Student Guide & Diary 22/23
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2 | Great Careers Start Here CONTENTS Welcome 3 Vision and Mission 4 Reasons to choose HE at SRC 5 Corporate Governance 6 College and Student Awards 10 All You Need to Know 14 Campus Information 16 Student Services 18 Help and Support Pathway 19 Who’s Who on Campus 20 Student Finance 22 Careers 32 Student Activities 34 College Connect 38 Learning Support 39 Learning Resources 42 Safeguarding 44 Care ExperienceLeavers/CareSupport 45 Criminal Convictions 45 Student Counselling 46 Data Protection 46 SRC Attendance Statement 47 SRC College Services 48 Use of College Car Parks 49 Examinations 50 International Opportunities 51 ICT Facilities 52 Give us your Feedback 58 Student Charter 60 College Rules for Students 62 Formal Disciplinary Procedure 64 College Policies 68 Health and Safety 69 Useful Contacts and Websites 71 Calendars FE HE APP 82
Principal & Chief Executive Mr Brian Doran Principal & Chief Executive
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The College is an exciting and friendly place to study and socialise. You will have access to first class facilities and, equally important, to a range of student support services that will make your transition from school to college as smooth and productive as possible, ensuring that you know where to seek help and advice. Our student services team will also help you with any problems or concerns you may have, and our careers guidance staff are always on hand to guide you on progression routes into employment or further study.
And I welcome all those who are joining us on one of these new awards. This guide is designed to meet the needs of our full-time students including those following traineeship and apprenticeship training, but a great deal of more information is available on the College website www.src.ac.uk and on our virtual learning environment. However, please remember that if you cannot find the answer to a problem or query, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff for advice. We will always be happy to help you. I hope you find your time at the College enjoyable and rewarding and that you fully embrace the opportunities and experiences that are now available to you. On behalf of the Governing Body and staff, I wish you every success during your time with us.
Our ethos as an education provider is one where the needs of individual students come first, through access to first class teaching and learning and support where this is needed. We aim to build confidence in our students by motivating them to take decisions and to reflect on the learning process at all stages, thus better preparing them for the world of work.
Welcome to Southern Regional College. I am delighted that you have chosen to study at SRC, a leading College of Further and Higher Education in Northern Ireland. With over 12,000 students enrolled annually, the College provides an extensive portfolio of courses from entry level through to degree level. Although we are a large college, we strive to ensure that your individual needs and aspirations are met through a supportive and caring environment.
I am particularly pleased that we will be introducing the new Advanced Technical Awards for the first time this September. These are new and innovative full-time programmes of learning, designed in conjunction with business and industry to prepare students for employment or for progression to further study.
Brian Doran
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4 | Great Careers Start Here COREOURMISSIONOURVISIONOURVALUES “To be the provider of first choice for professional and technical education and training in the region – prized by individuals and employers.” “To positively transform lives through meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences.” 1. Putting The Learner First 2. Working Together To Achieve More 3. Striving for Excellence
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WHY CHOOSE HIGHER EDUCATION AT SRC?
At Southern Regional College we are committed to providing you with the best courses, facilities and support to give you the knowledge and skills to progress to employment. Although SRC is a large college, we strive to ensure that your individual ambitions and needs are met through a supportive and caring environment.
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Reasons to choose Higher Education at SRC Much lower fees than the equivalent university qualification. Small class sizes and high-quality teaching designed to offer greater support from our professional lecturers. Strong partnerships with prestigious universities such as Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, Open University and Liverpool John Moore’s University. Students studying a Ulster University Higher Education course can avail of Associate Student Membership, which gives access to UU Sports Centre’s, Libraries, and information resources. Modern state-of-the-art facilities at our two brand new campuses and other modernised campuses. Higher Education right on your doorstep. International travel opportunities through international study visits and residential trips helping you develop personally and professionally. Excellent pastoral and tutorial support. Skilled and impartial career guidance and support to help you progress.
Explore Higher Education at Southern Regional College and see what your local College can offer!
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The main business of the Staffing Committee is to ensure that the appropriate procedures are in place in relation to the recruitment, appointment, promotion, professional development and grading of all staff, other than senior management. The Committee normally meets on at least three occasions during the academic year.
Education Committee
Staffing Committee
The role of the Chairman of the Governing Body is separate from the role of the Chief Executive. The Governing Body is responsible for the ongoing strategic direction of the College whilst the Executive Officers are responsible for the operational management of the College. The Governing Body approves all major developments and receives regular reports on the activities of the College. The Governing Body met nine times over the course of the 2021-2022 academic year and has a number of committees including: Audit and Risk Committee
Finance and General Purposes Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for ensuring that the internal control systems, including audit activities of the College are monitored actively, independently and objectively. It provides a channel of communication from the College’s auditors, which is not controlled by College management. It also must promote and ensure high standards of propriety, accountability and financial management within the College. The Committee meets at least four times per year to discuss reports from the external and internal auditors and the relevant responses. It also receives and considers reports from the Department for the Economy and the Northern Ireland Audit Office. It reviews the College’s annual financial statements to ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards. Whilst Executive Officers and other officials attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee as necessary, they are not members of the Committee. The Committee can meet with auditors on their own for independent discussions.
The Education Committee is authorised by the Governing Body to oversee the curricular provision of the College, especially the nature, quality and performance of the provision and the extent to which it meets the needs of the community the College seeks to serve. The Committee normally meets on at least four occasions during the academic year. Full minutes of Governing Body meetings are available from the Secretary to the Governing Body or on the College website. The Secretary to the Governing Body maintains a register of financial and personal interests for the Governing Body members and this is also available for inspection.
The College’s Governing Body is comprised of members appointed by the Economy Minister, members nominated by staff and students of the College, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and people co-opted by the Governing Body.
SUMMARY OF THE COLLEGE’S STRUCTURE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Governing Body
The Finance and General Purposes Committee inter alia supervises all matters relating to the finance and accounts of the College and the receipt of its income and expenditure. The main business of the Finance and General Purposes Committee is to monitor, determine and advise the Governing Body on the College’s solvency, matters relating to estimates, budgets and presentation of accounts of the College, and other matters as the Governing Body may from time to time remit to it. The Committee normally meets on at least four occasions during the academic year.
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 7 Members Of The Governing Body Dr Thomas Moore Chairperson of the Governing Body Mr Brian Doran Accounting Officer and Chief Executive Mrs Tracy Strachan Chairperson - Finance and General Purposes Committee Mr Aidan McCormick Chairperson - Education Committee To be appointed Chairperson – Audit and Risk Committee & Vice Chair Mr Scott Alexander Chairperson – Staffing Committee Prof Gregory O’Hare Governor Mr Tom Redmond Governor Dr Eileen Stewart Governor Mrs Judith Thompson Governor Mrs Carla Shields Governor Mrs Hilary Singleton Governor Miss Laura Milner Governor Mr Gary McMurray Governor Mr Kieran Swail Staff Governor Mr Matthew Turner Staff Governor Miss Daniela Egas Student Governor 2022-2023 academic year
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Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 9 of SRC students were satisfied with the range of resources in our libraries of students feel they are developing skills to help them get a job in the future pass rate was attained at SRC in A-Levels last year learner satisfaction rating was achieved last year following an independent survey of students feel their tutors encourage them to produce high standards of work FACTS & 91%FIGURES 89%92% of learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities received additional learning support in the past year 92% of students feel they receive clear guidance, support, and preparation for assignments 95% of students would recommend their course to a friend 95% of students were satisfied with the facilities provided by the College 96%94%95%AutismCharterMark was achieved by the Learning DepartmentSupportduring2021-22 million£60 has been invested by SRC/ DfE in new state-of-theart campuses at Banbridge & Armagh with further development planned for Craigavon and NewryOutstandingPastoralCare&StudentServices
Of The Year Level 3 apprentice, Dylan Calvert, from Tandragee, won Trainee Tile Fixer of the Year at The Tile Association awards. Dylan works for Orchard Tiles in Portadown and completed the Level 3 Wall and Floor Tiling apprenticeship programme at the College’s Greenbank Campus.
Shannon Fearon for Beauty Therapy
Aaron Gillespie for Wall & Floor Tiling Silver Medal Winner
Patrick Sheerin for Automation Bronze Medal Winner
Gold Medal Winners
Jacqui Hawthorne for Painting & Decorating
The Tile Association (TTA) is the trade association for wall and floor tiling in the UK and to win one of these awards is a mark of excellence and skill within the industry. Upon receiving his award, Dylan said: “I started my trade in Year 11 in the School Partnership Programme and this experience really helped me confirm that this was my career pathway. It is unbelievable how far I have come and what I have achieved with the training and support I received at Southern Regional College. I now have the opportunity to go to the Skills Olympics as part of WorldSkills UK and compete in my skill area.” Dylan added this award to his already bulging trophy cabinet as he had also won Gold at the national finals of the SkillBuild competition in 2020.
Fiona Hagan for Creative Media Make-Up
Success For Southern Regional College As Students Return Home Victorious From Worldskills UK Finals
COLLEGE & STUDENT AWARDS
Southern Regional College (SRC) students have once again returned triumphant from the recent WorldSkills UK finals held across the UK scooping 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze and 2 highly commended medals. These outstanding results saw SRC yet again top the NI College’s leader board and achieve 3rd overall in the UK.
Dylan Wins Trainee Tile Fixer
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Christian Celebrates Success At The Highly Prestigious Annual Northern Ireland Colleges Media Awards (NICMAS) Christian Sloan, from Banbridge, a Level 3 Art and Design student studying at Newry campus, won the top prize in the ‘Animation Category’ at the prestigious annual Northern Ireland Colleges Media Awards. Supported by the Department for the Economy, these awards are now a focal point for celebrating excellence in creative media production across the Further and Higher Education sector in Northern IndustryIreland.
judges reviewed over 200 entries from all six colleges before choosing winners in Moving Image Fiction, Moving Image Factual, Animation, Photography and Music Video JudgeProduction.Fionnuala Deane, Dog Ears Animation Company said: “We saw some really excellent entries across all categories. Having been involved with the competition from the start I can say that every year the work is getting stronger and more diverse. This is a brilliant showcase of the talent which exists in media in Northern Ireland across many platforms from Animation to Factual. Congratulations to all who took part. For those who didn’t win this time, keep trying and for those who did, I know we will be hearing much more of you in the future.”
Highly Commended Medal Winners
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Codie Jo Carr for Butchery (from Portadown) Tony Kane for Wall & Floor Tiling (from Newry)
The annual WorldSkills UK competition provides opportunities for individual students to test their knowledge and skills against the very best across the UK.
Brian Doran, Principal & CEO of Southern Regional College said: “We are incredibly proud of all our students who travelled and competed in the WorldSkills UK Competitions. Their dedication and talent for their chosen course is a real reflection of the incredible skills students in further education across Northern Ireland have and we were thrilled to be able to display that on a national level. The Southern Regional College students, under the close guidance of their mentors, have once again propelled SRC to the top spot within NI and third place overall in the UK –no small achievement.”
SRC host the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists Regional Heat In April 2022, Armagh Campus hosted the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists Regional Heat. The association, founded in 1963 involves numerous members ranging from teachers, trainers and assessors of hairdressing or therapy subjects, who hold or are working towards teaching and assessing qualifications. The regional competition allowed learners the opportunity to enhance their technical and employability skills, as well as test their skills under pressure in preparation to succeed within their chosen trade. There were over 13 categories involving 128 participants on the day and impressively, there were 30 out of 42 winners from SRC.
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SRC in partnership with McGuinness Plumbing crowned winners at the NI Apprenticeship Awards 2022 SRC in partnership with McGuinness Plumbing (MGP), was delighted to win the ‘Small Medium Enterprise’ Employer Award at the NI Apprenticeship Awards earlier this year. This award was designed to acknowledge the excellence and originality by Employers, working with Training Providers, in the delivery of Apprenticeship training. It was a great honour for SRC to be crowned winners alongside MGP, who are sincere advocates of the apprenticeship route, working in collaboration with SRC to offer their apprentices the best possible training. Over the past 16 years, MGP have recruited 63 apprenticeships covering Levels 2, Level 3 and most recently Higher-Level Apprenticeships, all of whom have been vital to advancing the success and growth of MGP. Apprenticeships are taking the company to the next level, introducing new aspects to the business, and winning unique projects. As the economy continues to grow, SRC look forward to continuing their work with MGP and providing individuals with opportunities locally to further develop their career.
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Sean began his butchery career at the age of seventeen, and since then has held various positions within ABP Food Group. From early on, Sean’s managers were impressed by his skills and talent and wanted Sean to progress into a supervisory and management role. Sean commenced his educational journey with Southern Regional College in 2019 when he enrolled in the FDQ Level 2 certificate for Proficiency in Meat and Poultry Skills. SRC lecturers were impressed by the knowledge, dedication, and motivation. Whilst studying in SRC, Sean was offered a full-time Supervisory role within ABP Food group and juggled both extremely well. Sean has since then continued his education journey with SRC, currently completing the Level 3 qualification and hopes to enrol in Level 4 and Level 5 ILM Leadership and Management course in September 2022.
Sean McGrath received the award ‘Best Apprentice showing Management Potential in a Manufacturing Environment’ at the Institute of Meat and The Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual awards. The ceremony took place at the Butchers Hall, London and Sean was presented with his award by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and Keith Fisher (F.Inst.M), Chief Executive of the Institute of Meat.
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Sean Mcgrath Receives Award At The Institute Of Meat And The Worshipful Company Of Butchers Annual Awards
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You should notify your tutor and Campus Services at the main office if you change your address, telephone numbers, name etc. You can also update your personal details by logging into the student portal section via the College intranet. It is very important we have accurate details for you, to make sure that important things like letters and exam certificates reach you. What Happens If... You do not feel well enough to come to College Contact your Personal/Course tutor by email as soon as possible to let them know you won’t be in. You lose your timetable Speak with a member of staff from your course team and they will provide you with another one. You arrive late Go to your class immediately and explain why you are late. Please note if you are in receipt of EMA, lateness may affect your payments. You are lost Go to the main reception and Campus Services staff will be able to help you.
• Absences are deemed unauthorised unless proven otherwise. It is your responsibility as a student to provide a valid reason as to why an absence should be authorised. All authorised absences from a course of study must be approved by the Personal Tutor prior to the absence occurring e.g. hospital appointment or driving test. If you are absent for more than five consecutive days due to a medical reason, a Doctor’s Certificate will be required.
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• Remember - to progress and achieve on your course, you must attend. A good attendance record can make all the difference when applying for jobs or going on to university.
• Contact Campus Services at the main office if you need assistance or further information. Your Attendance at College Please take note of these important points: Attendance and punctuality at classes is compulsory. The College has a minimum attendance requirement of 90%. All absences must be accounted for!
