Build Your Future Specialists in Construction Education & Training
n o s i a i L l Schoo Programme y t i v i t c A 13/14
About Leeds College of Building ‘Leeds College of Building (LCB) delivers a comprehensive range of high quality learning opportunities related to construction and the built environment.’ We are the only specialist further and higher education construction college in the UK and we are based in one of the top cities in the country. Established in the 1960’s we have built up an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally. We deliver a wide range of courses including, Apprenticeships, further and higher education and business training. Building and construction courses are available at all levels and range from practical, work related programmes designed to prepare students for work in a variety of trades, to academic courses that will help them progress to further study. We are often commended on the high quality tuition, facilities and resources that the College provide and this is reflected in the success rates of our students. The number of students has expanded in recent years due to the high level of interest in construction and there are currently around 8,000 students enrolled at the College. There is a friendly and sociable atmosphere at all of our sites and our staff work hard to ensure students achieve their goals and receive the support and guidance needed to succeed. “91% students would recommend the College to a friend”
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“95% of students achieved what they came to do at College”
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School Liaison at Leeds College of Building Our programme of activities is designed to promote the learning opportunities available to young people in construction and the built environment. We offer various opportunities for staff, students and parents/guardians to find out more about the careers available in the construction industry, including taster events, careers talks and attending your own events. Our aim is to ensure that students are on the right course to help them progress onto employment, higher education or university. In this booklet you will find information about the activities and events available along with a calendar of important dates for your diary.
Contact Claire Stow on 0113 222 6085 or sl@lcb.ac.uk
“94% of students would recommend an LCB taster day to others�
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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New LCB site ‘The College has had long standing plans to build new premises and provide first class facilities for construction education and training and finally those plans are being realised. A new building of 8000m² is being built on land just off Hunslet Lane, south of the city centre which will allow students to enjoy their studies in modern, attractive surroundings.’
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Three College sites (Stourton, Parkside Lane and Lockwood Way) will close and courses that are currently delivered at these sites will move to the new building. Courses on offer will include electrical, gas, brickwork and roofing. A suite of short courses will also be delivered to personnel currently working in the industry. It is intended that the new building will be a resource itself for teaching and learning in the 21st Century, giving students the opportunity to see how services work in a live building incorporating PV panelling and biomass technology. The building will have a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’. It is a very exciting time for the College and is the first step to eventually having all provision located on two sites. The main site at North Street will be retained and it is hoped that within the next few years, the College will also be able to move courses currently delivered at the Millwright Street site onto Phase 2 of the Hunslet Lane site. The timescale for the new build is for contractors to start on site in October 2013 ready for staff and students to occupy the building in January 2015.
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Roofer
Bricklayer
Structural Engineer
Civil Engineer
These are just some of the careers available in the construction industry. Architect Surveyor
Joiner
Carpenter
Plumber
Electrician
Tiler
Painter & Decorator
Project Manager
Plasterer
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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Activities The LCB Presentation Our presentations are designed to help anyone interested in a career in construction. They can be tailored to suit specific groups and can include pre-16, full-time and part-time courses, Apprenticeships, higher education and courses for adults. This will be followed by a question and answer session.
Target Audience: Years 9 to 13 Numbers: Individual tours up to average class size Duration: 60 to 90 minutes Availability: All year round and to suit school time table Venue: Leeds College of Building site
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Target Audience: Years 9 to 13 Numbers: Minimum of 5 Duration: Approx 30 minutes Availability: All year round and to suit school timetable Venue: At your venue or a Leeds College of Building site
College Tour A tour of Leeds College of Building offers the chance to view our excellent facilities and curriculum areas. This will help students to get a feel for what it might be like to study at Leeds College of Building. We can also arrange talks with tutors and students (dependent on time of day).
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Understanding Apprenticeships This informative presentation will be delivered by the Leeds College of Building Apprenticeship Team who will answer any questions your students may have about the Apprenticeship pathway. The presentation will include where to look for work placements, what employers are looking for and the application process.
Target Audience: Years 9 to 13 Numbers: 6 to 18 per group Duration: 1 half or full day Availability: Available all year round and to suit school timetable. Half day tasters are also available during October & February half term. See page 11 for details Venue: At your venue or a Leeds College of Building site
Call: 0113 222 6085
Target Audience: Years 9 to 13 Numbers: Minimum of 5 Duration: 30 to 60 minutes Availability: All year round and to suit school timetable Venue: At your venue or a Leeds College of Building site
Taster Days We can either attend your school (subject to facilities) or students can visit the College where they are able to take part in various practical activities to help them decide which course is right for them. Tasters are available in brickwork, carpentry & joinery, design & CAD, electrical, painting & decorating, plastering, plumbing, wall & floor tiling or roofing. They could build a small cavity wall, produce a joint or make a plastering mould. We also have a Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) ambassador available to visit your school.
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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Female Only Taster Days A chance for female students to take part in workshop activities and discover what great career opportunities are available to them in the construction industry.
Target Audience: Years 8 & 9 Numbers: 1 to 18 per group Duration: 1 half or full day Availability: Taster sessions – every Monday subject to availability Venue: Leeds College of Building site
Target Audience: Years 9 to 13 Numbers: 6 to 18 per group Duration: 1 half or full day Availability: Available all year round and to suit school timetable. Half day tasters are available during October & February half term. See page 11 for details Venue: Leeds College of Building site
The 14 – 16 Skills Academy The 14-16 Skills Academy allows construction programmes to be delivered in partnership with schools in Leeds and the surrounding areas. Courses available include Level 1 and Level 2 BTEC courses, Special Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) provision and programmes for PRUs covering a broad curriculum and a range of BTEC and GCSE qualifications. A member of the team can visit your school to speak to staff or students about the courses available. We also offer free tasters on a Monday, subject to availability.
