Sixth Form Section - St Helens College

• Animal Care ( 6 Articles )
  

  If you dream of working as a veterinary assistant, or maybe in conservation, then take a look at the animal care programmes available at St Helens College.

  In our own animal care unit you’re never too far away from a wide range of animals, including many exotic pets. This means you get to do lots of practical training, as well as learning the theory behind good animal management practice.

• Animal Care General ( 1 Article )
  General area for Animal Care content, including Department Photo Galleries.
• Animal Care News ( 2 Articles )
  Animal Care News Items.
• Art and Design ( 3 Articles )
  You can develop your artistic flair when studying one of our range of Art and Design programmes. You will have access to some fantastic facilities, giving you the chance to try out a variety of artistic techniques. The training you will receive will prepare you for the industry you wish to enter, which could be graphic design, product design, jewellery design, ceramics, or any art based career!
• Art and Design General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Art & Design content, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Beauty & Spa Therapy ( 7 Articles )
  

  The College has currently undergone an exciting new development, which has created a fantastic state of the art hairdressing, beauty and spa training facility. The brand new area will host three beauty and complementary therapy training salons, and three hairdressing salons,  plus a state of the art commercial salon called The Lounge. This includes hairdressing, nail bar and full spa facilities, such as steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, monsoon shower, ice facility, tanning area, dry floatation and three therapy treatment rooms.

   

  This facility plays a central role in the training of students, providing a realistic working environment, and the chance to gain experience within this exciting industry.

   

  Students have the option to take part in national competitions, demonstrating their skills and abilities throughout the locality. St Helens College has also been voted the best college for hairdressing within the North West.

  
  

  If you have the desire, you could run your own salon, work aboard a cruise ship or become a freelance stylist/therapist.

   

  WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
  Jordan Hughes – Level 3  Beauty Therapy Student
  “The new building feels very welcoming and looks really professional.  People will want to come and have treatments with us in new modern salons.”

  
  

  Catherine Orford Level 3 Beauty Therapy Student
  “The new building feels bigger and much fresher.  The new spa therapy facilities and flotation tank are modern and up to date.  They really match what you expect to see in salons and spas.”

• Beauty & Spa Therapy News ( 1 Article )
• Business Studies ( 3 Articles )
  

  If you want to stretch your entrepreneurial talent and develop your business skills, then take a look at the business studies programmes you could attend at St Helens College.

  The programmes are designed to give you first-hand knowledge of business, including the fast paced world of e-commerce.

• Business Studies General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Business Studies content, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Catering & Hospitality News ( 4 Articles )
  Catering, Hospitality & Events News
• Catering and Hospitality General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Catering, Hospitality, Food Service and Event Planning content, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Catering, Hospitality & Events ( 6 Articles )
  

  Are you looking for a career that is creative, challenging and fun? A career that provides an opportunity to travel the world, meet new friends and even famous people?

  
  World class catering and hospitality staff are in great demand in new and developing hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. These can offer fantastic employment opportunities for trained professionals at every level. The exciting development of the cruise ship terminal at Liverpool waterfront will bring additional visitors from around the world!

  
  Past catering and hospitality students have gained rewarding careers which have enabled them to travel to places as far flung as America and Australia. Some have even used their talent to develop a celebrity status and work on television.

• Childcare & Education News ( 2 Articles )
  

  Current news articles for the Childcare & Education Sixth Form area.

• Childcare and Education ( 4 Articles )
  

  St Helens College has a long tradition of training in childcare, for which its excellent reputation is well deserved. This is a very popular subject area and those who are interested are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as places soon become full.

   

  Your career prospects include employment in a crèche or play group, or working as a children's nanny, where job opportunities could take you overseas.

• Computing & Information Technology ( 3 Articles )
  

  As an IT student at St Helens College, you will be able to access a wide range of computer facilities to help you on the way to a career in IT. You can expect to

  
  

  gain many skills to impress employers including: computer programming, system design, installation and management of networks, internet development and multimedia applications production.

