West Lancashire College

West Lancashire College The highest performing Further Education college
in West Lancashire. Contact us to
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We are delighted to offer you a wide range of exciting full time
courses in our outstanding new facilities. Whatever your previous
experience, qualifications and aspirations, whether you want to
study on a vocational course, catch up on GCSEs you have missed, take up an Apprenticeship or study whilst you work, we have a programme to meet your needs and help you to achieve your ambitions. Our Stude

nt Services team will offer you advice and guidance to ensure that you are on the right course at the right level. Our success rates have been rising year on year and are now
in line with the best General Further Education Colleges in the
country. At our Ofsted inspection, we were praised for the quality
of our teaching and learning and our outstanding student support,
making us an excellent choice for your post 16 education. Our
new state of the art campus in Skelmersdale and our excellent
construction and engineering academy offer outstanding training
and education facilities, which are world class. West Lancashire College is a college of which we can all be proud. Our Open Evenings are twice a year. Come down to have a full tour of the facilities and take part in all the activities going on around campus. For more information about upcoming events please click here -

You can also visit our Construction Academy to have a look around our incredible construction and engineering facilities. Please contact us to arrange a visit. Join our pages here:
https://www.facebook.com/WestLancashireConstructionAcademy

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Our annual Freshers Fair is underway and is extremely busy with our students speaking to all the companies who are here ...
04/09/2024

Our annual Freshers Fair is underway and is extremely busy with our students speaking to all the companies who are here today 🥰

▪️ABC Boxing
▪️Nye Bevan
▪️Exploring and Duke of Edinburgh
▪️Compass Bloom
▪️Sexual Health
▪️We Are With You
▪️Samaritans
▪️Community Police
▪️Up Holland Community Hub
▪️Funk Fitness

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 7th September, 10am-...
03/09/2024

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 7th September, 10am-2pm and everyone is invited! 😄

Attractions include:
▪️ Face painter glitter tattoo bar Sparkle and Shine Faces
▪️ Crystals and gemstone jewellery Hippy Dippy Holistic Crystals
▪️ Dance act Attitude Dance
▪️ Tasty treats The Dainty Teacup
▪️ Ceramic and cast painting Jancraftypots
▪️ Youth and community groups
▪️ Bouncy castle
▪️ A visit from Mario and Elsa

Everyone is welcome to attend. Entrance is free of charge and so is parking!

⭐ Book your place! ⭐
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/944458339317?aff=oddtdtcreator

New and returning students have been visited by Lauren and Fay our Learner Experience Assistants this week, who have sha...
03/09/2024

New and returning students have been visited by Lauren and Fay our Learner Experience Assistants this week, who have shared information about how the team can support them with finance, careers advice and general study support during their time at West Lancashire College 🥰

Thank you to Lauren and Fay, it was great to hear about all the fabulous support on offer! ❤

03/09/2024

Take care coming in to college this morning, the road is closed opposite the Shell garage coming towards the concourse.

We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students onto campus today for the start of the 24/25 academic yea...
02/09/2024

We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students onto campus today for the start of the 24/25 academic year 🥰.

If you have any questions throughout your day, please speak to our friendly team who are located in Learner Services on the ground floor!

We can’t wait to welcome students back for the start of term tomorrow and are delighted to be able to offer them a free ...
01/09/2024

We can’t wait to welcome students back for the start of term tomorrow and are delighted to be able to offer them a free breakfast once again thanks to Asda Skelmersdale 👏

Thank you so much to the local store for their ongoing support and helping to give our young people a great start to the day 🤩

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 7th September, 10am-...
31/08/2024

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors for a Community Fun Day on Saturday 7th September, 10am-2pm and everyone is invited! 😄

A wide range of activities await you no matter what your age, including have a go courses, food and drink, activities for kids, craft stalls, music and entertainment, tours of the college, gym challenges, fitness testing, careers and course advice and much, much more!

Everyone is welcome to attend and entrance is free of charge.

⭐ Book your place! ⭐
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/944458339317?aff=oddtdtcreator

With limited places remaining, our adult Level 2 Nail Technology course is a programme that has been specifically design...
29/08/2024

With limited places remaining, our adult Level 2 Nail Technology course is a programme that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills! 💅

You will learn about:
▪️ Manicures and pedicures
▪️ Nail enhancements
▪️ Nail art designs..plus much more!