• If you are absent from College, you must inform the College by contacting your Personal Tutor by email or your Faculty Office as follows:
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The first few weeks can be quite tiring; try to get yourself into a routine and don’t forget to set your alarm clock. Come to College prepared. Bring with you your books, pens, folders and notebooks, safety equipment/vocational uniform. Your first few weeks at College are all about helping you to make friends and to settle into life at the College. You will take part in lots of fun activities that will help you to achieve this.
Email All information and enquiries from students should be emailed to their Personal Tutor. If a student is absent this must be reported by email to their Personal Tutor on the first day of absence. All students will be issued with an SRC email account while studying at SRC – this is the only account that will be used by the College to communicate with students once they have enrolled. Please ensure you log on to your account on a daily basis to ensure you receive important information e.g. exam results etc.
Full-time further and higher education students will be required to maintain an up-to-date electronic ‘Individual Learner Plan’ (e-ILP). This is a formal learning agreement between you and the College. You will have the opportunity to review and evaluate progress with everyone involved in your learning journey. At induction, your personal tutor will explain this process and establish one-to-one regular review meetings.
The College does not accept responsibility for damage to or theft of personal belongings, including lecture notes. You should take precautions to ensure the safety of such belongings, especially in the periods leading up to examinations.
You forget to bring a packed lunch Do not worry; we have a student restaurant and snack bar on each campus that provide hot and cold food and vending machines. You do not like the course you are on Tell your Personal Tutor immediately and they will talk you through other opportunities that are available. We also have Careers Advisors across the College who you can talk to about other course or employment options.
You will have a designated Personal Tutor, who will advise you on a variety of issues and provide general information and advice about possible career paths as well as monitoring and encouraging academic progress. Your Personal Tutor will also be able to refer you to other areas within the College such as Student Financial Support, Learning Support, Counselling and Career guidance. Your Personal Tutor will guide you through a comprehensive induction on how to complete your electronic Individual Learning Plan (eILP).
Personal Belongings
All students will be given clear guidance at induction on how to communicate with College staff and services. Any student requiring further information or guidance on communications should contact their Personal Tutor. Please take particular care when communicating through social media as inappropriate use is not acceptable. The College’s Communication Policy is available at https://www.src.ac.uk/the-college/ policies.
Phone Calls can be made to the College on: 0300 123 1223. Please state your course title, campus and the name of your Personal Tutor when calling the College.
Working In Partnership With:
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Individual Learner Plan (e-ILP)
Personal Tutor
You need help or guidance If you are having any kind of difficulty, let us know at the earliest opportunity. Even if your problem is personal and you do not wish to discuss the details, you should still let us know: your privacy will be respected. Keep staff informed about your situation, especially during periods of absence. This will enable staff to review any special periods or arrangements that have been made for you and make any changes necessary.
Communications At Southern Regional College
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Our Student Services and Marketing team has received the Matrix accreditation, meaning that we provide the highest standard of information, advice and guidance. Whether you need welfare support or information, advice and guidance, we have experienced teams to help support you every step of the way.
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• Financial support – including grants and benefits.
Our friendly and approachable staff are here to help and support you!
Student Services are a key part of the College, offering help and guidance to students on a wide range of issues including:
SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CARERS AND YOUNG CARERS
• Learning Support service.
Student Services & Marketing
• Transport arrangements.
• Learning Resource services.
SRC believes that young carers have the right to participate in learning and to have access to information, support and guidance they need to have fair access to their learning and College life. Some students provide care for a family member with a chronic illness or disability, mental health condition (including substance misuse) connected with a need for care, the person receiving care is often a parent but can be a sibling, grandparent, partner, own child or other relative. If you are a Young Carer please either speak to your Personal Tutor or refer to the ‘Support’ section of the SRC website for further guidance.
• Safeguarding and pastoral services (including counselling and welfare).
• Health and Wellbeing.
• Careers advice and guidance.
We can help you before you arrive at Southern Regional College and throughout your course. Check out our website www.src.ac.uk for help with all aspects of College life.
STUDENT SERVICES & MARKETING
• Student Activities.
• Admissions and enrolments.
Lorraine McKeown Assistant Director
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20 | Great Careers Start Here WHO’S WHO ON CAMPUS Raymond Mallon Campus Services Manager E: mallonr@src.ac.uk Banbridge & Lurgan Campus Charlotte Roddy Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3751 2814 M: 077 6716 7127 E: roddyc@src.ac.uk Newry Campus Jason Moles Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3025 9601 M: 077 6716 7131 E: molesj@src.ac.uk Campus Services Team Armagh Campus Michelle O’Callaghan Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3025 9674 M: 075 8777 0223 E: ocallaghanm@src.ac.uk Portadown Campus Cate McCourt Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3839 7805 M: 077 6716 7121 E: mccourtc@src.ac.uk
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22 | Great Careers Start Here STUDENT FINANCE Finance Team If you are concerned with or having difficulties with financial matters during your course or if you require further information, please contact one of the Campus Services Coordinators listed above by email or telephone or by calling at reception. Transport Transport Assistance (bus/train/car) will be provided to home students* if their home is more than 3 miles from the College. You must be under 19 years of age on 1st July 2022. School Meals Support If you were born after 31st July 2004 and your parents are receiving income support or income-base Job Seekers Allowance, you may be entitled to free school meals. If you received free school meals at your previous school, you should complete a transfer form which will be issued by the Education Authority. EMA - Educational Maintenance Allowances You may be entitled to EMA if you are aged 16-19 years old on 1st July 2022. For further details on how to apply, see www.nidirect.gov.uk or phone 0845 601 7646. Armagh Campus Michelle O’Callaghan Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3025 9674 M: 075 8777 0223 E: ocallaghanm@src.ac.uk Banbridge Campus Charlotte Roddy Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3751 2814 M: 077 6716 7127 E: roddyc@src.ac.uk Lurgan Portadown& Campus Cate McCourt Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3839 7805 M: 077 6716 7121 E: mccourtc@src.ac.uk Newry Campus Jason Moles Campus Services Co-ordinator T: 028 3025 9601 M: 077 6716 7131 E: molesj@src.ac.uk Further Education Full-Time Fees: There are NO fees for home* students studying full-time Further Education courses. *Where reference is made to Home students this means a student resident in the UK for 3 or more years.
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Monitoring Attendance
To receive EMA payments, you must agree to have 100% attendance -this means you must attend all lessons, workshops and timetabled sessions throughout the College year. You will be able to view your attendance record via the College IT system. It is recommended that you check your attendance record at the end of each week for any non-marking or anomalies in the marking of your attendance record/register. This will ensure that you do not miss out on any EMA payments or other student finance payments. Further information will be available on the College IT system and at your student induction and campus registration day.
Transport Transport Assistance (bus/train/car) will be provided to home students* if their home is more than 3 miles from the College. You must be under 19 years of age on 1st July 2022.
EMA - Educational Maintenance Allowances
If you were born after 31st July 2004 and your parents are receiving income support or income-base Job Seekers Allowance you may be entitled to free school meals. If you received free school meals at your previous school you should complete a transfer form which will be issued by the Education Authority.
Further Education Grant
School Meals Support
Home students over 19 years on 1st July 2022 can apply for a Further Education Grant. Students may receive a maintenance allowance of up to £2,092 and childcare allowance. This is means tested on household income. Students should apply to the Further Education Grant Section, Education Authority – Western Region, 1 Hospital Road, Omagh or www.eani.org. uk. The closing date for applications is 30th September 2022. Care-to-Learn
You may be entitled to EMA if you are aged 16-19 years old on 1st July 2022. See www.nidirect.gov.uk or phone 0845 601 7646.
Childcare support is available for students at least 16 years old but under the age of 20 by the start date of their course, undertaking a fulltime or part-time course in Further Education. You may receive assistance with childcare costs, up to £165 per week per child and travel expenses to and from the childcare premises.
Students with Dependants
Home students over 19 years on 1st July 2022 may be entitled to a childcare allowance if the child is being looked after by a registered childminder. This is applied for through the EA FE Grants Section in Omagh. If you have problems with course related finance contact Campus Services.
What is EMA? This is a weekly allowance, paid fortnightly, direct to the student’s bank account for up to three years (based on student attendance, recorded on a daily basis, and performance). It is a meanstested weekly allowance of £30 based on the household income. This allowance DOES NOT have an impact on any other benefits. There are two performance-based bonus payments of £100 each on a two-year programme which are normally paid in January and June. You must have your own current bank account for your EMA to be paid into. If you are absent from class, you must submit an EMA absence request form available through the College IT System (Canvas) or from to the Campus Services Office on your campus. Applying for EMA
You must be studying a full-time Further Education Programme. You must apply before the 30th September 2022 to be paid from the start of the academic year but applications will be considered after this date. Closing date for all applications is 31st March 2023. Any fraud detected in the EMA system will result in disciplinary action and the amount of fraudulent EMA awarded deducted from future payments or bonus. For further information contact the EMA Officer at Campus Services.
• Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit: only where total income is confirmed in evidence as being below the qualifying threshold £16,190 (Copy of NHS Exemption Certificate or Tax Credit Award Notice Form TC602);
• Students must be progressing (i.e. studying a course at a higher level to what they have already achieved).
• Applications
Hardship Fund
The Tuition Fee Loan is available to Home* students and is not means tested. This is paid directly to the College by the Student Loans Company.
Further Education Grant
Students may be entitled to a concession fee for part-time accredited courses if they are in receipt of any of the following and produce evidence at enrolment: Universal Credit (within the qualifying threshold); Guaranteed Pension Credit; Housing Benefit (Rates Rebate) or Rate Relief; Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (Copy of SSA letter of current entitlement to benefit);
• Grant of £265 for course related costs (this grant is means tested).
Closing date 30th September 2022.
A part-time further education application form should be completed. Closing date of 30th September 2022. Applications must be fully completed and necessary documents attached before they will be accepted.
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All students over 18 or turning 18 in the academic year experiencing financial hardship may apply to the Hardship Fund for financial assistance for course related costs i.e. tuition fees, examination and registrations fees. The Hardship Fund is means tested. Students studying a part-time course of 8 hours or more must initially apply for an FE Award.
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• Republic of Ireland means tested benefit; The concession fee will be 50% of full tuition fees (minimum fee £30). Any exam or material fees must be paid in addition to the concession fee at enrolment.
• Fees will be means tested - based on household income over £25,000.
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All students applying for or already in higher education should apply online www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to determine the level of maintenance grant, maintenance loan and tuition fee loan available to them. All Higher Education full-time students must apply through their local Education Authority. Students from the Republic of Ireland can also apply to the Education Authority – Southern Region for a Tuition Fee Loan and to their local VEC for a maintenance allowance.
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This applies to courses totalling 8 hours or more per week or a full time equivalent i.e. Access Courses, Private Secretary’s, NVQ Beauty, Hairdressing, Catering Childcare, and CACHE.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are over 18 or turning 18 in the academic year, you may be entitled to apply to the Hardship Fund for financial assistance.
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Tuition Fee Loan
Higher FeesFull-TimeEducation
• Students must be over 19 years by 1st July;
EU Students - Fees only
This is a means tested non-repayable allowance. The amount payable will vary depending on the level of household income. Students with household incomes of £19,203 or less (including single, independent students) could receive the full £3,475 Maintenance Grant.
• Max £6,780 per annum if living away from home and studying in London.
Hardship Fund
Students may apply to the Hardship Fund for a ‘temporary loan’ until they receive their core loan from the Student Loans Company. Students who are in financial hardship and have exhausted all other sources of finance can apply to the Hardship Fund for living costs including travel.
Maintenance Loans
• Max £3,750 per annum living at home.
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• Adult Dependants’ Grant of up to £2,695 per year
Grants for Disabled Students
Loans are reduced if a Maintenance Grant is payable. Students can apply online finance/undergraduate/full-time/https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/types-ofHE
It is important that this application is made as early as possible and preferably in advance of commencing their course. The application is made by the HE student directly to their local EA in advance of commencing their course. Please refer to the following website to get guidance on how to apply for DSA and begin this application process as soon as possible: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Students with Dependants
Learning Support Officers will also be able to offer advice and guidance. Contact the Learning Support Officer on your campus - contact details can be found on the SRC website.
The Student Loan is to help with your living costs. The amount of loan varies as follows:
• Childcare Grant of up to £148.75 per week for one child and £255.00 per week for two or more children
Students with disabilities who are applying for a Higher Education course and require additional support will need to apply to their local Education Authority (EA) office for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). DSA funds the additional support required for students who have a diagnosed learning difficulty and/or disability and who are studying on a Higher Education course.
Please access the Learning Support section on the SRC website for more information about applying for learning support.
Extra help includes:
Examination Support Arrangements
• Max £4,840 if living away from home and studying outside London.
Bursary
Maintenance Grants
Students receiving a full Maintenance Grant (household income below £19,203) may be eligible to receive a bursary of £250. Care Experienced and students from ROI may also be eligible to apply for this bursary. In order to apply for this bursary, students can make an application alongside their student loan maintenance application to SLC.
• Parents’ Learning Allowance of up to £1,538 per year
It is very important to inform your Learning Support Co-ordinator if you need any examination support. If you have been permitted exam support arrangements such as extra time or a reader in your previous school/ educational setting, a new application must be made to the Awarding Body by SRC.
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Students may receive a Tuition Fee Grant of up to £1,230 depending on how intensive the course is and a course grant of up to £265 towards books, travel expenses and other course costs. The award level you will get will depend on your income as a single / married student. Your parental/guardian household income is not assessed as a PT HE student for student finance. EU students may only get a fees Studentsallowance.canalso apply for a loan for their tuition fees up to £3,022.50. The loan is repayable but not means tested. Students can apply to the loan for full fees, or use the loan as a top up from their tuition fee grant award. Students can apply online https://www. studentfinanceni.co.uk/types-of-finance/ Part-timeundergraduate/full-time/StudentAcademic Year 2022/2023 Thresholds Part-time student’s household income in academic year 2022/2023. Household income How much you get is also affected by your income and/or your partner’s income. As household income increases, the Tuition Fee Grant will be reduced followed by the Course Grant. Education Part-Time
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Tuition Fee Grant CourseHouseholdGrantIncome £16,843 or below £16,843 - £25,420 £25,420 or more Household Income £16,842 or below £16,843 - £25,420 £25,421 - £26,029 £26,030 - £28,066 £28,£28,067068 or more 60% - 74% intensity Between£985 £50 - £935 Course Grant £265£265£265£265 minus £1 for every £9.47 of your remaining income over £26,030 No£50grant, income too high 50% - 59% course intensity Between£820 £50 - £770 75% or more course intensity Between£1230 £50 - £1180 No grant, income too high The “Household Income” figures assume you are single with no children. When each of the following apply, these figures will increase by: • £2,000, when a partner is counted; • £2,000, where a child dependent is included; and • £1,000, for each additional child dependent. For example, if you have two dependent children then all of the “Household income” thresholds would increase by £3,000. Therefore, the maximum Fee Grant and Course Grant would be payable if you earned on or under £19,842.