• Computing & IT News ( 5 Articles )
  Current news articles for the Computing & IT Sixth Form area.
• Construction and the Built Environment ( 6 Articles )
  

  Choosing to study construction at St Helens College means you will experience one of the most advanced training and education facilities currently available in the UK. Based at the Technology Centre, the College has a purpose built environment that provides practical training for the construction industry. Our facilities have been expanded to offer education and training in the new construction areas of floor covering (commercial and domestic), plastering and ceramic wall and floor tiling, at our dedicated Construction Centre situated on Langtree Street.

   

  The training you receive whilst on your chosen course will cover a wide range of specialism’s and provide you with the building blocks to plan your career in the construction industry.

• Construction and the Built Environment General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Construction and the Built Environment General content, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Construction and the Built Environment News ( 1 Article )
  

  Sixth Form Construction and the Built Environment news section.

• Engineering Technologies ( 17 Articles )
  

  The Technology Centre is a modern, purpose-built facility for teaching engineering and construction programmes. It is one of the best facilities of its kind in the country. You will find fully-equipped workshops, which enable you to learn the skills of your chosen industry in professional, realistic working environments.

   

  These realistic working environments exceed in quality to those of most other education and training providers, both regionally and nationally.

   

  There is no typical engineering job, and increasingly organisations are seeking employees who have skills in a range of areas. People with engineering abilities operate in every aspect of life, and are often recruited by organisations for roles which require problem solving and analytical skills in non-engineering settings. Whatever your interests, there are worthwhile engineering careers available for you.

• Engineering Technologies General ( 2 Articles )
  

  General area for Engineering Technologies General content, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Engineering Technologies News ( 1 Article )
  Sixth Form section for Engineering Technology News Articles.
• Fashion and Textiles ( 1 Article )
  

  If you're looking to create a stylish future in fashion or design, then look no further than St Helens College. You will study the latest techniques and even get to take part in the College's annual fashion show. We can help you gain the relevant experience and skills needed to progress within this exciting industry.

• Fashion and Textiles General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Fashion and Textiles General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Foundation Academy ( 4 Articles )
  

  For students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

   

  The Foundation Academy at St Helens College offers programmes for people with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities in a supportive environment which caters for a wide range of needs, both personal and academic.

   

  Each student is assessed individually for their academic needs. Our Specialist Learning Disabilities Nurse will further assess them for any personal needs they may have. This is so that we can offer the most appropriate programmes of study as well as appropriate support for each individual.

   

  Our experienced staff provide education and training that is tailored to the needs of students.  This is backed up by our own Health Care team, who provide support for students’ personal needs, and our Learning Support Officers assist students in their academic and vocational studies.

   

  Our full time programmes take place on two to three days per week, depending on the qualification. Our programmes aim to provide students with the opportunity to gain both vocational and independent life skills.

   

  Our core programmes provide the opportunity for students to learn about and experience a wide range of life skills, accessing the community, local travel and transport, shopping and budgeting to name but a few.

   

  As part of their Core programme a student may also take advantage of some of the following options:

   

  IT
  ART
  WOODWORK
  BASIC COOKING
  BASIC FOOD HYGIENE
  EXERCISE TO MUSIC
  INTRODUCTION TO SPORT
  SPORT
  PERFORMING ARTS
  MEDIA
  CRAFT

   

  We also offer part time programmes for students who are looking to add to their skills and learning.

• Functional Skills ( 4 Articles )
  

  All College students study Functional Skills; whichever programme they opt for. These are essential skills in English, maths and ICT which you need to take you onto Higher Education, or into employment, whatever your goal may be.

   

  As well as Functional Skills, all students will study Personal Learning and Thinking Skills. These are designed to create a broad spectrum of learning, giving all the qualities an employer or university will be looking for. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills will make sure you are:

  • an independent enquirer
  • a creative thinker
  • a reflective learner
  • a team worker
  • a self-manager
  • an effective participant
• GCSEs & A Levels ( 4 Articles )
• General Section Home Pages ( 1 Article )
• Graphic Design ( 1 Article )
  

  If you are creative, enjoy working on computers and think you can communicate in a visual way, a career in Graphic Design could be for you.

