Full-Time and Part-Time Open Evening at SERC
The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is getting set to welcome potential students to their Open Evening from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday 5 June at the college’s Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses.
Heather McKee, Deputy Principal, Planning, Performance and Engagement said: “Young people planning their next steps after GCSEs or A-Levels, along with their parents or guardians, and those planning part-time study or a leisure course, are invited to visit to meet staff and see the facilities dedicated to real learning for real life at SERC.”
“Visitors will be able to find out more about our full-time courses.
“These courses include traineeships, apprenticeships and higher education programmes for a wide range of subjects on offer including Animal Care, Applied Science, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Business & Management, xa0Computing, Art and Design, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Hairdressing, Creative Media Production & Technology, Plumbing, Sport, Travel & Tourism, Retail, xa0and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
“Part-time courses include qualifications that can help entry into, or advancement in, the workplace including courses in Motor Vehicle, Computing, Training & Development, Renewable Energies, Pharmacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).xa0xa0
“We also have part-time higher education programmes including Applied Sciences, Construction Management, Cloud Computing Technologies and International Travel & Tourism Management.”
Leisure courses include Upholstery and Soft Furnishings, Creative Ceramics and Painting for Pleasure, and Holiday French, Spanish and Italian to get you ready for trips away.
Castlewellan woman Lauren Murphy (22), is progressing her career with a part-time course at SERC alongside her job.
Lauren had started an early years course in Liverpool after her A-Levels, but after the first year she realised it wasn’t for her, came home and took a local job to tide her over. She then heard of a job at her old primary school, as a classroom assistant, giving special needs support to a pupil with autism, and successfully applied.
She said, “I have always known I wanted to work with children, though I hadn’t thought of special needs support. It turns out I really love my job – but I did feel I had unfinished business and wanted to gain qualifications to back up my classroom experience.”
Heather McKee added: Colleagues suggested Lauren explore what was available at SERC, so Lauren got online, applied for the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning at the SERC Downpatrick Campus, and hasn’t looked back.xa0
Lauren added: “I enjoy it all, especially the fact that we learn in college and then I go to work, and I can see how what I’ve just learnt is relevant every day.xa0 There is so much to think about – health and safety, how children develop, and how you can help.
“When I first started in this job, I was out of my comfort zone, but the support of the course has helped my confidence at work.
“It’s very rewarding work; I can see the child I support improving in his skills and importantly, he now engages more with learning.”
SERC’s support services, pastoral care, and Students’ Union teams will be on hand to ensure you are fully aware of all support available for each and every student, to ensure they have successful studies at SERC.
Heather said: “Staff will be on hand to talk you through the applications and admissions process, as well as help you look at your goals and how to achieve them through a full-time or part-time course at SERC.
“And for those potential students who are undecided about their next steps, our careers advisors will be present to help you explore your options.
“Please check our website to register and for further information as courses are available at different campuses.”
Visit www.serc.ac.uk
Pic 1 Lauren Murphy SERC Downpatrick Campus
Lauren Murphy (22), is progressing her career with part-time study on the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning at SERC Downpatrick Campus. SERC is getting set to welcome potential students to their full-time and part-time Open Evening from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday 5 June at SERC’s Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses.
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