A Maintenance Grant is available for Republic of Ireland (ROI) students who are studying higher education courses. New students should apply through SUSI via www.studentfinance.ie, and continuing students should apply through their local VEC. The amount you get depends on your household income, as well as other factors. Unfortunately, there is no Maintenance Grant for ROI students who are studying further education courses, but students may be able to apply for a Back to Education Allowance - see details below.
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The BTEA allows qualifying persons to return to full-time education in approved courses whilst continuing to receive income support. Access the following link to find out more information regarding BTEA and your entitlement:
Dundalk T: 042 933 0288 Drogheda T: 041 984 2088 Monaghan T: 042 974 9500
Students studying both further education and higher education courses from the Republic of Ireland may be eligible to apply for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA), which allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education.
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Students studying full-time higher education courses such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, NVQ level 4 courses and degrees may apply for a tuition fee loan/grant through the EU Customer Services Team in Darlington and through SUSI. Please see information below detailing the different types of grant/loans
EU students studying full-time higher education courses such as HNDs, foundation degrees, NVQ level 4 courses and degrees may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan through the EU Customer Services Team in Darlington. You can receive up to £2,500 to cover the cost of your tuition fees only. You should complete the EU13 form which can be downloaded from: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Dundalk Employment Partnership operates a limited system of grant aid to support disadvantaged residents from the Dundalk urban area, in continuing or returning to education. Not all partnerships have such funds and eligibility requirements and amounts vary.
ROI Fund for Students with Disabilities
for EU Residents (includes ROI students)
Tuition Fee Loan
If you’re an EU student starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you must have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme to get student finance
Partnership Grants
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Funding may be available from the HEA to help towards course-related equipment, travel or subsistence for those students who have a verifiable disability. Go to www.hea.ie for further information.
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Back to Education Allowance
Family Action Family Action is able to provide lone parents on a lone income with financial support through the Barclaycard Horizons Education Fund. Grants are available up to a maximum of £200. If the student needs significantly more than this, for childcare or fees for example, they will need to be able to show that they have obtained most of the amount from other sources before applying.
Social Security Benefits
Army FE Bursary This bursary pays students £1,000 per year whilst studying at a FE college and also offers a full-time job with the army once you complete your basic training. For more information, Tel: 0845 600 8080. St Vincent de Paul Funding is available to students to help towards materials, childcare, transport and registration fees for applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. For more information, visit Helenagrants.aspxhttps://www.svp.ie/What-We-Do/Education-KennedyFoundation
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This is for members and ex-members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and their dependents. Support is available to schoolchildren, college students and undergraduates towards fees, travel, books and equipment. Applications in writing must be submitted via a regional representative. Contact: Royal Ulster Constabulary Benevolent Fund, Police Federation Northern Ireland (PFNI), T: 028 9076 4215. For more information, visit
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Awards are made primarily to disadvantaged students who have overcome significant barriers in order to continue with their education at university level. Applicants will be nominated by the College. Application forms are available to download from the website: www.hkf.org.uk or Tel: 020 8223 2027.
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These scholarships are awarded to the top 25 performing students in NI who are progressing to university level courses. Students should have been previously in receipt of EMA. Council)Internationalhttps://www.allirelandscholarships.com/StudentAward(British
Although most full-time students are not entitled to social security benefits, certain students in vulnerable groups, including single parents and disabled students, may be eligible for social security benefits including Housing Benefits. If you want to pursue a full-time course of education, you should ask your local benefits office how this may affect your Part-timebenefits. students in receipt of benefits can receive help with childcare, travel and books through grants without affecting benefits. This has been confirmed by the Social Security Agency (Jobs and Benefits Section). For additional information, you can contact your local advice centre for further information.
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This award is available to international students studying in the UK. Students are required to write about their experiences studying in the UK. For further information, visit: http://siem.britishcouncil.org/ Sources Of Support
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 29 GAA Bursary Scheme GAA are giving bursaries of £700 to students who are members of a GAA club and are studying higher education in a sports related area. For information contact: Ulster Council GAA, 8 -10 Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BX or visit: Thomashttps://www.gaa.ieDevlin Fund – Performing Arts Bursaries The Thomas Devlin Fund offers bursaries of up to £1500 to young people between the age of 15 and 19 in order to pursue a career or study in the area of performing arts. Contact The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, Community House, Citylink Business Park, Albert Street, Belfast, BT12 4HQ Tel: +44 (0) 28 90245927 or visit: Bankingdevlin-bursarieswww.communityfoundationni.org/thomasBanks appreciate the value of student accounts. Every August/September there is huge competition by banks to gain your business by offering promotional deals. It is advisable to shop around and make sure you get the best deal.
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Welcome to our careers, information, advice and guidance service. What follows is an outline which describes the careers education, information, advice and guidance services, which all prospective, full-time and part-time students may expect at Southern Regional College. Careers advice, information and guidance are an essential part of your learning programme. It enables you to make decisions about your learning, training and work opportunities to assist you in making informed career choices.
• Exploring Career options: it isn’t always easy making big decisions, which ultimately affect your future. The team will help you identify your ambitions and explore career paths best suited to your skills, attributes, qualifications and goals.
• Pre-booked individual appointment with a careers adviser for more detailed discussion about career plans;
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• CV help and advice.
• Drop-in sessions – 10 minute meeting with a careers adviser, available daily, on a firstcome, first-served basis;
• Application forms: completing application forms for college, university or employment accurately and on time.
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• Developing your employability skills - skills and personal attributes that make you more likely to get a job.
• Advice & Guidance on course options and entry requirements.
Southern Regional College Careers Service provides you with:
The Careers Team can help you with the following:
• Changing course: sometimes things don’t go to plan and that’s ok! It’s important to take action if you aren’t happy with your course or if you change your mind. The team will work with you to explore alternative options to get you back on track.
• Delivering impartial information, information advice and guidance.
Our Careers team is dedicated to providing information, advice, and support to help plan and achieve your next steps The right advice will enable you to make decisions about your learning, training and work opportunities. Our experienced and qualified team will help you by:
• Telephone or email contact with a careers adviser.
• Providing an accessible service.
Higher education: lots of our students progress to higher education at SRC or alternatively at other colleges or universities across Ireland, the UK and sometimes What we offer our students
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• Providing a supportive, friendly and confidential service to all users.
Interview preparation: preparation is key to presenting yourself confidently at interview, whether for university or employment.
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 33 Armagh Campus Frank McCourt 7 Lonsdale Road Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7JX T: 028 3751 2808 M: 077 6075 0691 E: mccourtf@src.ac.uk Newry West Campus 2nd Floor Learning Resource Centre Laura Price T: 028 3751 2808 M: 077 6075 0685 E: pricel@src.ac.uk 2. Careers Information • General career information; • Guides to job seeking; • Employer information and directories; • Information on progression routes. 3. Careers Education A range of careers education activities including seminars, workshops and briefings on aspects of career choice, development of employability skills and career progression opportunities. Getting the information you want A range of careers resources/careers information is available in the Student Services Centre and College Learning Resource Centres. This includes prospectuses, higher education guides and access to on-line databases and career related web-sites on higher education, employability and progression opportunities. How to contact us The Careers Service has offices in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown Campuses. These are located in the Student Services Centre and are open daily from 8.45am to 5pm. We offer a ‘drop-in’ enquiry service to all students. However, appointments can be arranged for guidance sessions during opening hours or if you are a part-time student, evening appointments can be arranged. Alternatively, you can contact an advisor by telephone or e-mail; SRC Portadown Main Building – Ground Floor SRC Lurgan: Student Services Centre – 2nd Floor SRC Banbridge: Main Building – Ground Floor Darrelle McSherry T: 028 3751 2808 M: 077 6075 0686 E: mcsherryd@src.ac.uk
Participating in student activities within the College is a fantastic way to mix with other students, improve your confidence, improve your employability skills and is fun at the same time. You will discover many social, cultural and sporting activities to integrate with your academic studies.
If you would like more information on the Student Activities programme and how you can get involved, then please contact: Jason Brennan Student Engagement Co-ordinator
Student Activities at Southern Regional College exists to enhance and support the student experience. Student Activities is supported by the Student Engagement Co-ordinator and five Student Engagement Officers. Student Activities aims to:
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• Organise student activities such as Freshers’ Week and Charity Events. Support the development of student clubs and societies. Develop the Students’ Union. Coordinate enterprise activities with the interns across the site. Provide health information, advice, and support to students on a range of issue. Deliver tutorials in class on topics such as health and wellbeing, employability, time management, internet safety, enterprise, cultural diversity, and volunteering. Organise interactive workshops and seminars with external organisations and guest speakers on various topics. Develop a range of new activities to enhance your student experience.
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• Facilitate the Student Council through class reps and focus groups.
Freshers’ Fayre
To see which Student Engagement Officer is based on your campus please visit the Student Activities section of the website. are lots of ways to get involved, have fun, meet new people and build your skills! year a programme of activities and events are developed with the input of the Students’ Union. Activities for students Wellbeing
include: Events • Freshers’ Fayre • Charity Fundraising Health Promotion • Tutorials • Seminars • Health Clinics Enterprise • Guest Speakers • Information Stalls • Signposting to Business start up • Cross Campus Seminars Students’ Union • Class Reps • Focus Groups To view Student Health and
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Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 35 Student Engagement Officers are based on five campuses; Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown and their role includes: • Developing entrepreneurial skills. • Teamwork. • Teambuilding. • Delivering workshops/tutorials in class. • Running activities on each campus. • Health promotion. • Class Rep. liaison. • Working with students to develop new activities. • Facilitating in the running of the Students’ Union. • Working alongside the health clinic to ensure students’ health needs are met.
The Annual Freshers’ Fayre is all about having fun and meeting your fellow students. You will find out about the calendar of events, community action projects, charity fundraising events and sign up for any of our clubs and societies. The student experience encompasses much more than studying – you will discover many social, cultural and sporting activities to integrate with the academic aspects of student life. Details of when and where are available on the College website.
Class Representatives
Each class will have the opportunity to elect class representatives at the beginning of each academic year. As a Class Representative, you will be invited to attend training for your role within the College and learn how you can effectively represent the views of your peers in the College as well as attending Staff Student Consultative Meetings and wider Student Council meetings.
Student Council Students elected to Class Representatives and Student Union Officer positions will be invited to attend the Campus Student Council meetings. These meetings will be held three times per year on each campus. The purpose of these meetings is to provide the Student Body with an opportunity to update the management team on the student experience and opportunities for improvement. Staff/Student Consultative Meetings At these meetings, you will have an opportunity to discuss issues related directly to your course of study and curriculum and are facilitated by Course Co-ordinators and Personal Tutors. You will also have the opportunity to influence the future of Southern Regional College and aid in the amendments of facilities (where possible) or any other issues, through your input during meetings.
Student Constitution/Union The Students’ Union exists to further your interests and facilitate the representation of your views. Southern Regional College is
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36 | Great Careers Start Here governed by a Board of Governors and the Students’ Union of the College may elect one Governor to the Governing Body. The Students’ Union is structured to ensure maximum participation across the College in line with the revised Students’ Union Constitution. A Student Council, consisting of elected class representatives, is established on each campus. Elected representatives from the Student Council (office bearers) are appointed on each campus. The Students’ Union consists of five Student Councils. Each Campus Student Council consists of elected Class Representatives from which Office Bearers are elected to eight positions: 1. Campus President 2. Cultural Diversity Officer 3. Disability and Equality Officer 4. Events and Activities Officer 5. HE Officer 6. LGBTQ+ Officer 7. Women’s Officer 8. Sustainability Officer
Students’ Union Elections
The College provides direct support to the Students’ Union and its Student Councils through the Student Engagement Co-ordinator and Student Interns. Student Council office bearers will work directly with the Student Engagement team to: Inform future programmes Consult on campus issues Represent the student body as appropriate
The election for vacant officer positions, in the 2022/2023 academic year, will take place in October 2022. Details will be circulated through the tutorial system, digital screens, notice boards and social media platforms. If you are enthusiastic and enterprising, please give it a go! The College will give you training and support. Check out the website for further information or contact the Student Engagement Officer on your campus.
CV Enhancement Being in the Students’ Union or being a Class Rep will boost your CV and is something employers will be keen to see. As well as this, students also get the chance to be put through extra training which can be added to their CV. For example, students this year took part in Mental Health First Aid training and will receive a certificate upon completion.
Sports Teams Getting involved in a team is a fantastic way to mix with other students, giving you confidence, and improving your employability skills whilst having fun at the same time. Some of the teams include rugby, soccer, football, netball, camogie and volleyball. If you have an idea for a new activity or event, please contact the Student Engagement team - all ideas are welcome!
Students at the College are very passionate about fundraising and have gone to great lengths to raise money for many worthwhile causes. Some of the charities we have supported this year have included PIPS, Northern Ireland Air Ambulance, Action Mental Health, AutismNI and the Southern Area Hospice. We have also worked to raise money for organisations that have worked with us and supported us as a College, such as PIPS.
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The President of Students’ Union will be elected from the student body and will act as the Student Governor (subject to Departmental approval). A Vice President will be elected from the four post holders on each campus. The annual Students’ Union AGM is used to bring together the full Students’ Union each year to review the operation and effectiveness of the union.
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All Students’ Union activities and events will be organised through the Student Engagement Team at Southern Regional College and will be indemnified by the College.
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At the College, we encourage you to become actively involved in activities which will enhance our campus environment. In previous years, the College has celebrated its annual Eco-Week, where green issues were highlighted through workshops, stands, visits and competitions. The Student Engagement Team in partnership with Friends of the Earth, offer the prestigious environmental leadership programme, ‘My World My Home’. This provides a high-quality personal development and enrichment opportunity for students.
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healthy living by providing health education information on health and wellbeing activities to students. Health and wellbeing activities include: • Health Clinics at our Lurgan, Portadown and Newry Campuses • Smoking Cessation/Eating Disorders Clinics • Inspire Students - a free Counselling Service (Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) • Health and Wellbeing Tutorials • Health Awareness Seminars • Promotion of National Health Campaigns Please visit the Health & Wellbeing Hub on the College website for more information.
Exhibitions and Shows
A series of creative shows and exhibitions take place on all campuses to celebrate the success and achievements of our students as they showcase their work from a range of disciplines including art and design, media, music, drama and visual arts. Visits
Throughout the year a number of visits are planned for our students, ranging from educational day trips or exchange visits. For further information, check out the Student Activities section of the College website or contact the Student Engagement Coordinator or the Student Engagement Officer on your Campus.
