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Welcome
Hello and welcome to Leeds College of Building (LCB). My name is Denis Metcalf and I’m the College’s Student Liaison Officer. I’m responsible for co-ordinating the College’s Enrichment Programme and managing the Students’ Union. I’m based in room E30 which is at the North Street campus on the top floor just outside the refectory. My main aim is to make your time at College as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible, encouraging you to take part in a variety of student activities and ensuring you are kept up to date with the latest student news and information. Our College Sport Maker, Kat Towler works alongside me to increase student participation
in sport at the College as well as offer other opportunities for students to engage in outside of College. Kat is based in the Students’ Union office but will also be visiting the other College campuses. There are a number of exciting ways for you to get involved in sport at the College, so keep an eye out! You can also speak to Kat if you have anything you would like to take part in that isn’t currently on offer.
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Denis Metcalf
Student Liaison Officer Tel: 0113 222 6078 dmetcalf@lcb.ac.uk
Kat Towler
Sport Maker Tel: 0113 222 6078 ktowler@lcb.ac.uk
We have a minibus pick up service, the times are listed below.
Minibus Pickup Service The service is available every Wednesday and Thursday during term time.
HUNSLET 12.15PM
Please arrive promptly and allow for any delays due to traffic.
If you are interested in joining the enrichment programme or would like to find out more about the Students’ Union then please come and see us, either at the Students’ Union office or when we are at the other campuses. We hope to see you soon!
Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) has two roles at LCB • It manages the enrichment, sport and social activity programme • It acts as a channel of communication to represent your opinions and views and aims to provide support to you if you need representation The SU organises various activities including sporting events, social functions, outdoor pursuits and fundraising events. It also offers advice on various aspects of College life, health and wellbeing.
Improve your employability: Get involved with your Students’ Union Getting involved with your Students’ Union is arguably one of the best things you can do to maximise your employability potential whilst studying. Leeds College of Building has over 7,000 students and you could be one of just a handful of people who are responsible for the entire student body, fighting for student rights, dealing with the local community and essentially ensuring that every student has a happy college experience.
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ENRICHMENT AND SPORT FIT for college FIT for work FIT for life
Often universities and employers are interested in seeing whether applicants can show evidence of wider interests outside of their studies, so taking part in enrichment is perfect for demonstrating this. As well as improving your overall health and wellbeing, participation in enrichment activities can help develop team/ leadership skills, introduce you to new friends and boost your confidence. Enrichment and sports activities are available to all students, regardless of gender, age or ability, and provide students with opportunities to broaden their experiences and enhance their personal development. Every student can enrol on one or more enrichment activity.
The range and variety of activities on offer means there is something to cater for every individual. A college shouldn’t just be somewhere you come to get qualifications, but a place where you can enjoy yourself and develop interests and skills that can be continued for life.
Our aim is to ensure you get the most out of your time at College and have some fun!
➤ Improved academic performance ➤ Enhanced employability skills and increased earnings in later life ➤ Improved attendance at college
➤ Improved social behaviour and peer relationships, which lead to reductions in disruptive behaviour ➤ Enhanced physical and mental wellbeing for staff and students, increasing self-esteem and reducing anxiety
NUS Extra
Card and Democracy Card
A Democracy Card is a free card that holds no discounts. Your Democracy Card is your local Students’ Union membership card that can be used for access and/or voting purposes and receiving campaign material and other NUS information.
Details of what’s on offer can be found on the posters around College!
Why is sport and physical activity important for colleges? Various studies and reports have highlighted that sport and physical activity contribute to:
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NUS Extra is a student discount card which will cost from £12. The NUS Extra card will get you exclusive discounts available on the High Street and online, in many cases the discount is 10%. On average, students save over £500 a year by using their Extra card. For more information about the discounts available and how to purchase your NUS Extra Card please visit the Students’ Union office at the North Street campus or visit the NUS website www.nus.org.uk.
