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Welcome

A very warm welcome to West Lancashire College. As well as studying for your chosen qualification, during your time with us you will also have opportunity We deliver education and training to thousands of to participate in some fabulous trips and visits to students and businesses each year, providing a wide International, European and UK destinations. range of courses to suit everyone. Our philosophy is simple – we put our students at the As a successful and dynamic college serving the heart of all that we do, ensuring that you have the best communities of West Lancashire and surrounding possible learning experience during your time here. areas, we work hard to support you to achieve the qualifications you need to help you to progress to your We are proud of our modern learning environment and chosen career. continue to invest in our campus, including the recent opening of a brand new Construction, Engineering and West Lancashire College is your ideal career partner. Logistics Centre, The School of Medicine, The Health We have expert teachers and great connections with Careers Academy and The Logistics Careers Academy. employers and universities to help you take the next step into your dream career, whether you progress straight We look forward to supporting you to achieve your into work after college or choose to study for a higher future goals. education qualification either here at the college or at university. Best wishes Denise Williamson, Principal

3 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Choosing your course

You can choose to study a wide range of subjects Technical Skills Qualifications as either; vocational qualifications, such as BTEC, Technical skills qualifications are industry-specific Apprenticeship and Technical skills, or A Levels. Or, if you and offer training at a variety of levels. Technical skills would like to widen your options you can combine up to qualifications are specific learned abilities, such as three Level 3 BTEC subject areas. knowledge of software, processes, machinery and other work knowledge that applies to tasks relating directly to Our wide range of academic and vocational courses can the execution of a specific type of work. We offer a range lead to University or employment, whatever your career of technical skill qualifications such as City & Guilds and ambitions you can find your next step here. VTCT, covering various industries including Construction, BTEC Courses Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Hair and Beauty. A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to A Levels – The School of Medicine – NEW for 2019 three A Levels A* - C. BTECs are nationally recognised, Applications are now open for entry 2019 to The West work related qualifications that give you the knowledge, Lancashire College School of Medicine. understanding and skills that you will need to progress to University, an Apprenticeship or employment. The School of Medicine offers A Level qualifications (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Maths), Our tutors are all industry experts in their field and will plus you will gain meaningful work experience, attend use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies to guest workshops, seminars and mentoring from lead support you to be successful in your studies, including health care professionals and universities to really get formal class teaching, collaborative work, guest speakers, you ahead of the competition. case studies, presentations, role-play, practical activities and independent research.

4 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST • Travel &Tourism • Sports • Science • Public Services Arts • Performing • Law Care &Social • Health • Dance &IT • Computing • Business &Design • Art • Applied Psychology subjects: following the in offered are and ALevels three to equivalent are Options 3BTEC Level Our needs. individual your suit to programme atailor-made to take you enabling areas subject 3BTEC Level to three up combine can you options your to widen like would you If 2019 for –NEW Options 3BTEC Level BTEC ExtendedDiploma BTEC Diploma BTEC NationalExtendedCertificate BTEC SubsidiaryDiploma A Level Course be happy to talk you through your options. will who staff guidance and we advice have unsure are you .If with prospectus the throughout Level 3 BTECs available for combination are highlighted Psychology Applied Law Business as: such Certificates Diplomas/Extended Option 3 Science Sports as: such (MINOR) Diploma Subsidiary Option 2 3 Level Diploma Extended BTEC &Design Art as: such area subject Option 1 study: to choose You can BTEC National Diploma Level 3(MAJOR) Level Diploma National BTEC (MINOR) 3(MINOR) Level Diploma Subsidiary BTEC – Study to choose three BTEC Subsidiary Subsidiary BTEC three to choose –Study BTEC and (MAJOR) Diploma aBTEC –Study one in Diploma Extended aBTEC –Study BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3, Plus Plus 3, Level Diploma Subsidiary BTEC BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 Level Diploma Subsidiary BTEC National Extended Certificate, Plus Plus Certificate, Extended National Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level Approved Centre from Pearson 3 ALevels 2 ALevels 1 ALevel 1 ALevel 1 ALevel Value Plus Plus 5 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 6 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Level Worker Care Adult • Lead 3 2&Level Level • Joinery 3 2 &Level Level • Hairdressing 3 Level Installation • Electrical 3 Level Technician Infrastructure • Digital 3 Level Practitioner Service • Customer 3 2&Level Level Service • Customer 2 Level Chef • Commis •  3 Level Partie De • Chef 3 2&Level Level Administration • Business 3 Level Administrator • Business 2 Level • Brickwork 2 Level Worker Care • Adult 3 • AAT Level Choose from the following Apprenticeships: •  will: you Apprentice College Lancashire aWest As acareer. way to start agreat as them recognising are employers and people young more many and growing are Apprenticeships employer. an with skills gaining while qualification recognised a nationally to gain opportunity the you gives Apprentice an Being APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeships Children and Young People’s Services Level 2&3 Level Young Services People’s and Children time same the at money earning and skills and knowledge up building job, the on Learn • To self-motivated. be •  years three past the for UK • To the in lived have need: you Apprenticeship an for To considered be 2 Level &Storage • Warehousing 2 Level • Team Leading 3 2&Level Level Teaching • Supporting 2 Level Operative Maintenance • Property 3 Level • Plumbing 2 Level • Plumbing 2 Level • Plastering 2 Level Operations Engineering • Performing 5 Level • Management 3 Level • Management 2 Level Maintenance Vehicle • Light skills. maths and English their improve will Apprentices all initiative Government’s the of part as Plus college. attend also will you Hairdressing and Barbering Engineering, Vehicle Motor Construction, as such Apprenticeships some For •  mentor by acompany workplace the in trained • Be •  learning at work at learning your to apply and to learn A willingness assessors. and trainers experienced our of by one workplace the in regularly visited Be progress your career to opportunities and holidays paid asalary, Receive Make Steps your to start Apprenticeship STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP 6 5 4 3 2 1

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7 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 8 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Visit us on campus

We are proud of our college and fabulous facilities, however the best way for you to find out more about life at West Lancashire College is to come along to one of our Open Events. These events are a great opportunity for you to speak to our expert tutors and also the employers and universities that we work with closely to ensure we help you meet your career aspirations.

Open Events 2018/2019

Monday 29 October 2018 / 5pm-8pm

Wednesday 14 November 2018 / 5pm-8pm

Saturday 8 December 2018 / 11am-2pm

Thursday 31 January 2019 / 5pm-8pm

Thursday 13 June 2019 / 5pm-8pm 9 Please note: Open Event dates are subject to change so please keep an eye on our website for updates: westlancs.ac.uk/events l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST College life

Set in the town centre, our impressive campus features a light, open atrium area with high quality student facilities including; The Diner, Café West, The Imagery Hair & Beauty Academy, Dance Studio, Hope Theatre, Art & Photography studios, Student Hub, Learner Zone, Sports Hall, Sports Physio Laboratory and Massage Clinics, The Works Restaurant, The Health Careers Academy and our newly opened Construction, Engineering & Logistics Academy.

The Learner Zone The Diner The Student Hub Our Learner Zone is based on level one of the main The Diner is our 200 seat refectory and dining area for The Student Hub, located on level one of the main building and offers students a vibrant learning space staff and students. Located on level one of the main building, offers a social space for our students. The to study whilst on a free period. Our Student Services building, it serves a wide range of affordable homemade hub offers games consoles, table tennis, table football, Advisers are based here to offer you one to one study hot and cold food including jacket potatoes, pastries and fictional reading library and a comfortable seating area for support, study skills sessions and information advice made to order Paninis, wraps and sandwiches, along with students to have some downtime between lessons. and guidance and support you throughout your time a wide range of snacks. A full vending machine service is in college. also available here. Little Learners Little Learners is our Ofsted Grade 1 doubly Outstanding The Learner Zone also offers: Cafe West purpose built nursery based at the rear of the Sports • A large number of PCs all with internet access Cafe West is our very own high street style coffee shop Hall. The nursery offers a realistic working environment • Express PCs which serves up a range of hot drinks, healthy homemade for students studying Children’s Play Learning and sandwiches, tempting pastries, luxury drinks and healthy Development and includes an observation room. • Library facility snacks. It is the place to go to take some well-earned time • Laptops out. Special offers are available throughout the year – see Hope Theatre 10 • Careers Library our display notices throughout college. Hope Theatre hosts our student production programme • HE & Access Zone. throughout the year, seminars from outside speakers The Imagery - Hair & Beauty Academy including University Lectures and Workshops, plus many The Works Restaurant As a student you may wish to book an appointment in other college events. The Works Restaurant is our in-house training restaurant our luxury beauty and hairdressing spa. All our students are trained to latest industry standards by expert tutors l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE for our Professional Cookery and front of house students. All of the menus are designed, prepared and delivered by including Wella Colour Masters. Look out for our special the college’s Chefs and Professional Cookery students. student offers, to book, call (01695) 52317. There are theme nights throughout the year, opening times and events are advertised throughout the college. WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Your application

