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Animal Management
Our Animal Management courses offer an exciting pathway into this rewarding industry through full and part-time courses.
Many people dream of working with animals from a young age, while other people decide later in life that this is what they want to do. Our courses are a great starting point to kick-start your chosen career.
Whether you wish to understand more about caring for animals, take your first step towards becoming an animal care assistant, or even start your own dog grooming business, we have a course suited to you.
You will benefit
This is no average classroom – from walking with wolves in the Lake District and fundraising for local animal sanctuaries to exploring animal behaviour and wildlife rehabilitation – every day is different!
At St Helens College, you'll benefit from hands-on experience in our indoor and outdoor animal units, including our very own commercial dog grooming salon, working with over 50 different animal species including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and other exotic creatures.
Our tutors are also experienced, industry experts and passionate about their subject too, so you can rest assured that you are learning from the very best.
You will succeed
All of our courses are independently accredited by long-established, awarding organisations with qualifications such as BTEC and NVQ. It's easier to get a job when you have a nationally recognised qualification.
You'll also have the opportunity to visit animal sanctuaries, shows and competitions such as Knowsley Safari and Dogs Trust.
You will stand out
The animal management industry has a competitive jobs market and it is important that you arm yourself with the qualifications, experience and skills required to succeed within the animal management sector.
You must be hard working, motivated and passionate about animals, in order to succeed. As well as having patience and the ability to communicate with the animals, you should also have good people skills, as working with animals often involves significant contact with people; from re-homing an animal, to teaching people to train their animals or speaking about animal welfare in public.
If you want a career you can be passionate about, where no two days are the same and you are committed to making a difference, then working with animals could be for you!
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A qualification in animal management could lead to your dream career:
Accounting
Why choose us?
Accountancy at St Helens College and University Centre St Helens can be the perfect stepping stone for a successful career within the industry and the ideal progression opportunity for professionals within the industry. Whether you are looking to retrain for a career in accountancy, want to progress in your current role or want to undertake some CPD to enhance your role, we have a qualifications at all levels.
You will benefit
We offer a full range of accounting courses accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). AAT is the world's leading professional membership body for accounting technicians, with over 100,000 members worldwide. It is the UK's largest awarding body of skills-based qualifications in accounting.
You will succeed
By studying Accounting with us, you can be sure that you will develop the foundations for your professional career with the help of industry trained experts who will guide you through your qualification. These have enabled former students to progress into the industry as trained professionals in a whole host of job roles, including accounting, investment banking and insurance.
You will stand out
Gain a globally recognised Accounting qualification, valued by employers across several industries. Our courses have secured a significant amount of praise in recent years with students securing gold in the World Skills UK competition, 96% success rates and the College working 20% above national average for accounting qualifications.
Construction
The construction industry is constantly growing and evolving, which is what makes working in this industry so varied and exciting. Whether it is working on commercial developments, innovative housing or on people’s homes, you will feel like you have one of the best careers in the world.
Based at St Helens College's STEM Centre, Technology Campus, you will study in a purpose built environment with real, made-to-scale room structures for you to decorate, plaster, renovate and build in.
We have spent over £5million to make sure you have everything you need to learn your new skills, including all of the latest industry standard equipment – the same as you’ll find when you start working.
You will benefit
Our tutors have worked in the industry for a number of years, so you can have confidence in knowing that you are being taught by industry experts with fantastic employer links.
As well as increasing your employability, you'll build a great deal of work experience and have the chance to build new working contacts, friendships, relevant knowledge and life-long skills.
You will succeed
Working in construction could take you in various directions. You could find yourself providing repairs, building extensions, fitting new kitchens or bathrooms in people's homes or you might work for a contractor, building on a larger scale, such as new houses, offices, restaurants, hospitals or schools.
Many of our students have secured employment with huge construction companies or have even become self-employed, running their own successful business.
You will even have the chance to gain valuable work experience and showcase your skills in industry competitions.
You will stand out
Students are encouraged to compete in nationally recognised, skills competitions to showcase their skills within their chosen trade. Our students have been finalists in the national SkillBuild competition for the past three years.
According to a report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) the North West's construction sector growth over the next five years could deliver almost 5,000 new jobs a year. This creates a real demand for skilled construction workers across all trades. There is a particular shortage of architects, technical engineers and managers, and of craftspeople in all trades, primarily due to the strength of the housing sector.
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A qualification in construction could lead to your dream career:
Criminal Justice
Our Criminal Justice degree courses, validated by the University of Chester are some of the most popular and innovative degrees offered at University Centre St Helens, providing the option to study on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Perfect for those interested in the causes and consequences of crime, as well as those keen to pursue a career in the Criminal Justice system, the degree courses offer a practical and vocational route to working in spheres such as policing, probation, prisons, youth justice or drugs and alcohol. The fascinating field of deviance, delinquency and criminality is ideal for anyone who wants to get to the root of why people commit crime and how society deals with them.
Delivered by accomplished lecturers with frontline experience, the Criminal Justice degree courses focus on the key issues that face a contemporary society. This means that all students on the programme will be discussing issues that are both real and relevant to current society, allowing graduates to apply learnt theory to real life situations.
Engineering
Careers in engineering are varied and exciting, with rapid advancements in a range of fields. You will develop your skills in our specialist engineering workshops, using industry-standard equipment and machinery to prepare you for your future career. You will also have the chance to support your studies with work experience with local employers.
You will benefit
Our industry expert tutors have held successful careers with global companies and are very passionate about sharing their employer links with you to ensure you gain the necessary skill set to succeed in your career.
You will succeed
Every industry depends on the efficiency and skill of engineers. They design, create, test, prototype, repair and improve products and processes that affect every aspect of our lives so you may find yourself working on transport networks, renewable energy sources, hydroelectric and wind turbines or manufacturing and construction building services.
Many of our students have successfully started their own engineering companies or have secured a variety of engineering positions.
You will stand out
Our engineering courses are tailored to meet the demands of the current economic climate, to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
As well as increasing your employability skills, you'll build a great deal of work experience and have the chance to build new working contacts, friendships, relevant knowledge and life-long skills.
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A qualification in engineering could lead to your dream career:
Art and Design
Show off your individuality and creativity in our specialist studio spaces including the ceramic studio, painting studio, colour and monochrome dark room and digital labs, where you will explore a wide range of art disciplines.
St Helens College's art and design department is renowned for its well-established and successful courses, offering excellent progression from level 1 qualifications through to honours degrees.
