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2019-2020 CONTENTS CONTENTS DN COLLEGES GROUP Principal’s Welcome . 4 Apprenticeships . 38 Introduction . 6 British Steel . 46 Study Local, Think Global . 8 Academic Studies . 50 The Future is Yours . 10 Animal Management . 54 Student Support . 12 Art and Design . 58 North Lindsey College and Information, Advice and Guidance . 13 Business, Administration & Accounting . 62 Doncaster College merged Travelling to North Lindsey College . 14 Catering and Hospitality . 66 together on 1 November 2017 to Parent/Carer Information . 16 Childcare and Education . 70 GCSE Reforms . 18 Construction . 76 become the DN Colleges Group. Frequently Asked Questions . 20 Digital Technologies . 86 Our merger means that we continue to support our local #TeamNLC . 22 Engineering . 92 communities, retaining the distinctiveness of each of our Enrichment . 24 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy . 102 colleges, while also becoming a major regional education Duke of Edinburgh’s Award . 26 Health and Social Care . 108 provider across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. Building Our Campus . 28 Inclusion, Life and Work Skills . 114 on the strengths of each partner we can ensure that our Apply Now . 30 Motor Vehicle . 118 programmes are tailored to meet the needs of local people Work Experience and Industry Links . 32 Performing Arts . 126 and employers, enabling them to realise their potential and Employability . 34 Sport and Uniformed Services . 132 transforming our communities through learning. Traineeships . 36 Travel and Tourism . 138 The University Centre . 142 Anne Tyrrell Chief Executive Officer #POWERUP DN Colleges Group NAME JOSHUA STOKES SCHOOL THE AXHOLME ACADEMY [email protected] 01724 281111 www.northlindsey.ac.uk Kingsway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1AJ COURSE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Doncaster College and North Lindsey College are part of the NorthLindseyCollege @NorthLindsey North Lindsey College @NorthLindsey NorthLindseyCollege The College reserves the right to withdraw or change any programmes as appropriate. Further details are available on our website or programme leaflets. 2 3 PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME PRINCIPAL’S PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Welcome to North Lindsey College, from Mick Lochran We are delighted that you are task, so please take the opportunity to of College life. We also have a considering studying at North Lindsey come to our events and contact us to range of enrichment activities College and hope that our prospectus book an informal careers interview. We to ensure that you have the helps you in selecting your programme have dedicated teams of staff who are best possible experience during of study and gives you an insight into here to make sure that our students are your time at the College. life at the College . successful in their chosen programme of study to support progression into We are sure that you will find The prospectus shows the programmes employment, an apprenticeship or what you are looking for at that we offer at the College and you will university. North Lindsey and we would find lots of information on the wide range like to take this opportunity of support that’s available to help you to We take great pride in the quality of our to wish you success and be successful in your chosen career. Every outstanding facilities, student support, enjoyment in your future curriculum area has employer links and employer links and the fact that our with North Lindsey College. our employers provide guest lectures, site industry experienced tutors go the extra visits and industrial placements to give mile to ensure the success of our students. you that extra edge. We work closely with our students and We know choosing the career and course encourage you to become involved that is right for you can be a daunting with the wide and varied aspects OUR MISSION Outstanding education and training that enables students to achieve their full potential; meeting social, economic and community needs. OUR CORE VALUES • Ambition - to achieve the highest standards • Support - a caring, safe and inclusive environment • Partnership - collaborative working to achieve shared goals • Innovation - we use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions • Responsibility - we take individual and collective responsibility • Equality - we work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other 4 5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION North Lindsey College has been a key Training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams. Moving from school to further We don’t view high grades as the only education or an apprenticeship is a key measure of success. Your development, step in your education . For the first onward progression and an improvement time in your educational career you in your own prospects are really important can choose to study from a wide range to us. of subjects and have the freedom to work towards what you want to do . You can expect to learn in a safe and caring College, where you will develop the This can be both exciting and daunting, right strategies for success. Taking those but we’re here to support you make the first steps towards your dream job, an right choices for you. apprenticeship or the university of your choice. We believe our programmes help to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers require. NAME PEDRO CASTRO SCHOOL OUTWOOD ACADEMY FOXHILLS COURSE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS BE A SECTOR HERO! 6 7 STUDY LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL LOCAL, STUDY STUDY LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL NAME SAMANTA SKIMELE SCHOOL ST LAWRENCE ACADEMY Choosing to progress onto further COURSE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE TRAVEL AND TOURISM education, higher education or an apprenticeship in this region can open up global opportunities. We are lucky to be based in a region North Lindsey College plays a major part that is growing in virtually every in this regional development. We pride sector, from renewable engineering, ourselves on helping you develop the right digital technologies, health and social skills, knowledge and behaviours to tap care, tourism and more . into those opportunities. The Humber bank and wider Lincolnshire Our students engage with the local area need well trained, ambitious and business community, gaining placements forward thinking people looking to in organisations that have a much wider develop or kick-start their careers. reach too. So studying here and opting to develop your career in this region can enable you to progress into your dream job, whatever “The course gave me a strong that might be. head start for university, compared to other students with academic A Levels who would not have the construction knowledge and experience I received. North Lindsey College helped me get where I am now and I would recommend the course for young like- minded people that would like to progress in the Construction industry.” Wesley Barlow Wesley is now based in Auckland, New Zealand and works as a Site Manager for a national commercial contractor. 8 9 THE FUTURE IS YOURS THE FUTURE IS YOURS The law states that young people are 4 . Let us help you get where you want How do I combine Do you know exactly what to be . There are a lot of opportunities expected to stay in education or training employment with study? You want to do at College? available to you, so don’t worry if you until the age of 18, however, you don’t change your mind or don’t know where to Apprenticeships are a great Have you decided what job you start. have to stay in school. It is important way to develop your career, as want to do in the future? that you choose the option that is right they combine work and study. With an You are not alone if you are unsure, or Local teaching and learning provision for you. Your choice may be influenced by Apprenticeship you will work and train haven’t made your mind up yet. In fact, is an important principle of the group. with your employer; they will pay you one of the things we get asked most is We are proud to announce that the your future study and career plans, by your a wage and you will get hands-on work “what should I study?” DN Colleges Group, integrating North qualifications, by your interests and your experience. You will spend part of the Lindsey College and Doncaster College, week studying and working towards When making your decision, here are a were awarded the Quality in Careers preferred style of learning. qualifications and you will work with your few things you might want to consider. Standard in July 2018 by the Humber employer for the rest of the week. LEP. Demonstrating our commitment to 1 . Do something that makes you delivering the right information, about the School isn’t the right option for What about a full-time happy . Studying something that you right course to our local communities. everyone, so at 16 you could: College course? What is classed as studying enjoy, or trying something new that you part-time? are enthusiastic about are both proven Our team of professionally qualified Choosing a programme of study • Study a full-time programme of study routes to success. Find a course which Careers Advisers can give you impartial at North Lindsey College means at College We believe there shouldn’t be matches your interests, career aspirations and confidential advice and guidance. that you will gain practical skills for • Join a work-based learning any limits on learning. That’s why and talents. This is available to potential and current the world of work while completing a programme, such as an apprenticeship we offer part-time courses, designed to North Lindsey College students of all ages. qualification. Our programmes can also be • Combine employment with part-time fit in with the busiest of lifestyles.