Choosing a career and a college can be a difficult STEP 3 Following your Admissions Appointment you decision but here at West Lancashire College we want will receive an offer of a place on an appropriate course, to ensure you are making the right choice for your subject to achievement of relevant entry requirements. future career. You will need to accept your place on the course by completing the offer accepted slip. You will then STEP 1 You can apply online www.westlancs.ac.uk or receive a formal offer letter. fill in a paper form. Once we receive your application you will receive either a letter, text message or email STEP 4 After you have finished your exams take some to confirm we have received it. We will store your time to relax and enjoy your summer break - you’ve application securely and we will either arrange an earned it! 11 Admissions Appointment in college with one of our Recruitment Team or you will be invited to book a STEP 5 In August you will receive a letter inviting you suitable appointment time online. in to enrol on your course. You will need to bring along your GCSE results. STEP 2 You will be invited to attend your Admissions Some courses fill up very quickly so please ensure you Appointment and will be given information, advice and l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE guidance about the course. It’s also your chance to ask apply before Friday 29 March 2019 to ensure you get a about finance, register for transport and find out about place on your chosen course. learning support at the college. You will receive a letter, For those students studying The School of Medicine, the text message or email with the time and date of your application deadline is Friday 15 January 2019. appointment along with any special instructions. OPEN EVENTS – Visit one of our Open Events to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates. WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 12 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Student life - gain the competitive edge

Career Partner At West Lancashire College we want to give you every Throughout the year we offer a range of events where opportunity to support you in achieving your career you can meet employers and universities to discuss ambitions. We understand that for many jobs and your next steps, including our HE Fair in October and university places competition is high and therefore we Interactive Careers & Progression Fair in March, plus offer you more than just a qualification, throughout your a range of Apprenticeship Events. You will also benefit time with us we will be your Career Partner. from guest speakers relevant to your chosen course.

We have expert teachers and great connections with Student Awards & Competitions employers and universities to help you take the next step We hold an annual Principal’s Awards where the into your dream career whether it’s right into a job or off achievements of students are recognised and to university. celebrated. Additionally many courses hold individual award ceremonies at the end of the academic year During your time in college we will support you in taking to celebrate the achievements of students across a your next step to your chosen career, our trained careers range of categories. This is an opportunity for you to be advisers and Progress Coaches will advise and support recognised for your hard work and efforts from your time you in the development of a careers plan. at college. What’s more, it looks great on your CV! You will have access to our online tool, Careers Trips & Visits Coach, and by the end of your journey with us you will have undertaken meaningful work experience, mock We aim to give you as many opportunities as possible interviews and real life projects, have an employer throughout the academic year to have fun alongside 13 reference and have developed a CV that will support you your studies in taking your next step. You will have opportunity to attend some fabulous Employer Links and Work Experience trips and visits to International, European and UK destinations. Many of these add value to the course

We have excellent links with local and regional l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE you’re studying whilst some are simply a reward for employers and universities, and work with them closely your hard work and dedication and include National to ensure we are equipping you with the skills and Citizenship Service (NCS), Adventure Club, European experience you need to meet your career aspirations. trips such as Berlin, Paris, Prague and Poland, We offer employer endorsed programmes, and all International Trips including New York, San Francisco students aged 16-18 years old will attend relevant work and Nepal. experience placements. WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 14 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE our Facebook and Twitter pages. and Facebook our or website college the college, around located screens TV the out check college, in available activities or events special any with to date up keep can you addition, In September. in Fair Fresher’s during activities college for up You sign can activities. college full or course your to relating either Events, Enrichment our of advantage to take opportunity the have will you college, in Whilst existed! knew never you that yourself about things some discover will you we hope enrichment through and possible as interesting and full as us with time your to making committed is college The UK. Skills World as such Competitions Skills national and regional local, in you support also We will scheme. Award Edinburgh of Duke The and club film classes, dance teams, sports including college after and afternoon on a Wednesday offered activities extra and qualification main to your attached courses additional groups, tutor your in undertaken activities enhancement various include will This ‘enrichment’. this We call experiences. new out try and studies your to ofplenty opportunity your pursue interests, extend have will you College Lancashire West at astudent As Enriching your college experience whole college events. college whole in assist and events college You organise will college. Lancashire West at to study looking students potential for model arole be and events external and internal at Ambassador Student life. student affect that issues on Governors of Board college’s to the feedback and body student the represent College Board Student Representative experience. student the improve us to help well going are that ideas and issues any feedback will you Representative SLT an As term. Team each Management Senior and Principal the with Team meet Leadership Student Student Leadership Team Representative forums. at feedback and course your on students the Student Course Representative projects. community or volunteering events, fundraising with in join or ambassadors student representatives, student our of one to become wish You may College. Lancashire West at Voice Student with involved get can you ways of lots are There VoiceStudent – You will represent the college college the –You represent will – You will represent –You represent will –You will – Our –Our • Front of house. of • Front • Public speaking • mentoring Student management event and • Marketing in: experience to gain you allow also will It • Confidence. • Customer skills service and communication• skills Interpersonal • Teamwork including: future to your essential be will that skills many improve can college at involved Being employment. into going or to university applying are you CV, to your whether dimension interesting another add and friends of circle your increase enjoyable, more much experience your make can It college. in happens what shape can involved Getting 15 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Transport

The majority of students joining us in 2019 will be entitled to FREE travel!

To help you get to college we have three coach services. If you live in North Liverpool; Aughton, Ormskirk, Burscough or Wigan - you can travel on this service for FREE!

Route 1 LIVERPOOL: Picking up from Kirkby, Aintree and Maghull.

Route 2 ORMSKIRK: Picking up from Aughton, Ormskirk, Burscough, Parbold and Newburgh.

Route 3 WIGAN: Picking up from Hawkley, Winstanley, Goose Green, Marus Bridge, Pemberton, Orrell and Upholland.

In addition, we offer a FREE** or Subsidised Arriva Bus Pass for those students not on a college coach route. 16 For students from areas not covered by the college coach or Arriva service, financial** support may also be available.

Please call Student Services to find out l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE more 01695 52383 / 52460.

All bus passes are issued on a first come, first served basis and are subject to West Lancashire College terms and conditions.

** Linked to household income. WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Student Services

Student Services are based in The Learner Zone. Many students benefit from extra support to help The Student Services team members are trained them with their studies. The additional learning and qualified to support you and should be your support team can help you with any support first point of contact for any query you may have. needs you may have whilst in college. A range of support is available, including support for This could be about: students with: • Careers and progression advice • Dyslexia • CV preparation • Dyspraxia • Applying to University • Asperger’s Syndrome • Free College Meals • Physical Disabilities • Financial Support • ADD/ADHD • Bursaries • Hearing/Visual Impairment • Travel passes • Mental Health Concerns • Financial support for kit costs • Learning Difficulties • Applying to college • Personal Care Needs • Wellbeing • Exam Support. • Information, advice and support ESOL support is available for students for • Interviews whom English is not the main language. You will • Study Skills complete an initial assessment in maths and • One to one study support. English. This helps us to identify the right level of course for you. The assessment also identifies if you would benefit from extra support with English and/or maths during your studies. Throughout your programme of study, you are encouraged to 17 ask for additional assistance if you feel this would help you.

