Lead, Don’t Follow.Study at St Helens College in September

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Accountant Acoustic Engineer Acting Administration Advertising Airline Dispatcher Airport Service Animal Rescue Worker Animator Architect Art Director Artist Audio/Visual Engineer Bank Manager Barber Beauty Salon Management Biologist Boom Operator Box Office Administrator Builder Cabin Crew Carer Carpenter Catering Management Chef Children’s Nanny Classroom Assistant Computer Game Design Confectioner Con-

Come and study at St Helens College in September and turn you career ambitions into a reality

It’s not too late to apply for a course at St Helens College starting in September. We offer over 100 sixth form courses, providing our students with a different, practical way to learn.

St Helens College prepares students for 1000’s of career opportunities, so if you want to go to university or get

your dream job, choose St Helens College.

24th April 2013

Meet the tutors and find out more about the courses you’re interested in. Discover how we can get you into the career of your choice.

We have two campuses; make sure you come to the right place!

Technology Campus,

Town Centre Campus,

WA9 1TT for Construction, Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Animal Care.

WA10 1PP for everything else!

24th April 2013 Open Evening

24th April 2013 4.30pm - 7pm

*Level 3 Extended Diplomas ** ALPS Report 2012

A Levels - Apprenticeships –

Animal Care

Art and Design

Beauty and Spa Therapies

Business Studies

Catering and Hospitality

Childcare and Education

Computing and IT

Construction

Engineering

Fashion and Textiles

Graphic Design

Hairdressing

Diplomas - GCSEs

Top 10% Nationally for maximising students’

potential**

100% Achievement

Rates*

Health and Social Care

Horticulture and Environmental

Conservation

Interactive Media

Media

Music Technology

Performing Arts

Photography

Public and uniformed Services

Science

Sport and Fitness

Travel

A Level subjects available in September

3D Design

Business

Chemistry

English Language

Law

Maths

For more information about our new A Level courses, come along to the open evening or visit the College website www.sthelens.ac.uk

St Helens College will be offering A Level courses in September. You will be able to study an A Level subject alongside your chosen vocational course.

New for September 2013 - A Level courses

“I have really enjoyed studying at St Helens College, it’s a totally different learning environment from school and you get treated like an adult.”Andrew Chadwick, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services

servationist Construction Site Manager Costume Designer Creche / Playworker Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist Dancer Design Engineer Digital Illustrator Electrical Engineer Engineer Entrepreneur Environmental Health Work-er Events Management Exhibition Designer Fashion Buyer Fashion Designer Fashion Illustrator Fashion Stylist Film Producer Financial Advisor Fire Service Food Scientist Forensic Photographer Forensic Scientist Freelance

www.sthelens.ac.uk

“Studying on the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production has given me the opportunity to try different aspects of media.”

Former School:

Jack Foy

Course Studied:

De La Salle High School

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

What to do next:We hope you can come along to the open evening in April but if you cannot attend, don’t worry you can still

apply for a course in September.

Visit our website at www.sthelens.ac.uk for a complete list of our sixth form courses. Fill in the application form and return it to us in the envelope provided, its freepost, so no need for a stamp. If you prefer, you can apply online on our website.

Our admissions team will

be in touch with you!

“The tutors have been really supportive and the College has invested well in the facilities and resources at the Town Centre Campus.”

Former School:

Adam Wager

Course Studied:

Cowley Language College

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies – Cadetship)

Beauty Therapist Garden Designer Gardener Graphic Designer Gym Instructor Hair Stylist Hairdresser Health Farm Manager Health Promotion Herpetologist Holistic Therapist Hotel Management Illustrator Interior De-signer Interior Landscaper IT Developer IT Programmer IT Systems Analyst Jewellery Maker Joiner Journalist Kennel or Cattery Management Laboratory Technician Lighting Operator Make-up Artist Marine Biologist Mar-

Scan here to read about Jack’s story

Adam wants to be a paramedic. Scan here to read about Adam’s story

Scan here to find out the bus you need to catch to get you to St Helens College

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“The course has opened my eyes to a range of different sectors in the music industry and I’ve really enjoyed exploring different topics.”

