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FULL-TIME COURSE & APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE 2020/21 RATED “A GOOD PROVIDER WITH OUTSTANDING FEATURES" OFSTED SEPTEMBER 2019
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Contents
04 Welcome
06 Visit Us
08 Our Campuses
10 Our Facilities
Lucy Cooper
Business alumni and trainee pilot 12 Travelling to College
14 Competition Success
"I experience such a sense of freedom 18 Industry Placements
when I take to the air; any stress I might 20 Student Support
be feeling always melts away. From a
career perspective, I knew that I would 22 Student Experience
only be able to devote 40 hours a week
to something I really enjoyed so I am 26 Higher Education
determined to do everything I can to
secure a career in aviation." 28 Apprenticeships
"Having registered 45 hours of flying including her 30 Study Levels Explained
first solo cross-country route, Lucy achieved her
Private Pilot’s Licence and is now planning to fly 32 Courses
further afield in her mission to log the hours required
for a commercial licence. Plans include a long trip 106 How to apply
via Le Touquet in France, Spain, Majorca to Greece,
and home via Amsterdam."
"My college studies are important to me because
airlines like to see evidence that candidates have
the application and dedication to achieve well in
academic studies. Pilots have to overcome a number
of challenges as they work towards achieving their
licence and I need to demonstrate that I have got
what it takes."
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Every year over 90 per cent of our students
Ofsted Report 2019 leave us to progress on to higher education or
into employment. Ofsted rate us as ‘Good’ and
we are proud of our very high levels of student
success both in their qualifications and in many
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire other areas. This includes the exceptional
College has been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted success of our students in skills competitions.
with the behaviour and attitudes of its All our students are encouraged to develop their skills
students rated as ‘Outstanding’ by inspectors. through participating in competitions including at national
and international levels. Last year, the success of students
Ofsted’s report said that: included Best College and seven gold medals in the Welsh
• All college provision including programmes for young International Culinary Championship, and five gold medals
people, adults, apprenticeships and students with for digital film production and catering as part of the famous
special educational needs and disabilities is good. WorldSkills UK national finals.
• Students and apprentices display ‘exemplary’ behaviour Last year the College opened its newest campus, the MIRA
and attitudes and are highly respectful and polite. Technology Institute located on the MIRA Technology Park.
This highly progressive Institute was developed in partnership
• The college offers a ‘enjoyable and highly-inclusive
with HORIBA MIRA and three local universities (Leicester,
learning environment’.
Loughborough and Coventry). Students in this part of our
• A high proportion of students move into further learning college are studying to be the automotive engineers of
and employment after they have successfully completed the future, gaining skills for working with exciting new
their qualifications. technologies such as electric vehicles and driverless cars.
• Support for the most vulnerable students is ‘embedded
At the heart of our college community sits a set of values:
within the fabric of college life’.
respect, honesty and kindness shape and guide the way
• The college benefits from strong leadership with in which we behave. The generosity, care and compassion
managers implementing ‘a clear strategy that has of our staff and students is reflected in our support for
resulted in sustained improvements’. many charities as well as in the work we do within our
• Experienced teachers plan well-structured, logically local communities.
ordered activities to help students deepen and reinforce Whatever your starting point, we will do our very best to
their knowledge and to extend their skills. make sure you have the knowledge, skills and support you
need to progress well in your studies and to move confidently
on to either higher education, apprenticeships or into
successful careers.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Marion Plant OBE FCGI
Principal and Chief Executive Officer
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Visit Us
Our Super Saturdays and Open Evenings are a
fantastic way to come and see college facilities,
speak to our amazing tutors, take part in 'have a go'
sessions and meet some of our fantastic students.
You can also find out more about the additional support we
offer at the College, to make your time with us as stress-free as
possible. Courses at our MIRA Technology Institute are all featured
at Nuneaton Campus Open Evenings.
Visit our website nwslc.ac.uk for times and to reserve a place.
NUNEATON HINCKLEY
12 October 2019 5 October 2019
3 December 2019 26 November 2019
1 February 2020 8 February 2020
17 March 2020 25 April 2020
2 May 2020 9 June 2020
18 June 2020
WIGSTON HARROWBROOK
5 October 2019 12 October 2019
28 November 2019 1 February 2020
8 February 2020 18 June 2020
9 March 2020
25 April 2020
9 June 2020
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Our Campuses HINCKLEY
Lower Bond Street LE10 1QU
Our exciting Hinckley Campus has been purposely
built for our Creative Arts subjects, so you can
We offer a wide range of courses enjoy the space you need to reflect and practice
across all our five campuses. your skills. Our facilities are the very best in the
local area, featuring high-spec industry-standard
equipment and technology, including kilns,
pottery studios, film and gaming workspaces,
a full photography studio and a 200 seat theatre.
NUNEATON
Hinckley Road CV11 6BH
Nuneaton is our largest campus and home to a wide
range of vocational courses and offers a great range
of services that are open to the local community as
well as students. These include The Salons, Sports
and Fitness Centre, WiseOwls Nursery, Budding HARROWBROOK
Florists and Glebegate Restaurant. Nuffield Road LE10 3DT
Home to our construction, trades and logistics
courses and located in Harrowbrook Industrial
Estate, our Harrowbrook Campus simulates a
real-life construction and logistics workplace.
WIGSTON
Blaby Road LE18 4PH
Home to a wide range of vocational courses
and specialist spa centre, our Wigston Campus
(formerly known as South Leicestershire College), MIRA TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
is a state-of-the-art £43 million facility with a Eastern Avenue CV10 0UX
purpose-built engineering and construction
department and numerous other resources such Home to our specialist automotive courses,
as a gym, library and nursery, just to mention a few. MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) is a 24,500 sq.
ft. bespoke global skills centre on the grounds
of MIRA Technology Park. Created to satisfy an
ever-increasing demand for specialist skills in the
automotive sector, it is equipped with cutting edge
technology and equipment including 3D printers,
engine blocks and two fully equipped garage spaces.
