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Full-time Course Listings Guide 2015 -2016 Progress to University Join us on Facebook/Twitter Open Evenings 2015 See inside for further details Study A Level Equivalent Courses Choose from a wide range of courses APPLY NOW! Visit our website www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply ii Northern Regional College Contents Open Evenings 2015 1 Qualifications Explained 2 The Application Process in Easy Steps 3 How to Apply for a Full-time Course 4 Course Listings 5 Application Form 15 Student Successes 17 For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] Northern Regional College 1 Open Evenings 2015 Open Evenings are your opportunity to visit the College and find out more about courses and facilities on offer. Information will be available on: • Full-time A Level equivalent courses; • Higher Education courses (including part-time);* • Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning).* *Request a hard copy guide through [email protected] or visit www.nrc.ac.uk Education Support people with a medical College aims to enable and to access, participate The Northern Regional culties and/or disabilities through the establishment condition, learning diffi from learning programmes, environment progress within and working towards an to mechanisms. We are of appropriate support students. It may be useful meets the needs of ALL might be and curriculum which what special facilities interview to discuss arrange an exploratory to study at the College. needed to enable you Equality Statement to the promotion of equality College is committed a The Northern Regional to ensure that we provide its activities. We aim for all staff, students of opportunity in all of and welcoming environment or harassment. supportive, fair, inclusive any form of discrimination and visitors free from on our website at as a PDF document This Prospectus is available this document in another format that require Office via email at www.nrc.ac.uk. If you please contact the Equality better suits your needs to make alternative arrangements. [email protected] (at time of press December the accuracy of this publication thereof, or any other every effort to ensure parts Whilst the College makes any of the courses, or notice. right to vary, add or delete guide or any other literature, without prior 2014), it reserves the to in this information referred facilities, matters of limits may apply. numbers, maximum to minimum enrolment All courses are subject L COLLEGE NORTHERN REGIONA TICESHIPSNI TRAINING & APPREN GUIDE 2015-2016 WORK BASED LEARNING HIGHER ED DEGREE UCATION AN D COURSE S 2015-2 016 Smoking is not permitted or in any College building enclosed area. email [email protected] www.nrc.ac.uk Monday 2 March COLERAINE 4pm-8pm Tuesday 3 March MAGHERAFELT 4pm-8pm Wednesday 4 March BALLYMENA Farm Lodge Trostan Avenue 4pm-8pm NEWTOWNABBEY 4pm-8pm Thursday 5 March BALLYMONEY 4pm-8pm For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] connect: [email protected] 2 Northern Regional College Qualifications Explained Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Qualification (an alternative choice to A Levels) • • • • Equivalent to 3 A Levels. Studied over 2 years, full-time. Practical work related course. Provides progression to Higher Education courses at Colleges and/or Universities. Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Qualification Typical entry requirements 4 GCSEs Grade D-G or above, or other relevant qualifications. Note: It is essential you visit our website and check entry requirements against each course. Qualification Equivalences Source: www.edexcel.com BTEC Level 3 Nationals (QCF) • Equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. • Studied over 1 year, full-time. • Successful students automatically progress to the second year of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma. • Practical work related course with no examinations. Extended Diploma Typical entry requirements • Minimum of 4 GCSE’s grade C or above to include English and Mathematics. • Level 2 Diploma* DMM *Obtaining a Level 2 Diploma qualification does not provide automatic entrance into a Level 3 qualification. All applicants must apply through our Admissions process detailed on pages 3 and 4, or visit www.nrc.ac.uk. Qualification Equivalences For further information on qualification equivalences visit www.ecctis.co.uk/NARIC/Default.aspx Diploma 90-credit Diploma Subsidiary Certificate Diploma AS Level A level UCAS tariff points D*D*D* 420 D*D*D 400 D*DD 380 DDD 360 DDM MMM MMP MPP PPP 320 D*D* 280 D*D 260 DD DM MM MP 240 D*D* 210 D*D 200 DD 180 DM MM 160 D* A* 140 D A 120 B 100 C 80 MP PP Level 2 BTEC Diploma Qualification • Equivalent to 4 GCSEs. • Studied 1 year, full-time. • Provides progression to Level 3 course. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] M D* PP D 70 A D B P M C 60 50 E 40 D 30 E 20 Northern Regional College The Application Process in Easy Steps Apply Apply online at www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply or complete an application form and return to Central Admissions Acknowledgement If you apply online, you will receive an automated acknowledgement and a copy of your completed application for your records; if you apply by hard copy you will receive an acknowledgement letter within 5 working days. Interview You will be invited to attend a compulsory individual/group interview. Interviews will take place from January 2015 up until 20 August 2015 (GCSE Results Registration Day). Offer Any applicants interviewed between January 2015 and GCSE Results Registration Day will either be given a Conditional Offer, subject to meeting entry requirements and any other enhanced criteria, or a Firm Offer if the entry requirements are already met. Results If you are waiting for GCSE Results, please attend the college on GCSE Results Registration Day, Thursday, 20 August 2015 between 9.30am and 4.30pm with a copy of your results. All applicants with