   

  We have the latest software packages and computer equipment to ensure you gain all the skills needing to look for a job in this industry. Graphic Designers can have lots of different roles, from designing logos and typography, to laying out pages and creating product packaging.

• Graphic Design General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Graphic Design General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Hairdressing ( 6 Articles )
  

  The College has currently undergone an exciting new development, which has created a fantastic state of the art hairdressing, beauty and spa training facility. The brand new area will host three beauty and complementary therapy training salons, and three hairdressing salons,  plus a state of the art commercial salon called The Lounge. This includes hairdressing, nail bar and full spa facilities, such as steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, monsoon shower, ice facility, tanning area, dry floatation and three therapy treatment rooms.

   

  This facility plays a central role in the training of students, providing a realistic working environment, and the chance to gain experience within this exciting industry.

   

  Students have the option to take part in national competitions, demonstrating their skills and abilities throughout the locality. St Helens College has also been voted the best college for hairdressing within the North West.

  
  

  If you have the desire, you could run your own salon, work aboard a cruise ship or become a freelance stylist/therapist.

• Hairdressing & Beauty General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Hairdressing & Beauty General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Health and Social Care ( 5 Articles )
  

  
  St Helens College has a long tradition, and an excellent reputation, in the provision of care programmes, which are offered at the Town Centre Campus. You will learn a variety of skills, which you could utilise in a career in the caring professions, such as nursing, care assistants, speech therapy, social work or midwifery.

   

   

• Health and Social Care General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Health and Social Care General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Health and Social Care News ( 1 Article )
  

  Current news articles for the Health and Social Care Sixth Form area.

• Horticulture and Environmental Conservation ( 8 Articles )
  

  For a blossoming career in horticulture or environmental conservation, choose one of these exciting programmes. A qualification in horticulture or environmental conservation could set you up for a future career in the industry, or even prepare you to run your own business.

• Horticulture and Environmental Conservation Genera ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Horticulture and Environmental Conservation General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Horticulture and Environmental Conservation News ( 1 Article )
  

  Current news articles for the Horticulture and Environmental Conservation Sixth Form area.

• Information Technology General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Information Technology General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Interactive Media ( 1 Article )
  

  If you've thought about a career designing websites, developing fantastic three dimensional animation, or producing the very latest in DVD design and digital artwork, then take a look at the programmes on offer within Multimedia Arts. You will be able to learn a wide variety of skills that could allow you to progress within this exciting environment, whilst using industry standard software within our multimedia work stations.

• Interactive Media General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Interactive Media General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• IT General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Informtiaon Technology content, including Department Photo Galleries.

• Media ( 2 Articles )
  

  Media programmes are offered in the SmithKline Beecham Building, part of the Town Centre Campus.

   

  You will be taught by practitioners in the creative industries. You will also be working in realistic environments with equipment which is constantly updated, so that your training prepares you fully for a career in the media industry.

  

• Media General ( 1 Article )
• Media News ( 1 Article )
• Music Technology ( 2 Articles )
  

  If music technology is your interest, then you won't fail to be impressed by the facilities which are located at the Town Centre Campus. Based in realistic working environments with equipment which is constantly updated, you will work on music performance skills, studio recording techniques and live sound engineering, as well as music theory and practice.

• Music Technology General ( 3 Articles )
  

  General area for Music Technology General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Performing Arts ( 3 Articles )
  

  If your dream is to be a performer, or even work behind the scenes in television or theatre, then read on. At St Helens College you can train in performing arts, and learn a wide variety of skills that will help you to launch your career within the exciting world of creative industries.

• Performing Arts General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Performing Arts General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Performing Arts News ( 1 Article )
  

  Current news articles for the Performing Arts Sixth Form area.

• Photography ( 1 Article )
  

  If you have an interest in photography, you may wish to consider a career in this exciting industry. With the huge technological advances in photographic equipment, there is much to offer those with an artistic flair at St Helens College.