38 | Great Careers Start Here COLLEGE CONNECT Course Location: Newry and Lurgan Campus Duration: One year full-time Overview College Connect is a Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Skills including: Technical Qualifications; Work Placement and Employability. Essential Skills delivery will be underpinned by a comprehensive "wrap-around" support network provided by mentors and externally through specialist support services. Modules • Employment Opportunities • Teamwork • Vocational Taster sessions • Outdoor Pursuits • Personal Fitness Planning • Principles of Sports Coaching Assessment Assessment is through internally assessed assignments. Requirements Applications are invited from individuals who are not currently in education or employment. An interview is required to determine suitability to the course and places will be on a case by case basis. Progression Learners may be able to progress to Level 2 programmes in SRC or go directly into employment. LurganContactCampus: Joseph McCaffrey E: mccaffreyj@src.ac.uk Newry Campus: Jenni Spice E: spicej@src.ac.uk Get started Find employment Gain Confidence Gainqualifications Develop your skills COllEGE Connect
Every student is treated on an individual basis. Types of support can include the following:
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The College welcomes the student’s designated person (e.g. Parent, Guardian, Carer, Key Worker, Social Worker, Support Worker) to attend their initial needs assessment.
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What is Learning Support?
There is no obligation to disclose learning difficulties or a disability, either when applying to the College or throughout time spent studying at the College. However, we would strongly advise you to inform us as it is impossible to plan in advance if we are not advised of the support that you may require. All information will be treated in a sensitive and confidential manner.
• Learning support assistant support.
Learning Support is additional support to assist students who might otherwise be unable to access a programme of study or who, by reason of their learning difficulty or disability, may require specialist support beyond that normally provided by the College. This support will assist students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to realise their full academic and personal potential. Examples of difficulties includes specific literacy difficulties, Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, mental health difficulties or mobility difficulties. Examples of support include learning support assistants, mentors, scribes, special exam arrangements or assistive technology loan.
• Contact the relevant Learning Support Coordinator on your campus by either calling into their office, e-mailing or calling them. Contact details can be found on the SRC website.
• Mentoring support.
Students with additional learning support requirements will be interviewed and assessed in relation to their needs and an individual support plan drawn up and agreed with them.
Should I disclose my learning difficulty and/or disability?
• Examination Support. How do I obtain special examination arrangements if I have any disabilities?
The College aims to provide a safe, supportive and friendly learning environment for all students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
What support will I receive on my course?
There are a number of options available for •you:Complete a referral form and forward to the Learning Support Co-ordinator. The referral form is available on the SRC website in the Learning Support section.
• Support for assistive technology.
It is very important to let College staff know as soon as possible if you need any adjustments to make your course accessible to you and this includes special exam arrangements. If you have been permitted exam arrangements such as extra time, or a reader in your previous school and will be sitting exams here at the College, an application has to be sent to the Awarding Body at the beginning of the exam series. You need to make an appointment
The level of support that you receive will depend on your particular learning needs.
• Speak to your Personal Tutor.
How can I access Learning Support?
If you have a disability and are sitting exams an application may need to be made to your Awarding Body.
40 | Great Careers Start Here with the Learning Support Co-ordinator if you require examination support for your course. What support will I receive if I am a Higher Education student? Students on Higher Education programmes who have a diagnosed learning difficulty or disability may be eligible to apply to their local Education Authority for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). DSA can help with the cost of a non-medical helper (e.g. mentor or note taker), items of specialist equipment, travel and other course-related costs. If you need any advice or guidance on this process please contact your Learning Support Co-ordinator or alternatively view www.studentfinanceni.co.uk for further details. ‘AccessAble’ - Promoting Accessibility at SRC Southern Regional College is pleased to be working with AccessAble to promote the accessibility of our College. Visit: www.accessable.co.uk and search for the campus you want to find your way around. Contact details for the Learning Support Team are available on the SRC website: www.src.ac.uk/support/learning-support Donna Hughes Learning Support Manager T: 028 3839 7710 M: 077 6716 7124 E: hughesdo@src.ac.uk
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Student Cards As a student, you will be issued with a free student card which confirms your current status as a member of the College and enables you to gain entrance to the LRC’s and other facilities on any SRC Campus. The College Policy is ‘No Card No Entry’ to the Learning Resource Centres. Please note that you must have a student card in order to sit examinations or vote in the Students’ Union elections. Replacement cards can be obtained from your campus LRC. Please note, there is a charge for replacing lost cards. For security reasons, students should carry their student card at all times when on campus. LRC,
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The College offers extensive study and learning facilities spread over the five main campuses. resources such as books and journals, are combined with a wide range of electronic learning materials and these are linked to the computer networks. stock of resources is updated in line with curriculum developments and includes: Computer network databases. computer Scanners and for both on site and at home use. study and group areas. refer to the website www.src.ac.uk for the latest day and evening opening times. Facilities facilities are located across the College’s Campuses. Students can use their network user ID and password to log on and copies are charged against the students print credits. Print credits can be renewed through the LRCs on each campus – ask LRC staff for further information.
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44 | Great Careers Start Here SAFEGUARDING What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding is about helping students to keep themselves safe and to prevent harm happening to them. Safeguarding is also about responding to concerns about alleged and suspected harm and putting in place plans to help and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Everyone has the right to live their lives free from violence and abuse. If you are worried about something that is happening to you or to someone you know, please talk to us. If we are concerned about your safety, we may need to share this information with others, but we will always tell you first. At Southern Regional College, all members of staff are trained in the protection of children, young people, adults at risk and adults in need of protection and safe from harm to ensure that they are fully aware of their responsibilities in this area. The Student Safeguarding Officers, have undergone additional training for these roles. Designated Safeguarding Officer and Adult Safeguarding Champion Lorraine McKeown E: mckeownl@src.ac.uk M: 078 4197 0692 Designated Deputy Safeguarding Officer Donna Hughes E: hughesdo@src.ac.uk M: 077 6716 7124 We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students. We provide and maintain a friendly and safe learning environment for all of our learners. We act immediately on any concerns that a student might have in relation to bullying, abuse, neglect or harassment. All of our staff are trained in Safeguarding. Safeguarding email address E: safeguarding@src.ac.uk Contact details for the Colleges Safeguarding Officers are available on the SRC website under the Student Welfare section. You Can Talk to Me... You are in a Safe Place...
Certain courses require us to consider spent and unspent criminal convictions therefore in certain circumstances you must also disclose spent convictions using the Enhanced Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form available from College website, any campus reception or by telephoning 0300 123 1223. If you require advice and guidance with this process please contact the Campus Services Manager by emailing: mallonr@src.ac.uk (or telephone 028 3025 9677). If you require independent advice and guidance on conviction disclosure please contact NIACRO on 028 9032 0157. If you are convicted of a criminal offence after you have enrolled on a course you must tell the Campus Services/Skills Training Co-ordinator on the campus you are studying. Please complete the relevant Disclosure Form as accurately as possible declaring all criminal convictions and place the form inside an envelope marked “Confidential” for the personal attention of Raymond Mallon, Campus Services Manager, Southern Regional College, West Campus, Patrick Street, Newry, Co Down BT35 8DN.
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Southern Regional College actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes enrolments from students with criminal convictions. To help the College reduce the risk of harm or injury to students and staff caused by the criminal behaviour of other students we must be made aware of any unspent criminal convictions. Students must declare all unspent criminal convictions using the Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form available from College website, any campus reception or by telephoning 0300 123 1223.
Southern Regional College is committed to supporting young people in and leaving care to support and further develop the student experience to ensure these young people receive the quality of support systems to help them succeed within further and higher education at Southern Regional College.
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DATA PROTECTION
Alternatively, you can contact your Personal Tutor or other staff members who can provide you with the information that you need.
Support Hub
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COUNSELLING
For all Southern Regional College Students who are struggling with a personal concern counselling support is available in partnership with Inspire Students. This counselling service is independent and confidential and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Common personal concerns include relationship difficulties, grief, difficult life circumstances, anxiety and depression. People often find it useful to get support from a qualified counsellor who will work within strict professional guidelines and can help with whatever difficulty they are facing.
If you need to speak to a Counsellor in confidence, please call Inspire Students on 0800 389 5362 or email workandstudy@ inspirewellbeing.org.
Southern Regional College recognises and respects the importance of your privacy and is committed to treating your personal information responsibly and in compliance with all relevant data protection legislation (The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation 2020 and the Data Protection Act 2018). We are required to collect and hold information on all our students. The College needs to process your information to administer your studies; provide you with support; contact you about the College and its news and events; facilitate strategic planning and fulfil our statutory reporting obligations. Your data will be shared with Government Departments and Statutory Bodies e.g. the Department for the Economy for statistical research, funding and other legitimate business
The Inspire Student Support Hub gives students instant access to a range of information, guidance and screening, which is tailored specifically to help care for your individual wellbeing needs. The hub will help you to create a bespoke wellbeing care-plan, as well as giving you guidance on appropriate support and intervention through guided self-assessment. Students can access the Inspire information leaflet at: Support/Inpsire_Leaflet_2020_21.pdfhttps://www.src.ac.uk/images/
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How can I contact Inspire Student Counselling?
Drop-in Counselling
Drop-in counselling is available in Armagh and Newry campuses. If a student needs to speak directly with a counsellor about a concern they can drop into one of the sessions where a counsellor will be available on campus. If you are feeling distressed, anxious or have a concern you would like to discuss, please come and talk to an Inspire Counsellor at this drop-in facility – there is no need to book an appointment. Please refer to the SRC website for dates and time of the scheduled sessions.
Counselling Service (src.ac.uk)
Please see the College policies page on the website for detail on these policies: https:// www.src.ac.uk/the-college/policies purposes, including the provision of careers advice and guidance.
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT
• email or phone your personal tutor in the first instance to explain an unplanned absence;
• obtain a letter from your parent or guardian if you are under 18 years for any absence and give this to your personal tutor immediately upon return to college;
Where a student’s attendance and/or punctuality is not of an acceptable standard the College may invoke the disciplinary procedure.
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It is not permissible to take holidays during term-time. If you need to miss a class, you or someone acting on your behalf should:
If you are absent without authorisation for a period of 4 weeks, the College may be required to remove you from the programme of study.
The academic calendar has been structured to provide students with appropriate breaks.
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The SRC Personal Tutorial system has been designed to support you throughout your time at the College. The support provided through the tutorial system will assist you to identify and address the issues that are preventing you from Studentsachieving.areprovided with a course timetable which details the start and end time of each class. You are expected to attend all classes for which you have been enrolled. When a lecturer is unavailable to take a class, the Head of Faculty or their delegated authority on campus will make appropriate cover arrangements. Every effort will be made to give advance warning of unavoidable changes or cancellations to classes.
the support from staff, College support services, family and friends. The College requires your consent to use your Emergency Contact/Next of Kin contact details to discuss matters relating to your progress within the College. Please ensure that your consent preference is recorded on the Student Portal. You may withdraw your consent or amend your preference on the Student Portal at any time.
• inform your personal tutor and member of staff who takes the class, in advance, of any planned absence (e.g. for a doctor or dentist appointment);
• make arrangements to catch up on any work missed during absence.
While you are attending Southern Regional College you are offered every opportunity to be successful in your studies. This includes access to a wide range of support services and high quality teaching. Student achievement and progression to further study or employment is directly linked to a student’s general attendance and punctuality.
Southern Regional College requires students to attend all classes punctually with not less than 90% attendance. You should not knowingly miss a class. You must inform the College of your absence by contacting the Faculty Office (details are outlined on page 14). Evidence to support an absence resulting from illness or exceptional circumstances must always be presented to the personal tutor.
Current Data Protection Legislation entitles you to see the data held about you. For further details on our Privacy Notices, Data Protection and your rights, please visit our website
48 | Great Careers Start Here COLLEGE SERVICES Eating Facilities Facilities at each campus provide you with a range of affordable snacks in a relaxed atmosphere. Most campuses have a café and vending machines are available at all campuses. Opening hours vary from campus to campusplease ask at Campus Services Reception for more information. Hairdressing and Beauty Salons Our salons are open to both students and the public offering a full range of hairdressing, barbering and beauty treatments. As we are a training establishment prices are considerably reduced. All students that are training are supervised by staff and professional products are used. Booking is advisable. Please note: Most hair and beauty treatments require a skin/patch test 48 hours prior to treatment. Fitness Suite and Fitness Testing Laboratories SRC has fitness facilities in the Armagh, Newry and Lurgan campuses. These suites host a comprehensive range of fitness testing, cardiovascular and resistance equipment designed to meet the health and fitness needs of students and staff. If you would like to use these facilities, please see staff in the campus fitness suites. Please note priority will be given to sports students and availability is dependent on timetabling. Armagh 028&Hairdressing,CampusBeautyBarbering37512859 Newry Hairdressing,Campus Beauty & 028Barbering30259608 Lurgan To028&Hairdressing,CampusBeautyBarbering38397827makeanappointmenttelephone:
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 49 USE OF COLLEGE CAR PARKS If you are travelling to Southern Regional College by private car you must: • Display a current College Parking Permit. Applications for parking permits are made using Canvas and can be collected at Campus Services Reception. • Adhere to the speed limits of 5 mph. • Drive carefully within the College grounds. and • Park in a designated parking space. If you use your car to transport other students throughout the day, please ensure that you have adequate insurance. Please note that a parking permit gives you the right to park in College car parks if there is a space available. Car parking spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis, therefore if the car park is full you must park elsewhere. Only blue badge holders are permitted to park in designated disabled spaces.
50 | Great Careers Start Here For further information please contact: staffexams@src.ac.uk Assignments and Coursework Assignments and coursework will be only kept until the end of the programme of study or receipt of results. Any material which is not collected by the student or his/her nominated representative, may be disposed of. Certificates Certificates will be dispatched at various prizegiving events or collected from Examinations office after course completion. Ulster University certificates must be collected in person from respective Examination Offices. Any errors on certificates must be reported to the exams office within 6 weeks of receiving the certificates. Campus PortadownBanbridgeArmaghNewry & Lurgan Examinations Officer Libby JoanneAmandaVictoriaFrancesCatherineAlisonLorraineClaireWallaceFeganConnollyShieldsQuinnDuffyMcAlorumLappinAnderson Contact 028 3839 7758 028 3025 9647 028 3025 9739 028 3025 9613 028 3751 2842 028 3025 9649 028 3839 7719 028 3839 7847 028 3025 9611 EXAMINATIONS You are responsible for ensuring that you are entered for the appropriate examination subjects and that your entry is submitted before the closing date. Where necessary, entry forms will be made available through the Examinations Office and may need to be authorised by your tutor or subject lecturer. Certain courses of study require a one-off registration fee to be paid to the Awarding Body e.g. Edexcel. In such cases registration with the Awarding Body is mandatory. Completed forms must be returned directly to the Examinations Office with the appropriate fee if applicable or where these have not been collected at enrolment. Additional charges may arise if entries are late. Examination fees and registration fees are not refundable. SRC re-sit fee of £20 applies to all re-sits plus an awarding body fee, where applicable. Information on entry deadlines and timetables will be available from various sources including, the College VLE, course tutor, display screens and on examination notice boards strategically placed throughout the College. You must familiarise yourself with the examination regulations and arrive on time on the date of the examination. Mobile telephones/ smart watches or any form of personal communications device are not permitted in examination halls. Please note examinations may be scheduled in an alternative SRC campus depending on programme of study. You are required to adhere to the Awarding Body guidelines at all times. Failure to do so may prevent you from submitting coursework or sitting an examination.
