Sports Therapy students share expertise with marathon runners

Adult students studying Level 4 Sports Therapy at NULC attended the Bath Marathon to provide their expertise to participants.

As part of their part-time course students have to take part in field and offsite events to provide them with practical experience.

The students worked with many practitioners from across the country gaining knowledge and experience of how a professional event is organised.

Pictured: Level 4 Sports Therapy students Sharon Johnson, Ian Smith, Karina Essery, Belinda Talbot and Wojcieh Kotlenga.

Sharon Johnson, Lecturer at NULC said: “This was a really exciting experience for the students to work with Elite athletes and athletic clubs.  Athletes had travelled from all across the country to take part in the event and it was a fantastic opportunity for the students to gain valuable experience.”

The event also prepared the students with NULC with some valued industry experience to enable them to appreciate the field of work as a full time profession.

After the event the students said “We feel better equipped to continue through on to the next level of study (Level 5 Sports therapy)”.

Sports Therapy is taught at NULC’s state-of-the-art Transform Salon and Spa as part of the College’s Hair, Beauty and Complimentary Therapy courses. 

To find out more about studying Sports Therapy contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

Hairdressing students meet HRH the Duke of York

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of York to its campus.

The Duke of York visited NULC to help promote the work of colleges in providing high quality apprenticeships, work-based learning and business skills development.

After meeting local dignitaries in the College reception area, His Royal Highness was given a tour of the College by NULC Principal and Chief Executive Karen Dobson, accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Sir James Hawley.

During his tour of the College, the Duke took time out his scheduled tour to wave and meet with Hairdressing staff and students who were part way through a lesson in the Transform Salon.

The visit formed part of The Duke of York's work to encourage and inspire young people to develop the right skills, and to recognise and support the many apprenticeship schemes that are developing as a part of the Government's Skills and Innovation agenda.

He told students he hoped the College could help inspire them to "be more than you think you can be". The Duke of York added: "I can assure all of you young people that you have a great deal more potential than you probably realise or understand. Over the last 10 years I've been doing a huge amount for British business and I will continue to do so, because I believe in it, and I also believe you young people are the future of it."

Principal Karen Dobson said:"I am very proud of the staff that helped pulled everything together and of course all the students who have done themselves real credit."

Find out more about the wide range of courses available for students of all ages, interests and skill levels at NULC at www.nulc.ac.uk, email info@nulc.ac.uk or call 01782 254254.

NULC students inspired to aim for top salons

NULC hairdressing students visited the Vidal Sassoon Salon in Manchester as part of RAP week in February.

The Level One Hairdressing students visited the salon with tutor Amy Stott to help them to gain an insight into how professional salons are run and what is expected of staff in the workplace.

The students went into the salon and where given a guided tour, given the opportunity to ask stylists questions regarding the salons code of conduct and how a student like themselves would need to progress to be able to apply for a job within a top salon.

Pictured: Hairdressing students Stephanie Banks, Keyleigh Heath, Jessica Sterling, Christina Clews, Inga from Vidal Sassoon, Amy Stott (NULC tutor), Rebecca Spencer and Emma Blakeman.
 

Hairdressing tutor at NULC, Amy Stott said: “All the students gave positive feedback from the visit, describing how they enjoyed visiting the salon and that the stylists have given them something to aspire to, as hairdressers.”

The stylists and staff within the salon were very accommodating and made the students feel very welcome, allowing the students to view all areas of the salons including the training facilities.

To find out more about the range of hairdressing courses available at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

NULC hairdressing students secure places in national finals

Three talented hairdressing students are set to represent Newcastle-under-Lyme College at the national final of the prestigious Association of Hairdressers and Therapists competition in Blackpool on 12 March.

Rebecca Robinson, aged 19 from Hartshill is studying the Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and was awarded first place in the first year blow-dry event, where she fought off strong competition from 50 entrants from colleges across the North West. (pictured left.)

Liz Shuttlebottom, aged 27 from Westbury Park is studying the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing was awarded third place in the second year commercial day look. (pictured right.)

Lauren Sales, aged 17 from Cheadle, is studying an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing and was the youngest NULC student to be awarded a place in the National Finals. (pictured below.)

This is the first time NULC have entered the competition, the prestigious Association of Hairdressers and Therapists competition takes place annually, with the top performers from the regional heats across the UK going on to compete in the national final.

Anthony Keates, Curriculum Leader for Hairdressing said: “The students have excelled in the first stages of the competition and we’re all very proud of what they have achieved already.  The students are now focusing on the national finals and spending time preparing and honing their skills.”

He continued: “It goes to show what a productive learning environment we have here at NULC.  The students get to train in an industry standard salon with expert tuition.”

Everyone at NULC wishes all three competitors the best of luck for the next stage of the competition.

To find out more about the range of full-time hair and beauty courses available at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

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For more information contact Transform Salon & Spa reception on 01782 254321 or email transform@nulc.ac.uk.

Models required for competition

The Transform Salon and Spa are looking for hairdressing models to take part in a photography competition in 2012.

Anyone interested in being a model is asked to submit a photograph and contact details to Phil Daniels at the Transform Salon philip.davies@nulc.ac.uk.

The model castings will take place in January 2012.

NULC Skills Squad visit International Finals of WorldSkills

Students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s (NULC) recently formed Skills Squad enjoyed a visit to the International Finals of the WorldSkills competitions in London.

The Skills Squad were joined by staff and mentors as they visited Excel in London on Thursday 6 October.  The inspiring visit was organised to show the Skills Squad the types of competitions and awards they could be eligible to enter in the future.

Pictured: NULC Skills Squad and staff.

The NULC Skills Squad is made up of 18 talented vocational students who have been identified through a range of competitive activities organised within individual faculties.  The current Skills Squad is made up of students studying vocational courses in Hair and Beauty, Construction, Engineering and Care.

Picture: NULC Skills Squad explore the International Finals of the WorldSkills competitions in London.

Members of the NULC Skills Squad receive an array of support from the College in recognition of their talent and to support them in their future entry into the WorldSkills UK competitions.

The NULC Skills Squad will be showcasing their talents by providing demonstrations and hands on activities to prospective students at Open Events throughout the year.

Pictured: Hair and Beauty entrants in this years WorldSkills Competition displaying their work.