NULC Celebration Event 2012

NULC hosted it's first Celebration Event on Wednesday 27 June.  The event brought together a wide range of learners from across the College in order to celebrate their achievements over the past academic year. 

Awards were given in 11 different categories which recognised academic achievement, personal achievement, services to the College and the community as well as sporting success. 

Award winners from the Faculty of Technology and Enterprise

Award winners from the Faculty of Technology and Enterprise pictured with Head of Faculty Dominic Whittaker (centre). 

• Learner Endeavour: Alex Higgins – Level 2 Practical Engineering

• Services to College: Damien Coady – L2 Apprentice in Painting and Decorating

• Apprentice of the year: Adam Heath – AAT level 4 Diploma WBL

• Young Achiever: Keiran Weller – Level 3 year 2 Business

• Adult Achiever: Michael Jones – Level 4 AAT

• Work experience / placement; Ryan Leadbetter – Level 2 Diploma in Practical Engineering 

• Return to Learning: Jill Trueman – L1 Diploma in Bench Joinery

Each award winner received a unique trophy designed by a team of learners from our art and design courses and was made on College premises in the Engineering department. Award winners were joined by parents and guests to celebrate their achievements.     

To see the full gallery of images from the day visit our Facebook Page here.

VQ Day celebrations with Haroon Ali

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) supported VQ Day by celebrating the success of its vocational students.

VQ Day, held on Wednesday 20 June 2012, was marked by a special celebration event at the College’s £60 million Knutton Lane campus. Students studying a Level 3 vocational qualification who have achieved triple distinction (equivalent to three As at A Level) will be recognised for their success along with a number of students who have achieved the new triple distinction star grade, which is equivalent to 3 A*’s at A Level.

At NULC, success rates on vocational courses are high across all areas of study. This year, over 100 students on BTEC National Diplomas are on target to achieve the top triple distinction grade (DDD) - equivalent to three grade As at A Level. In 2011, 313 students studying Level 3 Vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships progressed to higher education.

Haroon Ali, aged 18 from Birches Head, will this year complete a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at the College and is one of over 150 students on track to achieve the top triple distinction grade (DDD). 

Haroon joined NULC in 2010 from Clayton Hall Business and Language College.  During his time at NULC Haroon has shown determination to succeed and applied for an internship with MKS Instruments Ltd., who design and manufacture a vast range of engineering components. 

Haroon researched the company and provided them with a high quality CV, which resulted in an interview.  The company were clearly impressed with Haroon and as a result he has been offered the internship. The company will also be sponsoring him to study for a degree in mechanical engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).  

Haroon said: “I’ve really enjoyed my time at NULC and have worked hard to pursue a career in Engineering.  I’m delighted to have received an internship with such a recognised company and can’t wait to get stuck in with my degree.”

To find out more about studying Engineering at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.