The External Funding & International Affairs Team (EFIAT) continues to promote SRC on a regional, national and international basis. The EFIAT team is responsible for planning, organising and managing a range of international mobilities and managing European strategic partnership projects.
Each year the College sends on average 120 students on life changing work placements and study programmes across the world, fully funded through the Erasmus and Turing Scheme. The benefits of getting involved are cultural awareness, development of employability, life skills and great for your CV and personal statement.
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For further information on our International Affairs Office, Southern Regional College, Portadown Campus, please visit the College website. International Affairs Southern Regional College 36-44 Lurgan Road BT63CountyCraigavonPortadownArmagh5BL T: 0300 123 1223 E: internationalaffairs@src.ac.uk
The International Team’s Well Project has recently developed resources to support students who are making the move to higher education with their mental health and wellbeing. In addition to a level 2 Transitioning to HE student course and a Train-the-Trainer CPD course, which are available on the project’s website (https://wellproject.online), there is also a Survival Toolkit to prepare and support learners successfully move to HE: https:// Thistoolkit.wellproject.online.year,theEFIATsecured €260,000 for the 2-year Erasmus+ funded BRIDGES Project. This project will develop digital resources for older learners, including those from migrant, asylum seeker and refugee communities to help them to become more connected. For more information, please visit the project’s Twitter account: https://twitter.com/BridgesKA2.
International Affairs
The EFIAT continues to promote excellence, innovation and successful collaboration in an increasingly European and global context. Since its inception the team have successfully managed over 70 innovative international projects. The College has been an AoC Beacon Award Finalist for its international work in 2019 and also in 2020. The College’s Strategic Aim 7 is ‘To promote an outward and forwardlooking College through the development of international links supporting staff, students and knowledge exchange’.
In addition, as part of the Learning for Living Together project, a range of excellent resources for students to promote diversity and integration have been developed and are hosted at: it/en.https://learningforlivingtogether.conform.
(CANVAS)LEARNINGVIRTUALENVIRONMENT
ICT
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
FACILITIES
Key features of the Virtual Learning Environment include:
• Student guidance. SRC provides modern ICT equipment and software to enhance your learning experience.
The College has embraced ‘blended learning’ which combines face-to-face learning carried out in normal classroom sessions along with on-line learning. The ‘CANVAS’ Virtual Learning Environment is the platform used to deliver both on-line and blended learning programmes.
• To promote the professional, ethical, lawful and productive use of SRC information systems.
In addition, the College has its own relevant guidance and requirements (including e-mail and internet use, health and safety and the Student Code of Conduct). It is essential to adhere to this policy. If you don’t understand any item, please find out more from a member of staff. You may like to know that the AUP also applies to staff use of information systems.
• To define and prohibit unacceptable use of SRC information systems.
• To describe where, when and why monitoring may take place.
• To outline disciplinary procedures for any breaches.
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is also important to adhere to and ensure you restrict access to these devices, ensure that operating systems are supported and all updates applied to them and any apps or software are installed. Having supported anti
• Online communication between staff and students.
• Collaborative working with other students. Published learning materials.
As a student at the College, you will be given a student account which enables you to access and use computers on the network throughout each of the College campuses as well as options for remote access and Microsoft Office 365 –Outlook, TEAMs, OneDrive etc.
The aims of the AUP are:
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• Provision of e-books and e-resources with 24/7 access.
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• To educate users about their Information Security responsibilities.
There is a lot of specific guidance in the AUP itself – it is intended to help you be safe and to learn well. A full copy is available on the College VLE - please read it carefully.
All students will need to agree to follow the College’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prior to using any ICT/ILT system. The AUP sets out general rules and guidance about the use of College information systems, such as ILT equipment and services, particularly the network. Many of these are connected with our legal responsibilities.
Using a student account means that you are aware of and accept SRC published policies and procedures, including the including the Acceptable Use and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. All usage is monitored and recorded including internet usage.
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Note: You will need MFA enabled to access resources from outside the College including O365, Remote Software Access. is where you will use an Authenticator APP on your mobile to verify your logon. SSPR, this allows you to take responsibility for your own password for SRC and enables you to reset it if required, as long as you can correctly answer security questions which you will complete when setting up.
•30004567@students.src.ac.ukOnceyouregisterforacollege course and obtain a password and ID you must keep that password confidential. User IDs and passwords help us maintain individual accountability for Internet usage. You must not share your User ID and password with anyone. It is your responsibility to change your password regularly. on to a computer in the College for the first time Take the following steps: Press Ctrl, Alt and Delete. Enter your username and password and click OK.
Note: You are responsible for your account and network activity originating from it. It is essential that your password is kept secret at all times and that you do not let anyone else use your username. Log off the computer any time you leave it. Security Tip! Don’t use the same credentials (emails and passwords) on multiple web sites. If one gets compromised, they all are! SRC recommends you use a unique password for your College account which you don’t use for anything else.
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Note: You should change your password from the default issued by your tutor. you require to at any stage, take the following steps from a College computer: Login using your current username and password. Press Ctrl, Alt and Delete. Click Change Password. You will then be required to enter your old password and enter your new password twice. Click OK. Please note: That passwords are case sensitive. Complex, with at least one of each of the following – Uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number and a special Character all needed. E.g. Hello2U! (sample don’t use this one). Minimum length is 8 characters.
If you forget your password, your lecturer can reset it back to the original password for you. Multifactor (MFA) or 2 Factor (2FA) Authentication Use of Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Resetting (SSPR) are strongly recommended to setup to protect your account. Full details are provided on the College VLE IT Services section.
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Use of the IT facilities is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy and UK law. Access may be removed and/or disciplinary measures taken if misuse occurs.
Username (UserID) and Password
Each student’s username (UserID) is made up of an 8-digit number plus @students.src.ac.uk which is also your College email. For example:
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Many FAQs are covered in the IT Services section within the College (VLE). These cover a wide range of IT related activities like: Setting up MFA, EduROAM WiFi, Bring your Own Device (BYOD), Logging onto O365, Using Microsoft TEAMs, Printing, Software for Students and many more.
You will be issued with a username and password when you are enrolled on a course. This will be communicated to you via email and text for new students. If you are returning for your 2nd or 3rd year, you will continue to use the same account. Your tutor will also be able to issue this if required. New students Your UserID and instructions will be sent to the email you registered with and the password will be sent via text to the mobile number used when you registered.
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The links are at top of College Website home page as shown below. Links shown at top of page to access: Select School or Work if prompted. Click on this icon to logon, choose Work or College if prompted and use username and password you have received. This will get you access to email (Outlook), TEAMs, OneDrive (File storage) and office applications e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint including free download of Office 365 for your computer at home. Once you logon to Office 365 you will see icons for various online APPs you can use including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (for College email) and TEAMs as shown below.
Mobile Apps are also available for above and you can install the Microsoft Outlook and TEAMS Apps on your Mobile or Tablet from your normal APP store. Use the same Username and password to connect to these APPs.
Once you logon to O365 if you Click on TEAMs icon – use the Get Application to install the APP and get the full features. Please note it can take 24 hours before your TEAMs access is available. You need to install this Application to partake in class discussions and video calls with your lecturers and other students in your class. We would now encourage you to logon and check you have access to your email and TEAMS as these will be key applications your tutor will use to communicate with you. Due to differences in Mobile Operating Systems and Browsers we would advise you to try your first logon on a Windows or Apple PC/Laptop using the Chrome browser if possible to verify access. You can then try accessing from your mobile device (on Mobile devices use of an APP is preferred to browsers for enhanced user experience, see next note).
TEAMS Microsoft TEAMs is a collaboration application within O365 and will be used by your tutor to collaborate with your class. This can be accessed from any computer with internet access by logging onto O365 or installing the TEAMs APP on your device.
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College (VLEs)LearningVirtualEnvironments CANVAS CANVAS is a new VLE which will be introduced, and this icon will appear for it. Please logon to CANVAS (College VLE) from the College Website using the icon shown above.
There is also a button which will allow you to Install Microsoft Office Pro on your own device. (uninstall older versions of Office first).
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You will be given a set amount of storage space, which will appear as a H Drive once you’re logged in, on which you can save your College work. All students are initially allocated 250MB of storage space on their H drive (some classes will have a higher initial allocation). If the H drive space becomes full, you should check and delete any files that no longer need to be stored.
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On College Desktop Computers, a shortcut to your email account will appear on your desktop when logged onto a College PC. If prompted to logon use SRC\UserID (replace UserID with your own UserID) plus your password. Security Tip! Watch out for malicious emails, be sure before following or clicking on links in emails. Review each email before taking action. If it feels wrong check it out before responding. If it’s demanding action or offering money be cautious, especially if you aren’t expecting such an email.
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Internal College H Drive
Note however that your OneDrive has easy to use recovery options for items deleted within the last 30 days, whereas your H drive will be backed up periodically. We discourage the use of USB devices, especially as your only storage option as they have proven to be unreliable. You could possibly use it for backup purposes.
Printing You will be given a quota of print credit at the beginning of each academic year. You can
Student Email You will be given a College email address to use as part of your studies. This email address will be used as the primary email communication if your lecturer or the College needs to contact you. The email address given to you will be in the following format. UserID@students.src. ac.uk (replace UserID with your own UserID).
Microsoft Office 365 Students at Southern Regional College have been setup to use Microsoft’s Office 365 (O365) services including web-based e-mail services, TEAMs and OneDrive which will assist you during your studies. O365 also includes Web based versions of Office Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. access the Full Office365 (O365) facilities including your College email, TEAMs and OneDrive use https://login.microsoftonline. com and enter your username in the format
Use your normal College password. There are also shortcuts to O365 and CANVAS at the top of the College website homepage www.src.ac.uk
If it is essential that you be allocated further storage, this can be arranged through your tutor and your H drive may be checked for any noncourse related material.
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Saving Work (OneDrive) With Office 365 you have use of OneDrive with 1Tb of storage space. This can be accessed from within the College or remotely so is useful for working on files in either location. Students are encouraged to use this for general file storage. Your H: drive should be used if larger graphic or video type files. This can be used for your file storage needs or as a backup location for nonfrequently used files to free up space on your H drive (see below for more details on the H drive).
Within CANVAS will be provided with materials and assessments for your course. Also on CANVAS, there is a full induction program, information relating to student Finance, ICT, Examinations etc. Again, a Mobile App is available.
• Do not give your username or password to anyone. College staff do not need to know your password.
• If possible, encrypt your device. These will help reduce compromise and exploitable vulnerabilities on your device.
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Links are included in IT Services section on the College VLE for software that you can download and use on your own computer. Note that licenses for these software products are only valid while you are a student at SRC and must be removed (and may not work) once you have left SRC. Software includes Microsoft Office, Autodesk, Solidworks and others as they become available. Free Microsoft Office Software
• As services provided by IT can change please refer to IT Services section on the College VLE for current guides for various ICT activities.
Anti-Virus All College computers run up-to-date AntiVirus software. If you repeatedly use media (e.g. USB pens) that contain viruses, your access to College ICT resources may be restricted or withdrawn and disciplinary action taken.
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An additional benefit of using Microsoft Office 365 is that students can avail of a free student copy of the Microsoft Office Software.
Download icon is on top right of main O365 Portal page when you log onto O365.
WIFI – eduroam Eduroam allows students from participating institutions including SRC to obtain Internet connectivity across College campuses and when visiting other participating institutions. This allows you to connect your personal device to ToWiFi.connect to Eduroam in SRC, search for wireless networks. When Eduroam is available select it, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Use your full SRC e-mail address UserID@students.src. ac.uk (replace UserID with your own student ID). Enter your password and you should get connected. Trust any certificates if prompted.
The following are guidelines for use of all ICT equipment within SRC:
• No food or drink allowed in any computer rooms.
• If using a shared device (e.g., PC, iMAC or Laptop), use a separate local account to logon to this device to restrict access to your College work. You can’t do this on for example a tablet like an iPAD, so you should take great care if you have to use these. Use a passcode to help reduce access.
Note: If you enrol on additional College courses, additional print credit will have to be purchased (by you) through the LRC. Software for Students
• Please treat all ICT equipment with respect, remembering that others have to use it as well.
• Ensure you log off your computer when you are not using it.
• Connection of any external device (including laptops) to the College physical network or electrical supply is strictly forbidden. Please contact ICT Services if this is required.
• ICT equipment can only be moved by a member of the IT Services team.
• Ensure your device is updated regularly with any security or application updates. This applies to all device types.
• Please leave your workstation and the area surrounding it as you would hope to find it.
General ICT Usage
• USB pens, CDs and DVDs may be used for backing up work and transferring work to and from College, but only if you are certain that any external computer to which the device is connected has an up-to-date anti-virus package running. Be aware that all these media types are prone to failure. Thus, we recommend using OneDrive for transferring work when required.
It is highly recommended on your personal device that you:
• Use an anti-virus product and keep it up to date.
Most importantly NEVER KEEP IT TO YOURSELF if you are made to feel uncomfortable online or are under threat of any kind. Please do not underestimate the importance of talking to your family at home, or a member of staff at the College. If you have shared an image, the sooner you tell someone, the sooner it can be taken down/ deleted or made much more difficult for anyone to find
Student Services. Useful contact numbers: • PSNI on 101 • 24 hour Freecall Lifeline Helpline on 0808 808 8000 • Childline on 0800 1111 or https://www. childline.org.uk/ • Inspire Students on 02890328474 1.protectTherehttps://www.inspirewellbeing.org/studentsorareseveralthingsthatyoucandotoyourselfonline: Check your privacy settings - Make sure that you are only sharing posts with friends and trusted sources.
Cyberwww.oursafetycentre.co.ukwww.saferinternet.org.ukwww.getsafeonline.orgwww.thinkuknow.co.ukSecurityAdviceandGuidance
3. Think before you click – Do I want the world to see this image? If not, stop and delete.
2. Never upload or say anything in social media that you don’t want the world to know - Always remember that sites like Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram are predominantly public spaces.