• Photography General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Photography General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Premier Academy ( 1 Article )
  

  Take a step in the right direction with the Premier/Link Academy at St Helens College

  

  Premier/Link Academy at St Helens College supports young people aged 16+ years who are looking for employment, training or education. We provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve on your qualifications and you will be supported by our
  specialist team to ensure that you receive a recognised qualification.
  
  We have a range of programmes from entry level to level 1 to help you decide on your chosen career. You will learn and develop new skills in the world of work and courses are designed to be flexible to suit your requirements.

  
  

  Step-up Diploma
  The Step-up Diploma is an entry level course and provides students with the opportunity to build on their skills in a real work  environment. The course includes a variety of units: -

  • Using Teamwork Skills
  • Preparing for Work
  • Developing Customer Service Skills
  • Enterprise

  Work Skills

  The Premier Academy has a wide range of Work Skills units designed to provide students with essential skills to improve career and employability prospects. Work Skills units include: -

  • Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
  • Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
  • Diploma in Preparation for Employment
  • Diploma in Independent living
  • Award in College Induction
  • Diploma in Workskills
  • Award in Workskills
  • Award in Enterprise
  • Functional Skills in English & Maths
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Placement Opportunities

  The Premier Academy at St Helens College delivers qualifications and supports work experience that will help students to progress onto a college course, an apprenticeship programme or into employment.

  For further information about the full range of courses available through Premier/Link Academy, please contact Linda Hague on 01744 623337 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Premier Academy News ( 1 Article )
  Sixth Form Premier Academy news section.
• Prince's Trust ( 2 Articles )
• Prince's Trust News ( 6 Articles )
• Princes Trust General ( 4 Articles )
  

  General area for Princes Trust content, including Department Photo Galleries.

• Public and Uniformed Services ( 5 Articles )
  

  Public and Uniformed Services programmes are ideal for people who are hoping to start a career in one of the public services, such as the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, or certain branches of the Civil Service.

• Public and Uniformed Services General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Public and Uniformed Services General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Science ( 3 Articles )
  

  If you are inclined towards a career in science, perhaps in biomedical sciences, microbiology, forensic science or analytical chemistry, we have well equipped facilities to help you with your studies. Our new laboratories house a range of modern and sophisticated instruments to help you get the most out of your studies with us.

• Science General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Science General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Sixth Form General ( 4 Articles )
  

  General Information including FAQ's.

• Sport & Fitness ( 6 Articles )
  

  If you’re aiming for a career in sport and leisure, then you're in luck! We have invested heavily to provide facilities for those who wish to train for employment in the sport and leisure industries. The Beacon leisure facility in the town centre houses a new sports hall, while our outdoor provision takes place at Bobbies Lane in Eccleston.

  The brand new Town Centre Campus has a fantastic, state-of-the-art gym, and our Sports Therapy Suite is also situated here.

• Sport & Fitness News ( 1 Article )
  

  Current news articles for the Sport & Fitness Sixth Form area.

• Sport and Leisure General ( 1 Article )
  

  General area for Sport and Leisure General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Student Support Apprenticeships ( 9 Articles )
  Apprenticeships Advice and Guidance including contact details for Student Services.
• Student Support Sixth Form ( 10 Articles )
  Sixth Form Advice and Guidance including contact details for Student Services.
• Travel and Tourism General ( 5 Articles )
  

  General area for Travel and Tourism General, including Department Photo Galleries, staff & student profiles.

• Travel Tourism News ( 3 Articles )
  News articles for Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Cabin Crew area.
• Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Cabin Crew ( 5 Articles )
  

  If you would like an exciting career in the world of travel, tourism and aviation, St Helens College offers courses which can provide you with the knowledge and skills to take advantage of one of the many employment opportunities available in this expanding area.

   

  Many of our past students have pursued successful careers as retail travel agents, airport / airline representatives, cabin crew, tourist information advisers, tour operator personnel and overseas representatives for holiday companies. Progression onto higher education is an option for those studying the advanced programme.