If you need advice on the range of facilities and equipment available, or if you have an EHC Plan, l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE please contact the ALS Team on 01695 52300. WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Parents & carers

We always welcome your support while your son or • Encouraging your son/daughter to tell us about any daughter is with us. We have an excellent advice and concerns they have regarding their studies and life guidance team to take young people through all their at college options, focusing wholly on their needs and finding • Not taking your son/daughter out of college for the best route to fulfil their potential and achieve their family holidays or non-essential medical or dental ambitions. appointments during term time We value parents/carers support and want to work in • Completing our Parent Survey to give us feedback partnership with you to maximise your son/daughter’s on how we can improve. 18 success on their course. We believe that working together with parents/carers You can help us by: is key to our students’ success. • Encouraging your son/daughter to be on time for class We welcome you to all the events and review meetings • Ensuring your son/daughter attends all elements of the college hosts and especially value your feedback

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE their study programme including their main course, and input on what more we can do to ensure your Maths and or English if appropriate, Tutorial, Work son/daughter achieves their full potential. Experience placement and enrichment • Ensuring that we have your correct contact details • Attending the parents/carers evenings during the year – These give you the opportunity to meet staff and check on your son/daughter’s progress WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST College do exceptionally well. exceptionally do College Lancashire West at here students goals, ambitious achieving on focused being and together working By updates. for westlancs.ac.uk/events Check Parents & Carers Evening 2020 February Progress Reports 2019 –September Evening Welcome &Carer Parent Diary dates Diary - sent home October 2019 and October home -sent - December and March and -December 19 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Your study programme

West Lancashire College is committed to your Study programmes will also develop the attitudes achievement. When you start your programme you will: and behaviours needed for work such as punctuality, • Be given a named Progress Coach appearance, teamwork and resilience. • Have scheduled one to one meetings with your Maths and English Progress Coach Maths and English are central to work and life and • Receive tutorial support success in these subjects is linked to better life chances • Receive regular tutorials to plan your learning and and greater achievement. Almost every job requires the agree targets ability to read, write and use numbers confidently. All • Attend group tutorials with a wide range of activities 16-18 year old students in education are expected (if not to encourage and support your personal, social and already achieved) to study maths and/or English as part academic development. of their study programme.

In addition, study programmes also include activities Here at West Lancashire College we want to make and sessions to enhance your employability and sure you are prepared for the future and have the skills enterprise skills this could include: required for employment or University. All students will improve their English and maths skills through their • Work experience eg weekly or block placements study programme and will complete GCSEs or functional • Opportunities to practise skills within college in skills if required. simulated and realistic working environments including The Imagery Hair & Beauty Academy, The Works Restaurant 20 • Enterprise projects • Live projects. l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 21 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 22 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Courses SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 23 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Art & Design

The Arts and Culture Sector in the UK has an annual Study Overview turnover of £13 billion, and each year tourists to the UK Whether you are looking to build up your skills to pursue a future career in the Art & spend £900 million on artistic and cultural products. Design industry or want to develop your interests in creative ideas development, visual recording from places, people, natural forms and objects, the use of a wide range of art Would-be artists from all over the globe come to the equipment and materials, developing art techniques and processes, art history, digital art UK to study in our colleges and universities, believing processes, traditional art processes, artist career development as part of your BTEC or A Level option, we have a range of courses that will challenge you, inspire you and greatly the Arts education available here to be amongst the add to the enjoyment of being a college student. best in the world.

Careers Courses • Illustrator • Fashion / Textile Designer • Art Therapist • Fine Artist Art & Design Extended Diploma • Photographer • Gallery Curator • Film and Media Industry • Tattoo Artist Level 3 • Animator • Art Teacher / • Artist for Games Industry 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Graphic Designer University Lecturer Games Design Extended Diploma Level 3 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths Student Experience / Our Students have gone to University A Level Photography Endorsed by employers... or employment 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Specialist facilities including two fully equipped Apple BA in Illustration and Graphics at Liverpool John Moores

Approved Centre from Pearson Combination 24 Mac suites, a large traditional Art Studio that caters for University, 2D and Textiles/Fashion sessions, a 3D Art Studio, a BA in Photography at the Manchester School of Art. Photographic Darkroom and Photography Studio. BA in Photography at Portsmouth University • Arts Council England Projects including ‘Illume’ - BA in Illustration at UCLan photographic and sound art projects • Brutalist Art Project - concrete relief sculptures BA in Architecture at the University of Liverpool. l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Educational trips – residential stays in major cities such BA in Interior Design at UCLan as Paris and London. BA in Illustration with Animation at Manchester • Day trips to important UK galleries including Liverpool Metropolitan University. Tate, The Walker Gallery, The Lowry, the National BA in Textiles and Fashion Design at Middlesex Media Museum in Bradford, The Chapel Gallery and University. the Lady Lever Art Gallery. BA in Surface Pattern Design at Staffordshire University. • Entrepreneurial and work based activities • Extra-curricular projects and collaborations

WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST • End of Year Creative Arts Exhibition Currently there are

4,155 Graphic Designers employed in the region

Average wage for Graphic Designers is

£25,233 25 per year* l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Beauty & Spa Therapy

Beauty Therapy and Spa courses aim to provide you Study Overview with a range of essential technical and practical skills Anatomy and physiology, principles of practice for beauty therapy, applying make-up, and knowledge. You will discover your creativity in facial and skin analysis, hair removal treatments (waxing), lash and brow treatments, manicure and pedicure, light cured gel polish, dry spa treatments – including body brush, fantastic facilities including 9 individual treatment exfoliation and body wraps, body electrics, facial electrics, body massage – including rooms, spa facilities, nail bar, sauna and steam room. advanced massage techniques, hot stone massage. Our courses will take you through the very latest techniques in the industry with the very best products and resources.

Careers Courses • Spa Therapist • International Spa • Mobile Therapist Beauty & Hair Introduction Level 1 • Beauty Therapist Therapist • NHS Massage Therapist No formal entry requirements • Department stores • Product Trainer Beauty Therapy Level 2 • Brand Educator • Cruise Ship Therapist 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Beauty & Spa Therapy Level 3 Progression course Student Experience Our Students have gone into • Spa days employment with: 26 • Product training with: Eve Taylor, NSI, Spa Rituals, Steiner Transocean (Cruise ships) Perron Rigot waxing, Crystal Clear Wrightington Country Club • Industry engagement with Steiner, Pierre Rene, Tropics Hurlston Hall Skin Care Formby Hall • Additional Training with Lash FX Cayo Coco l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Professional Beauty North Exhibition Pout • Beauty UK Birmingham Exhibition Elegance • NHS staff health and wellbeing days The Beauty Barn at Briars Hall • Beauty Therapist uniform Sarah Hunter Holistic Health and Wellbeing The Lavender Cove WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST occupations are number will grow by 3% by grow will number Beauticians and related in the region and this this and region the in 5,340 employed

27 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Bricklaying

Bricklaying is one of the traditional trades both in the Study Overview UK and around the world. Those studying bricklaying Principles of building construction, interpreting work drawings to set out masonry will learn a variety of skills to enable them to build, structures, producing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding, build solid walling, isolated and attached piers, construct cavity walling forming masonry structures. repair and maintain the country’s housing stock.

Careers Courses • Bricklayer Construction Skills Level 1 • Labourer No formal entry requirements • Grounds Worker Bricklaying Level 2 Progression course

Student Experience available • CSCS Card for employment • Live Projects – Build a House • Community Projects • Industry experts passionate about their subject area • Work Experience with local and regional employers construction employers including Stackright, Keir and Keepmoat 28 • Trips to industry and trade shows • Skills competitions including World Skills UK • Links with employers such as Croftland Building and McCrory Brickwork Ltd

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Progression to Apprenticeships WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST £ 20,885 Bricklayers and and Bricklayers for Average wage wage Average is Masons per year* homes are built every year in in year every built are homes 300,000

England alone

29 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Business & Law

The world of business has changed and today, Study Overview globalisation is the new normal. Whether you are Management, finance, law, marketing, recruitment and selection, and business ethics. planning to enter fashion or finance, or something For those who dream of being their own boss, you will also learn the skills and knowledge to start up a new business enterprise. in between, studying business can open a world of possibilities for you. Our business courses will help you develop crucial communication skills, understand business audiences, gain an understanding of accounting, budgeting and project management and unlock the entrepreneur in you!