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Our Facilities
Relax Glebegate Restaurant
All our campuses have a student centre or break area. Here Our Nuneaton Campus is home to the Catering
you can rest and relax in between lessons, play a game of Academy, who run Glebegate Restaurant.
pool or have a game on one of our consoles. This is where The restaurant is open to the public and serves
you can find the student enrichment teams, who can tell amazing food, cooked by our talented students,
you all about the clubs, events and trips run at the College. under the watchful eye of our award winning Chefs.
Our Nuneaton Campus is home to a sports and fitness centre, facebook.com/glebegate.restaurant
featuring a range of equipment, fitness class timetable, a spin
studio and a one-to-one personal training service. There is
also a gym at the Wigston campus.
Hair & Beauty Salons
At Nuneaton and Wigston we have both Hair and Beauty
Salons that are open to students and the general public.
Refresh Wigston also has a spa centre, with a steam room,
You can grab a bite to eat at every campus, plus there sauna and floatation tank. Our students run the salons
are coffee shops like Costa and Starbucks at the bigger and they are supervised by our fully–qualified and highly
sites. We offer a wide variety of freshly cooked food, experienced staff.
sandwiches, salads and snacks.
Budding Florists
Resources Our florist is based at Nuneaton and is a great place
The College has libraries at the Nuneaton, Hinckley and to buy beautiful flowers and bouquets made by our
Wigston campuses that provide a wealth of information, students. They can also take advance orders.
including thousands of e-books and e-resources, ClickView
video streaming, study skills guides, plus much more.
WiseOwls Nursey
We have two onsite nurseries at Nuneaton and
Wigston, both are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. If you
are a student they may be able to help support
with your childcare requirements.
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Travelling to College
Travelling by bus? Travelling by train?
You will be eligible for a bus pass if you are Our Nuneaton, Hinckley and Wigston
on a full-time course and live more than two Campuses are within easy walking distance
miles from the campus you are studying at. of train stations, and railcards are available
to help you save a third off rail fares.
Nuneaton, Hinckley
and Harrowbrook Campuses
You can purchase a Stagecoach termly
bus pass for the number of days you are
timetabled to attend college. Arriva and
Travelling by car?
Roberts offer an annual pass. You will be required to pay £1 per
day for parking at all college campuses.
Wigston Campus A 30-minute drop off window per day
is available at no charge.
We have two contract buses in place
covering Market Harborough and Husbands Access to the Nuneaton and Wigston
Bosworth. The cost of the College bus pass sites are through barriers on entry.
will be £360*. To apply for a pass please see
a member of the Student Support Team. To park at Hinckley and Harrowbrook you
will need the appropriate permit, which
can be obtained from reception. Please
Arriva Bus Pass
note space is limited at some campuses.
You can purchase the Arriva academic year
Leicester Zone bus pass covering Central
and South Leicestershire. The cost of the
Arriva bus pass will be £400*.
Travelling by bike?
Leicestershire County Council Travel Pass Our campuses have bike shelters and bike
You can apply directly to Leicestershire locks are available to purchase from certain
County Council for a subsidised travel reception desks.
pass by visiting:
leics.gov.uk/school_college_transport Need financial help with travel?
To apply for any college bus pass through
the Student Bursary Fund or help with the
cost of petrol or train fares, please apply
for the college bursary through the
following portal:
*Subject to change
nwslc.paymystudent.com/portal
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Competition Success
Competitions give you the chance to
excel and add great experience to your
CV, enhancing your career opportunities.
nov
Welsh International
Academic year 2018/2019 feb Culinary
Celebration Championships
of Achievement
nov An annual night of celebration for North
Students from the College’s Hospitality
and Catering Department took part in the
Welsh International Culinary Championships.
Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College!
The NWSLC team came back with a total
WorldSkills UK NATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITIONS: The event brings together students, staff and
their families and friends together under one
of 56 awards including:
5 Gold Medals
LIVE 2018 roof to celebrate their amazing successes and
9 Best in Class Plates
– Culinary Arts achievements from the academic year.
FINALISTS Chloe Lloyd-Hughes 7
16–18 Student of the Year Gold Medals
INCLUSIVE SKILLS – Digital Video Production Kacey Barker 14 Silver Medals
COMPETITIONS: Sam Ebdon, Oliver Hargreaves,
Niamh Preston and William Smith Adult Learner of the Year 13 Bronze Medals
2 Silver Medals Carly Hathway
1 Silver Medals 6 Certificates of Merit
– Media Higher Education Star Student
Molly Boughey – Customer Service Jac Thompson 5 Hygiene Awards
James Coates Abdirahman Ibrahim
Bright Star Award Visit Wales – The Year of
1 Bronze Medal 1 Bronze Medals Tuze Duzen
Discovery Challenge Winners
– Woodworking – Customer Service Principal’s Prize Student of the Year
James Deacon Tia Rowe Kacey Barker Best College 2019
This is the fifth time the College
has won this award in six years.
DRIVE | SUCCESS | AMBITION
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april
Ragdale Hall may Beauty UK
Spa Student Bridal: Natural Fresh Brides
of Excellence around the World
Competition 2nd Place – Make-up Hollie Darlington
Winner 2nd Place – Hair Mia Harper
Emily Adlam 3rd Place – Hair Hollie Darlington
3rd place may
Rosie Ann Wright High Fashion: Dior 1920s or 1950s
2nd Place – Make-up Mia Harper
Johnstone’s Trade
British Culinary Prosthetic Fantasy: X-Men
Young Painter
Federation 2nd Place Lillian Neil
of the Year
Cook and Serve Airbrush/Body Art:
Wonder Woman or Captain Marvel 1st Place Annabel Bethell
Competition
1
3rd Place Natalie Page 3rd Place Corban George
Winning Team
Nadine Joshua
Chloe Lloyd-Hughes ST
Matthew Batho
Best Kitchen Team
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Industry
Placements
"
Preparing you for the world of work. I was really
Every student on a full-time course at the
College will take part in Industry Placements. impressed with the
These are an ideal way to enhance your student’s input
CV and help you to develop the skills that
employers and industry are looking for.
and the way he was
not afraid to put
What are Industry Placements? new creative ideas
Experience of work in the industry of your choice,
in a role that you want to do when you finish your course. forward, and put
• Extended placements across your study programme his own mark on
• Timetabled around your existing lessons projects he was
• Regular visits from College staff to monitor your progress
working on.
