225.00 0.00 Apply

NEF719 Computer Skills for Work and Home (ECDL Level 1)Tue & Wed 19:00 21:00 24/02/2015 24/06/2015 15 225.00 0.00 Apply

NEC071 Computer Skills for Work (ECDL Level 2)Tue & Wed 18:00 21:00 30/09/2014 28/01/2015 15 405.50 0.00 Call

NEC071 Computer Skills for Work (ECDL Level 2)Tue & Wed 18:00 21:00 24/02/2015 24/06/2015 15 405.50 0.00 Call

EES070 Introduction to Web DevelopmentTue 17:30 19:30 16/09/2014 21/10/2014 5 Enquire Enquire Call

EES067 Using the Raspberry Pi in the National CurriculumThur 17:30 19:30 18/09/2014 06/11/2014 6 Enquire Enquire Call

EES069 Understanding Networking for the National CurriculumWed 17:00 18:30 15/10/2014 26/11/2014 6 Enquire Enquire Call

EES068 Understanding of Networking and Cisco TechnologiesTue 18:00 21:00 02/09/2014 10/05/2016 6 Enquire Enquire Call

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


EES063 Women into Construction – Painting and DecoratingMon & Wed 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 19/11/2014 10 360.00 0.00 Call

EES066 Block Paving and Patio ConstructionMon & Wed 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 19/11/2014 10 360.00 0.00 Call

EPS105 Landscape Gardening and DesignSat 10:00 14:00 13/09/2014 22/11/2014 10 240.00 0.00 Call

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


NES109 Counselling Skills and ConceptsTue 18:00 20:30 23/09/2014 16/12/2014 12 150.00 0.00 Enrol

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


HES031 Introduction to Teaching EnglishTue 17:30 20:30 09/09/2014 30/09/2014 4 60.00 0.00 Enrol

HES041 Introduction to Teaching MathsWed 17:30 20:30 10/09/2014 01/10/2014 4 60.00 0.00 Enrol

VPS064 Level 2 Award in Work with ParentsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 4 250.00 0.00 Call

VPS008 Level 2 Award in Paediatric First AidEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 2 120.00 0.00 Call

PEF081 Level 2 Certificate In Supporting Teaching And LearningThur 17:00 20:30 11/09/2014 25/06/2015 33 700.00 101.00 Apply

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate in Children & Young People's WorkforceWed 16:15 20:30 03/09/2014 24/06/2015 35 665.00 0.00 Apply

VPF095 Level 2 Certificate in Children & Young People’s WorkforceThur 08:45 13:00 04/09/2014 25/06/2015 35 665.00 0.00 Apply

HES021 Level 3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy TeachingWed 17:30 20:30 08/10/2014 06/05/2015 24 300.00 0.00 Call

PPS011 Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related AchievementMon 08:45 16:00 16/02/2015 19/06/2015 1 243.00 50.00 Call

PES001 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning SectorMon 17:00 21:00 22/09/2014 01/12/2014 10 325.00 65.00 Apply

PPS006 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning SectorWed 08:45 12:45 21/01/2015 01/04/2015 10 325.00 65.00 Apply

PPS010 Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work EnvironmentThur 08:45 16:00 06/11/2014 13/03/2015 1 243.00 50.00 Call

PPS011 Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related AchievementThur 08:45 16:00 06/11/2014 13/03/2015 1 243.00 50.00 Call

PPS010 Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work EnvironmentMon 08:45 16:00 16/02/2015 19/06/2015 1 243.00 50.00 Apply

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Exciting range ofpart-time courses

for adults startingSeptember 2014.

Come alongand talk to

our qualifiedstaff and

experiencedtutors for further

informationand to enrol

on yourcourse.

Adult Advice andEnrolment Event

THURSDAY 28 AUGUST, 2PM-8PM

Pre-register for this event by

visiting www.nulc.ac.uk/events



NULC NEWS 9

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


HES011 Level 3 Award in English for Literacy and Language TeachingTue 17:30 20:30 14/10/2014 05/05/2015 24 300.00 0.00 Call

PPC009 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementThur 08:45 16:00 23/04/2015 03/08/2014 20 From £405.50 0.00 Call

PPC009 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementThur 08:45 16:00 06/11/2014 13/03/2015 20 From £405.50 0.00 Call