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LCB Rugby League Academy Leeds College of Building operates a Rugby League Academy for 16-19 year olds. This year we are pleased to announce a brand new partnership with local amateur club East Leeds RLFC and we also have a new coach to lead the way. The Rugby League Academy provides young players with the opportunity to combine College studies with a structured training and professional development programme. The Rugby League Academy offers:
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ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 2016/2017 5-a-side Football (Team 19)
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday Powerleague, Kirkstall
11-a-side Football
Wednesday Training at Powerleague, Kirkstall - Matches at Colleges in West Yorkshire
Circuits
Wednesday/Thursday Virgin Active Gym, Kirkstall
Boxing
➤ Specialist professional training
Day TBC Raging Bull Boxing Club, Leeds
➤ Individual weight and fitness programme
DJ Club
➤ Access to coaching courses
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Wednesday LCB, North Street
Golf Club
➤ Compete in RFL College’s League
Thursday City Golf, Kirkstall
➤ Access to Virgin Active Fitness centre on Wednesday and Thursday
Guitar Club
Wednesday LCB, North Street
Basketball
To be confirmed
Outdoor Activities
Wednesday/Thursday We arrange a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year ranging from climbing, caving, canoeing, mountain biking, paintballing, snowboarding and go-karting.
Rugby League Wednesday East Leeds RLFC
Rugby Union Wednesday Bramley RUFC
Running Club
Wednesday Virgin Active Gym, Kirkstall
Indoor 24 Cricket
Rush Hockey
Mini Tennis
Swimming
Wednesday/Thursday Quarry Hill Sports Centre, Leeds Wednesday/Thursday Quarry Hill Sports Centre, Leeds
Wednesday Quarry Hill Sports Centre, Leeds Wednesday/Thursday John Charles Centre, Beeston
Table Tennis Coaching Sessions Day TBC LCB, North Street
Touch Rugby Thursday Powerleague, Kirkstall
Weight Training/ Health & Fitness Wednesday/Thursday Virgin Active Gym, Kirkstall
Women’s Only Sport
Wednesday/Thursday Leeds City Council Leisure Facilities
Trade Skills
Learn the basics in different trade areas for 6 weeks. Sessions will be on a Wednesday afternoon from 1.00pm - 4.00pm, location and date to be confirmed. All of the above activities run subject to numbers.
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Stand out from the crowd! Become involved in... Volunteering Volunteers are the lifeblood of all sport organisations. Sport needs people like you. Behind every medal winner there are people who have given up their time to help them get there. Behind every sporting event are volunteers who help make them happen. These are the true heroes of sport. There are many different roles that volunteers can play within sport, visit www.volunteeringwy.co.uk
Coaching West Yorkshire Coaching West Yorkshire - a ‘one stop shop’ for coaches, sports leaders and the organisations that deploy them in the county. So whether you are looking for training courses, coaching opportunities, funding or general information from West Yorkshire Sport and their partners,
then Coaching West Yorkshire is the right place to be. You can also build up your ‘Coach Profile’ with a record of your qualifications, training and experience. To keep informed, simply register and choose what information you want to receive. Visit www.wysport.co.uk/support-training/ coaching
assists over 140,000 young people a year to give them the skills, advice and confidence to provide sporting opportunities to their neighbourhood. For more information visit www.sportsleaders.org
If you interested in any of the above please contact Kat Towler in the Students’ Union office.
Sports Leaders UK Opportunities to enhance your CV Inspiring people and communities through leadership qualifications in sport. Sports Leaders UK is changing lives. Originally founded over 30 years ago, Sports Leaders UK was set up to support people across the UK who would like to give back to their local community. It now
Student Services If you require assistance with any matter at any time during your course, you can contact Student Services. The specially trained staff act as your first point of contact at the College and can offer you advice, information and practical help on a wide variety of issues including:
• Admissions • Bursary Fund • Careers Information and Guidance • Confidential counselling to help with personal problems and difficulties • Equality and Inclusion • Job Search • Learner Support Fund
The Student Services office at North Street is situated on the ground floor, near the Library and is open from 8.30am until 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am until 4.30pm on Friday. The Student Services office at Hunslet is situated on the ground floor in the atrium and is open from 8.30am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
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MONEY SAVING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR CASH GO FURTHER Everyone wishes that their money would stretch a bit further and this guide will give you some advice on the financial support available within College and tips on how you can manage your money. First of all check with Student Services to see what financial help may be available to you whilst at College, you may qualify for the Bursary or Learner Support Fund that can help you pay for travel and books for College. Many of our students try and get a part-time job, either on an evening or weekend, not only does this look great on your CV, it gives you confidence, you can meet new people and most of all you can get a weekly or monthly wage.