You will benefit
You will be taught in a lively and creative environment by highly qualified staff, many with industry experience and will benefit from group projects and ‘live-briefs’ to develop valuable employability skills.
You will succeed
Students from St Helens College regularly gain places at top universities across the country including Wimbledon College of Art, Falmouth University and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Many also choose to ‘stay local’ and continue their studies at University Centre St Helens. You will be encouraged to set challenging personal targets and be supported every step of the way to help you succeed.
You will stand out
You will be encouraged to develop a personal and open-minded approach to Art and Design and discover how to present your work effectively and speak confidently about your ideas.
Guest speakers will give you a valuable insight into how to succeed in the creative industries and you will have the opportunity to participate in exhibitions where your work will be showcased and celebrated.
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Early Years and Teaching Assistants
Working with children and young people is a hugely rewarding career. Every child is unique, every family different, and no two days are ever the same. There is always a demand for high-quality care professionals and our courses can help you get the skills and qualifications you need to start your career.
St Helens College offers a wide range of courses across childcare, education and youth work, enabling you to specialise in your chosen profession. This could be anything from teaching and working in a nursery setting as an assistant to youth work, child psychology and much more.
You will benefit
You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in a variety of settings including schools, nurseries and youth clubs, to gain valuable experience of working in the industry.
Our tutors and lecturers have held successful careers within the industry, and have worked for organisations such as Barnardos, local schools, nurseries and local authority youth services, so you can have confidence in knowing that you will be learning from the best.
You will succeed
Follow in the footsteps of our previous students who now work with local councils, nurseries and charities. Some of our students have even gone on to secure Au Pair work in countries like the USA and Canada. Others have decided to continue with their education and progressed on to university to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Many students also choose to ‘stay local’ and continue their studies at University Centre St Helens. You will be encouraged to set challenging personal targets and be supported every step of the way to help you succeed.
You will stand out
To help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or further qualifications, we encourage and support you in securing work placements. We also strongly believe in rewarding our students for their good work and hold award ceremonies in which we celebrate your achievements.
Through studying childcare, education and youth work with us, you will have the opportunity to build new network links, friendships, life-long skills and relevant knowledge.
*Salary data collected from various sources, July 2022
Computing and IT
With extensive advancements in technology, and with data breaches becoming increasingly more common and sophisticated, professionals working in this industry have never been in higher demand.
Computing is a very creative field that combines invention with methodical thinking, and the skills that you’ll develop in our state-of-the-art computer suites, can be transferred to a wide variety of business, scientific and social contexts.
St Helens College provides a wide range of courses at different levels, enabling you to develop your technical skills and abilities in preparation for your chosen profession.
You will benefit
Our department alone offers more than 100 computers that you will have access to, in addition to software such as MS Office applications, Visual Studio Development, Unity Graphics Engine and Geometrics, so you can rest assured that you'll have all of the latest equipment and software to maximise your studies.
You will also have the opportunity to impress future employers and universities by working towards Microsoft Office Specialist Master status alongside your studies.
You will succeed
Follow in the footsteps of our previous students who now work with industry leaders such as Microsoft, BT and a wide range of local computing firms. Others have gone on to secure places within the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship which attract more than 400,000 candidates from around the world. Finalists will travel to Dallas, Texas where they will compete and demonstrate their exceptional talents.
You will stand out
As well as providing courses with a wide variety of units and progression opportunities, our industry experienced tutors will work to ensure that you stand out when applying for jobs or further qualifications. Not only will you be encouraged to compete in competitions, you will be able to take part in a number of enrichment and extra-curricular activities.
Business Studies
Why choose us?
At St Helens College, you’ll be learning how businesses are created from the ground up, how they grow and how they become successful. You’ll have the opportunity to go on trips and visits, discovering how real, successful businesses work and operate on a daily basis.
You will benefit
A qualification in business is very adaptable and can lead to you being self-employed, holding a high level managerial position or even working overseas. With tutors who have worked in the industry, you'll benefit from first-hand insight and experience.
You will succeed
Find out which business aspects interest you the most and where your strengths lie, getting ready to pick your career for the future. Develop skills essential for modern management and become an independent, entrepreneurial leader.
You will stand out
A qualification in business is very adaptable and can lead to you being self-employed, holding a high level managerial position or even working overseas. You will be learning about all the different aspects of business, including marketing and PR, accounting, human resources and management, making your CV and knowledge base stand out from the rest.
Once you successfully complete your qualification, you’ll be ready to move onto study at degree level, or begin forging your career with your first job.
Photography
From the creative imagery used by advertising photographers in magazines, to the compelling world of editorial photography, the camera’s ability to record the world around us creates an unlimited number of career opportunities in the industry.
We offer an extensive range of short leisure courses, a level 3 Extended Diploma and a full BA (Hons) degree in Photography.
You will benefit
You’ll be studying all elements of photography, both digital and traditional, using our state-of-the-art studio, dark room as well as shooting on location, transforming your passion for photography into a creative profession.
Our tutors and lecturers have worked within the creative industry for a number of years, establishing excellent employer links and an extensive range of knowledge. You can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the experts.
You will succeed
We have great links with St Helens Rugby League Club, enabling you to attend matches and work on your sports photography, capturing images of the players as you photograph the games.
You will stand out
Once you’ve completed your photography qualification, you’re ready to decide your next step. You may choose to study for a degree at another university or enter the industry in a junior role. You could specialise in weddings, fashion shoots or working at live sporting events.
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A qualification in photography could lead to your dream career:
Performing Arts
Explore and develop your talent in the most inspiring and creative environment. From analysing the works of famous directors, practitioners and playwrights to adopting roles such as performer or director, you will be challenged and trained to compete with the very best in the industry.
Whether developing your knowledge in the classroom, or your skills in our bespoke theatres, studios and workshops, you will have access to the most incredible opportunities to help you achieve your dream career.
You will benefit
St Helens College is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body courses, offering, UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts and UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. UAL Awarding Body, design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential.
University Centre St Helens also offers a FdA in Theatre and Performance, a highly practical degree that has been designed to provide you with the skills, practical experience and knowledge to seek a range of possible employment opportunities within the theatre and performance industry.
You will succeed
A qualification in performing arts is not just about acting. You'll be learning about lighting, stage management and even how to promote your performances. You’ll also be learning about the industry as a whole and everything you need to be successful in your future career.
Our tutors also have years of experience in the industry, some have even worked in the West End. You can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the experts.