PPF141 Level 3 Certificate for Learning Support PractitionersTue 13:00 16:30 09/09/2014 16/06/2015 32 From £708.50 0.00 Apply

PEF131 Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in SchoolsThur 17:00 21:00 11/09/2014 09/07/2015 35 From £950 0.00 Apply

VPF048 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's WorkforceTue Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 35 2882.00 0.00 Apply

VPF119 Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)Tue 09:45 16:15 02/09/2014 23/06/2015 35 Enquire Enquire Call

VES016 Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Early Years)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1800.00 0.00 Apply

PPZ021 Cert Ed (PCET) – Diploma in Education and TrainingWed 08:45 12:45 03/09/2014 17/06/2015 34 2875.00 0.00 Call

VPZ031 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood StudiesTue 16:30 20:00 23/09/2014 01/07/2015 30 2875.00 0.00 Apply

VPS055 Schemas within the Early YearsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS054 Persona Dolls – Equality and diversityEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS053 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviour (Early Years)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS069 Outdoor Activities for the Early YearsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS085 Creative Activities and Messy Play with ChildrenEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS084 Making Stories, Books and Rhymes Fun for ChildrenEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS083 Number Fun in the Early YearsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

VPS082 Observation and Assessment within the Early YearsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 20.00 0.00 Call

Electrical & EngineeringDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EES064 Introduction into WeldingMon & Wed 18:30 21:00 08/09/2014 03/12/2014 12 540.00 0.00 Call

ERS008 IPC J-Std-001 – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and ElectronicAssembliesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

ERS015 IPC 610 – Acceptability of Electronic AssembliesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

EPS032 IPC 7711/7721 Rework Repair and Modification of Electronic Assemblies totrain Certified IPC SpecialistsEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

EEF501 Level 2 C&G 2365 ElectrotechnicalMon & Wed 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 15/06/2015 34 1300.00 132.00 Apply

EES054 Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Engineering TechnologyMon & Wed 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 17/06/2015 34 1020.00 55.00 Apply

EEF001 Level 3 C&G 2365 ElectrotechnicalMon & Wed18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 17/06/2015 34 From £1450 0.00 Apply

EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical Installations C&G 2395Mon 18:00 21:00 08/09/2014 01/12/2014 12 300.00 90.00 Apply

EES039 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification ofElectrical InstallationsMon 18:00 21:00 05/01/2015 30/03/2015 12 300.00 90.00 Apply

EES013 Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671:June 2008(2011)Wed 18:00 20:00 07/01/2015 22/04/2015 13 335.00 195.00 Apply

EES049 Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspections and Testing of ElectricalEquipment (PAT)Thur 18:00 21:00 08/01/2015 19/03/2015 10 180.00 42.00 Apply

EES013 Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671:June 2008(2011)Wed 18:00 20:00 10/09/2014 10/12/2014 13 335.00 195.00 Apply

EPF781 Level 3 Diploma Engineering – MechanicalTue 08:45 19:45 09/09/2014 16/06/2015 34 From £1300 0.00 Call

EPF922 Level 3 Diploma In Engineering Technology VRQ Year 2Wed 08:45 17:45 10/09/2014 17/06/2015 34 From £1300 76.00 Apply

EPF921 Level 3 Diploma In Engineering Technology Year 1 VRQThur 08:45 17:45 11/09/2014 18/06/2015 34 From £1300 0.00 Apply ✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓


10 NULC NEWS




Electrical & EngineeringDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


EPF901 Level 3 Diploma in EngineeringTue 08:45 19:30 09/09/2014 16/06/2015 34 From £1300 0.00 Call

EPF781 Level 3 Diploma Engineering – ElectricalTue 08:45 19:45 09/09/2014 16/06/2015 34 From £1300 0.00 Call

EES065 Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations C&G 2396Wed 18:00 21:00 05/11/2014 01/04/2015 20 300.00 63.00 Apply

ERZ051 Foundation degree in Electrical EngineeringWed 08:45 19:30 10/09/2014 06/05/2017 28 2875.00 0.00 Apply

ERZ061 Foundation degree in Mechanical EngineeringWed 08:45 19:30 17/09/14 20/05/17 28 2875.00 0.00 Apply

First AidDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS002 Emergency First Aid at WorkEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1 60.00 0.00 Call

VPC025 Emergency First Aid at WorkFri 09:00 17:15 12/12/2014 12/12/2014 1 60.00 0.00 Call