Careers Courses • Solicitor or Barrister • Legal Executives • Transport and Logistics • Crown Prosecution Business & Law Specialist Level 2 • Finance and Accounting • Marketing and • Retail Management Service or Criminal 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Advertising Profiling • Her Majesty’s Revenue • Event Management Business Extended Diploma Level 3 and Customs (HMRC) • Running your own • Local Government 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Human Resources Business Probation Service Law (Applied) National Extended Certificate Level 3 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths 30 Student Experience • Take part in Mock Interview Day – Year 1 / Mock Assessment Day – Year 2 Approved Centre from Pearson Combination • Visit Intu Manchester (Trafford Centre) • Various Industry speakers including Chamber of • Liverpool – Hilton Master Class, behind the scenes Commerce access to the Echo Area • Opportunities for European and International travel • Liverpool Crown Court – observing real life court cases l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE e.g. Prague, Krakow, Paris, San Francisco available • Blackpool / Chester Zoo / Alton Towers, Chill Factor, Go Karting, Golf Lessons, Rock Climbing • Young Enterprise – Tenner Challenge Our Students go to University • NCS – Live away from home, meet incredible people to study: BA in Facilities Management and have an amazing experience BA in Events Management BA in Fashion & Retail • Google Garage – workshops in developing your BA in Marketing CV – skills training for young adults preparing for BA in Accounting and Finance employment from the best in the business BSc in Criminology

WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST BA in Economics BA in Law Currently 17,322 Chartered and Certified The average salary for Chartered and Certified Accountants are employed accountants is in the region £38,786 per year

31 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Carpentry & Joinery

Working in construction is exciting and rewarding and Study Overview you will be gaining skills that can be utilised in this Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, prepare and use carpentry and joinery growing industry. You will be working on real projects portable power tools, produce woodworking joints, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, first fix frame partitions and stairs, second fixing operations, carpentry maintenance, set that you will make and install in the workshops and up and operate circular saw. also have the chance to gain work experience with local and regional employers.

Careers Courses • Joiner • Foreperson • Site Manager Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 • Kitchen Fitter • Labourer No formal entry requirements Site Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Progression course Student Experience Our Students have gone into Site Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 • CSCS Card for employment employment or University at: Progression course • Live Projects – Build a House JC Construction • Community Projects Stackright Ltd available • Trips to industry and trade shows York Windows • Skills competitions including World Skills UK Peter Roberts Ltd 32 • Links with employers including Stackright, Promart Promart Manufacturing Manufacturers, Clan Contracting, Owen York Windows, Martin Boardman Ltd CSC Home Improvements, MWB Residence Ltd, Liverpool John Moores University, BSc Construction, S Fletcher Design & Build, The Wood Workshop, The Built Environment The Kitchen Centre, BK Construction, Macay

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Brothers and CPM Joinery • Progression to Apprenticeships WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The average wage for Carpenters and Joiners is £23,420 per year*

33 7,761 Carpenters and Joiners are employed in the region l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Chef’s Academy

Have you got a passion for food that you would Study Overview like to take to the next level? Our Chef’s Academy The course offers specialist training for those looking for employment as a professional programmes are perfect for you! With The Works chef or catering professional within our Chef’s Academy. Our catering and hospitality courses are designed to suit different learning needs across every sector within the onsite restaurant you will gain first-hand experience Hospitality and Catering industry. You will learn professional techniques to prepare with us from day one! and cook soups, sauces, vegetables, meat, stocks, poultry, dough products, sponges, biscuits and scones.

Careers Courses • Commis Chefs • Chef de Partie or • Hotel / Professional Cookery Introduction • Food Servers in a range Junior Sous Chef Accommodation staff Level 1 of hospitality outlets • Restaurant Manager • Events Manager No formal entry requirements Professional Cookery Level 2 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Student Experience Our Students have gone into Professional Cookery Level 3 • Fantastic facilities including The Works Restaurant employment with: Progression course • Taught by industry experts, our Chef Bryan will appear NHS - Ormskirk & District General Hospital on Bake Off - The Professionals in 2019 West Lancashire College • Well established links with Employers The Farmers Arms available • Onsite and external work experience including The Stocks Hall 34 Works Restaurant, Moor Hall, Guys Thatched Hamlet The Ship Inn and Holland Hall The Wayfarer • Visits and work with Michelin star chefs including Lisa Allan, Nigel Haworth, Peter Stead The Cricketers • Cooking workshops – Curry Leaf Cottage l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Guest Speakers • Skills Competitions including World Skills UK, inter- college competitions WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Currently 24,125 Chefs are employed in the region

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An experienced Chef can earn as much as £22,308 per year* WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Children’s Care

Working in early childhood education or play is such an Study Overview important role in a child’s development. You will inspire Child development, play and learning, meeting children’s physical development, physical young minds, expose them to the joys of learning, and care and health needs, collaboration with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years, supporting children’s communication and language, supporting children’s give them the foundation for lifelong success. Our personal, social, emotional development, child protection, observations, assessment and Children’s Care courses will give you the knowledge planning for play and development, diversity, equality and inclusion in the early years, of developmental milestones, an understanding of reflecting on own early years practice. the early learning process, develop your relationship- building skills and give you extensive hands-on learning experience.

Careers Courses • Early Years Assistant • Children’s Holiday • Teaching Assistant • Learning Support Mentor Health & Social Care, Children and • Early Years Practitioner Representative • Primary School Teacher • Play Worker Young People Introductory Diploma Level 1 No formal entry requirements

Student Experience Our Students go to University to study: Children’s Care Learning & Development Level 2 • Qualified Practitioner Status Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths • Weekly work placement with children where you will gain PGCE 36 ‘hands on’ experience to develop the skills required in this Children’s Play Learning & BA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS industry: Childminding settings, Pre-school, Nurseries Development Level 3 BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS and Primary Schools (please note DBS required) 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and Maths • Enrichment trips including NCS BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS • First Aid Training (School Based Route)

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Forest School Training BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies available • Manual Handling Training BA (Hons) Children and Young People’s Learning • Food Hygiene Training and Development • University Educational Trips BA (Hons) Teaching, Learning and Child Development • Fundraising for National and local Charities BA (Hons) Working and Teaching in the Early Years throughout the year BA (Hons) Working with Children 5 - 11 • Sports and Fitness activities • Careers events

WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST • Personal Skills Support There are currently 34,059 Primary and Nursery Education Teaching Professionals employed in the region

Average wage for a Primary and Nursery Education Teaching Professional is £43,544 per year

37 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Computing & IT

Learn all about software, games and web development, Study Overview data... Our range of ICT Practitioners courses can help Learn all about software development, games development, web development, data you transform your interests into a brilliant career. analysis, software design and project management, how to set up and configure technology systems, explore current and emerging technologies, learn about security protection and risk management, experience working as an IT support technician, understand IT network features and functions, common practices in network security, and the function and features of the main network appliances.

Careers Courses • Web Developer • Security Analyst • Systems Manager • IT Business Analyst Information Computing & • Computer Programmer • Systems Analyst • Systems Designers • Games Developer Technology Level 1 No formal entry requirements Information Computing & Technology Student Experience Our Students go to University Extended First Certificate Level 2 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths • Winners of Digital Advantage Project 2017 to study: • Games Engines – industry standard BSc Web Development, Edge Hill University Computing & Information Technician/Hardware Extended • Networking Facility BSc Information Systems, Liverpool John Moores Diploma Level 3 • Virtual reality games machines University 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Drones BSc Computing, Edge Hill University Computing & Games Development • Coding Academy BSc Games Programming, Edge Hill University 38 Extended Diploma Level 3 • Humanoid Robots MSc Computing, Edge Hill University 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Employer Partners, Work Experience including Fairbanks Computing & Web Development • Programme of trips and visits Extended Diploma Level 3

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Partner Universities • Silicon Valley, San Francisco Approved Centre from Pearson Combination • Berlin Museum of Computing

available WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The average wage for IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers is £39,195 per year

This career has grown The average wage forby 1% IT Business Analysts, over the last 2 years, and Architects and Systems Designers is is expected to grow by 1% over the next 4 years £39,195 per year There are currently There are currently

3,576 39 3,576IT Business Analysts, IT BusinessArchitects Analysts, and Systems ArchitectsDesigners and Systems employed Designers employedin the region in the region l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

*Careers Coach data 28/09/2018 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Construction

Working in the construction industry is exciting and Study Overview rewarding and you will be gaining skills that can be Students will gain practical and theory skills in a range of multi-skills construction utilised in this growing industry. You will be working occupations, including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry & joinery and plumbing. on real projects that you will make and install in the workshops and also have the chance to gain work experience with local and regional employers

Careers Courses • Joiner • Foreperson • Site Manager Construction Skills Level 1 • Kitchen Fitter • Labourer No formal entry requirements

Student Experience available • CSCS Card for employment • Live Projects – Build a House • Community Projects • Industry experts passionate about their subject area • Work Experience with local and regional employers 40 construction employers including Stackright, Keir and Keepmoat • Trips to industry and trade shows • Skills competitions including World Skills UK • Links with employers and progression to l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Apprenticeships WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The average wage for Construction operatives is There are currently £18,740 7,355 per year Construction Operatives employed in the region

41 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Electrical Installation

We have a thriving Electrical Installations department Study Overview based in our brand new £2.5million Construction, Electrical installation technologies, installation of wiring systems and enclosures, electrical Engineering and Logistics Centre. and electronic principles, measurement methods and control engineering, electrical testing and commissioning, electrical maintenance in buildings, installation of electrical equipment, electrical power for engineering installations.