conditional offers and those who have not yet been interviewed should attend. Firm If you are successful in gaining a place on your chosen course, you will receive a Firm Offer from the course tutor either on 20 August, GCSE Results Registration Day or by Friday 21 August 2015 at the latest. Clearing Day If you are not successful in gaining a place on your first choice course, you will be invited to attend Clearing day on Tuesday, 25 August from 10am to 4pm. Friday, 28 August 2015, Enrolment Day, all applicants with a Firm offer should attend on this day at 9am. For Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses you must attend Registration Day as follows: Enrolment Day (First Years) Tuesday 1 September, 9.30am Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering and Plumbing Wednesday 2 September, 9.30am Motor Vehicle Thursday 3 September, 9.30am Engineering Full-time Admissions open 19 JAN 2015 GCSE RESULTS REGISTRATION DAY 20 AUG 2015 CLEARING DAY 25 Aug For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk 2015 connect: [email protected] 3 4 Northern Regional College How to Apply for a Full-Time Course • Browse through the course information online at www.nrc.ac.uk using our course search facility. • If you are unsure which course to choose then discuss your options with one of our college careers’ advisors or alternatively your school DEL careers’ advisor. • Once you have decided which course(s) you are interested in, either complete the online application at www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply/ or complete the application form in this booklet and return to any campus reception. • You may apply for a maximum of 2 courses. • If you apply online your application will be acknowledged immediately by an automated message. A copy of your completed application form will also be emailed to you so you have a record of your application. • If you apply by hard copy application you will receive an acknowledgement letter within 5 working days. • All applicants will be invited to attend an individual or group interview. It is compulsory to attend the interview. Interviews will take place from January 2015 up until 20 August 2015. • If you do not attend for an Interview you will be contacted by letter and requested to confirm if you are still interested in pursuing your application. If we receive no response, you will receive a phone call from Central Admissions. If there is no response to the phone call your application will be withdrawn. • Any applicants interviewed between January 2015 and 20 August 2015, GCSE Results Registration Day will either be given a Conditional Offer, subject to meeting entry requirements and any other enhanced criteria, or a Firm Offer if the entry requirements are already met. NOTE: Obtaining a Level 2 Diploma qualification does not provide automatic entrance into a Level 3 qualification. All applicants must apply through our Admissions Process. • It is compulsory, if you are waiting for exam results, please bring a copy of them into the campus where the course you applied for is located on GCSE Results Registration Day – 20 August 2015 between 9.30am and 4.30pm. By this stage if you have applied for more than one course you would be expected to make a final decision on your chosen course. New applicants are still welcome. • If you are successful you will receive a Firm Offer and given an enrolment day card requesting you to start on Friday 28 August 2015 at 9.00am. For Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses you must attend Registration Day as follows: Tuesday 1 September, 9.30am Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering and Plumbing Wednesday 2 September, 9.30am Motor Vehicle Thursday 3 September, 9.30am Engineering • All Firm Offers will be decided and notified to applicants by Friday 21 August 2015 at the latest. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] • If you met entry requirements and received a Firm Offer at Interview stage, you are not required to attend GCSE Results Registration Day. You must attend Enrolment Day on Friday 28 August 2015 at 9am. • If you are unsuccessful in gaining a place on your chosen course, you will be referred to Clearing Day which will be held on Tuesday 25 August 2015 from 10am to 4pm. This will provide you with an opportunity to discuss your options with our careers team. • If a course is over-subscribed the college reserves the right to enhance the entry criteria. Details of enhanced criteria will be provided at Interview Stage. • Please note that communication may be via email or letter. You must include a current email address and postal address as this will be our primary means of contacting you and a mobile number, if applicable, on the application form. Further Information For further information call central admissions on: T: 028 7034 0115 T: 028 7034 0103 T: 028 7034 0126 Full-time Admissions open 19 JAN 2015 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply Northern Regional College Course Listings Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Antrim (venue to be confirmed, see website) The School of Business and Computing Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks Antrim, CAFRE, Greenmount Campus The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Darren Clarke Golf School Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Ballymena (Trostan Avenue) The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Art and Design (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Art and Design (BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies) 1 Year Creative Media Production (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) 1 Year Business Administration (Level 3 Certificate) 2 Years Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) 2 Years Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1) (NEW) 1 Year For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] 5 6 Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Ballymena (Trostan