You will stand out
St Helens town centre has a fantastic arts scene, with venues including The Citadel Arts Centre and The Theatre Royal. You’re also right next to Liverpool and Manchester, where you’ve got The Everyman, The Empire and Media City, plus many more.
Music Production
Explore the world of sound in a creative and innovative environment, working alongside tutors who are active professionals in the music industry (and have even had their own record label!).
Designed to meet the competitive demands of the industry, our courses transform your passion for music into your dream career.
You will benefit
You’ll be working in our recording studio, live recording area and a dedicated Mac suite using state-of-the-art equipment such as mixing desks and samplers including industry standard computer software such as such as Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live.
Our tutors have worked in the music industry for many years, creating their own record labels and music for TV advertisements, winning gold and playing at some of the most famous music festivals across the world. You can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the experts.
You will succeed
We have a great partnership with Jamm Studios, a local recording studio that has worked with some big names in the industry. This gives our students amazing collaboration opportunities on music projects.
Many of our students have access to valuable work experience with music and arts festivals such as Liverpool Sound City.
You will stand out
Once you have finished your qualification, your career opportunities are wide and varied. Whether you want to work in music publishing, at a record label, on live events, as a tour manager, producer, engineer or in sound or lighting, our music course provides a great stepping stone. You may even decide to continue your studies at a higher level by studying for a degree in music, this could be at University Centre St Helens or at another university.
Creative Media
Creative Media at St Helens College provides you with a unique, competitive edge. Not only will you have the experience of working with professional equipment, you will also have the potential to achieve both outstanding grades and a professional portfolio from working with a range of industry clients.
Our courses focus heavily on the digital aspects of media, ensuring you develop the digital skills and knowledge required to meet the demands of the industry.
You will benefit
You will explore the creative world of media through a range of practical projects including documentaries, multi-camera production, soundtrack production and print-based media.
Learning in a real work environment, you'll operate industry standard equipment in our brand new £60,000 TV studio, infinity cove and editing suite, devising, producing, directing and creating - developing all of the skills you’ll need for a career in the media industry.
You will succeed
Our industry experienced tutors have fantastic employer links, enabling you to work on live projects and briefs with professional clients ranging from St Helens Rugby League Club to Wish FM.
Students regularly go on trips to shoot on location and gain inspiration for future projects.
You will stand out
Many students have chosen to 'stay local' and have progressed on to FdSc in Media Production at University Centre St Helens, accredited by university partner, University of Central Lancashire. Others have chosen to study at De Montfort University, University of Salford and Edge Hill University.
MediaCity UK and Liverpool provide a fast paced, creative hub of career opportunities right on your doorstep, so whether you want to become a graphic designer, editor, camera operator or even work within marketing, a media qualification could be the first step towards a career within the creative industries.
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Motor Vehicle
St Helens College has invested £40,000 on new equipment so you can maximise your studies and improve your employability with up-to-date skills in our MOT bay, fast-fit department, spray booth and when using paintless dent removal equipment.
You’ll be getting stuck into real work on real cars in our newly refurbished automotive hub, where the atmosphere is fast-paced and energetic.
You will benefit
Many of our students have the opportunity to participate in trips to The Autosport Show and The Truck Show, in addition to meeting with guest speakers including, Halfords representatives who offer annual trade discount cards to our motor vehicle students.
All of our tutors are Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) registered, ensuring that you are being taught by the very best in the industry.
You will succeed
We have strong links with local businesses where our students can secure work placements, gaining valuable on-the-job experience. Many students have secured permanent, full-time employment with their work placement employers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Howard Basfords and Graham Martin Automotive Ltd.
You will stand out
To help you stand out from the crowd when securing employment or progressing onto further qualifications, you will have the opportunity to build new network links, and work on the cars of paying customers as they bring their vehicles into the workshop for maintenance and repair.
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Hospitality, Food Service and Events
Explore the art of silver service in our very own, award-winning Colours Restaurant, presenting delicious dishes and demonstrating your food and beverage knowledge to paying customers.
We offer excellent progression routes, enabling you to progress from level 2 study, all the way through to managerial level and even gain additional employability skills such as catering.
You will benefit
Based in our commercial restaurant which was recently awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence, you will be immersed in the world of hospitality as you perfect your customer service skills and supervise large hospitality events.
Our tutors have a real passion for hospitality, with years of experience working in some of the best restaurants and hotels around the world. They even have extensive links with top leading experts in the industry such as The Art School Restaurant, The PIG Hotel, The Thistle Hotel, Mercure, Shankly Hotel and St Helens RLFC.
You will succeed
Follow in the footsteps of previous students who have secured employment with industry leaders such as The Art School Restaurant in Liverpool. Others have gone on to work for global hotel and restaurant chains, Mercure Hotel and Whetherspoons. Upon successful completion of your course, you will gain support and guidance from your tutors when it comes to searching and applying for jobs.
You will stand out
To help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or further qualifications, you will be encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Battle of the Northwest, pitting your skills and knowledge against other Colleges. We have previously won gold!
We also host annual award ceremonies as we believe in celebrating the successes of our excelling students.
Horticulture
Horticulture is such an exciting, creative and important industry to work in. It plays a vital role in the creation of vegetables, plants and fruit crops which contributes to the quality of our health and the environment we live in.
Whether you want to work in a lab, at a historical site, at a botanical garden or even on a sporting pitch, the possibilities are endless and the earning potential is far reaching!
You will benefit
You will learn from enthusiastic tutors who have a passion for their subject and have held successful horticulture careers, so you can have confidence in knowing that you are being taught by the experts.
Previous students have been involved with the development of Sherdley Park, Mesnes Park, Daresbury Park and Walton Hall Gardens. Work placements like these will allow you to learn hands-on and develop critical transferable skills such as team working, communication and customer service.
You will also have access to onsite resources such as tractors, industry lawnmowers and commercial greenhouses and poly-tunnels.
You will succeed
You will work alongside local employers and industry specialists to gain a real understanding of your chosen career. To help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs, university or additional courses, we will encourage you to enter competitions such as the Southport Flower Show.
Previous students have secured employment with businesses such as St Helens Council, Wigan Council, St Helens RLFC, Liverpool FC, or the Forestry Commission. Others have gone on to work as teachers and even establish their own businesses and nurseries.
You will stand out
With the great outdoors as your classroom, you will work hands-on in local parks, woodlands and gardens. You will have the opportunity to build new network links, friendships, life-long skills and relevant knowledge. You will study hard and will be immersed in the environment you aspire to work in, gaining valuable industry work experience which you will carry with you throughout your horticulture career.