Careers Courses • Electrician in Domestic, • Commercial and • Lighting Electrician/ • Testing & Inspection Electrical Installations Level 2 Commercial and Industrial Installations Operative Electrician 4 GCSE Grades 3-9 including 4 or above in Maths Industrial Installations • Electrical Supervisor • Telecomms Electrician and/or Science Electrical Installations Level 3 Progression course Student Experience Our Students have gone in to • Guest Speakers from industry and visits to Kewtech, employment with: available Denmans, Northern & Central, Port of Liverpool, Greenhey Industrial & Marine Engineering Ltd Fiddlers Ferry Power Station Andrew Fairhurst Electrical Services Ltd • Links with employers including Greenhey Industrial & Fix 360 Marine Engineering Ltd, AC Electrical, Frontline, AEG Electrical Group, Ormskirk Electrical Service, CW Hoult Group Services Electrical & Plumbing and Stackright AC Electrical 42 • Progression to Apprenticeships P & R Electrical Contractors Ltd • Skills Competitions including World Skills UK AEG Electrical Group l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The average wage for electricians and Electrical fitters is £29,952 15,452 per year Electricians and electrical fitters are employed in the region

43 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Engineering

Our courses are designed to open up the world Study Overview of Engineering to students. Knowledge and skills Communications for engineering technicians, engineering project, mathematics in design, manufacturing and maintenance will for engineering technicians, mechanical principles and applications, electrical and electronic principles, computer aided drafting in engineering, principles be developed. and applications of thermodynamics, electronic fault-finding.

Careers Courses • Mechanical Engineer • Motor Vehicle • Heating & Ventilation • Electrical Engineer Performing Engineering Operations • Production Engineer • Mechanic/Technician Engineer • Electronics Engineer Level 2 • Engineering Maintenance • Marine Engineer • Gas Engineer 4 GCSE Grades A*-C /4-9 including Maths Technician • Electrician and/or Science Engineering Extended National Diploma Level 3 4 GCSE Grade 4-9, 4 or above in Science and Student Experience Our Students have gone in to English and 5 or above in Maths • Guest Speakers from industry and visits to Kewtech, employment with: Denmans, Northern & Central, Port of Liverpool, Greenhey Industrial & Marine Engineering Ltd Fiddlers Ferry Power Station Andrew Fairhurst Electrical Services Ltd available • Links with employers including Greenhey Industrial & Fix 360 Marine Engineering Ltd, AC Electrical, Frontline, AEG Electrical Group, Ormskirk Electrical Service, CW Hoult Group Services 44 Electrical & Plumbing and Stackright AC Electrical • Progression to Apprenticeships P & R Electrical Contractors Ltd • Skills Competitions including World Skills UK AEG Electrical Group l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 45

The average

wage for a Design and l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Development Engineer is £38,220 per year WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Foundation Learning

Our Foundation Learning programmes are for learners Study Overview with learning difficulties and disabilities, and designed This programme will introduce learners of varying abilities to a range of topics including to meet learner development needs through the setting sport and active leisure, how the body works and how they can improve their own health through the use of exercise and fitness, wellbeing, nutrition, teamwork and problem of individual targets and monitoring of progress solving, office skills, customer service, ICT, employability, retail, English and maths. towards these. Students will also take part in a realistic office and café working environment to develop skills for employment.

Careers Courses • Further college • Employment • Supported Internships Opportunities programmes No formal entry requirements Moving Forward No formal entry requirements Student Experience Students have progressed: • Trips and visits Library, Restaurants, Theatre Trips • Further college programmes • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Employment • Canal and River Trust • Supported Internships • Lancashire FA Inclusion League - Football Team • Volunteering, West Lancashire Rangers 46 • Work Experience with Southport and District General Hospital and West Lancashire Borough Council. l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 47 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Hairdressing

Do you have a passion for Hairdressing? Learn the Study Overview latest Hairdressing techniques, gain experience in our Principles and practices of hairdressing and barbering services; shampoo, condition onsite Imagery Hair & Beauty Academy, commercial the hair and scalp; cut hair using basic techniques; style, set and dress hair; colour and lighten hair; shampoo, creatively style and dress hair; hair colour correction services; expertise and industry experience to prepare you for creatively colour and lighten hair; cut hair using a combination of techniques; creative your exciting, creative career. hair design skills.

Careers Courses • Hairstylist • Salon Manager • Salon Owner Hair & Beauty Introduction Level 1 • Colour Specialist • Senior Stylist No formal entry requirements Hairdressing Level 2 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 Student Experience Our Students have gone into Hairdressing Advanced Level 3 • Fantastic facilities employment with: Progression course • Imagery Hair Academy Experience Stylers Hair Studio • Taught by Wella Colour Masters Trimmers • Well established links with Employers Sillouette Hair available • Extensive Work Experience The Imagery 48 • Salon products and promotions include; Silky, Neil Vicky’s Hair Design and Wolf, Olaplex, Keratstraight, Nouvelle, Paintbang, Reload, Pastisse, Hot tools, Ikoo l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 13% of Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and proprietors are aged 55 or above, creating a demand

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Hairdressing careers have grown l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE by 2% over the last 2 years, and are expected to grow by 1% over the next 4 years WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Health Careers Academy

Delivered in partnership with leading employers from Study Overview the health and medical sector and Universities from Social influences on health and wellbeing; promoting health and wellbeing; the impact the North West, our Health Careers Academy offers of nutrition on health and wellbeing; creative and therapeutic activities in health and social care; human lifespan development; working in health and social care; anatomy and a wide range of course options giving you access to physiology for health and social care; nutritional health practical scientific procedures university and employment. and techniques; science investigation skills; laboratory techniques and their application; contemporary issues in science; biomedical science; physiology of human body systems; Whether you want to be a midwife, paramedic, nurse, care worker or any one of the psychological approaches and applications; health psychology. hundreds jobs available in the Health Care sector, our Health Careers Academy has a route for you. Courses in our Health Careers Academy are designed to provide a specialised qualification with many progression opportunities. If a Health Career is what you are aiming for, our unique Health Careers Academy will equip you with the skills and experience required to achieve your ambition and give you the edge over others entering the profession.

Careers • Nurse • Personal Trainer • Social Worker • Paramedic • Pathologist • Science Technician • Counsellor • Nutritionist • Youth Worker • Biological Scientist or • Radiologist • Researcher • Occupational • Primary Carer • Social Work Biochemist • Physiotherapist Therapist • Graduate Mental • Midwife • Forensic Scientist • Pharmacist Health Worker 50

Student Experience • Access to our Health Careers Recruitment Agency Lancashire, Council for Voluntary Service and Child and to help you find suitable employment within your Adolescent Mental Health Service, West Lancashire. • Fantastic facilities chosen profession • Workshops and seminars delivered by Health Care • Links with the Royal College of Nursing l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE • Industry visits appropriate to your chosen career Professionals and Professors including Edge Hill • Links with Partner Universities – UCLan and Edge Hill including Ashworth Hospital, Thackray Medical University and UCLan. University Museum, The Mind, Body & Soul Experience and • Look and feel like a Health Care professional with • Industry recognised training and qualifications bespoke taster days at local universities. our Health Careers Academy Uniform. delivered by expert tutors with experience in the Health • Guest speakers appropriate to your chosen career • Bespoke University days and support with Care sector including a Midwife and Social Worker including Nugent Care, Southport Community Mental UCAS personal statements to help secure your • Unique work placements in a variety of roles within Health Team, Virgin Care, BEAT (Eating Disorders), chosen University. the medical sector with placements being offered with Royal College of Nursing, Addaction Group, Lancashire leading employers including NHS, Virgin Care and NHS Team, Local Safeguarding Adult Board for WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 10% of Paramedics are aged 55 or above creating a demand in the area