VPS012 First Aid at WorkEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 150.00 0.00 Call

VPS024 First Aid at Work Refresher CourseEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 100.00 0.00 Call

FloristryDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


AES040 Create – FloristryThur 18:00 20:30 18/09/2014 16/10/2014 5 75.00 0.00 Call



AEF301 Level 2 in FloristryTue & Thur 18:00 20:30 06/01/2015 25/06/2015 21 470.50 0.00 Apply

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


VPS010 Level 2 Cieh Award in Food Safety in CateringMon 09:00 17:15 08/09/2014 08/09/2014 1 50.00 0.00 Call




NES028 Cake Decorating with SugarcraftWed 19:00 21:00 24/09/2014 10/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

NES028 Cake Decorating with SugarcraftWed 19:00 21:00 14/01/2015 25/03/2015 10 100.00 0.00 Enrol

NES083 Cake Baking and DecoratingTue 18:30 20:30 23/09/2014 09/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

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


AEF005 Level 1 Certificate in Ladies HairdressingWed & Thur 18:00 20:30 17/09/2014 21/05/2015 26 470.50 76.00 Apply

AEF261 Level 1 Beauty TherapyWed 18:00 21:00 17/09/2014 24/06/2015 34 470.50 51.00 Apply

AEF261 Level 1 Beauty TherapyThur 17:30 21:00 08/01/2015 25/06/2015 21 470.50 51.00 Apply

AEF381 Level 2 Certificate in Womens HairdressingMon & Tue 18:00 21:00 15/09/2014 23/06/2015 34 1293.00 60.00 Apply

AEF271 Level 2 Certificate in Nail TreatmentsTue 18:00 21:00 16/09/2014 23/06/2015 34 470.50 54.00 Apply

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


AES043 Level 3 Award in Nail EnhancementTue 18:00 20:30 16/09/2014 17/03/2015 24 360.00 35.00 Apply

AEF391 Level 3 Certificate in HairdressingMon & Tue 18:00 21:00 15/09/2014 23/06/2015 34 From 822.50 0.00 Apply

AES056 Level 4 NVQ Certificate in Provide Colour CorrectionMon 09:30 17:30 05/01/2015 30/03/2015 12 504.00 26.00 Apply

Health & Safety in the WorkplaceDay Start End Start End Weeks Course Exam How to


VPS007 Health and Safety in the Workplace (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS081 Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 1 60.00 0.00 Call

VPC024 Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 28/11/2014 28/11/2014 1 Enquire 0.00 Call

VPC024 C&G Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 30/01/2015 30/01/2015 1 Enquire 0.00 Call

VPC024 C&G Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the WorkplaceFri 09:00 17:15 03/10/2014 03/10/2014 1 Enquire 0.00 Call

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


YPF922 Level 2 QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care (adults)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

VPS060 Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Apply

VPS059 QCF Level 2 Award in Dementia AwarenessEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Apply

VPS068 Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social CareEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 250.00 0.00 Call

YPF923 QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (adults)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

YPF908 QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, Social Care andChildren and Young People’s ServicesEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Call

VPS037 Principles of Food SafetyEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS031 Fire Awareness (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS030 Equality and Diversity (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS021 Obtain Venous Blood (QCF Unit)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 160.00 0.00 Call

VPS013 Administer Medication to Individuals (QCF Unit)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 160.00 0.00 Call

VPS049 Dementia Awareness (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS045 Data Protection and Confidentiality (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS039 Safeguarding (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS035 Nutrition and the Elderly (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS034 Medication Awareness (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS033 Infection Control (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS029 End of Life Care (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS026 Basic Life Support (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS046 Supervision Skills (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS038 Moving and Handling (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

VPS027 Challenging Behaviour (adults) (bespoke)Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 25.00 0.00 Call

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓



NULC NEWS 11

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


VPF104 Preparation for Life and Work – GardeningMon 10:00 12:00 15/09/2014 18/05/2015 30 0.00 0.00 Call

VPF104 Preparation for Life and Work – CookeryTue 16:15 18:15 16/09/2014 19/05/2015 30 0.00 0.00 Call

VPF104 Preparation for Life and Work – ComputersWed 16:15 18:15 17/09/2014 20/05/2015 30 0.00 0.00 Call

VPF104 Preparation for Life and Work – Performing ArtsThur 10:00 12:00 18/09/2014 21/05/2015 30 0.00 0.00 Call