4. Review your ‘friends’ on social media sites - If you have someone on there who you have never met or know of, and perhaps you just added, then delete them, they may be a fake profile.
5. If you are asked for an image of yourself online or are asked to provide material that you feel is inappropriate, then please talk to an adult you trust, a parent/guardian and make them aware of the situation.
• Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) for UK Further and Higher Education, Student Cyber Security advice: www.jisc.ac.uk/news Security Tip!
6. If an image of you has already been used or shared and you are concerned, then please talk to an adult you trust/parent/guardian or you can get support and help on what to do on some of the websites below:
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The Internet is a marvellous resource which has transformed the way in which we learn, do business, and to socialise. It is also a place that provides cover for those whose intent is to harm and exploit young people. Behind the mask of anonymity pedophiles, extortionists, and organised gangs of criminals from any part of the world can reach young people in their bedrooms. They make young people feel safe. They become their “friends”. They use images of other victims to create a false identity and gain young people’s trust. In short, they groom young people. Home computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, if used inappropriately, are this generation’s version of the dark alleyway in which a menacing stranger lurks. You need to be aware of the dangers that you face online. In some instances, young people are targeted by strangers who attempt to blackmail them over images they have been tricked into taking. Other cases involve private messages between friends being forwarded to others or a user posting a picture of themselves on a website or social media with low privacy understand that this is a worrying message, but we do believe that it is warranted. We all take great care to ensure you are safe whilst attending the college, but it is essential that you also exercise that same care and vigilance to protect yourself online. If you need any assistance or advice on this matter, please do not hesitate to speak to your tutor or alternatively seek assistance through
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• National Cyber Centre (NCSC), Cyber Security www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/homeGuidance:
Feedback We value your feedback. Please tell us if we do something well or suggest how we might improve our services.
If, following this process, you feel that your complaint has still not been satisfactorily resolved, a further two options are available to
You also have opportunities for feedback through your Class Representative. Class Representatives are elected in September each year and they can take forward issues about your campus for discussion at the Student Council Meetings. These meetings take place three times per year at each campus. The dates of the meetings can be found on VLE, Section 10, Student Activities and Student Activities SharePoint. We also elect five Students’ Union Officers per campus each year and they will hold different events and activities to engage with you and provide opportunities to hear about your student experience. They will work with the Student Governor to run campaigns and make improvements. Full details on all of these events and how you can get involved are on the college VLE, section 10 Student Activities and Student Activities SharePoint page.
Focus Groups
The Curriculum Area Manager will hold a subsequent focus group to follow up on any issues you raised.
Student Complaints/Compliments
1.you:You can raise an informal complaint by emailing the College’s Corporate Compliance Manager on feedback@src.ac.uk or by calling on 077 2520 0069.
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If you have a complaint, please speak to your Personal Tutor or to your lecturer to attempt to resolve the issue in the first instance. If this is not possible or if you are not satisfied with the response you have received, you can contact the Curriculum Area Manager or Head of Faculty for your course.
Information provided on the College website details the process the College will undertake in respect of managing complaints. The College’s Complaints and Compliments Policy is also
Student Council and Students’ Union
The purpose of a focus group is to get feedback and different ideas and opinions from as many learners as possible. For Further Education students and trainees, your personal tutor will hold a class focus group meeting once each term in your tutorial class to allow you to discuss issues which are specific to your class. The Curriculum Area Manager will also meet with all the class representatives on the campus to get your feedback and ideas about the course.
Southern Regional College is committed to providing you with the best possible service. We firmly believe that the best way to improve our services is to listen to our students.
Higher Education students will have Staff Student Consultative Committee Meetings with the Course Co-ordinator once each semester. These will provide opportunities for feedback on any issues about your course.
2.Or Where you believe the matter to be of a more serious nature, you can raise a formal complaint by completing a ‘Customer Complaints Form’, which is available to you on the College website.
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If you feel that the College has exceeded the expected standard of service, or you wish to provide a compliment or positive feedback, you can complete a ‘Customer Compliments Form’ which is accessible on the College website or available at Campus reception. Alternatively, you can email the College’s Corporate Compliance Manager on feedback@src.ac.uk
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Southern Regional College aims to deliver quality education to all our students in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This Student Charter sets out what you can expect as a student of the College and what the College expects from you in order to ensure that your learning objectives are met. Learning is a twoway partnership between the students and staff of our College.
What Students Can Expect From Southern Regional College
We will:
What Prospective Students Can Expect From Southern Regional WeCollegewill:
• treat you equally with respect and consideration at all times, regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or whether or not you have dependants.
• provide informed, impartial, supportive and timely guidance and careers advice to enable you to choose a programme of study that suits your ability and aspirations.
• agree your individual programme of study comprising quality teaching with informed, timely constructive assessment and feedback on your work.
• provide you with access to the SRC Learning Resource Centres and e-resources.
• treat you equally with respect and consideration at all times, regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or whether or not you have dependants.
• provide you with access to appropriate careers education, advice and guidance;
• provide you with a personal tutor/class tutor (part-time courses) who will advise you on pastoral care information and services including: o Personal Tutor Support. o Learning Support. o Student Safeguarding. o Student Activities. o Health & Safety Instruction. o Care Experienced Support. o Student Finance Advice. o Personal Counselling Service.
• provide you with Admission and Enrolment services to ensure that the transition to College is fair, equitable and transparent.
STUDENT CHARTER
• provide you with a comprehensive induction to the College services, resources, rules, policies, procedures, your programme of study, as well as an opportunity to meet other students.
• provide you with a learning experience in a safe and caring environment which is evaluated taking account of stakeholder feedback to enhance the quality of our provision.
• provide opportunities to access work experience / placement and industry visits where appropriate.
• provide you with clear information on fees and other costs, methods of payment and student finance support.
The Charter recognises the importance of staff and students working in partnership.
• advise you on financial and other support available.
• fully engage as an active student in our shared educational experience and take responsibility for your own learning. treat everyone with respect and consideration at all times, regardless of differences in ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or whether or not they have dependants.
• act as ambassadors for SRC at all times on campus, in our community, in any public forum and after your time at SRC.
• notify the College of your destination following completion of your studies.
• attend regularly and punctually all scheduled classes, assessments and agreed meetings and be an active participant.
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• familiarise yourself and comply with College policies and procedures, rules and regulations - available in your Student Guide, Course Handbook, SRC Website and on SRC VLE/ Sharepoint.
• ensure the prompt payment of fees and charges, return of books, equipment and materials.
• complete entry forms for external examinations and assessments and pay the appropriate fees when they are due.
• contact your Personal Tutor by email if you are unable to attend class, assessments or examinations. Your Personal Tutor will guide you in relation to extenuating circumstances and the appropriate evidence requirements.
• behave in a responsible manner on and off campus and treat the property of the College with respect;
• complete all coursework and assignments on time and to the best of your ability.
• comply with College health and safety requirements.
• notify your Personal Tutor/Tutor in writing if you wish to withdraw from your chosen course of study.
Thisresponsibilities.sectionshould be read carefully by you, the student, as it contains information, which may have an impact on your progress within the College. Please ask your Personal Tutor to assist you if you are unclear about any part of the Moredocument.information is available on the College website and College policies www.src.ac.uk
• maintain/ keep up to date your personal information, e.g. new address or new telephone number.
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 61 • provide opportunities to ensure your views and feedback informs improvements othrough:Class Representatives. o Student Council and Student/Staff Focus Groups. o Student Governor and Student Union Elected Officers. o Student Surveys and involvement in the student voice activities. • allow you to make a complaint on any issue and ensure you receive a response in line with the College complaints procedure; • treat your personal information with confidentiality and in accordance with current legislation (The General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018) and Freedom of Information Act. What Southern Regional College Can Expect From Students In return you are expected to:
• wear your identity badge visibly at all times when on campus in the holder and lanyard provided by the College and when representing the College externally including on industrial visits etc.
• comply with the SRC Network Acceptable User Policy and use your SRC email address for college related communication.
As a student in this College, you have a right to be able to study in a safe, harmonious environment, to be treated with respect, fairness and dignity, and not to be subjected to any form of bullying, harassment, abuse or victimisation because of your background, ability, culture, identity or caring
7. Assignments and course work must be handed in on time. Assignment work submitted for assessment, must follow examining body guidelines.
d. A current Student ID Card is required to enter the LRC/Library and for access and security.
5. You will be asked to provide feedback to enhance the quality of our provision.
COLLEGE’S RULES FOR STUDENTS
10. Students who are required to wear specified dress or safety gear, must do so as advised by their Course Tutor or Curriculum Area Manager. Failure to do so may be considered a breach of discipline.
i. All forms of gambling are strictly forbidden.
6. You are required to complete an enrolment form, and where required, should have paid tuition or other fees before commencement of the class.
c. Smoking is strictly forbidden.
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e. Mobile phones should only be used under the direction of the lecturer during class time and must be switched off completely whilst in the LRC/Library.
j. Food and drink must be consumed only in areas provided & never in classrooms or corridors or the LRC/Library.
2. You will be treated, and are required to treat others equally, with respect and consideration at all times, regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or whether or not you have dependants.
3. You are required to attend all classes regularly and punctually with not less than 90% attendance.
8. Assignments, assessments or exams are subject to scrutiny and there will be no tolerance of cheating, collusion, plagiarism or fraud.
12. Within the College:
f. The use of the camera facility within mobile phones is strictly prohibited anywhere in the College.
1. You are required to respect all people who use, or are present at the College. Abuse, threat of violence, violence, intimidation, bullying or taunting of anyone on College premises or involved in an activity associated with the College will not be tolerated.
a. Adhere to guidelines for classroom management introduced in response to Covid – 19.
4. You will be provided with a learning experience in a safe and caring environment. You should be respectful in the classroom or learning environment, and not interrupt or disturb the learning activities of others.
g. Possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden.
h. Students are not allowed on College property while under influence of illegal drugs or substances. This also applies to any activity associated with the College.
9. Students should not absent themselves from class without the formal approval of the Curriculum Area Manager or delegated authority.
b. Current student ID lanyard must be worn at all times when on SRC premises.
11. Students should follow their prescribed course of study and any alterations to this must have the permission of their Curriculum Area Manager.
17. Students using any sports facilities must adhere to the College’s dress code (outlined below).
24. The College operates a No Smoking Policy, except in designated areas. Smoking/Vaping within any of the College buildings or at entry and exit doors is strictly prohibited.
15. Students are required to pay tuition and examination fees as appropriate.
20. Students are requested to help maintain keeping all areas of the College in a clean and tidy condition.
16. Students who fail to pay tuition and examination fees will have their results held and will not be permitted to graduate.
23. Students undertaking examinations must follow the instruction of the invigilators at all times. Students using unauthorised materials to assist them during examinations will be subject to disciplinary action, which may result in suspension from the College. Mobile phones must not be taken into an examination. Any student found to be in possession of a mobile phone during an exam may forfeit their opportunity to sit the examination.
26. All students attending Southern Regional College are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the College rules. Failure to adhere to the College rules will result in disciplinary action.
18. Lifts are restricted to those who are unable to use the stairs.
27. Students should refrain from activities that are liable to discredit the College, disrupt the normal working of the College, prevent employees going about their normal business or results in complaints from the general public.
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19. In the event of the bell ringing continuously, which is a warning of suspected fire etc., students are required to evacuate the building immediately in an orderly manner and in accordance with the fire drill procedure.
13. Anyone found causing damage to or theft of College property will be suspended from classes and will be required to make good any damage caused.
21. Litter should be placed in the wastepaper bins provided throughout the buildings and on the grounds.
22. Students wishing to use the College’s network and internet facilities must sign up to and adhere to the College’s Network Acceptable Use Policy. Inappropriate use of resources will result in disciplinary action and removal from the network system.
14. Textbooks, library books, instruments etc. are supplied on loan to students and must be returned in good condition at the end of the college year. Non return of library books or resources may result in examination results being withheld.
25. In line with the Equality Commission Guidelines: Emblems directly linked to the community conflict and/or local politics must not be worn or displayed. Celtic and Rangers attire is not permissible in College.
Any information regarding Assessment Malpractice offences by learners who have completed one course of study will be held on the learner’s file until the end of that course and may inform the admission decision for another course at the College. programme of study or a minimum of from the date of sanction of programme of study or a minimum of one from the date of sanction remainder of the
The following outlines the formal disciplinary process at Southern Regional College. The following is not the policy, but rather guidance to the policy. It is possible to view the policy on the College website or by contacting Chris Evans, Quality & Pedagogy Manager, evansc@src.ac.uk to request a copy. Two disciplinary policies are in existence, one for Skills Training participants and one for all other Thestudents.formal disciplinary procedure is used when a student breaches any policy or procedure of the College. Any student in breach of policy or procedure will be investigated and a report will be provided to a designated Disciplinary Authority. The student concerned shall be informed of the details of the alleged offence and given the opportunity of presenting a defence at a disciplinary meeting. After consideration of all evidence, the Disciplinary Authority shall inform the student of the decision and in cases where the offence is proved, of the student’s right of appeal and who to appeal to. If a student charged with an offence does not attend a disciplinary meeting on the date and at the time appointed, without prior satisfactory written explanation having been received, the Disciplinary Authority may make a decision in the student’s absence.
Stage First Written Warning* Final Written Warning* Time Limited Exclusion from the College* Exclusion from the College* Period Duration of
one year
current academic year Disciplinary Stages - Further Education
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In addition to the disciplinary sanction, the College may also seek financial restitution when costs have been incurred as a result of the actions of the student, for example in cases of vandalism costs may relate to the engagement of a specialist cleaning firm. The student will be required to meet these costs in full.
year
A complainant, or a witness, who is summoned to attend a meeting arranged by the Disciplinary Authority and who fails to attend without due cause, may be liable to disciplinary proceedings.
*In exceptional circumstances the time periods specified above may be varied by the Disciplinary Authority– the student must be notified in writing of any such variation at or following the disciplinary hearing.
Duration
Excluded for up to four weeks Minimum period - exclusion for
• Despite having been given a first written warning as the result of misconduct or continued poor performance, the student has committed a further offence of misconduct.
A copy of the written warning will be retained within the student’s personal record for the duration of their programme of study. The student will be asked to countersign the copy attached to his/her records. Refusal to do so will not negate the disciplinary action. Likewise, refusal to attend a disciplinary interview will not prevent this procedure from being invoked.
• An act of gross misconduct that in the view of the College, fundamentally undermines the relationship between the student and the ExclusionCollege.willbe effective immediately.
A copy of a final written warning will be retained within the student’s personal record for the duration of their programme of study. The student will be asked to countersign the copy attached to his/her records. Refusal to do so will not negate the disciplinary action. Likewise, refusal to attend a disciplinary interview will not prevent this procedure from continuing.