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10% of Paramedics are aged 55 or above creating a demand in the area WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 52 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE •  •  •  course at West Lancashire College. Lancashire West at course level degree on place aguaranteed onto Progression to Nepal. residential overseas an including project; international an in to participate opportunity The counselling and psychology. to introduction eg appropriate where courses short additional Service, Citizenship National clubs, activities, sporting as such to enhancements Access 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Study of Programme Midwifery Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Diploma Extended National Care &Social Health Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 2 Certificate Extended National Science Pharmaceutical in Award Science with (Applied) Specialist Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs First DiplomaScience (Applied) Level 2 Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 2 Certificate Extended Care &Social Health requirements entry formal No 1 Level Diploma Young Introductory People and Children Care, &Social Health Courses 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Study of Work Programme Social Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Study of Programme Paramedic Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Study of Programme Nursing and/or Maths and/or English Science 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Diploma Level 3 Science National (Applied) Extended Maths and/or English Science 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Certificate National Psychology (Applied) Approved Centre from Pearson Paramedic Science, UCLan Science, Paramedic University Hill Edge &Health, Nutrition University Hill Edge Work Social University Lancaster Nursing, Disability Learning Sheffield of University and University Salford Therapy, Occupational University Hill Edge and University Moores John Nursing, Adult University Salford Midwifery, UCLan Counselling, and Psychotherapy University Hill Edge degree, combined Work Social and Nursing Health Mental University Cumbria and University Hill Edge UCLan, at Nursing Children’s tostudy: toUniversity go Students Our

Combination available The average wage for Nurses is

£31,785 per year*

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There are currently l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 59,687 Nurses employed 10% in the region of Paramedics are aged 55 or above creating a demand in the area WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The Logistics Careers Academy

Logistics is a priority in our area with many job Study Overview opportunities. Working with local and regional Management, finance, law, marketing, recruitment and selection, and business ethics. employers, including Graylaw, Peel Ports and Plus, learn all about data analysis, software development, web development, software design and project management, how to set up and configure technology systems, Hotter, our Logistics Careers Academy offers you explore current and emerging technologies, learn about security protection and the opportunity to become job or University ready. risk management. We will connect you with employers through specific work placements, visits and guest seminars in the logistics sector.

Careers Courses • Transport Planner • Purchasing Manager • Warehouse Manager • Logistics & Logistics Pathway Level 2 in • Contract Manager • Supply Chain Manager • Logistics Analyst Installations Manager Business & IT • HGV Driver • Estimator 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Logistics Pathway Level 3 in Business & IT (3 A Level equivalent) 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths Student Experience • Work placement within the Logistics Sector relevant 54 to your career choice at companies including Graylaw, Peel Ports and Hotter. available • Guest speakers and guest seminars from professionals from the Logistics industry • Workplace visits and educational trips relevant to your

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE chosen profession including The Port of Liverpool, Amazon, Eddie Stobart • 10 FREE* Driving Lessons (for those studying Logistics Pathway Level 3) • Peel Ports Board Room Experience • Guaranteed Interview for career at Peel Ports on successful completion of Level 3 Pathway • Access to the National Career Academy Programme

WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST *subject to availability and eligibility £ Purchasing Managers is 45,806 for pay Normal per year per Purchasing Managers 4660 are employed employed are

in the region the in

55 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Media Make-up

Got a passion for Art, Make-up and Hairdressing? If you Study Overview have a creative flair, artistic ideas and a steady hand Working in the film, TV and theatre industry, historical hair and makeup looks, media make this course is perfect for you! If you enjoy working with up creative hair design, fashion and photographic make-up, creation and presentation of a look book and industry portfolio, body art, camouflage make up. people, want a fast-paced working environment and a rewarding career, why not become a Make-up Artiste!

Careers Courses • Make-up Artist in • Special Effects • Photographic – advertising Hair & Beauty Introduction Level 1 network and independent Make-up Artiste Make-up Artiste: – commercial fashion No formal entry requirements television – film / video – wedding industry Make-up Diploma Level 2 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Media Make-up Advanced Level 3 Student Experience Our Students have gone in to Progression course • Visits to G Mex Beauty Exhibition, Beauty UK, employment: Birmingham NEC Exhibition, Mac, Illamasqua Freelance Make-up Artists working at London and • Expert tuition from Make-up Artist working at New York Fashion Week London Fashion Week Make-up Salon Owners - Spectrum Make-up • Work Experience including Lime Pictures, Teachers home of Hollyoaks 56 Self-Employed or freelance Make-up Artists • Live projects – Spookfest • Guest speakers and masterclasses l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST £ 170– Lead Make-up Artists Artists Make-up Lead for a ten-hour day day aten-hour for between earn can of editorial work £ 320

between range can this £ For fashion events events fashion For £

275– 450

57 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Motor Vehicle

Are you interested in vehicles and how an engine Study Overview works? Our motor vehicle maintenance repair courses You will gain an excellent working knowledge of motor vehicles and possible faults, learn help you get the relevant technical knowledge of motor vehicle technology, be interested in cars, light commercial vehicles or motorcycles, and electronic equipment. You will also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the vehicles to enable progression into the industry. workplace and develop skills associated with working in a garage.

Careers Courses • Light Vehicle • Light Vehicle • Race Technician Transport Maintenance Level 1 Maintenance Technician Diagnostic Technician No formal entry requirements Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair Level 2 Student Experience Our Students have gone into Progression course • Guest speakers and industry specialist training, employment with: Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair Level 3 Pipewerx, D1 Ultimate driving experience, AA, VOSA C&N Cars Progression course • Lancashire Fire Service Caber Mechanical Handling • Work Experience Premier Tyres • Excellent progression to employment Westgate Tyre & Service Centre Ltd available • Progression to Apprenticeships AS Auto 58 Mazda Bolton Premier Tyres A Davies Auto’s Ltd Westgate Tyre & Service Centre Ltd

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE CC Commercials WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST £ for 23,478 Vehicle Technicians, The average wage wage average The Mechanics and Electricians per year is

Vehicle Technicians and Mechanics employed in 12,572 There are currently the region

of Electricians are aged 55, creating demand Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and 12% UK, the In

59 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Performing Arts

Whether you are looking to build up your skills to Study Overview pursue a future career in the Performing Arts industry Performing Arts courses also give students extraordinary transferrable skills that will or want to develop your interest in drama or dance assist them in every aspect of their personal and employment lives, from building self- confidence, improving their vocal range and power, working as a member of a team in West Lancashire College has a range of courses that situations of stress and individual responsibility, personal presentation skills, timekeeping, will challenge you, thrill you and greatly add to your reliability, collaboration and negotiation, creative thinking skills...our Performing Arts students often make extraordinary personal progress during their time with us and enjoyment of being a college student. Our Performing frequently find themselves achieving goals that they had previously thought were Arts courses are all based on one simple fact— only dreams. Performing Arts students want to perform!

Careers Courses • Actor • Musical Theatre • Teacher of • Entertainer Performing Arts Extended Diploma • Dancer Performer Performing Arts Level 3 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths Musical Theatre Diploma Level 3 Student Experience Our Students have gone to 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or • Specialist facilities – Dance Studio and 200 seat University to study: Maths Hope Theatre BA in Dance at Salford University Dance Diploma Level 3 • Award winning department 60 BA in Performing Arts at Edge Hill University 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or • The North West District 6 National Operatic and BA in Musical Theatre at the University of Cumbria Maths Dramatic Association Award winners: Best Lead Male / BA in Acting at the University of Central Lancashire Female Lead in a Play, Best Male Supporting Actor in a Approved Centre from Pearson Combination Play, Most Entertaining / Comedy Female Actors BA in Musical Theatre at the University of Central Lancashire • Leverhulme Drama Festival Winners: Best Play in the l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Youth section at the Leverhulme Drama Festival plus BA in Drama at Liverpool John Moores University WINNER of Best Actor BA in Performing Arts at the University of Cumbria • Trips to Universities, strong links with University of BA in Community Drama at LIPA Cumbria, UCLan and Edge Hill University Guilford School of Acting – Surrey • Recent performances: Children in Need Showcase, Treasure Island, The Winter’s Tale, Dance Show, Eighteen and The Addams Family WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST of are aged 55 or or 55 aged are presenters above creating demand Actors, and entertainers 21% UK, the In

£ Actors, entertainers entertainers Actors, for 31,415 and presenters The average pay pay average The per year is

61 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Plumbing

Want to work in a trade? Construction is the UK’s Study Overview biggest industry, with 2 million people already at work Cold water systems, hot water systems, central heating and electrical supply and earth in more than 700 different types of jobs. Develop your continuity. This course combines practical and theory based work tasks. skills and kick start your career in Plumbing with one of our industry standard courses.