Tips for Saving Money
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Sign up for an NUS card which gives you discount in many shops and online. If you haven’t already done so check with Student Services to see if you are eligible for a young person’s bus pass.
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Register with voucher sites to get discounts at local restaurants.
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If you have a PC at home you can buy Microsoft Office from the College at a discounted rate, check with the IT team to find out how to do this.
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If you haven’t got a home PC use the ones in College, the library is open in the evenings and is often quieter then.
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Take advantage of the free activities on the enrichment programme at College.
Check with the library to see if they’ve got the books you need before buying them. There are often lots of things to do for free in Leeds and the surrounding areas, use the internet to see what is going on near you.
And remember.......if you don’t need it, won’t use it, or can’t afford it – don’t buy it!
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Health & Wellbeing Workshops Every month we offer different health & wellbeing information at all College campuses covering issues such as healthy eating, sexual health and alcohol awareness. We offer handouts, support and guidance at the workshops. Information displays will also be available at every campus. The workshop calendar is provided opposite:
SEPTEMBER
FEBRUARY
Healthy Living
Heart Health
OCTOBER
MARCH
Sexual Health
Quit Smoking
NOVEMBER
APRIL
Alcohol Awareness
Mental Health
DECEMBER
Sun Awareness
JANUARY
Asthma Awareness
Drugs Awareness STI Awareness
MAY
JUNE
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Tips
on Staying Healthy 1. Eat healthily and drink lots of water
2. Exercise - aim for at least 30 mins every day 3. Stop smoking 4. Limit your alcohol intake
5. Participate in team sports or events 6. Take time every day to do something you enjoy 7. Learn to manage stress 8. Get plenty of sleep
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The C-Card Scheme
Did you know that you can register for the C-card at the Students’ Union office?
The C-Card is a plastic card that gets you free condoms from various places in Leeds. To get one simply visit the Students’ Union office or speak to Denis when he his visiting the other College campuses. All you need to do is give your date of birth and postcode.
Chlamydia Tests Chlamydia is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) – 1 in 10 young people who have been tested are infected with Chlamydia. It is a common bacterial STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) affecting both men and women and can be transmitted through unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. If you are concerned that you may have Chlamydia, testing kits are available from the Students’ Union office.
Pregnancy Tests Do you think you might be pregnant? Testing kits are available from the Students’ Union office. Visit www.leedssexualhealth.com which is packed full of advice and also lists where you can get free condoms!
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Rep Meetings The role of a class rep is to represent yourself and other students within your class, and raise opinions and concerns at regular class rep meetings with the Student Liaison Officer (Denis Metcalf), your Faculty Director and College staff. You then have to report the results back to the students. It gives you the chance to have your say, not only in your individual course area but in the College as a whole. You will develop skills that will look good on your CV and that are attractive to an employer and gain confidence dealing with different people. Here are some of the types of issues which may be raised in your Class Rep meetings. Course Issues Timetables Rooms Equipment Resources
Teaching Size of the group Assignments
Other Issues Learning base Refectory/SU area Parking Toilets
Security Student Services Enrichment
Class Rep Training You will also receive training on the role of a Class Rep, the sessions will take place on the following dates: Tuesday 11th October 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm (Lecture Theatre, North St.) Wednesday 12th October 2016 10:00am - 11:00am (Hunslet) Thursday 13th October 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm (Lecture Theatre, North St.) Friday 14th October 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Lecture Theatre, North Street) Wednesday 19th October 2016 10:00am - 11:00am (Hunslet) If you are interested in becoming a Class Rep, please see your Course Tutor or Denis in the Students’ Union office.
