Northern Regional College - Application Process

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1 Full-time Course Listings Guide Progress to University Join us on Facebook/Twitter Open Evenings 2015 See inside for further details Study A Level Equivalent Courses APPLY NOW! Visit our website Choose from a wide range of courses

2 ii Northern Regional College Contents Open Evenings 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

3 enclosed area. 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 admissions@nrc.ac.uk or visit Education Support The Northern Regional College aims to enable people with a medical condition, learning difficulties and/or disabilities to access, participate and progress within and from learning programmes, through the establishment of appropriate support mechanisms. We are working towards an environment and curriculum which meets the needs of ALL students. It may be useful to arrange an exploratory interview to discuss what special facilities might be needed to enable you to study at the College. 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 If you require this document in another format that better suits your needs please contact the Equality Office via at equality@nrc.ac.uk to make alternative arrangements. Whilst the College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication (at time of press December 2014), 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. NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIPSNI GUIDE WORK BASED LEARNING HIGHER EDUCATION AND DEGREE COURSES Smoking is not permitted in any College building or info@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

4 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 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. Typical entry requirements Minimum of 4 GCSE s grade C or above to include English and Mathematics. Level 2 Diploma* *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 Level 2 BTEC Diploma Qualification Equivalent to 4 GCSEs. Studied 1 year, full-time. Provides progression to Level 3 course. 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 BTEC Level 3 Nationals (QCF) Extended Diploma Diploma 90-credit Diploma Subsidiary Diploma Qualification Equivalences For further information on qualification equivalences visit Source: Certificate AS Level A level UCAS tariff points D*D*D* 420 D*D*D 400 D*DD 380 DDD 360 DDM 320 DMM D*D* 280 D*D 260 MMM DD 240 D*D* 210 MMP DM D*D 200 DD 180 MPP MM DM 160 D* A* 140 PPP MP MM D A 120 MP B 100 PP M C 80 D* 70 PP D A D 60 B 50 P M C E 40 D 30 E 20

5 Northern Regional College 3 The Application Process in Easy Steps Apply Acknowledgement Interview Offer Results Firm Clearing Day Apply online at or complete an application form and return to Central Admissions 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. Enrolment Day (First Years) 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 Full-time Admissions open 19 JAN 2015 GCSE RESULTS REGISTRATION DAY 20 AUG 2015 CLEARING DAY 25 Aug 2015

6 4 Northern Regional College How to Apply for a Full-Time Course Browse through the course information online at 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 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 ed 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 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. 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 or letter. You must include a current 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: T: T: Full-time Admissions open 19 JAN 2015

7 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit Northern Regional College 5 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) Ballymena (Trostan Avenue) The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Art and Design (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Art and Design (BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies) Creative Media Production (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) Business Administration (Level 3 Certificate) Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) Prince s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1) (NEW)

8 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) Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) Women s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Workready (Inclusive Learning) The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Hospitality (Level 3 BTEC Diploma) Professional Cookery (Introduction) (Level 1 Diploma) Professional Cookery (Level 2 Diploma) Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 3 NVQ Diploma) The School of Social Care and Early Years Childcare (Level 1 Diploma) Children s Care Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning, and Development (National Diploma)* Health and Social Care (Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma) Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) *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.

9 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit Northern Regional College 7 Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Ballymena (Farm Lodge) The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Construction and the Built Environment (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) The School of Business and Computing Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) The School of Engineering and Science Applied Science (Medical Science) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NQF) Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 3 Extended Diploma) Manufacturing Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Sports Studies with MUSS Development through Coaching (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma)

10 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) Creative Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Music (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Performing Arts (Level 2 BTEC First Diploma) Performing Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Production Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) The School of Business and Computing Business Administration and IT (Level 2) (NEW) Business Administration and IT (Level 3) (NEW) Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) Women s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Workready (Inclusive Learning)

11 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit Northern Regional College 9 Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Ballymoney continued The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Hospitality Services (Level 1 NVQ Certificate) (NEW) Hospitality (Level 3 BTEC Diploma) Professional Cookery (Introduction) (Level 1 Diploma) Professional Cookery (Level 2 Diploma) Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 3 NVQ Diploma) Professional Patisserie and Confectionery (Level 2 Certificate) (NEW) The School of Social Care and Early Years Children s Care Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* Coleraine The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) The School of Business and Computing Business (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) 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.