Careers Courses • Labourer • Self Employment • Plumbers Merchant Plumbing Certificate Level 2 • Apprentice Plumber • Foreperson • Site Manager 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths Plumbing Diploma Level 3 Progression course Student Experience Our Students have gone in • Specialist training from industry experts and suppliers to employment with: including: Sentinel Products, Mira Showers, Myson, Huyton Plumbing and Heating Ltd Salamander Pumps, McAlpine, Wavin available Liquid and Gas • Trips and visits the PHEX Manchester and Go karting Lathom Heating and Plumbing • Specialist equipment including; Hydraulic steel Karl Roberts Domestic Installations benders, gas torches, hand banding/copper bending machines, simulated rooms for practical works CLC Group 62 • Skills competitions including World Skills UK • Progression to Apprenticeships l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST and Ventilating Engineers employed in the region the in employed Plumbers and Heating There are currently 7,003

and Ventilating Engineers £ for Plumbers and Heating 26,384 The average pay pay average The per year per is

63 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Public Services

Are you interested in a career as a Police Officer, Study Overview Fire Fighter, Paramedic, Customs & Revenue Officer, Government, policies and the public services, leadership and teamwork in the public Prison Officer or are you set for a career in the Armed services, career planning for the public services, land navigation by map and compass, employment in the uniformed public services. Forces? Our Public Services courses are perfect for you.

Careers Courses • Armed Forces • Paramedic • Professions in law and management of outdoor Public Services Level 1 • Police, Fire and Rescue • Outdoor Activity legal services activities, leadership No formal entry requirements Service Instructor • Progression to Higher and management in fire studies or public Public Services Extended Certificate • Customs and Revenue • Physical Training Education in areas such services management. Level 2 Officer Instructor as law, criminology, 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths • Navy and RAF Public Services Extended Diploma Level 3 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English Student Experience Our Students have gone on to and/or Maths University or employment with: • Industrial visits such as the Look at Life programme Approved Centre from Pearson Combination • Police Cadetship available FdSc in Policing 64 • National Citizenship Service (NCS) BA Hons Criminology • 24 hour search and rescue event developing navigation BA (Hons) Business Studies and lifesaving skills BSc Hons Sports Science Degree • RAF Teamwork activities at Aintree Barracks PTI Armed Forces • Duke of Edinburgh Award* – Silver including

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE expedition skills • External Speakers from the Emergency Services and a variety of universities for UCAS • Liverpool Crown Court visits • Fire and Rescue Service – career advice, use of equipment, visits to F&R centres and RTC demonstrations • Work Experience with BTCV and Lancashire Trust WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST £ is below) and (Sergeant 34,301 The average wage wage average The Police Officers Officers Police for per year per

Police Officers (Sergeant (Sergeant Officers Police 10,758 and below) employed employed below) and There are currently in the region the in

65 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 66 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Science Careers growing global jobs market. arapidly in you compete help will and sciences chemical and physical forensic, biomedical, includes sector The courses. university and careers to many doors the open can and ranging wide and diverse Do you love Science? The Applied Science sector is •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  Student Experience Forensic Scientist Scientist Forensic biochemist or scientist Biological Attend Science Shows and Expos and Shows Science Attend application University and learning your enhance will which of All Animals. of Origin Explosive The and Evolution, and ’n’ Drugs Bugs Earths, Other for Hunting as such Masterclasses University in Take part days adoctor develop our of one in part take or skills surgical gaining mortem post alive in Take part universe the of origins the about learn and Geneva in (CERN) Research Nuclear for Organisation European the Visit University Bank Jodrell nominated Heritage Trip World to the university and/or employment for need you skills the with you equipping skills science practical of level ahigh Acquire • •  •  Radiologist Pathologist Engineer Chemical • • Physiotherapist Pharmacist •  •  •  •  •  orUniversity employment: to have gone Students Our Employment at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Liverpool at Employment University Hill Edge at Biology Human University Moores John at Biology University Bangor at Herpetology and Zoology University Lancaster at Science Environmental and Earth •  Researcher Technician Science Principles and applications of science, practical scientific procedures and techniques, techniques, and procedures scientific practical science, of applications and Principles OverviewStudy safety in pharmacy, working in the pharmacy team. pharmacy the in working pharmacy, in safety and health law, regulation, customers, pharmacy with communicating psychology, health research, psychological conducting applications, and approaches Psychological analysis, and collection evidence, forensic systems, body human of physiology science, space and astronomy science, biomedical science, in issues contemporary project, investigative application, their and techniques laboratory skills, investigation science or Maths or and/ English Science 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Certificate National Psychology (Applied) Maths or and/ English Science 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Diploma Level 3 Science National (Applied) Extended Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 2 Certificate Extended National Science Pharmaceutical in Award Science with (Applied) Specialist Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs 2 Level First DiplomaScience (Applied) Courses Approved Centre from Pearson

Combination Average wage for Pharmacists is

£43,914 per year*

67

13% of Biological Scientists

and Biochemists are aged Average pay for l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 55 or above creating 4,569 Biological Scientists demand Pharmacists are employed and Biochemists is in the region* £35,120 per year*

*Careers Coach data 28/09/2018 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The School of Medicine

Delivered in partnership with leading employers from Study Overview the health and medical sector and some of the top UK The 2 year programme offers much more than standard A Levels and gives those wishing University Medical Schools, we are delighted to open to progress to medical school as an undergraduate a distinct competitive edge. The first of its kind, The School of Medicine offers unique work experience in a variety of The School of Medicine at West Lancashire College. roles within the medical industry with placements within the NHS, with Virgin Care and West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group, and workshops and seminars delivered by Doctors and Professors from The UCLan School of Medicine and Edge Hill University School of Medicine.

Careers Courses • Doctor • Pharmacist • Physician • Dermatologist On the School of Medicine you will study a • Dentist • Anaesthetist • Consultant • Endocrinologist combination of the following A Levels: • Paramedic • Radiologist • Paediatrician A Level Psychology • Surgeon • Oncologist • Physician A Level Biology A Level Chemistry A Level Physics Student Experience • Guest speakers and guest seminars from medical A Level Maths professionals including surgeons, GPs and • 300 hours on our Discovery Work Placement Pharmacists Programme within the Health and Medical sector • Workplace visits and educational trips relevant to the at placements with NHS, Virgin Care and West 68 medical sector Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group • Workshops and seminars delivered by Doctors and Professors from Medical Schools including Edge Hill Entry Requirements: University, University of Central Lancashire, University Applicants will require 44 points from their best 8 of Liverpool and University of Lancaster

l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE GCSEs, with a Grade 7 or above in English, Maths and • Peer mentoring from undergraduates currently Science, ideally from Triple Science, however Double studying at UCLan Medical School Award Science will be considered • Preparation for MMI and UKCAT tests • Generation Medics, Train a Doctor and Vivit Experience giving you hands on clinical/surgical experience • Medical Journal subscriptions • Personalised Lab Coat WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST £ Medical Practitioners is 68,894 for pay Normal per year per Medical Practitioners are employed in the region 21,874