The benefits
• Build your confidence and potentially secure a job
or Apprenticeship
• Give you a head start in deciding your future career
"
EMPLOYER FEEDBACK I really enjoyed
"
the placement,
including designing
path and an insight into your chosen industry
• Develop your employability skills including communication,
a storyboard to
team work and problem solving skills be used in the
• Build a network of contacts within your chosen industry
live app.
If you are eligible to receive financial support for expenses
you will continue to receive this. If you do not already
receive financial support but are concerned about the
"
STUDENT FEEDBACK
costs with getting to a placement then please talk to us,
we may be able to help!
Speak to a member of our team to find out more:
ip@nwslc.ac.uk
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Over 19 Free Meals
Student If you are aged 19 or over, you may be
able to access an Advanced Learner Loan.
If you meet the required criteria you may
be eligible for a free meal on the days you
Support You won’t have to pay anything back until
you’re earning over £25,000 a year. If you
are studying an Access course and go onto
attend college.
Childcare Support
complete a university degree, the loan will Students aged under 20 can claim
be written off. childcare funding through the Care to
Learn scheme. This is only paid for the days
We have a number of services Keeping you safe Bursaries and hours that you actually attend your
available to help you reach your It’s important that you feel safe when you We have a bursary fund that students can college course or placement.
full potential whilst at college. are at college. The Safeguarding Team is apply for which supports additional costs
located at every campus and is available at that are associated with some courses,
All students can visit the English and all times if you are worried about anyone such as kit and uniforms, childcare, and
Maths Hub to get help with coursework or anything. Our youth workers are always essential college trips.
and assignment planning. We also have available for a chat if you have any worries.
services in place to help students who All staff, students and visitors are expected
need extra support to achieve their to wear ID badges to help keep you safe.
goals, including behavioural, emotional
or physical support. Our team of progress Guidance Concerned about
coaches help you to keep on track
with your course.
We have a team of dedicated career
experts that will make sure you are on
the cost of study?
track to pursue a career you are passionate There is plenty of
about. If you are unsure which path to
take, the guidance team can provide free, financial support
impartial advice on careers and applying
for jobs. available to make
Finance Support
sure you can
Concerned about the cost of study? study worry free.
There is plenty of financial support
available to make sure you can study
worry free.
If you are aged 16–18 on a full-time course,
there are no course or examination fees.
Financial support may be available for
students aged 19+:
English and maths
As part of your full-time course or • If you are claiming benefits and studying
Apprenticeship, you will continue to a Level 1 or 2 qualification
build on your English and maths skills. • or earning less than £16,009.50
Depending on your grades, you will
• or enrolling on to a full Level 3
study either a GCSE in English and/or
qualification age 19–23 years at the
a GCSE in maths or Functional Skills in
start of the course and do not already
either subject.
hold a full Level 3 or higher qualification.
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Sports Clubs
Student Our competitive sports teams play every
Wednesday afternoon. We have teams
Experience in Women’s Netball, Men’s Football and
Men’s Basketball.
Student Centre
Whilst studying hard at college it is essential The Student Centre is a great place to
that you also have fun along the way. Our socialise with friends. Each campus has
a dedicated student area where you
Student Experience Team is available to can watch TV, play computer games,
help you make the most of your college listen to music or play pool.
experience. You can get involved in clubs
• Breakfast club is open every morning
and activities including: between 8.30am – 9.30am. Not only can
you have a nutritious meal but it’s an Students’ Union
• Video Games Club • Driving Theory Classes
excellent opportunity for you to share The Students’ Union will represent your
• Cooking Club • Boxing Club any concerns with our youth workers. views and organise a great range of
• Pool League • Student Magazine • Sexual Health events throughout the year. We also
have a Student Parliament, a group of
• Football 4 All • Student Voice elected students who meet with the
college Principal three times a year
to represent their peers.
Trips and opportunities
Throughout the year the Student
Experience Team organises a wide range Freshers’ Fair
of trips, parties, events and enrichment We hold an annual Freshers’ Fair to
sessions for you to enjoy including: welcome you to the College. These events
• Big 4 Theme Parks Challenge include a gladiator duel, total wipe-out
inflatable course, a photo booth, free
• Musical trips to the West End giveaways, competitions and much more.
• Harry Potter Studio Tours
• Trampoline Parks
• Comic Con Totem Card – NUS
• Go-Karting and Paintballing Don’t forget to sign up for your Totem
card when you start – you will receive a
• End of Year & Christmas Parties
bundle of discounts from a range of big
retailers and restaurants. You can get
discounts on Eating Out, Beauty & Fashion,
Health & Fitness and Entertainment.
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The Chaplaincy
The College is home to a diverse and lively
community, filled with people from varying
backgrounds and world views. The role of the
Chaplaincy is to care for staff and students.
We offer a confidential, non-judgemental
listening ear and support. You don’t have
to be religious; we are here for everyone
regardless of faith or belief.
Our Services
Throughout the year we seek to recognise many of the
major religious and cultural festivals. We often do this in
the main social areas and all our activities are designed
to be fun and open to everyone.
We also provide:
• Enrichment activities
• Religious services We are especially
• Tutorials
• Pastoral care
here to help
• Charity work anyone who has
• Responses to tragedy experienced any
We also have prayer rooms on every campus which can
be used by anyone. They are available as a quiet space
difficulty, trauma,
for reflection and they are equipped with resources for bereavement
prayer, worship and ritual washing.
or loss.
Want to know more about our support?
Email: chaplaincy@nwslc.ac.uk
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Did you know the College also offers a wide range of
higher education courses for students to progress on to.
With lower fees than mainstream universities, smaller class
sizes and lots of tutor support, carrying on studying at the
College’s Higher Education campus at Hinckley is a great
way to move up to degree level study.
Types of courses: Courses available: Want to know more about
• Access to Higher Education • Business Higher Education? Book on to
• HNCs and HNDs • Computing our HE Open Day in November.