Avenue) continued The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Women’s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Workready (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Hospitality (Level 3 BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Professional Cookery (Introduction) (Level 1 Diploma) 1 Year Professional Cookery (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 3 NVQ Diploma) 1 Year The School of Social Care and Early Years Childcare (Level 1 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning, and Development (National Diploma)* 2 Years Health and Social Care (Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma) 1 Year Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years *National Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development is currently under review and may be replaced with a similar programme which will provide opportunities to progress to University or to help gain employment in the childcare sector. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply Course Titles (by Campus) Northern Regional College Course Duration Ballymena (Farm Lodge) The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Construction and the Built Environment (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year The School of Business and Computing Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) 1 Year IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years The School of Engineering and Science Applied Science (Medical Science) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) 2 Years Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NQF) 1 Year Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 3 Extended Diploma) 2 Years Manufacturing Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) 2 Years The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Sports Studies with MUSS Development through Coaching (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] 7 8 Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Ballymoney The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Creative Media Production, TV and Film (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Creative Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Music (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Performing Arts (Level 2 BTEC First Diploma) 1 Year Performing Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Production Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years The School of Business and Computing Business Administration and IT (Level 2) (NEW) 1 Year Business Administration and IT (Level 3) (NEW) 1 Year Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) 1 Year The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Women’s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Workready (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Ballymoney continued The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Hospitality Services (Level 1 NVQ Certificate) (NEW) 1 Year Hospitality (Level 3 BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Professional Cookery (Introduction) (Level 1 Diploma) 1 Year Professional Cookery (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 3 NVQ Diploma) 1 Year Professional Patisserie and Confectionery (Level 2 Certificate) (NEW) 1 Year The School of Social Care and Early Years Children’s Care Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* 2 Years Coleraine The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years The School of Business and Computing Business (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) 1 Year IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks *National Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development is currently under review and may be replaced with a similar programme which will provide opportunities to progress to University or to help gain employment in the childcare sector. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] 9 10 Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Coleraine continued The School of Engineering and Science Applied Science (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) 2 Years The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1) (NEW) 1 Year The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) 2 Years Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Travel and Tourism (Level 3 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year The School of Social Care and Early Years Health and Social Care (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) 1 Year Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Health Studies/ Social Care (Second Year Options) (Level 3 Extended Diploma) 2 Years For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) 11 Course Duration Larne (venue to be confirmed, see website) The School of Business and Computing Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks Magherafelt The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) 1 Year Business Administration (Level 3 Certificate) 2 Years Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) 2 Years Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) 1 Year IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Engineering and Science Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) 2 Years The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Women’s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Workready (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] 12 Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Magherafelt continued The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport GAA Academy –Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year The School of Social Care and Early Years Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* 2 Years Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Newtownabbey The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Art and Design (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Creative Digital Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year Creative Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Performing Arts (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Performing Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) 2 Years *National Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development is currently under review and may be replaced with a similar programme which will provide opportunities to progress to University or to help gain employment in the childcare sector. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit www.nrc.ac.uk/course/apply Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) 13 Course Duration Newtownabbey continued The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Construction and the Built Environment (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) 1 Year Business Administration (Level 3) (NEW) 2 Years Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) 2 Years Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) 1 Year IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Medical Administration (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Medical Administration (Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Prince’s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Engineering and Science Applied Science (Forensics) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Animal Care (Level 2 NPTC Diploma) 1 Year Animal Management (Level 3 NPTC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) 2 Years Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 3 Extended Diploma) 2 Years Science (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Veterinary Care Assistants (Level 2 Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1) 1 Year For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] 14 Northern Regional College Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Newtownabbey continued The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Route2Work (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year Women’s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Workready (Inclusive Learning) 1 Year The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Michael Hughes Academy – Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) (NEW) 1 Year Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) 2 Years Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) 2 Years Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) 1 Year Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) 1 Year The School of Social Care and Early Years Childcare (Level 1 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Level 3 Diploma) 1 Year Children’s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* 2 Years Health and Social Care (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) 1 Year Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 2 Years *National Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development is currently under review and may be replaced with a similar programme which will provide opportunities to progress to University or to help gain employment in the childcare sector. For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] Full Time Application Form Student ID Number (for office use only) Northern Regional College 15 Course Information (You can apply for up to 2 courses. Applications may be considered on a first come first served basis) Course Title Campus (Please write course title in full) (Available from Course Listings or website) If you are unsure which course to apply for and would like an interview with a careers advisor at your local campus then please refer to the contact details on our website. Personal Information Surname Forename Title Date of birth (Successful applicants must be aged 16 or over on 1 July 2015. Please note that a person who becomes 16 between 1 July and the September 2015 start date is not eligible to leave secondary school until June 2016). Gender Email address Home Address (all correspondence will go to this address) Postcode Term Time Address (if different from home address) Postcode Home Telephone Number Mobile Name of current or previous school/college Start (month/year) End (month/year) Learning Support The Northern Regional College welcomes applications from people with a disability, learning disability and/or medical condition. (This information will be treated in confidence) Please cut along the dotted line Do you require any extra help for the admissions interview? Yes No Personal Statement In no more than 100 words please outline your reasons why you wish to study the courses applied for For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk connect: [email protected] Qualifications 16 Northern Regional College Please list any qualifications you have, or expect to get, before you start at Northern Regional College. List the GCSEs or other qualifications you expect to take this year. If you have already taken your exams you need to list your grades in the column marked “Grade Achieved”. If results are not yet known, please leave this column blank. When you come to enrol we will need to see exam slips and/or certificates. Qualification Level Year Gained Awarding Body Grade Achieved Example - Maths 2013 CEA C GCSE Student Status The fees for the course(s) you have applied for will be classified as either home or international fees depending on your immigration status in the UK on the start date of your course. Depending on the information you provide a fees assessment may be required and further evidence of the information you provide will be required. Where have you been living for the last three years from the start date of your course? (Please tick all boxes that apply for the full three years) Northern Ireland Rest of UK EEA/EU/Switzerland Rest of World *If you ticked Rest of World, please state what your immigration status is in the UK: Residence Permit/Student Visa/Dependants Visa/Work Visa/Spouse Visa British Citizen/Asylum Seeker/Refugee/Humanitarian