In addition to the above first/final written sanctions the student may be excluded from the College for a period of up to four weeks. Such a sanction may be utilised in combination with a first/final written warning as an alternative to exclusion.
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A final written warning will be given to the student if, after a disciplinary hearing, it is found that:
4. Exclusion From the College
• The student has failed to demonstrate the level of commitment and effort required for successful completion of the course.
• Despite, having been given a verbal warning as the result of previous conduct or poor performance, the student has committed a further offence or has shown no improvement.
2. Final Written Warning
When a written warning is issued to a student on the basis of poor performance including attendance, punctuality, assignment submission and commitment to the course, the student will be required to agree to and sign up to a Performance Improvement Contract.
Further information on what is deemed misconduct is provided in Appendix 2 of the Disciplinary Policy.
A first written warning will be given to the student if, after a disciplinary hearing, it is found that:
• Despite having been given, a first written warning as the result of a lack of commitment to the course of study, the student has failed to demonstrate achievement of previously agreed improvement targets.
• The student’s misconduct, although not considered to be serious enough to justify exclusion, is sufficiently serious to warrant a final written warning.
A Performance Improvement Contract will be developed by the Curriculum Area Manager in conjunction with the Course Co-ordinator and the student to reflect a set of agreed milestones. Such milestones may include adherence to agreed deadlines for submission of assignment work, attendance at college, punctuality, and commitment to the course of study. The period over which milestones and targets are set will normally span the academic year but may be extended for a further academic year at the discretion of the Curriculum Area Manager/ Head of Faculty. Failure to agree and adhere to the Performance Improvement Contract will be used in any further disciplinary process and may result in removal of the student from the course of study.
The Chief Executive (or his/her nominated deputy) may give notice to a student of ‘permanent’ exclusion from the College, if after a full investigation and disciplinary hearing, it is found that a student has committed:
1. First Written Warning
3. Time Limited Exclusion
• The student has committed an offence of misconduct which warrants entry to the disciplinary procedures at the first written warning stage.
Performance Improvement Contract
• A further act of misconduct despite having been given a final written warning.
A first written warning will be given to the participant if, after a disciplinary hearing, it is found that:
The participant will be asked to countersign the copy attached to his/her records. Refusal to do so will not negate the disciplinary action. Likewise, refusal to attend a disciplinary interview will not prevent this procedure from being invoked. A copy of the letter will be posted to the participant and another to the Careers Adviser.
Final
Co-Ordinator
2. First Written Warning
• Despite having been given, a first written warning as the result of a lack of commitment to the training programme, the participant has failed to demonstrate achievement of previously agreed improvement targets
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Stage First Written Warning Written Warning Exclusion from the College Investigatory Authority Lecturer/CourseLecturer Senior Manager of Head of Disciplinary Authority Course CurriculumCo-OrdinatorAreaManager or Head of Faculty Chief Executive or Senior ManagerFaculty
• Despite having been given a first written warning as the result of serious misconduct including continued poor performance/ attendance, the participant has committed a further offence.
This section outlines the disciplinary stages and sanctions for dealing with breaches of discipline defined as serious misconduct.
• The participant has committed an offence of serious misconduct which warrants entry to the disciplinary procedures at the first written warning stage.
• Despite having been given a verbal warning as the result of previous conduct or poor performance, the participant has committed a further offence or has shown no improvement.
A copy of the written warning will be retained within the participant’s personal record for three months and removed if there has been an improvement in performance.
Serious Misconduct
Prior to any disciplinary hearing an investigation must be conducted by a person other than the person charged with hearing the disciplinary charge. Details of the investigatory and disciplinary authorities normally used at each stage are shown below.
A final written warning will be given to the participant if, after a disciplinary hearing, it is found that:
1. Verbal Warning (recorded)
• The participant’s misconduct, although not considered to be serious enough to justify permanent exclusion, is sufficiently serious to warrant a final written warning.
A verbal warning will be given to the participant for a first occurrence of an offence as defined under the term ‘serious misconduct’. A copy of the verbal warning will be retained within the participant’s personal record for three months and removed if there has been an improvement in performance.
Further Education
• The participant has failed to demonstrate the level of commitment and effort required for successful completion of the course.
Disciplinary Stages Training For Success
3. Final Written Warning
ManagerChieforCurriculumPersonalCoordinator/TutorAreaManagerHeadofFacultyExecutiveorSenior
A participant will only be allowed to have a total of three separate incidents of serious misconduct which lead to suspension and, should a further case arise, which would otherwise lead to suspension, they will be dismissed from the programme and not permitted to re-enter Training for Success.
Senior
A participant will only be allowed to have a total of two separate incidents of gross misconduct and, should a further case arise, they will be dismissed from the programme and not permitted to re-enter Training for Success or any another programme of training offered by the College.
Training For Success
5. Gross Misconduct
Further information on the Disciplinary Procedure for Training for Success students and examples of gross misconduct is provided in Appendix 1 and 2 of the Disciplinary Policy.
4. Disciplinary Suspension
attached to his/her records. Refusal to do so will not negate the disciplinary action. Likewise, refusal to attend a disciplinary interview will not prevent this procedure from continuing.
• Despite having been given a final written warning as the result of serious misconduct including continued poor performance/ attendance, the participant has committed a further offence.
Consequences of Disciplinary Action
• Despite having been given a final written warning as the result of a lack of commitment to the training programme, the participant has failed to demonstrate achievement of previously agreed improvement targets.
Where a part time a part-time/day-release student is in training or employment, the College may take the disciplinary action outlined above, in conjunction with the student’s Training Manager or employer where they are the sponsor. Students should note carefully that the consequences of suspension or dismissal from a course at the College may include loss of earnings, EMA, loss of scholarship or dismissal from employment.
Absence as Serious Misconduct
Stage Verbal Written Warning First Written Warning Final Written Warning Serious Misconduct including potential Suspension Investigatory
A period of suspension for two weeks will be issued to the participant if, after a disciplinary hearing, it is found that:
Details of the investigatory and disciplinary authorities normally used at each stage is shown below. Authority Co-Ordinator Lecturer or Monitoring Officer Lecturer/Course Co-Ordinator Manager or Head of Faculty Disciplinary Authority Course Coordinator/ Personal CourseTutor
In addition to a final written warning, the participant may be excluded from the College for a period up to and including two days training Such a sanction will result in withdrawal of EMA entitlement.
A copy of the letter of suspension will be retained within the participant’s personal record for the period of their training at the College. The participant will be asked to countersign the copy
Lecturer/Course
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68 | Great Careers Start Here COLLEGE POLICIES The College has a number of policies that are relevant to you as a student of the College. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these. A copy of the policies and procedures can be found on www.src.ac.uk/the-college/ policies and on the College Virtual Learning ••Environment.AdmissionsAlcohol,Drug and Substance Abuse • Anti-Bullying (Learners) • Assessment Malpractice • Assessment Appeals • Careers • Car Parking • Complaints and Compliments • Communications • Data Protection • Disciplinary Policy Students • Disciplinary Policy (Trainees & Apprentices) • Environmental Sustainability • Equality and Good Relations • Fees Policy • Freedom of Information • Hardship Fund Policy (Discretionary) • Health and Safety • HE Course Closure, Suspension and Substantial Change • Learning Resource Centre and Library Loans • Learning Support • Network Acceptable Use • Safeguarding • Smoke Free • Social Media • Student Charter If you have any difficulty understanding these policies or how they affect you, please seek advice from your Course Coordinator. All policies are reviewed during Induction with additional information signposted in your Course Handbook. SRC welcomes the responsible use of social media technologies to support engaged and transformative learning and to reach out effectively to our student community. Our rich and diverse use of social media also allows us to share, in a public way, the many qualities and strengths within our further education and training. It is important that students use social media responsibility both in and outside of the College. Please refer to the College Social Media Policy for further details.
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This statement gives some information about what the College has done to achieve this and how you can play your part.
There is a line of responsibility for health and safety management which reaches as far as the Chief Executive who is assisted in this by the Estates Department, the Health and Safety Committee and the Health and Safety Manager. However, all students and staff are responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be adversely affected by their actions or omissions.
When you hear the fire alarm
• Leave the building immediately by the nearest available clearly marked escape route without using lifts.
Organisational Arrangements
• Go to the designated assembly point and remain there (do not leave College grounds to ensure everyone can be accounted for) until you are given permission to do so by the Evacuation Controller.
• Not misusing equipment and resources which have been provided in the interest of Health and Safety (e.g. inappropriate use of fire extinguishers.
Health & Safety Policy
• Following health and safety policies and procedures within SRC and those of any other company on whose premises we might be working.
• Not placing other people at risk, through what you do or fail to do.
• Reporting anything that might present a danger to either you or anyone else at the College to a member of staff. Regular Health and Safety inspections are carried out by the Estates Department.
Fire Safety
STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY
The consequences of a fire can be devastating but through measures that SRC has taken and by your own actions we can ensure that the risk is minimised. You should make yourself familiar with normal and alternative escape routes and the designated assembly points, as indicated on the fire evacuation route plans displayed throughout the College. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the College.
• Taking reasonable care of our own health and safety within the College;
If there is a power failure, College users should remain where they are until instructions are given on the action to be taken.
Emergency Procedures
Smoking Smoking shelters are provided at each campus if you wish to smoke. Smoking including e-cigarettes is prohibited within and surrounding all College buildings.
We all have a legal and moral duty to make the College as safe and healthy a working environment as is reasonably practicable.
The College Health and Safety Policy comprises the organisation and arrangements for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff, contractors, visitors and others. This policy communicates the beliefs, direction and commitment to Health and Safety within the College. The College’s Health and Safety Policy, is available on the college VLE.
• When moving several items at once, never extend your hand span, always use both hands to support the items.
Accidents and potential causes of accidents (hazards) must always be reported to a member of staff who will record the incident on a College Incident Report Form. Most hazards can be eliminated by the completion of risk assessments and implementation of suitable control measures, provision of information, health and safety training and instruction. You can also assist in the reduction of accidents by keeping your work area clear of materials and obstructions. It is College policy to record all accidents and incidents to permit a suitable investigation to be carried out to determine appropriate corrective and preventive action.
Building Defects and Damage
• Always place both feet on top of the kikstep.
Regulations
Display Screen Equipment
Housekeeping
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Accidents
• Always use a kikstep when retrieving books or other objects from a high shelf.
• Never climb up on chairs, desks, worktops or other furniture.
The Health and Safety Policy and related Procedural Notes can be found on Canvas. For more information on health and safety, please contact the Estates Office: T: 028 3025 9620
Please ensure that your personal possessions do not obstruct pathways, creating a trip hazard between desks, on corridors or in stair wells. This is vital to ensure safe evacuation of buildings in the event of a fire alarm.
When using any visual display equipment (e.g. computers) in the College, you should ensure that the workstation is comfortable by checking the seat height and adjustment, that the screen is clean and at the right height and distance and that the keyboard and mouse are positioned comfortably.
Manual Handling
• Always lift or lower books or other objects by bending your knees not your back.
• Do not place items on the floor or on top of other items.
Please ensure that when you use any equipment in the College, you follow all the instructions given. This applies to photocopiers, VDUs, video players and reader printers. All electrical equipment should have a valid ‘Portable Appliance Test’ (PAT) conducted by the College. Non-PAT tested equipment (including portable computers mobile phone chargers and e-cigarette chargers) cannot be used with the College electrical supply.
A list of the College’s first aiders for each campus building is available from reception and the caretaker’s office. Each building has a first aid room and first aid boxes are provided in all laboratories, kitchens, workshops and salons.
Please report any building defects to a member of staff, including water leakages, electrical problems and defects to windows or doors.
Electrical Equipment
First Aid Arrangements
If you are involved in an accident ensure that it is reported to a lecturer, a member of campus services or a member of the caretaking staff who can summon a first aider, if necessary.