Health and Social Care
Working in health, social care and nursing is so varied and rewarding. Whether it is working in a clinical setting or in the community, you will feel like you have one of the best careers in the world.
St Helens College offers an extensive range of courses from health and social care to dental nursing, enabling you to specialise in your chosen profession.
Each course provides excellent progression from level 1 qualifications through to access to higher education.
You will benefit
Our expert tutors have extensive industry experience and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and employer links with you to ensure that you have the necessary skill set to succeed in your career.
You will have the opportunity to attend our annual Healthcare Sciences Skills Show, designed to promote the amazing work of healthcare science professionals across the country and the exciting career opportunities available within the industry.
You will succeed
You will gain hands-on experience in a real, healthcare setting alongside your course, taking advantage of our strong links with employers such as the NHS, Northwest Ambulance Service, local healthcare providers and dental practices. You will even have the chance to gain first-hand insight from special guest speakers in the industry.
Follow in the footsteps of our previous students who now work with the NHS, community organisations and charities. Some of our students are now qualified dental nurses and work for established local practices. Others have decided to continue with their education and progressed on to university to further develop their skills and knowledge.
You will stand out
The health professions are part of a massive industry which employs over 1.8 million people in the UK. Due to the ageing population, there is an increasing demand for care of the elderly and palliative care nursing within the NHS and the charity sector. Our courses are tailored to meet these demands to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
Hairdressing
A career in hairdressing and barbering can take you anywhere in the world, from working in a spa, at holiday resorts and on film and TV sets, to cruise liners and even the theatre. It’s hard work but it’s exciting!
Based in our commercial hairdressing salon, The Lounge, you will work with paying clients, creating beautiful hair designs, perfecting your cutting skills and discovering how to trim men’s facial hair with precision.
St Helens College offers an extensive range of courses from level 1 qualifications through to degree level study.
You will benefit
The Lounge features a hairdressing salon, three treatment rooms and a nail bar with additional spa facilities including a monsoon shower, ice facility, dry flotation chamber, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
You will succeed
You will have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists, gaining insight and experience of working in this diverse and exciting industry.
To ensure that you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or additional qualifications, we encourage you to participate in events such as the Association of Hairdressing and Therapists (AHT) annual competition and WorldSkills UK.
You will stand out
There's never been a better time to become a part of the industry, with so many career opportunities to choose from in a wide variety of settings such as salons, hotels, care homes, cruise ships or even the armed forces. You could even become self-employed or set up your own salon.
Our courses are not just about helping you to gain your qualification, you will also build a great deal of work experience, new working contacts, develop friendships, relevant knowledge and life-long skills.
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Beauty, Nails, Makeup and Complementary Therapies
The beauty industry is exciting and diverse, bringing together creative professionals to deliver extraordinary experiences and services to clients. We offer an extensive range of courses from beauty therapy and makeup techniques to spa therapy and nail technology. You will hone your skills in our fully equipped, commercial salon, The Lounge, using the latest brands including Dermalogica, Glitterbels by Annabel and Eve Taylor. There are also opportunities to take part in prestigious competitions, including WorldSkills.
You will benefit
From contouring and false eyelashes to spray tanning, pedicures and skin care treatments, you’ll perfect your skills on paying customers in The Lounge.
The Lounge features a hairdressing salon, three treatment rooms and a nail bar with additional spa facilities including a monsoon shower, ice facility, dry floatation chamber, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
You will succeed
Our industry expert tutors have held successful careers with global companies such as Dermalogica and Medex, and are very passionate about sharing their knowledge and employer links with you to ensure that you have the necessary skill set to succeed in your career.
With this, you will have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists, gaining insight and experience of working in this diverse and exciting industry.
You will stand out
To ensure that you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or additional qualifications, we will encourage you to participate in exclusive events and industry competitions, to showcase your skills such as WorldSkills UK.
However, our courses are not just about helping you to gain your qualification, you will also build a great deal of work experience, new working contacts, develop friendships, relevant knowledge and life-long skills.
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A qualification in beauty or spa therapy could lead to your dream career:
*Salary data collected from various sources, July 2022Games, Animation and VFX
Be a part of the Northwest’s growing digital arts industry! Our partnership with NextGen Skills Academy means our students have access to the most incredible learning environment and industry professionals.
Develop your technical, artistic and programming skills, working on exciting projects and collaborating with local and regional employers, studying material designed by industry leaders including Ubisoft, Sony, Framestore, Blue Zoo and Double Negative.
You will succeed
Our experienced lecturers and tutors have previously worked with global companies on popular AAA game titles and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and industry links with you.
With this, you will have the opportunity to work on live briefs with local employers to build your work portfolio, receive masterclasses with visiting industry practitioners and gain a first-hand insight of this exciting and diverse industry.
By using industry standard software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, Mudbox and AfterEffects, you will gain a competitive advantage over others when entering the industry.
You will stand out
The Northwest is an important centre for the game development industry and we have links with local industry, located centrally in a region that has a cluster of games companies.
In the last three years, graduates from our degree course have gained employment with Rebellion and Sony in Liverpool, Travellers' Tales in Knutsford and TT Fusion in Wilmslow.
View our Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen) Work
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Check out one of our alumni students exemplar Final Year Portfolio
Graphic Design
The UK has the second largest design industry in the world, and is recognised as an innovative leader with high quality designers. This means that now more than ever, employers are looking for talented individuals with the right mix of skills, creativity and imagination to change lives, communities and organisations for the better.
At St Helens College and University Centre St Helens, you'll study both traditional and digital illustration, using a range of skills to create interesting projects such as designing magazine layouts, investigating and creating logos and branding, or building interactive smartphone apps.
We offer a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma at St Helens College and a BA (Hons) degree at University Centre St Helens, accredited by University of Chester.
You will benefit
Based in our dedicated Apple Mac studio, you will be using the latest Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects, giving you a competitive advantage over others when entering the industry.
For our degree students, teaching takes place in a dedicated state-of-the-art design studio, based in the former SmithKline Beecham factory building at the Town Centre Campus.
You will succeed
Graphic designers develop and use visuals to communicate, inform, entertain and challenge a wide range of audiences, so you could find yourself working within marketing, advertising, PR, animation, illustration, photography or even become self-employed and run your own business.
We encourage our students to take accredited Adobe Associate exams to achieve a qualification that looks excellent on their CV when applying for a job or university.