• Foundation and full degrees • Creative Arts & Media
Book your place
• Professional Courses • Engineering
– Counselling • Health & Life Sciences nwslc.ac.uk/openevents
– AAT • Public Services and Policing
– CIPD • Sport
– CIM • Teaching in the
Lifelong Learning Sector
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Apprenticeships Annabel Bethell
Level 2 Apprentice Technician
Wigston Campus
"
The teachers are Annabel is an Apprentice Technician at
NWSLC. She originally studied the Level 1
definitely the best and Level 2 Painting and Decorating
As an apprentice you will work as Kyara Gibson (Kalla Hair)
a paid employee whilst working Apprentice of the Year – part of the College; course at the College. Once she finished,
Annabel’s lecturer Paul encouraged her to
towards your qualification. Sport and Service Industries they allow you to apply for a technician job in the workshops
Apprenticeships take between Kyara was a highly motivated student on the at the Wigston Campus.
one to five years to complete Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship despite
manage your own
depending on the level, sector lacking in confidence at first. She worked
very hard to develop her customer service
learning but are always
and your prior skills. skills and soon became a highly-valued there to help and push
member of the team at Kalla Hair in Burbage.
Why choose an Apprenticeship? you when you need it.
Kyara worked extremely hard to achieve her
Apprenticeships are more than just a
qualification. They allow you to train in
maths qualification and the extra time she I’ve definitely learnt
put into her studies paid off when she passed
your chosen field and earn a wage whilst the exam. Her employers say that Kyara has more since becoming
making a real impact in the workplace. blossomed in the workplace and is now
studying for an Advanced Apprenticeship
an apprentice.
How much will I be paid? with similar dedication and commitment. You’re more hands “My Dad was a painter and decorator when
Apprentices are paid at least the national
minimum apprenticeship wage, £3.90 per on and you get he was younger; him and my Mum were
hour (April 2019), with many employers always decorating, and I wanted to join
paid a salary.
"
paying more. in. This led me into wanting to do this for
a career. The College is a great place to
ANNABEL BETHELL
How many hours will I work? work, I like the fact that I can pass on my
knowledge of the Level 1 and 2 courses
You will work for at least 30 hours a week
to current students."
with your employer.
“The teachers are definitely the best part
Training for your qualification will take
of the College; they allow you to manage
place either at your place of work or in
%
your own learning but are always there to
college, usually for one day per week.
90
help and push you when you need it. I’ve
definitely learnt more since becoming an
When can I start?
apprentice. You’re more hands on and you
Apprenticeships are available to start get paid a salary.”
throughout the year. For more details please visit
nwslc.ac.uk/apprenticeships Annabel was awarded first place in the
of apprentices will get a job regional heats of the Johnstone’s Trade
or go into further training after Young Painter of the Year Competition
finishing an apprenticeship in May 2019.
Check out the website to see how she
Source: Gov.uk progresses in the national competition.
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Study Levels
Explained QUALIFICATION
LEVEL
COURSE
LEVEL
FULL-TIME
COURSE ROUTE
APPRENTICESHIP
ROUTE
This section explains the GCSE grading 6 Honours Degree Honours Degree
different levels you can All GCSEs in England are being
study whilst at College, reformed and have been graded
on a new scale from 9 to 1,
and future programmes. with 9 being the highest grade. Foundation Degree Foundation Degree
When you apply, we will
assess which level is the
5 /Higher National
Diploma
/Higher National
Diploma
best for you.
Higher National
4
Entry requirements Higher National Higher
Certificate (HNC)/
Entry requirements are available Certificate (HNC) Apprenticeship
Level 4 Diploma
on our website. When you have
EMPLOYMENT
your initial interview we will
advise which level is best for
you to start on. A-Levels and
3 Access to Higher
Education
Level 3 Diploma/
NVQ
Advanced
Apprenticeship
NEW GRADING STRUCTURE OLD GRADING STRUCTURE
9 A*
8
7 A 2 GCSEs A*-C/9-4
Level 2 Diploma/
NVQ
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
6 B
5
4 C
1 GCSEs below grade
D/3
Level 1 Diploma/
NVQ
3 D
E
2
F
Entry Level /
1 G ENTRY GCSEs below grade
Foundation
LEVEL E/2
Learning Courses
U U
Depending on your skills and knowledge, some programmes may require you to join at Level
1/2. Levels and entry requirements will depend on GCSE grades and the course chosen.
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Course Contents
34 Art, Design and Fashion
38 Beauty Therapy
42 Business and Management
46 Childcare and Education
50 Computing and IT
54 Construction
58 Engineering
62 Foundation Learning
64 LifeWorks
66 Hairdressing
70 Health and Social Care
74 Hospitality and Catering
78 Logistics
82 Media, Games Design and Photography
86 Motor Vehicle, Motor Sport, Body & Paint
90 Performing Arts, Make-up Artistry and Music
94 Sport
98 Travel and Tourism
102 Uniformed Services
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Art, Design
& Fashion
Artist
Design-based subjects can help
you find your creative niche. Sculptor
Fashion Designer
Whether you are focusing on fine art, pottery
and sculpture, glass making or working with Retail Interior Designer
fabrics in fashion or interior and graphic
Museum Gallery Staff
design, the core design skills you learn on
your course will provide a solid foundation to Arts Teacher
grow your portfolio and develop your use of
different media and materials.
AWARD WINNING STUDENT
Hannah Green
I love the work of
"
Alumni Profile
Hannah Green helps to design seating Alexander McQueen
for Land Rovers in her role as a trim
development apprentice for Adient, and I’m really
which supplies seats for one third of the
world’s vehicles. She attended college interested in futuristic
two days a week to study for her HND
and was able to apply her knowledge of
design styles and
visual communications, print work, digital developing new
design, embroidery, pattern cutting and
production to the design process. She won ideas for interiors
Silver at the National BTEC awards as BTEC
Student of the Year – Art & Design and is based on eco-
moving on to complete a degree in fashion
at Walsall College.
friendly materials
and vegan fabrics.