VPF104 Preparation for Life and Work – Creative ArtsFri 13:00 15:00 19/09/2014 22/05/2015 30 0.00 0.00 Call

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


NES027 Italian AdvancedThur 18:30 20:30 25/09/2014 11/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

NES027 Italian AdvancedThur 18:30 20:30 15/01/2015 26/03/2015 10 100.00 0.00 Enrol

NPS032 Italian Advanced ConversationMon 13:00 15:00 22/09/2014 08/12/2014 11 110.00 0.00 Enrol

NPS032 Italian Advanced ConversationMon 13:00 15:00 12/01/2015 23/03/2015 10 100.00 0.00 Enrol

NES088 French For Beginners IntroductionTue 18:30 20:00 23/09/2014 09/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES088 French For BeginnersTue 18:30 20:00 13/01/2015 24/03/2015 10 75.00 0.00 Enrol

NES095 Spanish For BeginnersThur 18:30 20:00 25/09/2014 11/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES087 Spanish IntermediateWed 18:30 20:00 24/09/2014 10/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES086 Spanish ImproversTue 18:30 20:00 23/09/2014 09/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES086 Spanish ImproversTue 18:30 20:00 13/01/2015 24/03/2015 10 75.00 0.00 Enrol

NES098 German BeginnersTue 18:30 20:00 23/09/2014 09/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES097 German ImproversWed 18:30 20:00 24/09/2014 10/12/2014 11 82.50 0.00 Enrol

NES097 German ImproversWed 18:30 20:00 14/01/2015 25/03/2015 10 75.00 0.00 Enrol

NEC087 Introduction to Level 1 British Sign LanguageWed 18:00 20:30 17/09/2014 01/10/2014 3 37.50 23.00 Enrol

NEF574 British Sign Language Level 1Wed 18:00 20:30 08/10/2014 20/05/2015 26 225.00 85.00 Call

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


NES025 YogaTue 18:00 19:30 07/10/2014 09/12/2014 9 67.50 0.00 Enrol

NES025 YogaTue 18:00 19:30 13/01/2015 24/03/2015 10 75.00 0.00 Enrol

VEF281 Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyMon 18:00 21:00 06/10/2014 13/07/2014 34 From £708.50 0.00 Apply

VEF301 Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage TherapyMon 18:00 21:00 06/10/2014 13/07/2015 34 1400.00 54.00 Apply

VEF291 CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)Tue 18:00 21:00 23/09/2014 22/11/2014 8 405.50 74.00 CallSat 09:00 15:00

VEF291 CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)Tue 18:00 21:00 20/01/2015 22/03/2015 8 405.50 74.00 CallSun 09:00 15:00

VEF311 CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal TrainingThur 18:00 21:00 18/09/2014 14/12/2014 12 From £650 0.00 CallSun 09:00 15:00

VEF311 CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal TrainingThur 18:00 21:00 19/02/2015 16/05/2015 11 From £650 0.00 CallSun 09:00 15:00

VFZ051 Foundation Degree (FdA) Sport Coaching & DevelopmentEnquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire Enquire 0.00 Apply

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Paying by instalmentsFor courses which cost over £150 it may bepossible to pay by instalments on request –please call 01782 254254 for moreinformation.

Don’t forgetIf you are entitled to remission of fees it isessential to bring evidence with you when youenrol (this excludes bank statements). Theevidence would need to cover the start date ofyour course.

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

UK are not entitled to fee remission.

● Students enrolled on a full-time Higher Education courseare not eligible for funded courses.

● Students taking self-financing courses are not entitled tofee remission.

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

● Information is correct as at time of publication (June2014) but may be subject to change.

B1 Jobseekers Allowance (JSA).

B2 Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

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

D A student aged 19-23 on a first full level 2 programme.

E A student aged 19-23 on a first full level 3 programme.

F A student aged 19-23 enrolling on an Entry Level orFull Level 1 programme whose intention it is toprogress to a Full Level 2 course. Please note: Studentsmust not already hold a full Level 2 qualification or berepeating a qualification at the same level.

G A student who is unemployed and on state benefitsother than Job Seekers or ESA and needs skills trainingto help them to enter work.

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

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

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

K A learner in receipt of Universal Credit because they areunemployed and who are required to undertake skillstraining.