Our tutors have years of industry experience and employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will stand out
You will have the opportunity to work on live briefs with local and regional employers to build your work portfolio and gain insight of this exciting and diverse industry. One of our students was recently shortlisted for an award with music giant Yamaha for her entry and another worked on an apprenticeship campaign for the NHS.
If you choose to study or progress on to the BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at University Centre St Helens, you will be introduced to visual communication and typography which will allow you to develop a technical understanding and working methodology, whilst building a greater appreciation for creative problem solving and innovative experimentation.
Inclusive Learning
School of Preparation for Life and Work Vision Statement
Our vision is to...
Provide a caring and supporting environment for students with both SEND and other barriers to learning. The additional support given will allow students to access further education and fulfil their future goals of employment, further education or greater independence in future life. Students will be supported through individualised study programmes that will allow them to meet their individual needs.
We want our students to be fully engaged in their own choices, possessing the ability to make informed and safe decisions about their future steps into independent living or work, as well as becoming active and productive members of the local and wider community.
During their time at the College students have the opportunity to develop their work skills including communication and teamwork along with life skills such as money management, cookery and safe travel.
They will follow an individualised programme of study made up of component parts including maths, English, Open Awards qualifications, interventions and work experience designed to meet their EHCP outcomes and their identified individual development.
Students will leave us with skills for life and an understanding of the importance of their physical and mental wellbeing. They will choose their pathway depending on their own goals for the future – Life Skills Pathway, Work Skills Pathway.
Inclusive Learning Intention Statements
- All students will experience a broad and balanced curriculum that will support them in preparing for adulthood
- All students will follow a personalised programme made up of component parts which support their individual development and EHCP outcomes.
- All students will follow a pathway that is matched to support their future goals – Life Skill or Work Skills
They will choose their pathway depending on their own goals for the future:
Floristry
Develop your creativity in our very own floristry shop, The Flower Studio, designing intricate arrangements for paying customers, exploring floral designs for special occasions and maintaining the condition of plants and plant designs.
Whether you have a passion for floristry, a creative eye or an ambition to kick-start a new hobby, St Helens College will support you in achieving your goals.
You will benefit
You will be immersed in the world of floristry as you develop the skills needed to become a part of an industry that is not only present at life’s most sentimental moments but generates £1.5bn yearly.
You will succeed
Our expert tutors have held successful careers in the industry and are very passionate about sharing their knowledge and employer links with you to ensure that you have the necessary experience and skills to launch your career.
With this, you will have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists, gaining insight and experience of working in this diverse and exciting industry. Many of our students have secured employment within event management, floral design or have become self-employed.
You will stand out
To help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or further qualifications, you will be encouraged to compete and showcase your floral designs in exclusive competitions across the country, such as the prestigious Southport Flower Show.
However, our courses are not just about helping you to gain your qualification, you will have the opportunity to build new network links, gain work experience with local businesses, build friendships, lifelong skills and relevant knowledge.
Connecting Classroom to Career
Mechanical Engineering
Why choose us?
At St Helens College and University Centre St Helens, you'll be based in our industry standard workshops, which reflect real, working environments and contain all of the latest equipment to enable you to maximise your studies.
You will benefit
Our tutors have years of industry experience and excellent employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will succeed
Mechanical engineers are very technically minded, great problem solvers and are responsible for developing and designing machinery and components that are used in many aspects of our lives.
Our mechanical engineering courses are designed to prepare you for employment within this industry, and support you to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve success in your chosen career.
You will stand out
Our mechanical engineering courses are tailored to meet the demands of the current economic climate, to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
The UK is the 7th largest manufacturing nation in the world so job prospects within this industry are very positive. Completion of these courses could lead to gaining employment in a variety of roles within manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport.
Fabrication and Welding
Why choose us?
At St Helens College, you'll be based in our industry standard workshops, which reflect a real, working environment and contain all of the latest machinery and equipment to enable you to maximise your studies.
You will benefit
Our tutors have years of industry experience and excellent employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will succeed
The fabrication and welding industry is embedded in every aspect of our lives, from the cars we drive to the construction of the buildings we work in. Fully qualified fabricators and welders can find well paid employment in various fields such as petrochemical, heavy fabrication industry, engineering, manufacturing, shipbuilding, oil extraction industries and many others.
With the skills and experience gained from these courses and the support from tutors, many of our students have successfully secured positions as sheet metal workers, fabricators and specialist welders within the UK and abroad.
You will stand out
Fabricators and welders are very proficient and highly skilled in their fields to enable them to understand the most complex of drawings and manipulate machinery to form and assemble components. Having these skills alone will set you apart from the crowd.
There is an estimated 450,000 people currently employed within the fabrication and welding industry, so the job prospects in this sector are very positive.
Electrical Engineering
Why choose us?
At St Helens College and University Centre St Helens, you'll be based in our industry standard workshops, which reflect real, working environments and contain all of the latest equipment to enable you to maximise your studies. We offer level two qualifications right up to higher education qualifications.
You will benefit
Our tutors have years of industry experience and excellent employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will succeed
Every industry depends on the efficiency and skill of engineers. They design, create, test, prototype, repair and improve products and processes that affect every aspect of our lives so you may find yourself working on transport networks, renewable energy sources, hydroelectric and wind turbines or manufacturing and construction building services.
You will stand out
Our electrical engineering courses are tailored to meet the demands of the current economic climate, to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
Engineering and technology are areas that continue to be in demand, specifically those within the fields of electrical, marine, aeronautical, advanced manufacturing and wind turbine.
English and Maths
FREE English and Maths Courses
We offer a range of English and maths courses with various start dates throughout the year, which can be studied during the daytime or in the evening.
We have a supportive team and dedicated classes for adults who need to improve their skills for personal, professional or educational reasons.
Start at a level to suit you, to help you build your confidence and progress through the levels!
Developing your GCSE English and maths skills can enhance your CV and career prospects, as well as unlock progression on to a range of courses including higher education:
It is never too late to take these core qualifications, which can open the door to a whole range of further education and career development opportunities.
Whether you want to help your children with their homework, gain skills to help manage your household budget or simply learn something new, take a look at the below courses:
Public and Uniformed Services
This industry plays a vital role in the welfare and also the safety of people here in the UK and abroad, whether on the front-line, or behind the scenes. This means there are so many career opportunities for you to make a real difference at a local, national or international level!
You will benefit
You’ll develop your team working, problem solving and navigation skills while participating in everything from adventurous activities and advanced physical training to masterclasses with industry experts.