HANNAH GREEN
"
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COMPETITION WINNER
Art, Design &
"
Saskia Godley The facilities here are
Fashion Courses Graphic Design student
Saskia has been honing her
amazing and the tutors
visual merchandising skills
over the last year and has
are knowledgeable and
been supported extensively supportive. In visual
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY by the College to improve
her ability to compete at an merchandising, I need to
international level. She will
Art & Design Fashion & Textiles
Nuneaton
be representing the College
know how to work with
LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3 LEVEL: 3 Hinckley at WorldSkills 2019. She is
now hoping to be taken
physical materials including
Harrowbrook on by a retail company wood and paint and the
and has set her sights on
Wigston working with brands such college technician here has
as Topshop, Next plc, Marks
"
Graphic Design
LEVEL: 2 & 3
Interior Design
LEVEL: 3 and Spencer, or John Lewis
really helped with that.
& Partners.
SASKIA GODLEY
For more details and the most up-to-date course
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/design
NWSLC students shine There is a huge amount of
"
at end of year show
energy and creativity at
Students finished the year
with a spectacular display of NWSLC, and it is great to
fashion, art and everything
visual, hosted at our creative
have the opportunity to
arts campus in Hinckley. open the campus to visitors
Starting with the unveiling
of the BLINK 2019 Art
so they can immerse
Exhibition, the festival
included our annual fashion
themselves in our students’
fabulous work.
"
show and the launch of the
Creative Arts Exhibition. Photo courtesy of
JOHN WATSON, CREATIVE ARTS AND Photography student
Katarzyna Kulesza
MEDIA LEARNING AND SKILLS MANAGER
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Beauty Therapy
Do you have a creative flair?
Love to experiment with new
looks and make people feel great
about themselves? A course in
Beauty Therapy could open doors
to a huge range of career options.
Working in a live salon, with real clients
gives our students a head start in their
beauty industry career. You will learn from
professionals with years of experience who Beauty Therapist
will help you to develop your skills across
Salon Manager
a range of beauty treatments, massage
therapies and nail effects. Spa Therapist
We run a specialist Spa course at our Nail Technician
Wigston Campus, ideal if you want to
work in a spa or on a cruise ship.
AWARD WINNING STUDENTS
Two of NWSLC’s Level 3 beauty Rosie and Emily were chosen from among
therapy students, Rosie Wright and students at twenty-seven colleges and
competed to become two of only 11 finalists.
Emily Adlam, made it through the The final was tough, comprising an interview,
competition heats to gain places in NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 theory tests
the prestigious final of the Ragdale followed by a 60-minute manicure treatment
Hall Spa Student of Excellence and a 60-minute full body massage.
Competition which was held at Emily Adlam was declared overall winner,
Ragdale Hall in 2019. scooping the coveted Student of Excellence
title, and Rosie gained a thoroughly
deserved third place. Emily is now looking
forward to working at Ragdale Hall.
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Beauty Therapy It was an honour to
Courses " be awarded Tutor
of the Year - I really
love working with
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY the students and
Hair & Beauty Hair & Beauty
Nuneaton watching them
"
LEVEL: ENTRY 3 LEVEL: 1 Hinckley grow and develop.
Harrowbrook SHELLEY MARVIN
Wigston
Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy
LEVEL: 1 LEVEL: 2 & 3 Shelley Marvin “College is about so much more than just
Beauty and Complementary getting a qualification. All our students
Therapies Lecturer develop real life skills. We work closely
with industry including companies such
Shelley originally trained at our Nuneaton as Ragdale Hall and Steiner who manage
Campus, completing a three-year spas on board luxury cruise ships. One
Complementary Therapy Spa Therapy
programme in hairdressing, beauty and of our previous students is now working
LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL: 3 Looking for complementary therapies. Shelley worked on a private yacht! All students also get
Make-up Artistry? in industry for several years in salons and experience of working with a range of
health spas before starting to teach at the
Go to page 90 College. Shelley was also awarded Tutor of
different clients who visit our salon
on campus.”
the Year 2018 by her students.
“Throughout the year we work closely with
For more details and the most up-to-date course the Mary Ann Evans Hospice and Macmillan.
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/beauty Over the last four years we have raised
over £31,000 for Breast Cancer Research.
This community work enables students
to volunteer their time, gain invaluable
experience and raise money for some
53%
of people working
in beauty are self-
Barber shops, beauty
salons and nail bars make
up the top ten most
popular independent
great causes.”
employed business start-ups.
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Business &
Management
The business sector is one of
the largest and fastest-growing
employers in the country, with
more than five million businesses
Accountant
operating in the UK alone.
Business Adviser
Our business courses will help you to
prepare for a range of exciting careers. HR Manager
From entry-level all the way up to Marketing Executive
management, you could be working Entrepreneur
in areas such as finance, HR, marketing,
or sales. Our courses will teach you about Financial Analyst
the different specialisms within the world of
Management Consultant
business, as well as how business operates
in a modern and competitive environment.
Employees working in business tend to be
responsible for achieving targets set for
their department or function, contributing Check out
to the organisation’s overall success.
Targets might include hitting income
Lucy's story
targets or making efficiency savings. With on page 2
more than four million people in the UK
registered as self-employed, the sector also
opens doors for people who want to set up
their own company.
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"
Business & The Business course was
really broad and included
Management Courses modules on marketing,
law and accounting so
I was able to develop
FULL-TIME COURSES a good understanding
of possible future
Business Business & Accounting Business
LEVEL: 1 LEVEL: 2 LEVEL: 2 & 3 employment routes.
I knew I wanted to go
to university, and this
seemed to be the best
APPRENTICESHIPS
"
way of securing a place.
Accounting Business Customer Service CONNALL PUGH
LEVEL: 2 & 3 Administration LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL 3 BUSINESS
LEVEL: 2 & 3 DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY UNITED
NATIONS STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Digital Marketeer Events HR Support
LEVEL: 3 LEVEL: 3 LEVEL: 3
Rachel Foster
Marketing Public Service Operational Team Leading Business Lecturer
LEVEL: 2 & 3 Delivery Officer LEVEL: 2 Rachel, who teaches on the Business
LEVEL: 3 programme at various levels, has worked
at the College for five years after a career
of more than a decade in travel retail with
Thomas Cook. Rachel worked for the
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company in Leicester, rising to customer
Nuneaton Hinckley Harrowbrook Wigston services manager. She also completed her
cabin crew training but decided to remain
in the retail world that she loved. Whilst
working in retail, her successes included
For more details and the most up-to-date course being involved in a charity project in Uganda
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/business where she helped to build water springs for
villages enabling access to clean water. She
also starred as an extra in The Inbetweeners.