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 71 HELP IN AN EMERGENCY Emergency Services Police, ambulance, fire and rescue and coastguard SouthernLifeline Area Out of Hours GP After 6pm All day Saturday and BankSundayholidays Inspire Students Student Hotline From ROI PIPSSamaritans-Suicide Prevention CRUSE Bereavement Care Youth Helpline Rape Crisis 999 or 112 0808 808 8000 028 3939 9201 Student Helpline NI: 0800 389 5362 Student Helpline ROI: 1800 409 673 Samaritans Newry: (local charges apply): 0330 0945 717 Call free: 116 123 Upper Bann: 028 3831 0151 Newry and Mourne: 028 302 66195 Belfast: 0800 088 6042/ 028 9080 5850 Call free: 0808 808 1677 Newry and Mourne: 028 3025 2322 Armagh Dungannon:and 028 8778 4004 Helpline: 0800 0246 991 NI/UK: inspirewellbeing.orgworkandstudy@ ROI: rapecrisisni.org.ukemailsupport@@cruse.org.ukdungannonAreaarmaghandBranch@cruse.org.uknewryandmournepipscharity.cominfo@andmourne.orginfo@pipsnewry@hotmail.co.ukpipsupperbannjo@samaritans.orginspirewellbeing.ieworkandstudy@ rapecrisisni.org.ukcruse.org.ukpipscharity.commourne.orgpipsnewryandsamaritans.org.uk/studentsinspirewellbeing.orglifelinehelpline.info USEFUL CONTACTS
72 | Great Careers Start Here MENTAL HEALTH AwareMINDYoungInspireMindsNI Support for people suffering with depression ActionMindwiseMental NiamhInspireCOUNSELLINGHealthLouiseFoundation Suicide support Relate Healthy Relationships React Supporting marginalised groups and individuals CRUSE Bereavement Care Youth Helpline Central Office: 028 9032 8474 24hr SupportCounsellingLine: 0800 389 5362 020 7089 5050 Text ‘YM’ FREE to: 85258 Parent/Carer: 0808 8025 544 0300 123 3393 028 9035 7820 Portadown: 028 3833 4434 Banbridge: 028 4066 9402 Belfast: 028 9040 2323 028 9182 8494 Central Office: 028 9032 8474 24 hour counselling support line: 0800 389 5362 028 8775 3327 028 9032 3454 028 3752 6869 Call free: 0808 808 1677 Newry and Mourne: 028 3025 2322 Armagh Dungannon:and 028 8778 4004 foundation.cominfo@niamhlouiseinspirewellbeing.orgsupport@info@mindwisenv.orginfo@aware-ni.orghelp@aware-ni.orginfo@mind.org.ukinspirewellbeing.orghello@ office@relateni.org @cruse.org.ukdungannonAreaarmaghandBranch@cruse.org.uknewryandmourneinfo@reactni.org cruse.org.ukwww.reactni.orgrelateni.orgfoundation.comniamhlouisestudentsinspirewellbeing.org/amh.org.ukmindwisenv.orgaware-ni.orgmind.org.ukyoungminds.org.ukstudentsinspirewellbeing.org/
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 73 HealthGENERALCentreQUBPIPSCOUNSELLING-SuicidePreventionStudentGuidanceHEALTHandWellbeingHub On-campus Health Clinic Drop in service, no appointment necessary Newry: Monday Lurgan: Tuesday Armagh: Wednesday Portadown: Thursday Banbridge: Friday Cystic Fibrosis Trust ActionHospitalsCancer for Patients and Families Upper Bann: 028 3831 0151 Newry and Mourne: 028 302 66195 Belfast: 0800 088 6042/ 028 9080 5850 028 9097 2727 Mobile text or call: 077 8743 2845 General Enquires: 020 3795 1555 Helpline: 0300 373 1000 Armagh Community: 028 3752 2341 Daisy Hill: 028 3083 5000 Craigavon Area: 028 3833 4444 Southern Area GUM Clinic: 028 3756 2080 Royal Victoria: 028 9024 0503 028 9080 3344 info@pipscharity.comandmourne.orginfo@pipsnewryhotmail.co.ukpipsupperbann@ sgc@qub.ac.uk helpline@netsoutherntrust.hscni.health.hub@netsoutherntrust.hscni.andrew.martin@ cysticfibrosis.org.uk orginfo@actioncancer. actioncancer.orgpipscharity.commourne.orgpipsnewryandpipscharity.commourne.orgpipsnewryand
74 | Great Careers Start Here STOP HealthSMOKINGandWellbeing Hub On-campus Health Clinic Drop in service, no appointment necessary Newry: Monday Lurgan: Tuesday Armagh: Wednesday Portadown: Thursday Banbridge: Friday Southern Health and Social Care Trust Stop-Smoking Clinics Cancer Focus Stop Smoking Support SEXUAL HEALTH Health and Wellbeing Hub On-campus Health Clinic Drop in service, no appointment necessary Newry: Monday Lurgan: Tuesday Armagh: Wednesday Portadown: Thursday Banbridge: Friday Common Youth (the PositiveBrook)Life HIV Support Family AssociationPlanningNI Mobile text or call: 077 8743 2845 Smoking Cessation Service: 028 3756 4400 Free NHS Smokers Helpline: 0808 812 8008 028 9066 3281 Mobile text or call: 077 8743 2845 Belfast: 028 9032 8866 Coleraine: 028 7034 2178 028 9024 9268 Belfast Office: 028 9087 7777 0845 1228 687 comhello@commonyouth.netsoutherntrust.hscni.health.hub@netsoutherntrust.hscni.andrew.martin@orghello@cancerfocusni.netsoutherntrust.hscni.Stop.smoking@netsoutherntrust.hscni.health.hub@netsoutherntrust.hscni.andrew.martin@ Family Liaison Officer Gavin Armstrong: comgavin@positivelife. fpa.org.ukpositivelifeni.comcommonyouth.comorgwww.cancerfocusni.hscni.netwww.southerntrust.
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 75 SEXUAL HEALTH GUM Clinic Start Dunlewey360 Addiction FrankServices Honest information about drugs Addiction NI Drink MagnetAwareCentre Newry NI Drug and Alcohol Services Anti-BullyingNorthernActYoungDitchAnti-BullyingBULLYINGDirectoryAlliancetheLabelMindsAgainstBullyingIrelandForum (End Bullying Now) Southern Area GUM Clinic: 028 3756 2080 During contactcovid19number: 079 2312 9559 028 9039 2547 Call 24/7: 0300 123 6600 82111Text: 028 9066 4434 Drinking: 0300 123 1110 020 7766 9900 028 3026 DitchtheLabel.orgHello@aba@ncb.org.uk9070 Text ‘YM’ FREE to: 85258 Parent/Carer: 0808 802 5544 comfrank@talktofrank.admin@dunlewey.orginfo@start360.org enquiries@ co.ukmagnetyac@live.co.ukcontact@drinkaware.addictionni.com endbullying.org.ukactagainstbullying.orgyoungminds.org.ukditchthelabel.organti-bullyingalliance.org.ukinfodrugsandalcoholni.http://services.drinkaware.co.ukaddictionni.comtalktofrank.comdunlewey.netstart360.orgclinics#toc-0medicine-gum-genitourinary-gov.uk/articles/www.nidirect.DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
76 | Great Careers Start Here Health and Wellbeing Hub On-campus Health Clinic Drop in service, no appointment necessary Newry: Monday Lurgan: Tuesday Armagh: Wednesday Portadown: Thursday Banbridge: Friday Mobile text or call: 077 8743 2845 netsoutherntrust.hscni.health.hub@netsoutherntrust.hscni.andrew.martin@ DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AdoptWELFARE Supporting adults linked to adoption Age SHSCCarersCarersUKNITrust:CarerCoordinator, Clare Forsythe WelfareNSPCCChildlineRights Centre EpilepsyNewry Action Action for Children 028 9045 info@adoptni.org4222 To get involved with our charity work: 028 9024 5729 For advice information:and 0808 808 7575 078 2693 help@nspcc.org.uk08080800028netsoutherntrust.hscni.Clare.Forsythe@028price@carers.org0508375662843756628411118005000 Under 18: 0800 1111 028 3026 0300078org.ukcsmyth@epilepsy.7631857785851232112 www.adoptionuk.org/where-can-adoptedadults-go-to-find-support www.actionforchildren.org.ukwww.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/www.nspcc.org.ukwww.childline.org.ukirelandireland/carers-support-service-northern-https://carers.org/our-work-in-northern-carersuk.org/northernirelandageuk.org.uk
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 77 SimonCitizensWELFAREadviceCommunity NI Support for the homeless Buttle UK For children and young people in need Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland LGBTQ+ Cara-FriendSupport Gay, lesbian and bisexual support SAIL Transgender and gender variant support The Rainbow Project Supporting empoweringandLGBT people in NI Transgender NI LGBT PHABActionAccessAbleRightsNorthernMencapDisabilityDISABILITYSwitchboardActionIrelandHumanCommissionDeafYouthNIInclusionMatters 0300 3030 306 0800 171 2222 028 8774 6778 Women’sArmaghdownAid 028 3025 0765 or 028 3839 7979 028 9089 0202 028 9532 0023 028 9031 9030 0300 302 3202 0300 330 0630 Head Office Belfast: 028 9029 7880 Learning Disability Helpline: 0808 808 1111 028 9024 3987 01438 842 710 028 9099 2779 lgbtchris@switchboard.org.ukinfo@transgenderni.project.orginfo@rainbow-nicola@sailni.comorg.ukadmin@cara-friend.womensaidni.orgbuttleuk.orgsimoncommunity.orgireland/citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/northernhq@disabilityaction. co.ukhello@accessable.info@nihrc.orgorg.ukHelpline.ni@mencap.org phabni.orgco.ukactiondeafyouth.accessable.co.uknihrc.orgmencap.org.uknorthernireland.disabilityaction.orgSwitchboard.lgbttransgenderni.org.ukrainbow-project.orgsailni.comcara-friend.org.uk
78 | Great Careers Start Here NUS/USINIStranmillisUlsterCentreQUBUCASEconomyDepartmentEducationDISABILITYAuthorityforthe(DfE)StudentGuidanceUniversityCollegeDyslexiaCentre National Union of Students Northern Ireland CCEA Council for AssessmentExaminationsCurriculum,and CityAQAand Guilds Pearson BTEC OCN NI 028 9056 4000 028 9052 9900 UCAS ApplicationUndergraduateService: 0371 4680 468 028 9097 2727 Course Enquiries: 028 9036 6565 Student Support: 028Belfast9536 028Jordanstown:730090366336 General Enquires: 028 9038 1271 Info about Academic Courses: 028 9038 4263 028 9065 4670 028 9024 4641 028 9026 1200 0800 197 7162 0844 543 0000 0344 4632 535 028 9046 3990 centre.co.ukinfo@nidyslexiainfo@nistudents.org ucas.comeconomy-ni.gov.ukeani.org.uk sgc@qub.ac.uk www.ccea.org.uknus-usi.orgco.uknidyslexiacentre.www.stran.ac.ukwww.ulster.ac.uk www.aqa.org.uk cityandguilds.com qualifications. www.ocnni.org.ukpearson.com
Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 79 StudentFINANCEFinance NI Jobs & Benefits Offices EMA Website for NI 0845 600 0662 Benefits Freephone Number: 0800 022 4250 Employment Services Phone Number: 0300 200 7822 Helpline: 0300 200 7089 nissa.gsi.gov.ukArmagh.delmail@ banbridge.office@ Lurgan.gov.ukcommunities-ni.gsi. OfficeMailbox@ nissa.gsi.gov.uknewry.delmail1@communities-ni.gov.uk portadown.office@ communities-ni.gov.uk studentfinanceni. nidirect.gov.uknidirect.gov.ukco.uk TravellerEqualityCommissionAssociationChineseCULTURAL/ETHNICWelfareforRacialSupportGroup 028 9028 8277 028 9050 0600 Newry: 028 3083 4200/4272 Armagh: 028 3741 2755 Craigavon: 028 3834 209 information@inforeception@cwa-ni. equalityni.org cwa-ni.org www.equalityni.org nidirect.gov.uk TranslinkTRANSPORT NI Railways/Ulsterbus Bus IarnrodEireannEireann Phone: 028 9066 6630 Text Phone: 028 9038 7505 Dundalk: 00353 42 933 4041 Cavan: 00353 49 433 1353 Monaghan: 00353 47 823 77 Customer Care: (01)8366 222 Dundalk: 00353 42 933 5521 Drogheda: 00353 41 983 5023 irishrail.iebuseireann.ietranslink.co.uk
80 | Great Careers Start Here AdviceStudentNICouncilNIACCOMMODATIONHousingExecutivefortheHomelessAccommodation General Enquiries: 034 4892 0900 028 9024 6440 gov.ukinformation@nihe. articles/student-nidirect.gov.uk/https://www.nihe.gov.uk housing-findingsomewhere-live ConsumerOTHER Council NI Health Promotion Agency Get Tenants’ConnectedRights ROI National Centre Of Guidance In Exams ROI Central Applications Office ROI Higher FurtherAuthorityEducationIrelandEducation and Training Awards Council MABS Money Advice & Budgeting Service Volunteer Now 0800 121 6022 028 9032 1313 0741 481 3038 00353 1869 0715/6 00353 9150 9800 00353 1231 7100 00353 1865 9500 0761 07 2000 028 9023 2020 www.volunteernow.co.ukwww.mabs.iewww.education.iehea.iecao.iencge.iethreshold.iegetconnected.org.ukpublichealth.hscni.netcontact@consumercouncil.org.ukconsumercouncil.org.uk
Their aim is to promote learning and skills, to prepare people for work and to support the economy. Department of Education for NI (DENI): Home | Department of education-ni.gov.ukEducation
AQA www.aqa.org.uk:
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The awarding body for A-Levels and GCSEs, started in April 2000 following the merger of the AEB and NEAB. Qualifications and Framework www.qca.org.ukAuthority:
QCA are committed to building a worldclass education and training framework. They develop and modernise the curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications. They work closely with government and other agencies to lead the reform of educational programmes, develop and review the National Curriculum, and work on initiatives such as the 14 to 19 Diploma. City & www.cityandguilds.comGuilds: City & Guilds is the biggest name in UK vocational education, with 2 million learners working towards one of their qualifications every year. City & Guilds are the only awarding body dedicated to vocational learning.
Departmentwww.nidirect.gov.ukNIdirect:for
the Economy (DfE): www.economy-ni.gov.uk
USEFUL WEBSITES
CCEA Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment: www.ccea.org.uk Set up by the government to provide advice on and support for what is taught in schools and colleges in Northern Ireland and how it is assessed. Pearson: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home. html Pearson is the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications.
The Department of Education is responsible for the central administration of all aspects of education and related services in Northern Ireland - except the higher and further education sector, responsibility for which is within the remit of the Department for the Economy.
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Student Guide & Diary 2022/23 | 83 SH Statutory Holidays (College closed) CC College Closed Student Holiday Period ED Designated Employee Development Days P/NAY Previous/Next Academic Year ** Enrolment Information Sessions for 2023-24 begin Mon 21st August 2023** (TBC) Staff Rota organised by Curriculum Managers (Staff must be available as previously outlined) FURTHER EDUCATION/ TRAINEESHIPS FULL-TIME KEY DATES Semester 1 (18 weeks) 05/09/22 - 20/01/23 Semester 2 (17 weeks) 23/01/23 - 09/06/23 FURTHER EDUCATION PART-TIME KEY DATES Student Registration Day Wed 31 Aug 2022 Clearing Day Fri 2 Sep 2022 1st Year Classes Begin Mon 5 Sep 2022 1st Year Students LRC Registration Mon 5 Sep 2022 2nd Year Classes Begin Mon 5 Sep 2022 HIGHER EDUCATION FULL TIME SEMESTER DATES Semester 1 (18 weeks) 12/09/22 - 20/01/23 Semester 2 (17 weeks) 23/01/23 - 02/06/23 HIGHER EDUCATION FULL-TIME KEY DATES Clearing ongoing from Fri 2 Sep 2022 1st Year Enrolment Thu 1 Sep 2022 2nd Year Enrolment Wed 31 Aug 2022 LRC Registration Mon 12 Sep 2022 Classes Finish (FT HE) Fri 5 June 2023 HIGHER EDUCATION PART-TIME KEY DATES 1st & 2nd Year Enrolment Begins Mon 27 Mar 2022 Day Classes Begin Mon 12 Sep 2022 LRC Registration Mon 12 Sep 2022 Evening Classes Begin no evening classes weeks 17 & 19 Mon 12 Sep 2022 Classes Finish (PT HE) Fri 9 June 2023 SFW/ APPNI/ TFS (2nd years only) KEY DATES Clearing Day Fri 2 Sep 2022 Classes Begin Mon 5 Sep 2022 LRC Induction & Registration Begins Mon 19 Sep 2022 OTHER KEY DATES Part-time Saturday Classes Begin Sat 10 Sep 2022 Fresher’s Week Mon 12 Sep 2022 College Open Days 2023 (subject to ratification) Portadown Wed 1 Mar 2023 Newry Thu 2 Mar 2023 Banbridge Tue 7 Mar 2023 Kilkeel Wed 8 Mar 2023 Lurgan & Armagh Thu 9 Mar 2023 Course SER Submission Fri 23 Jun 2023 Enrolment Information Sessions for 2022-23 Begin Mon 21 Aug 2023 Higher Education Graduation Ceremony 2022 Fri 3 Sept 2023