69 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 70 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Sports Careers your career! start to kick perfect are courses these learning theoretical and practical ofboth combination a With laboratory. science sports and room state-of-the facilities, including art our rehabilitation in study will programmes sports our joining Students •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  Student Experience Sports Therapist Sports professions teaching PE Teacher/other & Handball & Handball Basketball Netball, Football, Teams including Sports Events Charity aMarathon, than More Club, Rugby Southport and Sheffield in One Big The Blackpool, in Show Fitness International including; clubs and events sporting profile high fabulous some at experience Work (London) Expo Therapy (Amsterdam) World Body (Lanzarote) Santa La Park, Georges St Beach, Formby Walls, Awesome Snowdon, Mount include; visits Trips and experience work for clinic therapy Sports laboratory science room/sports rehabilitation 70k Clubs Football Blackpool and Rovers Blackburn with Partnerships •  • Fitness Instructor Instructor Fitness Physiotherapist •  •  Sports Coach Coach Sports Therapist Massage Sports First Aid Specialists. Aid First Instructors, Fitness Nursing, Therapists, Sports including Industry, Sports the in Employment Self Forces Armed PTI Bath of University Coaching, Sports BSc Newcastle of University Therapy, Sports BSc University Middlesbrough Therapy, Sports BSc University Moores John Liverpool Science, Sports BSc University Salford Therapy, Sports BSc University Moores John Liverpool Journalism, BA or employmentUniversity with: to on have gone Students Our •  and fitness industry fitness and sports the within jobs level higher of Variety training sessions. personal delivering health, and fitness exercise, of principles health, and performance sports for physiology and anatomy injuries, treating aleader, as activities sports deliver programmes, fitness plan works, body the how activities, fitness and exercise Practical OverviewStudy 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths and/or English 4—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level 3 Diploma Extended & ExerciseSports Sciences Maths and/or English 3—9 including Grade 4 GCSEs Level Leadership Sports 2 requirements entry formal No 1 Level Sports Courses Approved Centre from Pearson

Combination £ for 36,894 Physiotherapists Average wage per year per is

71 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Travel & Tourism

This course is an ideal qualification for those students Study Overview who want a broad background in Travel and Tourism and Throughout the course you will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal thinking of working in this expanding industry. Students qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance for a career in the Tourism industries. You will cover a variety of topics such as: The Business of Travel and Tourism, will be encouraged to understand the importance Marketing Travel and Tourism Products Services, Tourist Destinations, Customer Services of marketing and customer service in the travel and in Travel and Tourism, Cabin Crew and Hotel Management. tourism industry. They will improve their knowledge of the major European and long-haul destinations for UK tourists and they will be given the opportunity to learn about the impact of tourism development and prepare for employment within the industry.

Careers Courses • Hotel Management • Travel Consultant • Cabin Crew • Visitor Attraction Travel & Tourism Industry Marketing Executive • Tour Operator • Cruise Industry Management Introduction Certificate • Event Management • Overseas • Airport Management (with Cabin Crew) Level 1 Representatives No formal entry requirements Travel & Tourism First Certificate (with Cabin Crew) Level 2 72 Student Experience Our Students go on to University 4 GCSEs Grade 3—9 including English and/or Maths to study: This is an exciting programme bursting with Travel & Tourism Extended Diploma opportunities to give students the competitive edge. BA Honours in Airline Management at University of Level 3 Students will attend trips such as; West London 4 GCSEs Grade 4—9 including English and/or Maths • Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Titanic Hotel in Liverpool Business and Management with Leisure and Tourism – l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE and Belfast, Thomas Cook Airlines Training Day, World Edge Hill University Approved Centre from Pearson Combination Travel Market, Disneyland Paris, San Francisco Events Management – UCLan • Work experience at a number of different organisations Travel and Tourism Management – University of including Holland Hall, Thomas Cook, Hays Travel, Huddersfield Premier Inn, and Radio City International Tourism Management – Leeds Beckett • New opportunity got Work Experience at West Lancashire Council within the Events Department • Work Experience abroad WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST The average pay for Hotel and Accommodation Managers and Proprietors is

£23,186 per year

In the UK,

22% of Hotel and Accommodation Managers and Proprietors are aged 55 or above creating demand

73 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Vocational Studies

This programme is ideal for School Leavers who are Study Overview unsure of their next steps and would like to investigate Students will: Develop an understanding of the workplace, in areas such as timekeeping, their career options before progressing onto more appearance and develop people and customer care skills, explore personal strengths and develop skills that would be transferable to careers, take part in teamwork activities, specific programmes in college. The programme undertake work placements, get involved in community projects, and increase English will help students become familiar with the world of and maths skills. work, and provide a variety of practical experiences linked to particular careers. Students will receive excellent support and encouragement in a caring, nurturing environment.

Student Experience Guest Speakers: Courses Trips and visits including; Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Choose Life (Ex-prisoners drug related role-play talk), Pathways Entry Level 3 Chester Zoo, NCS, Velocity, Hurlston Hall, Jab Boxing. Fire Service – Bright Spark – Firework Safety, Manual No formal entry requirements Employer and Community Links such as British Heart Handling, Barclays Bank (Money Skills Talk), and Gary Foundation, West Lancs, Recycling, YPS, Nye Bevan, Skyner (Inspirational Speaker). Park Pool, Parbold Equestrian Centre, Engine Rooms, Superdrug, Brookfield Park Primary, The Twirlies (Birch Green Computer Club), Woodland Animal Sanctuary, Our Students have progressed to: Queens Courts Hospice, The Grove, Pets at Home, Level 1 Programmes including Public Services, 74 Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Library, Pemberton Pet Children’s Care, IT & Computing, Construction, Shop, Aughton Town Green Primary School (After and Motor Vehicle. Employment in retail and motor School Club), Care Afloat, Food Bank, Tawd Valley, mechanics. Students have successfully completed a Birchwood Centre. Vocational Studies programme and with further study progressed to University Degree programmes. l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST 75 WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE Further Information

For more information on courses, you can contact us by post, phone, or email and ask for further information on the courses that interest you. You can also access detailed course information sheets on our website www.westlancs.ac.uk

West Lancashire College College Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6LH Phone: 01695 52300

Email: [email protected] Visit: www.westlancs.ac.uk

76 l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST Further Information

Safeguarding The Prevent Duty Respect We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring all West Lancashire College is committed to Prevent. At West Lancashire College we emphasise the students experience a secure, safe and welcoming The Prevent Duty forms part of the Counter Terrorism importance of respecting all other people, be they staff, environment in which they can fulfil their potential. and Security Act 2015, and the strategy responds to students or visitors to the college and respecting their We are also committed to assisting students to develop the ideological challenge we face from terrorism and property and the facilities of the college, which exist for the skills necessary to take responsibility for their own aspects of extremism, and the threat we face from those the benefit of all students. safety. Specific policies and procedures are in place to who promote these views. It provides practical help to safeguard young people (students under 18 years of age) prevent people from being drawn in to terrorism and Security and vulnerable adults; these are robust and are ensure they are given appropriate advice and support. To ensure the security of our students we operate an reviewed regularly. It covers all forms of terrorism, including far right identity card system where students, staff and official extremism and some aspects of non-violent extremism. visitors wear lanyards and badges. We will do our best Procedures are in place to take all reasonable measures to support the various needs of all our students and to to ensure risk is minimised and appropriate action is If you have any concerns about radicalisation, terrorism help you all to achieve your learning goals. If you are a taken to address welfare concerns of young people or extremism, please ask to speak to one of the disabled person, please ensure that we know what you and vulnerable adults. Our college community includes Safeguarding Team. need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to young people aged 14 to 18 and vulnerable adults. For help you succeed. Students are asked to help us create Equality this reason and as part of our commitment to safeguard an environment where everyone feels safe and valued our students and provide a safe place to learn, we are West Lancashire College welcomes diversity in its and where you can work successfully to achieve your asking all potential students to disclose if they have student population - valuing differences in race, gender, full potential. a violent or sexual conviction. You will be asked to sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, class and complete a declaration at the point of enrolment. If age. We actively oppose discrimination, aim to remove Disclaimer you do have convictions you will not be automatically all conditions that put people at a disadvantage, strive Every effort is made to ensure that the information excluded from enrolling on a college course. Each to improve access and to provide outstanding support. contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of case will be considered on its own merits. For further We are committed to providing an inclusive learning publication. We reserve the right however, to make information please ask to speak to a member of the environment. We have produced a NCG Equality alterations or amendments to the details contained Safeguarding Team. Strategy which sets out our response to statutory in this booklet. Courses will operate subject to obligations and our approach to the active promotion sufficient numbers. 77 of equality and diversity. Please discuss your support needs with us and we will make every reasonable effort to make adjustments to help you succeed. l SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE LANCASHIRE WEST West Lancashire College College Way Skelmersdale WN8 6LH 01695 52300 [email protected] www.westlancs.ac.uk