Protection/Discretionary Leave/Right of Abode/Indefinite Leave to Remain/Enter Other (please state) Appropriate fees must be paid accordingly. If you are unsure of the residency requirements, please refer to the criteria laid down by Department for Employment and Learning at www.delni.gov.uk Student Declaration Applicant’s Signature Date Office Use Only Keyed to QLS by Date Keyed Date Received Interview Time Interview Date For full course details visit: www.nrc.ac.uk Please return your completed application form to Central Admissions in Coleraine or any campus reception connect: [email protected] Please cut along the dotted line I declare that I have read and understood the completed form. If awarded a place, I agree to pay all appropriate fees (if any) and adhere to College regulations. Student Successes Northern Regional College 17 See Website for more success stories Engineering Dean Boyle – Concorde Cup Dean Boyle was awarded the Concorde Cup in June 2014 for the highest grades in the Level 3 Extended Diploma Manufacturing Engineering. Dean also competed in the Worldskills CNC Machining competition representing NRC and McAuley Engineering and was awarded the Regional Winner for Northern Ireland in July 2014. NRC Student is Overall Winner in Top UK Careers Award Jordan Hunter from Ballymena campus won a top student of the year award for his performance on the Engineering Career Academy programme. The Sir Winfried Bischoff Award comes from Career Academies UK, a national education charity that helps young people prepare for the world of work through mentoring, workplace visits, inspirational talks and internships. Annual Irish Society Certificates of Merit Awards The Honourable Irish Society made their annual visit to the Coleraine campus to present special achievement awards to the students in the vocational areas of Construction and Business. The two recipients were Arlene McMullan and Amy Doherty who were recognised as outstanding students in their Level 3 Extended Diploma courses. Newtownabbey Borough Council Sports Award Foundation Art and Design students have once again taken part in a competition to design a trophy for the 2014 prestigious Newtownabbey Borough Council sports awards. This year the winning design came from student Jennifer Wasson. Jennifer’s design was manufactured in college and is based on the concept of “blood sweat and tears” combined with the strong underlay image of the boxing glove showing both the determination and fight needed to succeed. BEST Awards Science and engineering, life sciences, software development and creative industries featured in the annual College BEST (Business & Education through Training & Skills) Awards. BEST Awards winner in the 16-18 category (Media) were Andrew Nicholl, Corey Agnew +11 team members for The Clinic – a video about the sexual health clinics within NRC. Robert Hamilton scoops Gold Medal at the WorldSkills UK The Skills Show Robert Hamilton, the youngest competitor in the Carpentry & Joinery Skill Area was the gold medal winner in this category at the WorldSkills UK the Skills Show in Birmingham. NRC Lecturer, Trevor Kernohan commented “Robert is a dedicated, hard working apprentice who is fully deserving of his success and credit must also go to his employer Mr Rodney Turtle.” First Class Design at NRC Shelly Mullan stamps design were discovered on line by the internet Design Company Stamp-Press. co.uk who produces stamp designs. From this Shelly was approached and commissioned to produce designs which will be used commercially by Stamp Press. Shelly is being paid a commission for each stamp sold and will retain the copyright to her signs and credited by name. Travel & Tourism Students Reach their Goal Travel & Tourism Students, Kim Hamilton and Maria McMullan both successfully completed the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at the Magherafelt Campus and are now studying a BA Hons Tourism and Leisure Management at Liverpool John Moore’s University. Both students found the Level 3 course very enjoyable, in particular the residential trip as it allowed the class to bond. Beauty Therapy Students Journey Lauren McAllister achieved Level 2 Beauty Therapy and then progressed to level 3. In the same year she also completed Level 3 Nail Technology. She has also just recently Royal Television Society successfully completed a 7 week Training (RTS) Awards programme with the famous Steiner cruise Creative Media Student Michael White ship company and has been allocated a has taken away a top award at The Royal place within the Beauty Team on the world Television Society (RTS) Awards. The famous Royal Caribbean Voyager of the sea. Ballymena student produced and directed Lauren will complete a nine month contract a stop motion project entitled ‘A Christmas as sea and plans to embark on another Surprise’ to scoop the Animation For full course details www.nrc.ac.uk contract visit: when this one is completed. Category Award. connect: [email protected] Aspire | Aim | Achieve Equality Statement The Northern Regional College is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity in all of its activities. We aim to ensure that we provide a supportive, fair, inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, students and visitors free from any form of discrimination or harassment. This Prospectus is available as a PDF document on our website at www.nrc.ac.uk. If you require this document in another format that better suits your needs please contact the Equality Office via email at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements. Whilst the College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication (at time of press January 2015), it reserves the right to vary, add or delete any of the courses, or parts thereof, or any other facilities, matters of information referred to in this guide or any other literature, without prior notice. All courses are subject to minimum enrolment numbers, maximum limits may apply. email [email protected] www.nrc.ac.uk