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Your Events Our team can attend your Careers/ Options Events or Parents Evenings and provide advice and guidance to potential students and parents about the options we have available. We will bring a range of literature, banners and digital visual aids.
School Mailings Throughout the year the College will mail out information to you to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest opportunities on offer at Leeds College of Building. Please contact Claire on 0113 222 6085 or sl@lcb.ac.uk to be added to the mailing list.
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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Events Open Events Our drop-in open events are a great opportunity to visit the College, meet the staff, have a tour of our excellent facilities and have a go at joinery, CAD, wall & floor tiling, plumbing, electrical and plastering. You will have the opportunity to speak to the following staff: • Tutors • Student Services • Additional Learning Support • Apprenticeship Team The 2013/14 open events take place at our North Street site on:
Wednesday 16th October 2013 9.30am – 3.00pm and 5.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday 17th October 2013 9.30am – 3.00pm
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Saturday 5th October 10.00am – 2.00pm (Higher Education provision only)
Thursday 31st October 4.30pm – 7.30pm Saturday 23rd November 10.00am – 2.00pm Thursday 20th February 4.30pm – 7.30pm Thursday 10th April 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Saturday 10th May 10.00am – 2.00pm
Skills Yorkshire Skills Yorkshire is an interactive careers event where students can speak to employers, colleges, universities and other training providers to find out more about the career paths available. Skills Yorkshire takes place at the Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football Club.
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Half Term Tasters During October and February half term we will be holding taster days for potential students to come in to the College and have a go at a number of different trades. Students can book a place by contacting Student Services on 0113 222 6002.
Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October 2013 9.00am – 12.00pm Plastering Plumbing 1.00pm – 4.00pm Design & Surveying Wall & Floor Tiling Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th February 2014 9.00am – 12.00pm Brickwork Electrical Painting & Decorating 1.00pm – 4.00pm Carpentry & Joinery Roofing
This event takes place once a year in January and lasts approximately 2 hours. Please contact Student Services on 0113 222 6002 for more information.
Information Event for Advisors The event is ideal for all staff who deliver information, advice and guidance. The event will cover information on the following: • New courses • Key industry updates • Apprenticeships • Flexible start courses • Higher Education
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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International Women’s Week Taster Days (March 2014) As part of International Women’s Week we offer free taster sessions to any females interested in learning some basic DIY skills or those who are thinking about a career in construction. There are no formal entry requirements, however, you must be over the age of 16 before the start of the course. This course is available to staff, students, friends and family. For more information, please call Student Services on 0113 222 6002.
Enrolment and Information Days
Tuesday 1st July 2014 1.00pm – 7.00pm
All of our enrolment and information days take place at the North Street site.
Wednesday 30th July 2014 10.00am – 4.00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2014 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 3rd September 2014 9.30am - 7.00pm
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Summer School During July we will be holding a Summer School for potential students to come in to the College and have a go at a number of different trades to help you make a decision on which course is right for you. To find out more, visit www.lcb.ac.uk or call Student Services on 0113 222 6002.
A level Results Day Drop-in: Thursday 14th August 1.00pm – 4.00pm Friday 15th August 10.00am – 2.00pm GCSE Results Day Drop-in: Thursday 21st August 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Results Day Open Events Students and their parents/ guardians can drop-in to discuss further or higher education options after receiving their GCSE & A/S or A level results. Staff will be on hand to offer advice, guidance and support throughout the day.
Friday 22nd August 10.00am – 2.00pm
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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2013 September • The new Leeds College of Building 16-18 Course Guide will be available at your school.
October • The new Leeds College of Building Higher Education prospectus is now available!
November • Students need to get those applications in. Full-time interviews start in February!
• We are exhibiting at Skills Yorkshire this month, why not call in and see us!
December • Book your place on the Information Event for Advisors. See page 11 for details.
• Half term tasters. See page 11 for details.
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January • Happy New Year! Why not book a free taster day for your students! • Information Event for Advisors. March • Free Tasters for International Women’s Week. See page 12 for details.
February • Interviews for full-time courses begin. • Half term tasters. See page 11 for details. April • Check out www.apprenticeships.org.uk for the latest Apprenticeship vacancies.
• National Apprenticeship Week 3rd to 7th March. May • Look out for confirmation of Summer School dates on the LCB website..
June • It’s not too late for students to apply to LCB!
July • Summer School. See page 13 for details.
August • Advice and Guidance available for A level and GCSE results day. See page 13 for details.
Call: 0113 222 6085
Email: sl@lcb.ac.uk
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North Street Site Leeds College of Building North Street LS2 7QT Telephone: 0113 222 6000 Fax: 0113 222 6001 Minicom: 0113 222 6016
Lockwood Way Site Leeds College of Building 1, 3 & 5 Lockwood Way (off Parkside Lane) Leeds LS11 5TQ Telephone: 0113 222 6060 Fax: 0113 222 6001
Millwright Street Site Leeds College of Building Millwright Street Leeds LS2 7QG Telephone: 0113 222 6010 Fax: 0113 222 6001
Stourton Site Leeds College of Building Unit 3 Stourton Link Intermezzo Drive Stourton Leeds LS10 1DF For sat nav use LS10 1RV Telephone: 0113 222 6080 Fax: 0113 222 6001
Parkside Lane Site Leeds College of Building Mechanical & Electrical Skills Academy Parkside Lane (off Dewsbury Road) Leeds LS11 5TD Telephone: 0113 222 6050 Fax: 0113 270 6001
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RISE Leeds College of Building Brooklands View (off Brooklands Drive) Leeds LS14 6SA For sat nav use LS14 6SA Telephone: 0113 222 6083 Fax: 0113 222 6001