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Childcare
& Education
If you love working with children
and young people and want to
play a key part in their learning
and overall development, then a
career in Childcare and Education
offers a huge range of rewarding Teaching Assistant
options. It is essential to have a Nursery Manager
professional qualification to work Health Play Specialist
in the sector.
Youth Worker
It shows your employers that you have
Childminder
a strong set of skills to start your career.
You will be taught by experienced Creche Worker
professionals who have many years
of service within the sector.
Amy Bettinson I help students to
"
Lecturer in Childcare
Amy has been working in education for
find placements
14 years following a long career in private
day nurseries, as room leader and deputy
with local nurseries
manager. She became a full-time assessor often leading on
before starting to teach in the classroom.
Amy specialises in child development, to permanent
safeguarding and the practical aspects
"
of childcare.
employment.
AMY BETTINSON
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Childcare &
Education Courses Megan Brookes Alice Roper
Former Level 3 Level 3 Childcare
Childcare Student
Alice didn’t think that A-Levels were right
Ever since she was a child herself, Megan for her. After volunteering at a nursery
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY has set her sights on becoming a primary as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award,
school teacher. Megan planned her journey Alice decided that she wanted to start a
Nuneaton towards her ideal career very carefully and Childcare course at college.
Health, Social Early Years
& Childcare Education & Care decided early on that she wanted to follow
Hinckley After her course Alice hopes to go to
LEVEL: 1 LEVEL: 2 & 3
a college route into higher education
university or into employment as a teacher.
Harrowbrook instead of taking A Levels. Megan started
the Level 3 Childcare course at the College
Wigston two years ago and having successfully
achieved her qualification, is now due to
The course offers a
"
Supporting Teaching Supporting Teaching start a degree in primary education at the
& Learning in Schools & Learning in Schools
LEVEL: 3 LEVEL: 2
University of the West of England in Bristol. great balance of
work placement
My college tutors
"
and coursework.
APPRENTICESHIPS
have been hugely It’s given me a lot
supportive, and I of experience, the
Children & Young Supporting Teaching would definitely chance to get to
People's Worforce & Learning in Schools
LEVEL: 2 LEVEL: 2 & 3 recommend a know new people,
college route into and to become
Children's Care & Learning
– Early Years Educator
teaching as it has more organised
LEVEL: 3 given me so much in my work.
For more details and the most up-to-date course
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/childcare
valuable experience
and opened my eyes
to what it is really like
ALICE ROPER
"
to work in a school.
MEGAN BROOKES
"
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Computing & IT
The computing sector is a fast-
moving and dynamic industry.
Technology is ever changing,
new software and programmes
Web Designer
are constantly being developed,
so it is important to keep your IT Systems Administrator
training up to speed. IT Support Technician
The growth of the digital economy means Cyber Security Specialist
that there has been a noticeable skills
Computer Games Developer
shortage in the UK within this sector.
There is now a high demand for trained Data Engineer
professionals with the right qualifications
to meet the needs of this evolving and Software Engineer
exciting industry.
Our courses are specifically designed with
the industry in mind and they will help you
to enhance your computing, IT and media
skills giving you a foundation in information
systems, database design, website Josh Green
production and computer networks. We Level 3 Computing & IT
are confident that our courses will create
the right environment for you to develop. Josh Green started on a Level 1 course in IT
More than one in five of our IT students and having completed his Level 3 course,
achieved triple D* grades in the 2018/19. he has accepted his place on a Computer
Forensics degree at De Montfort University.
Josh told us that he wanted to focus on
IT ever since he was choosing options at
school. He wasn’t sure what he wanted
to do when he left school but the team
at NWSLC helped to advise him and put
him on to the right track to start working
towards a career in IT.
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Computing & IT
Courses Wendy Beckett
Learning Tech Coordinator
Wendy works in the College’s E-Services
team to support staff and students to get the
best out of IT. She is also a UK Skills coach
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY for the IT Software Solutions for Business
competition, participating as a judge at
Nuneaton The Skills Show national finals. Wendy was
Computing & Media Computer Maintenance
LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3 LEVEL: 2 & 3
inspired to teach when she started her first
Hinckley
IT course in college. She enjoyed helping
Harrowbrook her fellow students so much, she switched
careers to teaching adults.
Wigston
I love being a mentor, I am always
"
APPRENTICESHIPS
on the lookout for students who want
Looking for to take part in competitions. WENDY BECKETT
"
Software & Telecoms IT Application
Professional Special Graphic Design?
LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL: 2 & 3
Go to page 34
National qualifiers for Network The competition was designed to
Looking for challenge competitors’ IT skills and
For more details and the most up-to-date course
System Administrator
Games Design? required them to configure a range of
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/computing Windows applications. The competition
Go to page 82 In June 2019, the College hosted
tests the knowledge and skills learned
one of the national qualifiers for the
WorldSkills Network System Administrator in the Microsoft Official Curriculum range
competition. Two college students, Ryan of qualifications.
Instrell and Rohan Jaiaprasat, both currently Competitors undertook a series of
studying IT Level 3 at our Wigston Campus, practical tasks which demonstrated their
took part. abilities and skills in Microsoft networking.
The practical tasks were carried out on
machines hosted in a virtual environment
using Oracle Virtual Box. Ryan won first
Working in computing and IT could place and Rohan came second. Both
bring you an income between £19,000 students were excellent ambassadors
for the College and will progress to the
and £70,000, depending on the role national finals later in the year.
you choose and your experience.
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Construction
A career in construction is highly
varied. From working on site
through to project management,
the opportunities to progress and
develop in the sector are endless. Bricklayer
You can learn specialist trade skills or, Plasterer
if you are not sure which area is right for Painter and Decorator
you, pick up a range of skills to improve
your employability. Our Construction Site Operative
Trades courses are a great starting point.
Carpenter and Joiner
You get to try your hand at various trades
and decide what is right for you. Choose Project and Site Manager
from painting and decorating, bricklaying
and wood trades.