Our tutors have had fantastic careers within the public and uniformed services, some having worked in the RAF, HM Prison Service and Royal Marines. They will be passing on their knowledge and skills to you as you train to enter the service of your choice.
You’ll be training in our gyms and working hard in the sports hall to improve your fitness and ability. Every day you’ll learn how to work better as a team, taking part in adventurous sports and even learning how to map read.
You will succeed
Whether you want to become a police officer or join the Royal Marines, we’ll prepare your mental and physical fitness so you’re ready to ace the recruitment and selection process.
You will stand out
You can expect to go on interesting trips, meeting special guest speakers such as members of the police, ambulance service and armed forces. Previously, our students have taken part in helicopter training exercises, fire service drills and have stepped aboard military ships.
When you leave us you’ll have all of the skills that you need to enter your chosen profession and have a successful career.
Travel and Tourism
Our Travel and Tourism students learn all about different cultures and customs, the various roles within the industry and develop customer service skills to provide a first class customer experience in their future careers. Our students have gone on to secure careers as Cabin Crew, Holiday Representatives, Travel Agents and more with some of the world’s top airlines, airports and travel companies, while others have gone on to study at university.
You'll benefit
Airport operations staff, cabin crew and holiday representatives play a very important role in the delivery of the customer experience, so you'll be learning all about different cultures, customs and aviation operations to provide a first class experience.
Many of our students take part in exciting trips and visits both in the UK and abroad, to check out tourist hotspots, top destinations, attractions and the headquarters of corporate holiday providers, such as Expedia and Eurocamp.
Previous students have even had the opportunity to learn Mandarin alongside their course, to help prepare them for the world of work.
You'll succeed
Locally, the travel and tourism industry is thriving, with a real emphasis on the visitor economy and expansion of both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport. Visitor numbers and travel opportunities will increase further with the Superport development and Liverpool becoming a recognised cruise ship terminal.
We have great industry links and our students have gone on to secure jobs with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas, Thomas Cook, Jet2.com, Swissport, Manchester Airport and many more.
You'll stand out
Once on board with us, you will stand out from the crowd in our uniform, worn to professional standards whilst training in our first class facilities, all to help you reach your career destination.
*Salary data collected from various sources, July 2022
Science
Why choose us?
Our science tutors have years of experience working within various science settings such as commercial laboratories, microbiology and analytical research. You can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the experts.
You will benefit
You'll study in our industry standard laboratories, using the latest equipment. You can expect lots of hands on work, conducting experiments, gaining practical skills, and enhancing your knowledge.
You will succeed
Our science courses support the important role of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers, an area which is expected to achieve high growth in the UK.
You will stand out
With Sci-Tech Daresbury near by and the Liverpool City Region being one of the leading bio-manufacturing clusters in Europe, there is an abundance of careers and opportunities in this growing industry.
With a qualification in science, you may find yourself working within biomedical science, microbiology, forensic science and analytical chemistry, research science and even food science or teaching.
*Salary data collected from various sources, July 2022
Access to Higher Education
Are you looking to study a degree but do not have the required entry qualifications?
Our one-year, nationally recognised, Access to Higher Education (HE) qualifications are designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
Each Access to Higher Education (HE) qualification is tailored to a specific subject area, so whether you are looking for a career change or to unlock further career opportunities, Access to Higher Education is a great first step to achieving this.
We offer a number of pathways including:
Funding
Depending on your personal circumstances, eligibility and subject to a fee assessment, your Access to HE qualification may be free. For more information, visit our dedicated page here.
Don't have the entry requirements for Access to HE?
Don't worry! We also offer a Pre-Access qualification, which will support you to develop your skills and confidence, ready for Access to HE:
Business Administration
Over 3.25 million people in the UK currently working in Business & Administration roles. Millions more are working in positions that require administration skills in some respect. It's the oil in the machine.
Many sectors are now entering a critical period: the ageing 'baby boomers' are approaching retirement and beginning to reduce their hours or leave altogether. The prosperity of individuals, businesses and the nation depends, in part, on the acquisition of professional administration skills. For some organisations this means a large amount of capability and experience will leave their roles over a relatively short period of time with current administration replacement demand running at 600,000 people over the next five years. We need to get training.
Business Administration courses are delivered at both University Centre St Helens and St Helens College and include entry level qualifications and courses, apprenticeships up to degree level study.
Studying Business Administration will prepare you for a career in business or progression to many other business related courses. Students develop specialized skills and improve their capacity to analyse, communicate effectively with associates, think independently and thrive in work situations.
Source - Council for Administration July 2013
Fine Art Painting
Our BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting degree course is delivered within the Creative Arts department at University Centre St Helens. It’s a unique course offered at only a handful of institutions in the UK.
Over the three years of the course, students have the opportunity to develop an individual, deep understanding of established painting principles, to innovate, experiment and acquire confidence with a wide range of creative, technical, philosophical and aesthetic processes within fine art painting.
You will benefit from having your very own spacious creative studio space alongside painting studios as well as facilities and resources for life drawing, printing, digital image and photographic work, wood workshops and theory/lecture rooms. The facilities and resources are set in a modern, spacious studio environment.
You will be taught by experienced and professional lecturers who have extensive, professional experience in the production, marketing and exhibiting of their work in regional, national and international galleries.
Sport, Exercise, Health and Fitness
Training in our exercise studio, gym and outdoor facilities, you will learn the theory and practice behind sport, exercise, health and fitness, helping you turn your passion into a career. Our experienced tutors and lecturers will share their expertise and enhance your career prospects.
Our previous students have progressed to university, secured exciting roles in the industry and even competed for Team GB! Others have started their own successful personal training or sports massage businesses, or now work as physiotherapists, sports coaches or nutritionists.
Connecting Classroom to Career
A qualification in sport, exercise, health and fitness could lead to your dream career:
Manufacturing Engineering
Why choose us?
At St Helens College and University Centre St Helens, you'll be based in our industry standard workshops, which reflect real, working environments and contain all of the latest equipment to enable you to maximise your studies.
You will benefit
Our tutors have years of industry experience and excellent employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will succeed
Manufacturing Engineers are very technically minded, great problem solvers and are responsible for developing and designing machinery and components that are used in many aspects of our lives.
Our manufacturing engineering courses are designed to prepare you for employment within this industry, and support you to gain the neccessary skills and knowledge to achieve success in your chosen career.
You will stand out
Our manufacturing engineering courses are tailored to meet the demands of the current economic climate, to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
The UK is the 7th largest manufacturing nation in the world so job prospects within this industry are very positive. Completion of these courses could lead to gaining employment in a variety of roles within manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport.