Student Liaison Committee Meetings The Student Liaison Committee meetings are held with the Principal and Governors where you will discuss any issues and concerns raised at the Class Rep meetings. You must have attended a Class Rep meeting before you attend the following meetings: Tuesday 6th December 2016 12.15pm (in CR1, North Street) Tuesday 7th March 2017 12.15pm (in CR1, North Street) Tuesday 9th May 2017 12.15pm (in CR1, North Street)
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Calendar of events
All of the activities run subject to numbers.
College Events Award Ceremony
Thursday 20th October 2016
Healthy College Week w/c 6th February 2017
Equality & Inclusion Week w/c 6th March 2017
International Women’s Day
8th March 2017
Careers Month May 2017
SU Charity Events Children in Need
Friday 18th November 2016
Red Nose Day
Friday 24th March 2017
LCB Charity Fun Day
SU Enrichment Activities Paintballing
December 2016 £10 per student Delta Force Paintball Centre, Wakefield.
Alton Towers Summer 2017 £10 per student
Go Ape
Summer 2017 £10 per student Dalby Forest
Herd Farm October 2017 Free
These are some of the other activities available: Flamingo Land Ten Pin Bowling Pole Position Indoor Karting
May 2017
Yeadon Tarn
Kick Out Racism Tournament
Lightwater Valley
June 2017
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WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB HUNTING
If you are on a study programme and looking to finding an employer, here are some helpful tips on finding one.
TOP TIPS ➤ Try and get as much work experience as possible. At the College we have two Work Placement Officers. They work within the apprenticeship team and help students to find work experience placements and Apprenticeships. Their details are below so get in touch with them for the latest opportunities. ➤ Always run a spell check or get someone else to check your CV or application form before you submit it as employers don’t like spelling mistakes. ➤ Research the company and job before you apply. Employers like people who understand what the job is about and who are enthusiastic. ➤ Be careful what you share on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter as employers may check you out online. You can set your privacy settings to private. ➤ Keep any documents in a safe place i.e. letters you have sent to employers or received. This will help to keep a track of the jobs you have applied for. ➤ Adapt your CV or covering letter to make it right for the job you’re applying for, don’t expect one CV to cover everything.
➤ It may take a while to find something you’re interested in or to get an interview. Don’t let it get you down - talk to someone, a friend, a family member or your personal advisor if you’re starting to get fed up. JORDAN GAINES Work Placement Officer jgaines@lcb.ac.uk 07805 802991 NISH RATHORE Work Placement Officer nrathore@lcb.ac.uk 07968 092303
WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR? Appling for a job is not just about grades, many employers look out for your skills and qualities on application forms, your CV and at interviews.
We pick up different skills through day to day life and in different settings such as at school or college, at home through our interests or out socialising with friends. Employers want people with the following types of key skills: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤
Good literacy and numeracy skills Good communication skills Hardworking and reliable Organised IT literate Punctual and good time management Clean and tidy appearance Willingness to learn Motivated and enthusiastic
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Enrichment
Because college life is what you make it
72%
74%
OF STUDENTS SAID ENRICHMENT ENHANCED THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
OF STUDENTS SAID ENRICHMENT MADE THEM ATTEND COLLEGE MORE OFTEN
OF STUDENTS SAID PARTICIPATING IN ENRICHMENT IMPROVED THEIR STANDARD OF COLLEGE WORK
32%
79%
60%
OF STUDENTS WHO APPLIED TO LCB DID SO BECAUSE OF THE OFFER OF ENRICHMENT
OF STUDENTS STRONGLY AGREED THAT PARTICIPATING IN SPORT IMPROVES THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
Creativity
Character
Connection
Confidence
Taking part in team sports builds:
Competence
50%
OF STUDENTS SAID TAKING PART IN ENRICHMENT HAS HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYABILITY
Core values of enrichment:
Discipline Teamwork Respect Personal Development “Sport has the power to change the world, the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else can” NELSON MANDELA