Remission of FeesMany of our courses are currently FREE to many of our adult students. The fee remission table below provides a summaryof the circumstances in which you could be eligible to waive some or the entire fee for your chosen course. This is correctas at time of publication (June 2014) but may be subject to change.

* Categories B1, B2, G, H and K do not apply to students aged 24+ at the start of the course for Level 3 and above courses.** Course fee will vary depending on age.

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


12 NULC NEWS



Get Creative

NULC NEWS 13

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

Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer courses where you can study thecreation, management and use of technology in the music and media industry. Part-time courses include:

Creative Experience in Music TechnologyRecreational 5 week course 1 evening per week

Mixing With Pro ToolsRecreational course to learn how to use industry-standard software.

Having Fun Making Music5 week recreational course 1 evening per week.

Foundation degree (FdSc) in Music TechnologyThe Foundation degree has been developed with StaffordshireUniversity and can be studied full-time or part-time.

Come and try out our facilities!


ASERIES of part-time courses is being

offered to help adults explore their

creative side.

Courses include Interior Design, Creative

Sketchbooks, Sewing Machine Skills, Photography,

Fashion, Life Drawing, Glass and Ceramics.

Jackie Sweeny, Head of Academic and Creative

Studies, said:“The creative courses available at

Newcastle-under-Lyme College allow adults of all

abilities to try their hand at a range of creative

practices including sewing, drawing, glassware,

screen printing, photography and jewellery

making.

“Whether you want to explore your creative

side as a hobby, want to gain a recognised

qualification or launch your own creative

business, there are a range of courses available to

study part-time which will fit in around around

your current home and work commitments.”

� To find out more creative courses turn to

page 7.

ESME Talbot studied the

BTEC Foundation Diploma in

Art and Design at

Newcastle-under-Lyme

College, specialising in

ceramics.

“The course gave me

confidence in my abilities

and helped me to build a

mass of artistic skills,” she

explained.

She then progressed to

Loughborough University

School of Art and completed

a degree in Fine Art.

“My practice has always

been varied, never settling

fully on one medium. After

many years working in retail

in supervisory roles I decided

to set up my own business.

“That’s when Scruffy Little

Herbert was born. I saw a

gap in the market for

products based around local

pride and instilling this

identity and pride into new

generations.

“The NULC M.A.D.E. Hereshop has been an excellentbusiness and artisticlearning curve for me. Saleshave been so successful thatI now run Scruffy LittleHerbert full time and mytime is dedicated to growingthe brand and business.”

� If you want to follow inEsme’s footsteps and exploreyour creative side turn topage 7 to see the range ofcreative courses available.

Scruffy Little Herbert is M.A.D.E.for college town centre shop

SINCE its launch in 2012,

Newcastle-under-Lyme

College’s Floristry provision has

grown and grown.

The College offers a number

of full-time courses available to

school leavers and adults and

part-time courses for adults.

Those interested in Floristry

or looking for an introduction

to the subject can join a short

purely recreational course;

CREATE.

The course is for adult

learners with some level of

creative ability seeking to

develop their skills with

specialist support and

guidance.

Alternatively the College

provides a programme of

training that will lead to a

nationally recognised

professional qualification for

individuals who would like to

enter or further progress

within the Floristry industry.

The professional

qualifications provide practical

experience of working within

the College Transform florists

shop and allow learners to

develop their creative skills

including planning, preparing

and constructing tied floristry

designs, funeral designs,

wedding designs and

complementary floristry goods.

� To find outmore about Floristry coursesavailable at the College comealong and chat to staff onThursday 28 August from2pm-8pm at our AdultAdvice and Enrolment Event.

Floristry programme bloomswith crop of focused courses

An NULCstudent

showcases floraldesigns.

Getting a taste forCREATIVITY

Music Technology courses at your local college

NULC News p13 3/6/14 14:35 Page 1


Enhance Your Career Prospects

14 NULC NEWS

THE College has beenawarded Gold approvalby the worldwide

Association of CharteredCertified Accountants (ACCA).

The award, under theApproved Learning Partner –Student Tuition Programme,recognises the quality of tuitionprovision and support for ACCAstudents.

In order to achieve the Goldapproval the College had tomeet a range of challengingperformance targets relating toinfrastructure, student feedback,quality of tutors and bestpractice provision of ACCAtuition and support.

