Welcome

Mr Brian Doran

Principal & Chief Executive

Transforming lives through meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Brian Doran

Principal & Chief Executive