Former School: Former School:

Natalie Birch Alesha Dugmore

Course Studied: Course Studied:

Rainford High School Rainhill High School

Level 2 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology

“The course has opened my eyes to a range of different sectors in the music industry and I’ve really enjoyed exploring different topics.”

Alesha Dugmore

“I really enjoyed going on work placements during the course, they have provided me with valuable experience and I have gained a better understanding of the working environment.”

Former School:

Emma Byrom

Course Studied:

Fairfield High School

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies – Cadetship)

“The tutors at St Helens College have been fantastic. I wouldn’t have been able to open my own business without all their help and guidance.”

Former School:

Jennifer Bruton

Course Studied:

West Leigh High School

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery

“The training days and airport visits have been fantastic, they provided us with valuable experience and it was great to see how things in the industry work.”

Emma is excited about studying at university. Scan here to read about Emma’s story

Jennifer now owns her own cafe ‘Lunch’. Scan here to read about Jennifer’s story

Natalie has gained employment with Jet2.com. Scan here to read Natalie’s story

Alesha achieved D* D* D grades on the Diploma. Scan here to read about Alesha’s story

keting Management Masseuse Mechanical Engineer Medical Photographer Medical Scientist Midwife Musician Nail Technician Navy Nurse Nursery Nurse Nutritionist Painter Painter and Decorator Performing Personal Trainer Personnel Photo Journalist Photographer Plasterer Playgroup Leader Plumber Police Prison Officer Probation Officer Product Designer Publicist Radio Producer Researcher Resort Rep Retail Manager Royal Air

Scan here to read about Alex’s award success

“The apprenticeship programme allows us to develop our skills within a real working environment and will prepare us for a career in the industry.”

“I have really enjoyed studying at St Helens College, it’s a totally different learning environment from school and you get treated like an adult.”

Achievement: Former School:

Alex Fath Andrew Chadwick

Course Studied: Course Studied:

Liverpool City Region Apprentice of the Year 2013 for Halton

Upholland High School

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Mechanical Manufacture

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services

Andrew Chadwick

Andrew achieved D D D grades on the Diploma. Scan here to read about Andrew’s story

Jamie achieved D D M grades on the Diploma. Scan here to read about Jamie’s story

“Studying at St Helens College has provided me with many opportunities including project work as part of the course. The structure of the course allows for creative freedom and the opportunity to express your ideas.”

Former School:

Jamie Bradshaw

Course Studied:

Cowley Language College D* D* D* Grades

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media

Jessica Mason

“Studying on the Extended Diploma has been an amazing experience and has provided me with the opportunity to develop a variety of performance related skills.”

Achievement:

Course Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Scan here to read about Jessica’s story

Force Royal Marines Sales Person Salon Assessor Salon Manager Scientific Researcher Script Writer Set and Props Designer Social Worker Software Engineer Sound Designer Sound Engineer Spa Salon Management Sports Coach Sports Development Stage Management Studio Engineer Support Worker Surveyor Teacher Television and Media Tour Operator Travel Photographer Trichologist TV Producer Veterinary Nurse Waiter / Waitress Web Designer Web

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Waynetta lives at the Technology

Campus, along with all of our other

animals, reptiles and insects, including

an iguana called Boris!

The spa includes, Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam rooms as well as a floatation tank, and monsoon shower.

The College Go Karting Team won a place in the British Schools Karting Championship (BSKC) regional final.

WE HAVE A COLLEGE RADIO STATION, SOLAR RADIO.Solar is used by our media students, and often broadcasts live at College events

THE COLLEGE HAS A RED-EARED TERRAPIN CALLED WAYNETTA

WE HAVE A COLLEGE RADIO WE HAVE A COLLEGE RADIO

Solar is used by our media students, and often broadcasts

THE HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY

THERAPY AND COMPLEMENTARY

THERAPY DEPARTMENT NOW

OFFER SPA THERAPIES

THE HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY

THERAPY AND COMPLEMENTARY

THERAPY DEPARTMENT NOW

Colours is the number one restaurant

in St Helens according to the website

TripAdvisor.

THE COLLEGE RESTAURANT IS CALLED COLOURS

FILM DIRECTOR DAVID YATES STUDIED AT ST HELENS COLLEGE.David has directed the final four parts of the Harry Potter series!parts of the Harry Potter series!

THE COLLEGE HAS A GO KARTING TEAM