12 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) Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1) (NEW) The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) (NEW) Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 90 Credit Diploma) The School of Social Care and Early Years Health and Social Care (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Health Studies/ Social Care (Second Year Options) (Level 3 Extended Diploma)

13 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit Northern Regional College 11 Course Titles (by Campus) 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) The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) Business Administration (Level 3 Certificate) Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Prince s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Engineering and Science Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma including Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering) The School of Hair, Beauty Therapy, Access and Special Needs Aspire2Work (Inclusive Learning) Hairdressing (VRQ Level 3 Diploma) Women s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Workready (Inclusive Learning)

14 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) Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) The School of Social Care and Early Years Children s Care, Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Newtownabbey The School of Art and Design, Media and Performing Arts Art and Design (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Creative Digital Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) Creative Media Production, Interactive Media (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Performing Arts (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Performing Arts (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) *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.

15 For further information on Training & ApprenticeshipsNI (Work Based Learning) courses and to apply visit Northern Regional College 13 Course Titles (by Campus) Course Duration Newtownabbey continued The School of Built Environment Building Design, Technology and Management (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Construction and the Built Environment (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) (NEW) The School of Business and Computing Business Administration (Level 2 Certificate) Business Administration (Level 3) (NEW) Business with Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma in Business with Subsidiary Diploma in IT) (NEW) Information and Creative Technology (Level 2 BTEC First Award) IT (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Medical Administration (Level 2 Diploma) Medical Administration (Level 3 Diploma) Prince s Trust Team Programme (Level 2) 12 Weeks The School of Engineering and Science Applied Science (Forensics) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Animal Care (Level 2 NPTC Diploma) Animal Management (Level 3 NPTC Extended Diploma) Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) Engineering (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 3 Extended Diploma) Science (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Veterinary Care Assistants (Level 2 Diploma) (NEW) The School of Essential Skills Access to Opportunity (Level 1)

16 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) Beauty Therapy (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Route2Work (Inclusive Learning) Women s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma) Workready (Inclusive Learning) The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Michael Hughes Academy Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Public Services (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) (NEW) Public Services (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) (NEW) Sport (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma) Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) Travel and Tourism (Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma) The School of Social Care and Early Years Childcare (Level 1 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning and Development (Level 2 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning and Development (Level 3 Diploma) Children s Care, Learning and Development (National Diploma)* Health and Social Care (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) Health and Social Care (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) *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.

17 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 (Please write course title in full) Campus (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 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 address Home Address (all correspondence will go to this address) Term Time Address (if different from home address) Postcode 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) Do you require any extra help for the admissions interview? Yes No Please cut along the dotted line Personal Statement In no more than 100 words please outline your reasons why you wish to study the courses applied for

18 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 Awarding Grade Gained Body Achieved Example - Maths GCSE 2013 CEA C 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 Student Declaration 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. Applicant s Signature Date Office Use Only Keyed to QLS by Date Keyed Date Received Interview Date Interview Time Please return your completed application form to Central Admissions in Coleraine or any campus reception Please cut along the dotted line

19 Student Successes See Website for more success stories Northern Regional College 17 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 category (Media) were Andrew Nicholl, Corey Agnew +11 team members for The Clinic a video about the sexual health clinics within NRC. Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards Creative Media Student Michael White has taken away a top award at The Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards. The Ballymena student produced and directed a stop motion project entitled A Christmas Surprise to scoop the Animation Category Award. 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 successfully completed a 7 week Training programme with the famous Steiner cruise ship company and has been allocated a place within the Beauty Team on the world famous Royal Caribbean Voyager of the sea. Lauren will complete a nine month contract as sea and plans to embark on another For full course details contract visit: when this one is completed.

20 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 If you require this document in another format that better suits your needs please contact the Equality Office via at equality@nrc.ac.uk 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. admissions@nrc.ac.uk