The College offers ACCAaccounting qualifications toeligible adults aspiring tobecome a qualified accountantat its £60 million campus onKnutton Lane.

The ACCA accounting papersare internationally recognisedand membership providesimproved career progression opportunities within the

accounting profession.Sarah Champ, Accounting

Lecturer, at the College said:“Bystudying for an ACCAqualification at the College, we

will help you to progress as anaccounting professional.”

� To find out more aboutACCA qualifications or otherprofessional part-time

courses for adults visitwww.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on01782 254254 or [email protected]

TOP hair stylist Marcus King showcased his work to localhairdressers in a bid to encourage apprenticeshiprecruitment.

Marcus is one of a selection of the UK’s top hairdressers tohave worked with the College to educate fellow hairdressersand highlight the benefits of apprenticeships.

Anthony Keates, Curriculum Manager for Hairdressing atNULC, said:“The events are designed to showcase qualitywork by top UK hairdressers to local businesses. And they letemployers know that we can support them to developquality apprentices whose training may be paid for and whocould attract a £1,500 grant.”

The National Apprenticeship Service will provide AGE 16 to24 grants, with an individual value of £1,500, to eligibleemployers in respect of qualifying apprentices. AGE 16 to 24is available to employers of fewer than 1,000 employees,who can confirm they are not able to employ the apprenticewithout the initiative and who have not had a new recruit orexisting employee start an Apprenticeship in the last 12months.

NULC has its own Transform Salon and Spa and offers anApprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing,NVQ Level 2 in Barbering, and an Apprenticeship andAdvanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy.

relax refresh rejuvenate at Newcastle-under-Lyme College

TERM-TIME OPENING

Hair Salon

Monday to Thursday 9am-7.30pmFriday 9.30am-3.30pm

Beauty Salon

Monday-Tuesday 9am-4pmWednesday 12pm-7pm Thursday-Friday 9am-4pm

Call 01782 254321or email [email protected]

www.nulc.ac.uk/transform

Check website for summer holiday openingtimes. The Salon is open to members ofthe public throughout the year.

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

THAT FIGURES: ACCA/CIMA Co-ordinator

Sarah Champ studying at the College

with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue

Service student Samantha Durose.

SPEED setsLisa on thecourse forbusinessA COLLEGE student hasbeen accepted ontoStaffordshire University’sbusiness start-up scheme,SPEED.

The scheme givesbudding Staffordshiregraduate entrepreneursthe opportunity to set uptheir business with fullsupport through start-upand the first vital steps ofgrowth.

Lisa Malkin, aged 21 andfrom Porthill, is about tocomplete a Foundationdegree in ContemporaryArt Practice andcompleted a business planas part of her coursework.Having been put through atough interview processwhere she had to pitch to apanel of four, Lisa hassecured a £6,000 start-upgrant forherbusinessBobbinRobin.

� If you areinterested in studying auniversity-levelqualification at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/he

NEWCASTLE-under-Lyme College has a host of part-timelanguage courses for adults. Whether you’re a completenovice who wants to take up Spanish for Beginners orsomeone who wants to build on their existing languageskills with an advanced course, we have a host of coursesstarting in September.

The courses run at various levels including beginners,holiday conversation and advanced, allowing learners toprogress at their own pace.

In addition the College also offers Sign Language coursesfor those who want to gain a recognised qualification.

� To find out more about the range of language coursesavailable turn to page 11.

Language coursesstart in September

Top hairdresser Marcus putson the style in demo

Gold award approval showsCollege accounts courses ADD UP TO SUCCESS

NULC News p14-15 3/6/14 14:39 Page 1

AN engineering student fromNewcastle-under-Lyme College hasbeen recognised for his hard work andcommitment by a leading industrybody.

Adam Smith, 23, was presented with theIET Local Network Prize for StudentExcellence by the Institution ofEngineering and Technology.

With a list of qualificationsunder his belt, including aFoundation degree fromNewcastle-Under-LymeCollege, Adam is a QualityInspector at Alstom Grid inStafford. Former Alleyne’sHigh School pupil Adamjoined NULC in 2008 aged18 with 10 GCSEs and threeA-Levels.

He offered this advice topotential learners:“Gain as many

qualifications as possible by continuingwith your studies.

“In today’s industry there are manypeople with the relevant qualifications.Making sure that you have equal or higherqualifications for the position will mean

that you have every chance ofgetting it.”