Operations Engineering
Why choose us?
At St Helens College and University Centre St Helens, you'll be based in our industry standard workshops, which reflect real, working environments and contain all of the latest equipment to enable you to maximise your studies.
You will benefit
Our tutors have years of industry experience and excellent employer links, so you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the best.
You will succeed
Operations Engineers are very technically minded, great problem solvers and are responsible for developing and designing machinery and components that are used in many aspects of our lives.
Our operations engineering courses are designed to prepare you for employment within this industry, and support you to gain the neccessary skills and knowledge to achieve success in your chosen career.
You will stand out
Our operations engineering courses are tailored to meet the demands of the current economic climate, to ensure that your skills are highly sought after when looking for employment.
The UK is the 7th largest manufacturing nation in the world so job prospects within this industry are very positive. Completion of these courses could lead to gaining employment in a variety of roles within manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport.
Management and Leadership
Studying for a professional qualification can help you to discover a new career path, allow you to progress in your current career, enhance your CV, or achieve that all-important promotion.
Good managers and the ability to motivate and lead individuals are in constant demand. We offer a range of flexible, professionally accredited management courses for individuals aspiring to become managers or those who already hold a management position but want a formal qualification to back up experience.
Many employers have an allocated budget to invest in the development of their employees. We accept payment directly from employers so it’s worth taking a look at your employer’s policy on support for further/professional qualifications (this is usually available from your HR department). There may be criteria for accessing financial support or time off.
Chartered Institute of Management (CMI)
Our qualifications are accredited by Chartered Institute of Management (CMI), the only chartered body in the UK that awards management and leadership qualifications. They are designed for managers, to support the development of their leadership and management skills in personal development, leadership, management resources, information, performance and market awareness.
CMI cite that holding a professional qualification not only leads to additional earnings of £81,000 over a career lifetime for an individual but also makes individuals 9% more employable.
Teaching and Assessing
Teaching can be a stimulating and rewarding career. Good teachers are always in demand, and with starting salaries averaging £23,000 this is the ideal time to train to teach.
We have been training teachers and educators for over 50 years, and pride ourselves in developing confident and adaptable graduates who are in demand. We offer courses to help you if your ambition is to teach. If you already work in education, we have courses to help you qualify to teach in schools, colleges and adult education.
From working with children and young people, to working with adults, and teaching in the further education and post-compulsory education and training sectors, we have a course for you. Courses are suitable for experienced professionals who are already working within the various education sectors, as well as those who are just embarking upon their career.
Colours Cookery School
Learn to cook with inspiring professional chefs
Colours Cookery School offers a varied selection of short evening courses, taught by some of the industry's top chefs who have cooked at hotels and restaurants across the world for discerning diners as well as top celebrities and even royalty.
Designed to suit aspiring cooks, chefs and bakers at all levels from beginner through to the more experienced, our team of professional chef tutors will inspire you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment, while developing your skills and techniques.
Whether your aim is to take your cookery skills to the next level, to cook for family and friends, or you want to learn to cook as a professional, we have a cookery course for you.
Theatre and Performance
Theatre and Performance occurs not only in theatre buildings, but also in cities, on streets, in rituals and daily life, and in spaces real, virtual and imagined.
The Foundation Degree in Theatre and Performance at University Centre St Helens is designed for people with a genuine interest and commitment to contemporary theatre and performance, who are looking to develop their creative skills to secure work within the industry, or to progress to higher level study. Age is no barrier to success in this field. Those with energy and tenacity, and a desire to create, develop and present contemporary theatre are the type of applicants we are looking for.
You will be taught by an experienced team with a wide range of interests reflecting all areas of drama, theatre and performance. Lecturers are active in the arts sector outside of their academic commitments.
University Centre St Helen also works in Partnership with The Heart of Glass to offer a rich, vibrant, quality experience for students. The partnership has provided a high quality arts space, volunteering and work experience opportunities, live projects, guest lectures and tutorials from commissioned artist’s producers and curators.
Directions
We believe that you can achieve anything that you want in life if you have the right skills, training, confidence and most importantly, support.
Directions offers free courses aimed at young people aged 16-18, who aren't sure that they want to go to college, what they would like to study or haven't decided what job they would like in the future.
There are many start dates throughout the year, so to find out more or to apply, contact Maxine on 0777 181 0900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Prince's Trust
The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a free, 12-week, personal development programme for those aged 16-25.
The Team Programme is ideal if you want want to improve your confidence, get back into education or get the job you really want.
You’ll work on an exciting community project and team building residential while you develop your CV.
Counselling
The Counselling courses that we deliver provide the ideal stepping stone for a career in this growing sector.
Counselling skills are useful for anyone who has a personal or professional interest in increasing their knowledge and experience of active listening through self-awareness and personal development. These skills are beneficial to a wide spectrum of people and professions.
Those working in voluntary organisations, teachers, care workers, police, religious organisations and many other professions use counselling skills to help carry out their various roles. Counselling is therefore often of interest to students wishing to pursue a wide variety of careers. They support personal individual’s personal development and in times of crisis or distress to help to bring about change in their lives, while respecting their values and capacity to find their own solutions.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The highly successful English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programmes at St Helens College are designed for adult (19+) speakers whose first language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in England.
The courses aim to develop listening, speaking, reading, writing and understanding of the English language, whatever the starting level of knowledge.
Who are ESOL courses for?
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses are for people who have a first language other than English and who live or work in the U.K. (Subject to resident status).
Why do an ESOL course?
ESOL courses are designed to help you improve your level of English to get more out of your life in the U.K., and to make it easier to:
• talk to doctors, teachers, bank or shop assistants
• fill in administrative forms
• understand laws and customs
• help your children with homework
• study or train for a qualification
• look for employment or apply for citizenship
What will you learn?
All courses follow the national ESOL Skills for Life curriculum system and you will be taught all four skills of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. You will sit an examination for each of these skills. You will be required to do homework and to study outside of class time, as this is an important part of the learning. You will have access to the College's library to use the computers for college work, to study in the library or to borrow books or magazines.
Before you start an ESOL programme with us you will receive an interview and assessment to ensure that you are placed at the correct level to help you progress and achieve.
Business
If you are looking to start your own business or develop valuable skills and knowledge that can be transferred to a wide range of careers, a business qualification can help you get started.
At St Helens College, you’ll be learning how businesses are created, how they grow and how they become successful.