Kayleigh Eames
Level 1 Painting and Decorating
“My family are all in the building trade, so I
wanted to go down a similar path. I really
wanted a hands-on job. What I love about
"
this college is that the workshops are
spacious and clean, and you really get to
The teachers allow
do hands-on work." you to lead on your
"Once I finish my course, I want to go on own work but are
to a Level 2 Apprenticeship. I want to be in
work, doing the job and learning how to always there to help
work under pressure – you get paid too!"
if you need it.
"
"My top tip is to be independent with your
learning and have fun.” KAYLEIGH EAMES
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Construction Courses
FULL-TIME COURSES
Construction Trades Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery
LEVEL: ENTRY 3, 1 & 2 LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3 LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3
Painting & Decorating Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery
LEVEL: 1 & 2 LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3 LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3
APPRENTICESHIPS
Building Wood Trowel Decorative Finishing
Occupations Occupations & Industrial Painting
LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL: 2 & 3
Property Maintenance Groundworks Specialist Fitted Interiors Apprentice wins regional Competitors were tasked to draw up and
Operative LEVEL: 2 & 3 LEVEL: 3 painting and decorating heats paint a set design brief over the space of
LEVEL: 3 six hours.
Local students from NWSLC competed in Paul Thornewell, Lecturer in Construction
the Johnstone’s Trade Young Painter of the at the College said: “These heats are a
Year Competition in May 2019. great way for students to meet peers from
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Johnstone’s Trade hosted the Midlands across the country and really test their
Nuneaton Hinckley Harrowbrook Wigston heat of their competition at the College’s skills in a competition environment. It
Wigston Campus. The event saw five really helps to build their self-esteem and
students battle it out to be crowned confidence. All competitors produced an
regional winner. exceptionally high standard of work and
For more details and the most up-to-date course we’re extremely proud of them all.”
information please visit nwslc.ac.uk/construction NWSLC’s apprentice Annabel Bethell
scooped first place with Corban George, The event, which is in its 15th year,
also from the NWSLC, taking second place. celebrates young painting and decorating
talent across the UK and hosts a total of
eight regional finals.
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Engineering &
Electrical Installation
Engineering is an inspiring and ever-
evolving industry that can open up
a whole world of opportunities.
Aerospace Engineer
Many industries use engineers to help bring
new concepts to life including zero-emission Engineering Operative
cars, 3D printing and even space travel. Engineering Construction
Whether you want to be office-based, in
the workshop or on site, this is a growing Civil Engineer
industry with impressive earning potential.
Structural Engineer
Our courses cover the basics of engineering
principles, all the way through to specialist CAD Technician
subjects including automotive Engineering
and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Rhys Deacon
Alumni Level 3 Engineering
Rhys was always interested in mechanics and
wanted to pursue a career in Engineering.
"
After completing his Level 3 course at the
The course
College, he progressed to Coventry University
to do a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
was constantly
He is now a Project Design Engineer at interesting, I found
Kingspan Steel Building Solutions.
my passion for
"All of the tutors were great. They were really
helpful in guidance and advice whether it was design engineering
professional or personal. They also challenged
you with WorldSkills UK LIVE competitions using the College’s
"
which was a great for teaching you to work
under pressure.”
facilities.
RHYS DEACON
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Engineering & Electrical Giovanni Albanese It really helps to
Installation Courses
"
Alumni
Giovanni completed his tool-making
start in the
apprenticeship at the College while
working for CD Atkinson Engineering in
workshop learning
Nuneaton. Inspired to follow a career the essentials first
in design, Giovanni originally held an
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY
ambition to become a CAD designer. and that is why
Electrical Installation Engineering
Nuneaton He learned from the company’s owner, a college course
Chris Atkinson, that it was essential to
LEVEL: 1, 2 & 3 LEVEL: 2 & 3 Hinckley learn how to make a component before provides the perfect
trying to design it.
Harrowbrook foundation. Once
"I loved the variety in my roles.
Wigston
When you unpack a profession like students have got
APPRENTICESHIPS
engineering, it encompasses so many
dimensions and provides endless
the basic building
exciting career opportunities." blocks in place,
the sky is the limit.
"
Performing Installation/ Maintenance Fabrication & Welding
Engineering Operations Electrician LEVEL: 3
LEVEL: 2 LEVEL: 3 GIOVANNI ALBANESE
Engineering Maintenance Engineering in Technical Support
LEVEL: 3 Mechanical Manufacturing LEVEL: 3
LEVEL: 3
For more details and the
Tool Making Electrical & most up-to-date course
LEVEL: 3 Electronic Engineering
information please visit
LEVEL: 3
nwslc.ac.uk/engineering
19% of the UK
total workforce is
employed in the
203,000 people with Level 3+ engineering engineering sector
skills will be needed every year to meet
demand through to 2024
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Foundation Learning Laura Byrne
Foundation Learning Lecturer
“I started at the College as a volunteer
under the V-talent programme in 2010 and,
These programmes give you RARPA - Recognising and as part of this, volunteered as a learning
coach. During this time, I achieved a Level 2
the chance to explore different Recording Progress and
qualification in youth work and Level 3
subjects, to discover your interests Achievement PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong
and choose the career path you Learning Sector). I successfully gained a
We know that each student is different and role as a learning coach and alongside this,
would like to follow.
structured qualifications aren’t always right completed my Level 5 DTLLS qualification
for everyone. RARPA allows us to really tailor (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong
Our aim is to ensure that each student
courses to each individual. Every student Learning Sector)."
grows in confidence, discovers what they
builds their own portfolio that reflects their
love to do and who they want to be.
hard work and achievements. We work
Our programmes are available to students
Over the years, I spent time lecturing on
"
together to agree a starting point and a set
aged 16–18 and to those aged 19 and over
of goals to work towards. Although we offer
who have an Education Health and Care
Plan (EHCP).
courses for those working from Entry Level 1 a part-time basis while continuing to refine
to Level 1, the flexibility of these programmes
Programmes at a range of levels to means they are not defined by a particular
my teaching style by supporting teachers
suit all abilities are the ideal choice for
students with special education needs
level. During their programme, students
will experience a taste of different skills and
from most departments. I am now course
and disabilities or those who are simply subject areas, both within the classroom co-ordinator and a full-time lecturer for
uncertain of their next steps. We have and through work experience. A range of
something for everyone. recognised qualifications are also available. all Level 1 Foundation Studies students
at the College’s Wigston Campus.