Garry Warrilow, ApprenticeManager at Alstom Grid,said: ”There is no doubtthat qualifications opendoors. With a greateducation, people likeAdam, who areconscientious and

focused, are our future.”

� To find out more aboutstudying an Apprenticeship or

hiring an apprentice at NULCcall 01782 254254 or [email protected]

NULC NEWS 15


ANEWCASTLE-under-Lyme Collegeapprentice has

been recognised for hisoutstanding contributions to his employer.

Harry Jones, aged 18, won anApprenticeship RecognitionAward from the Staffordshire &Stoke-on-Trent Local EnterprisePartnership (LEP).

Harry, who lives in TheWestlands, is studying anEngineering Technical SupportApprenticeship and isemployed by Orbital GasSystems Ltd.

The former Clayton HallBusiness and LanguagesCollege pupil said:“It is anhonour to be nominated and toreceive an award for my work atOrbital.”

Harry started his AdvancedApprenticeship in September2012 and has alreadycompleted several parts of thequalification.

Orbital is a specialist gasengineering companydelivering integratedinstrumentation andengineered solutions to the gasutilities, industrial process and

environmental industries.Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of

Employer Engagement andWork-Based Learning atNewcastle-under-Lyme College,said:“Harry is a shining exampleof how apprenticeships are asuccessful alternative totraditional academic study andcan benefit employers and giveemployees real careerprogression opportunities.”

Newcastle-under-LymeCollege offers a range ofApprenticeships in variousindustries includingAccounting, Activity Leadership(Coaching/Fitness/Outdoor),

Beauty Therapy, Brickwork,Business and Administration,Carpentry/Joinery, Children andYoung People's Workforce,Creative Design, CustomerService, Engineering(Electrical/Mechanical/Technical), Electrical Installation,Hairdressing/Barbering, Healthand Social Care, InformationTechnology, Motor Vehicle,Painting and Decorating, Retail,Teaching Assistants.

� To find outmore visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Gas expert scoopsTOP AWARD

STUDENTS studying Music Technology at NULC had theopportunity to visit Media City in Salford.

The second year students visited the studios where theBBC film Match of the Day, Blue Peter and regional newsshow North West Tonight. Students also had the opportunityto present the news and weather and were lucky enough tomeet North West Tonight presenter Roger Johnson. Rogerhad just come off air and chatted with students about hiscareer, he also informed students he is a local lad andoriginally from The Westlands in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

The College has invested heavily in its Music Technologyprovision which includes an industry standard recordingstudio, Apple Mac Editing Suite and Pro Tools software aspart of its £60 million state-of-the-art campus.

The College offers a variety of Music Technology coursesfrom part-time recreational courses to full-time courses forschool leavers, through to university-levelcourses.

� To find out more about studying MusicTechnology at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.ukor contact the Information Point on 01782254254 or email [email protected].

Tech students visitnew Media City

Industry body backs learner’sprogress with excellence prize

A MEASURE OF SUCCESS:

award-winning apprentice

Harry Jones in the NULC

workshops.

Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn

Are you looking foran apprenticeship?We have apprenticeships availablefor all ages in the followingsubject areas:

Register your interest by telling us which areayou’re interested in and sending us your CV.

Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.nulc.ac.uk/apprenticeships

• Accounting

• Activity Leadership(Coaching/Fitness/Outdoor)

• Beauty Therapy

• Brickwork

• Business andAdministration

• Carpentry/Joinery

• Children and YoungPeople's Workforce

• Creative Design

• Customer Service

• Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Technical)

• Electrical Installation

• Hairdressing/Barbering

• Health and Social Care

• Information Technology

• Motor Vehicle

• Painting and Decorating

• Retail

• Teaching Assistants

NULC News p14-15 3/6/14 14:40 Page 2

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

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

FOUR golfers from Newcastle-under-Lyme

College won first and second places in the

British Colleges Sport National Open Golf

Championships.

Gian-Marco Petrozzi, aged 16 from Burslem,

achieved first place in the singles competition held at

St Andrew’s Park after scoring a 74 and 69 over the

two rounds.

The other three students, Lewis Clewlow, Dan

Bourne and Jack Longley, finished in respectable

positions in the individual competition which put the

college team in runners-up spot overall.