You will explore everything from project management, marketing and accounting to organisational structures, external influences and the impact of commerce on the wider society.
You will benefit
Our professional lecturers and tutors have extensive experience in commercial industries so that you can rest assured in knowing that you're learning from the very best.
Our previous students have had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Disneyland Paris, exploring what it takes to successfully run a global enterprise and have also gained first-hand insight from leading business professionals in the industry.
You will succeed
A business qualification is adaptable across a wide range of sectors and industries, leading to exciting opportunities within logistics, sales, marketing, management, retail, customer service and much more.
You will stand out
In an increasingly dynamic and competitive world, understanding business has become a crucial survival kit for the 21st-century student. Business is one of the most adaptable subjects and can lead to self-employment, holding a high-level managerial position or even working overseas.
We also offer degree level business and management qualifications at University Centre St Helens. Located within the original headquarters of the international pharmaceutical company, The Beecham Group, University Centre St Helens provides the perfect backdrop for gaining the academic knowledge needed to progress in your career.
Connecting Classroom to Career
A qualification in business could lead to your dream career:
Catering and Hospitality
The catering and hospitality industry is fast-paced and innovative. As visitor numbers continue to grow rapidly in the Liverpool City Region, this provides a great opportunity for you to launch your own business, or be part of a creative team.
You will benefit
Based in our industry standard kitchens and award-winning restaurant, Colours, you will cook and serve alongside experienced chefs and tutors who have held careers in Michelin starred restaurants and luxury hotels all around the world.
Many of our students have prepared, cooked and served food for banquets at Everton Football Club and the British Army, including catering for conferences of up to 3,000 people at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
You will succeed
Follow in the footsteps of our previous students who now work with industry leaders such as The Art School, Gleneagles, The Marram Grass, Mercure, The Shankly Hotel and The Thistle Hotel.
Others have gone on to work alongside celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White or have launched their own catering businesses, such as Goya Griffiths’ Thai inspired restaurant, Chiang Mai Bistro.
Celebrity chefs, Jon Ashton and John Campbell also graduated from St Helens College. Ashton, who now lives in the USA, has appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show and is the current food correspondent for the nation’s morning show, The Daily Buzz. Campbell owns two Michelin Star restaurants, writes articles and recipes for The Sunday Times and The Observer Food Monthly, and he also appears as a guest chef on MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen.
You will stand out
To help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or further qualifications, you will be encouraged to participate in industry competitions such as The Northwest Commis Chef Awards. Our students have also scooped gold in the Battle of the Northwest culinary competition.
At St Helens College, you will have the opportunity to build new network links, friendships, life-long skills and relevant knowledge.
Connecting Classroom to Career
A qualification in Catering and Hospitality could lead to your dream career:
Distance Learning
What is Distance Learning?
Distance learning is a way of learning online, without having to attend regular face-to-face classes at college. Distance learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, at your own pace.
The freedom of not having to attend college, makes distance learning perfect for students with families or careers to manage.
How is the course completed?
You will complete the course through an interactive online learning platform and will be assessed through a series of online assessments, with no formal exams.
Supported Internship Programme
At St Helens College, we help young adults with impairments and learning challenges get ready for adulthood. We collaborate with our students to help them get ready for their next steps towards a fulfilling adult life.
Everything we do is focused on our students. Our young people benefit from a customised, comprehensive, and balanced curriculum with worthwhile learning opportunities that concentrate on adulthood preparation and progress in fulfilling each person's EHCP goals. Our curriculum explicitly emphasises communication skills, confidence, and wellbeing. It also includes community engagement, the growth of friendships, and support for good health. It also helps our students build fundamental literacy and numeracy skills for adult life.
Supported Learning Intent Statements – Why do students choose to come to St Helens College?
- All students will experience a broad and balanced curriculum that will support them in preparing for adulthood
- All students will follow a personalised programme made up of component parts which support their individual development and EHCP outcomes.
- All students will follow a pathway that is matched to support their future goals – Life Skill or Work Skills.
Aim:
This pathway provides students with and EHCP the support and knowledge needed to gain insight into employment and to enter paid employment, through the development of employability and independent living skills and employment opportunities. Students will participate in an extended work placement with the support of a Job Coach, mock interviews, industry visits and skills sector demonstrations. They will develop the practical and social skills needed to enter the workplace through support of a Job Coach with the end goal of achieving paid employment after the Internship. Students will follow a personalised programme of study to support their EHCP outcomes and their end goals.
Key Objectives:
- Students to enhance their employability skills through practical work-related learning and extended work experience
- Students to show work-based competencies through systematic instruction within their chosen career sector
- To receive support with independent living challenges that will support them in their transition out of education and into work
How to apply?
For more information or to apply, please get in touch with the team
Supported Internship Co-Ordinator
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WorkWorld
Improve Your Skills, Achieve Your Goals
We offer a range of free* short adult courses with various start dates throughout the year.
Our courses are designed to boost your confidence, support you into employment or allow you to progress on to further training and learning. Many of our courses are nationally accredited qualifications which will enhance your CV.
At WorkWorld, you will have the benefit of an informal, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of support from our friendly, experienced tutors, who are passionate about working with you to help you to achieve your goals.
*Dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible to receive funding. Visit our financial information page for more information.
Traineeships
St Helens College's Traineeships are great if you're aged between 16-24 years old and currently looking to secure work or an apprenticeship, but do not currently have enough work experience to do so.
Traineeships are designed to help you gain valuable work experience which will enhance your CV. You will work on placement within a real business for up to a maximum of six months.
Over the course of your traineeship, your time will be split between your work placement and study at St Helens College. We will not only help you in securing a traineeship, but we will support you with the development of your English and maths skills, should you need it.
St Helens College has excellent links with employers in and around St Helens. By working closely with your employer you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to increase your employability. You will also gain the confidence needed to go on to secure future job roles.
At the end of your traineeship you'll be offered an interview with your employer. This is to help develop your interview techniques and to provide you with feedback on your performance, so you can apply your experience to future interviews.
Once your have completed your traineeship you could go on to secure an apprenticeship or permanent employment. The College will provide you with advice and guidance on how to take the next steps after your apprenticeship.
T-Levels
T Levels are two-year qualifications, designed by leading businesses and employers to give you a head start towards your career!
They are an alternative to A levels, BTECs and apprenticeships and include a 45-day industry placement. They also carry the same number of UCAS points as three A levels, which means you could choose to progress on to university, into employment or on to a higher/degree apprenticeship.