Throughout the year, Foundation Learning
students regularly help out in their local
AWARD WINNER
Ian Lee
"
LAURA BYRNE
community with a range of projects.
Foundation Learning Lecturer
At Bedworth Cricket Club, the team were
“Having mentors for projects like these really
joined by Construction students from the
improves the students’ confidence; they’ve
College’s Harrowbrook Campus who had
all worked exceptionally hard and have
been mentoring students on the Foundation
really put their skills to the test. We hope
Learning programme with the aim of helping
the community will benefit from this work
them to gain experience in real working
once the cricket season is in full swing. We’d
environments. Together the students fixed
also like to thank Nuneaton and Bedworth
fences and carried out vital repairs to
Borough Council for their donation of wood
the sight screen. They then moved on to
to help the project.”
preparing and painting woodwork around
the site and carried out maintenance on the Ian also won the 2019 award for Outstanding
benches ready for the public in the summer. Contribution to the Community.
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LifeWorks at Nuneaton Sian John
Foundation Learning Lecturer
A lecturer in Foundation Learning, Sian joined
the College almost two years ago having
Our LifeWorks programme is a Lauren Taylor previously run her own business as a dog
Hawksmoor Boarding Kennels trainer. She even brings her own pet dog,
stepping stone for those who have
a springer cross poodle, into college to
finished their college course and Lauren has been working at Hawksmoor work with students with behavioural issues.
want to transition to employment. Boarding Kennels since October 2017,
and helps out every Friday, school holidays
By trying a range of skills from cookery
"
You will attend college for three days and during busy times.
per week with another day per week
of work experience. Teaching takes place "My favourite dogs are Labradors,I have to carpentry and floristry, students
two at home. I’d like to work at Hawksmoor
in small groups, with both lecturers and
additional support staff in all sessions. Boarding Kennels when I finish college." get the chance to find out where their
talents lie. We also introduce them
At LifeWorks, you will cover:
• English and maths
to local employers so that they have
• Independent living skills meaningful work opportunities and
jobs to go to when they leave college.
"
• Work experience
We will help you to choose the subjects
you are interested in so that you can
SIAN JOHN
Sian originally worked as an accountant and
I enjoy walking
"
pursue career opportunities in these areas. also as a novelist and freelance copywriter.
She continues to maintain her writing skills
Funded as part of a grant from Warwickshire
County Council, it has:
and playing with as a travel blogger and plans to lift the lid on
France following her next trip.
• A training flat where students can
the dogs, cleaning
Now responsible for the College’s Lifeworks
learn how to cope in the wider world and working with Centre, Sian helps students who have special
• A working cafe open to college staff
everyone. educational needs and disabilities to develop
"
and students skills for work and independent living.
• A chill-out zone LAUREN TAYLOR She said, “Our ethos as a department is to
make sure that all students work to individual
targets that challenge them and raise
their aspirations."
I really enjoyed the cooking course in
" Foundation Learning because it has given
"
me the confidence to cook my own meals.
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Hairdressing
Hairdressers are constantly
honing their creative skills,
keeping up with fashion trends
and pushing themselves to learn
new techniques.
Hair Stylist
Our courses will not only develop
Hair Colourist
your skills but will also improve your
communication and business skills. Salon Manager or Owner
You will get to work in a live working Fashion Hair Stylist
environment in our commercial salons
which are open to the public.
"
My tutors have helped me
to grasp the fundamentals of
Lauren Storey what it would mean to run
Level 3 Hairdressing
my own business. I have been
Lauren, from Leicester,
started on a Level 1 collecting ideas and inspiration
hairdressing and beauty
therapy course at the
for some time and I am just a
College’s Wigston Campus
and progressed through
few years away from making
to achieve a Level 3 my dream come true. I would
qualification at the end of
2018. Thanks to everything definitely recommend the
she has learnt after three
years developing her
College to anyone who is
hairdressing skills, Lauren
now has a job she loves
thinking about starting a career
in the hairdressing industry.
"
and feels confident that her
dream of opening her own
salon is well within her grasp. LAUREN STOREY
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Hairdressing Sarah Ogden
Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering
Courses After a long career in hairdressing, a
car accident forced Sarah to re-think
her career priorities and 13 years ago,
she made a decision to become a
trainer assessor and pass on her skills
FULL-TIME COURSES CAMPUS KEY to new recruits in the industry.
I love meeting new students at our
"
Nuneaton
Hair & Beauty Hair & Beauty
LEVEL: ENTRY 3 LEVEL: 1 Hinckley
college open events, matching them
Harrowbrook
to the salons I think will suit them
best, and watching them thrive.
"
Wigston
Hairdressing Hairdressing
LEVEL: 2 LEVEL: 3
SARAH OGDEN
"It is fantastic to see them progress from
their Apprenticeships into managing their
own client list or opening their own salons.
I ask them to come back into college to
provide current students with an insight
Barbering into their career journey.”
LEVEL: 2 & 3
Our Hairdressing team organises a range of "I get inspired by the students too – I’m
APPRENTICESHIPS industry talks throughout the year. During always picking up new tips.”
a visit from Affinage Salon Professional,
Megan Bradbury, Level 2 Hairdressing
students took part in a theory session and a
Hairdressing apprentice said, “It’s great to learn new
practical workshop, putting their skills into
LEVEL: 2 & 3 Around 260,000 practice on real clients.
skills and expand our knowledge on colour.
There’s always something new to learn and
people work in the Sarah Williams, Colour Educator from it’s exciting to put it into practice."
UK hairdressing Affinage, said, “The College has been using
our products for over a year now and they’re
For more details and the
most up-to-date course industry. a lovely team to work with."
information please visit "We have delivered training sessions with
nwslc.ac.uk/hairdressing the staff and get invited in to run workshops
with the students. It’s great for students to
hear advice from a different perspective."
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