The students attend NULC’s Academy of Sport and

next year will join the new Ian Woosnam Golf

Academy at the College. Former Ryder Cup captain

and Masters winner Ian Woosnam was delighted with

the result.

He said:“This is a fantastic achievement for NULC.We’re on a mission to find the best young golfers inStaffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire and offer thema fantastic education which combines top golfing andsports tuition with higher level qualifications.

“Clearly we are already attracting some of the bestgolfers in the country when they hold their ownagainst the likes of Hartpury, Myerscough and DerbyColleges.”

The Ian Woosnam Golf Academy is recruiting now forSeptember and will be based at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege and Malkins Bank Golf Club.

� To find out more about the IanWoosnam Golf Academy, visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport or contact TrevorHumphreys on 01782 254269 or [email protected]

Published by Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Produced and designed by Smith Davis Press. Printed by Precision Colour Printing.


16 NULC NEWS

Winning golfers step up to

TOP ACADEMYTeam makehistory withnational win

MONDAY7.30-8.10am Banksy’s Boot Camp 12.15-1pm Running Club5.15-6pm Abs & Core7.15-8.15pm Circuit Training

TUESDAY7.30am-7.55am Sunrise Stretch12.15-1pm Walking Club5.15-6.15pm Circuit Training7.15-8.15pm Legs, Bums & Tums8.15-9.15pm FITSTEPS

WEDNESDAY8-8.25am Sunrise Stretch5-5.45pm Body Blitz5.45-6.15pm Abs & Core6.15-7.15pm Zumba7.15-8.15pm Zumba

THURSDAY7.45-8.30am Body Blitz12-12.45pm Abs & Core6.15-7pm Banksy’s Boot Camp8.15-9.15pm Vinyasa Yoga

FRIDAY7.30-8.10am Banksy’s Boot Camp12.15-12.45pm Abs & Core5-6pm Power Yoga6-7pm FITSTEPS

JOIN IN... Banksy’s Fitness Classes

For further details visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sportscentre Or to book your place contactus at 01782 254300 or [email protected]

INTERESTED in a career in theSports and Leisure industry?NULC offers a host of fitnessindustry training allowing youto become a fitnessinstructor or personaltrainer along withcomplementarycourses includingsports massage.

Reza Gholamali,Curriculum Leaderfor SportPerformance &Excellence, said: “Ourqualifications are awardedby CYQ, the fitnessindustry’s leading awardingbody and will providelearners with the skills andqualifications required toprogress to employment.”

Reza added:“The courseshave been designedflexibly to fit aroundlearners’ othercommitments and oncecompleted will allowaccess to the Register ofExercise Professionals. Wealso have some great linkswith employers such asPure Gym who guaranteeour personal trainers aninterview once qualified.”

� To find out moreabout becoming afitness instructor orpersonal trainer comealong and chat to staffat the Adult Adviceand Enrolment eventon Thursday 28 Augustfrom 2pm-8pm.

NEWCASTLE-under-LymeCollege’s BasketballAcademy has made historyby being the first basketballteam in Staffordshire to winon a national league level.

The basketball team,known as NULC Knights, wonthe England BasketballDivision 4 Midlands nationalleague, and have beenpromoted to division 3 fromnext year.

Shawn Jamison, formerNBA star and Head Coach ofthe NULC BasketballAcademy, said:“I amdelighted to be coachingsuch a talented group ofstudents and players here atNULC. This win is a testamentto the hard work and longhours the NULC Knights haveput into training.”

Shawn has over 20 years ofexperience in the game, bothas a coach and as a player.His career highlights includeNBA experience with the LosAngeles Clippers and withthe Harlem Globetrotters.

Shawn was alsoawarded MidlandsCoach of the Year byEngland Basketballthis year.

� To find out moreabout the Academy

of Sport at NULC visitwww.nulc.ac.uk/sport

Curriculum Leader for Sports Performance andExcellence Reza Gholamali instructing LouisDowns, 18 on the squat form machine.

Former Ryder Cupand Masters winner

Ian Woosnam.

Sports andExercise ScienceStudent Dominic

Ellerton massagesfellow student Aaron

Madley at NULC.

Courses open up wayto exciting new career

NULC News p16.qxp 3/6/14 15:16 Page 1

nulc news issue 6

Documents

college alsoplans

college wasalso

college instaffordshirestoke

new career

new hobby

new job

new performance centre

brand new ipad mini