⭐ Apply today for a September start! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/courses/775001693157779/nail-technology-level-2

Introduction Day has been a wonderful success and we are thrilled to see so many new and returning happy faces in the co...
29/08/2024

Introduction Day has been a wonderful success and we are thrilled to see so many new and returning happy faces in the college! 🥰

We hope all students enjoyed their subject sessions today ahead of the term start on Monday. Thank you to The Fun Experts for providing a popcorn machine and photobooth during lunch time! 🍿📸

Our adult Barbering course is a great opportunity to snip and style your way into the future of men's hair! ✂Those joini...
28/08/2024

Our adult Barbering course is a great opportunity to snip and style your way into the future of men's hair! ✂

Those joining the course will be taught by a highly qualified teaching team, have access to the latest product technology, work alongside industry professionals in the state-of-the-art salon to ensure you are industry ready.

⭐ Apply today for one of the remaining places! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/courses/775001459746241/barbering-level-2

It was a pleasure to have Paul Davies, Rev. Chris Spittle and the Concourse Chaplains at the college yesterday! 😊 We had...
28/08/2024

It was a pleasure to have Paul Davies, Rev. Chris Spittle and the Concourse Chaplains at the college yesterday! 😊

We had some great discussions about how we can collaborate to better support our learners and the wider community. We are excited to work together for a brighter future!

We have a few places available on our brand-new Social Sciences course for school leavers! 🧪😊The two-year combined Socia...
26/08/2024

We have a few places available on our brand-new Social Sciences course for school leavers! 🧪😊

The two-year combined Social Sciences programme includes Applied Level 3 Diploma in Criminology and Extended Level 3 Certificate in Psychology and Human Biology, alongside industrial placement and some fantastic enrichment opportunities.

⭐ Apply today and start in September! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/social-sciences/16-18-college/

**Important message from Lancashire Police **
26/08/2024

**Important message from Lancashire Police **

Do you have a zombie knife or machete or know someone who does? It's time to surrender them 🙅

From Tuesday 24th September, it will be illegal to own certain styles of these knives ❌

Ahead of this law coming into place, we're encouraging those who own these weapons to hand them in, safely wrapped, at designated police stations across Lancashire 👉 Blackpool, Fleetwood, Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Skelmersdale, Leyland or Chorley.

Those who choose to make the streets safer and hand in these items between 26th August and 23rd September may also be eligible for compensation. To find out more, click here 👉 https://orlo.uk/zetUf

If you are aged 19+ and are looking for a course to study to change your career, gain qualification and progress to univ...
24/08/2024

If you are aged 19+ and are looking for a course to study to change your career, gain qualification and progress to university, we have an adult course for you! 😃

Our adult student offer includes:
▪️ FREE* kit and uniform
▪️ Funded* or subsidised tuition fees
▪️ Access to Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses
▪️ Access to bursary funds* for travel, childcare, trips and essential items.. plus much more!

Take a look at our adult guide and apply today!
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/media/2nlolrpk/adult-course-guide-2024-25-compressed.pdf

Our Early Years Educator T Level course is suitable for school leavers wanting to build their experience in the childcar...
23/08/2024

Our Early Years Educator T Level course is suitable for school leavers wanting to build their experience in the childcare and early years sector, to develop specialist knowledge and skills! 😄

What will you learn?
▪ Safeguarding and wellbeing
▪ Health and safety
▪ Child development
▪ Observation and assessment
▪ Equality and diversity..plus much more!

⭐ We look forward to receiving your application! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/courses/775001481259503/early-years-educator-education-and-childcare-level-3

Dan has always had a passion for Sports and we are very proud that he overcame every obstacle whilst studying with us! H...
23/08/2024

Dan has always had a passion for Sports and we are very proud that he overcame every obstacle whilst studying with us! He is now working in GymWorks Skelmersdale as a personal trainer 💪

Dan said, "my favourite aspect in college was being able to deliver Sports sessions to the Inclusive Learners as part of my continuous personal development. I also liked learning about different training methods for different types of Sports."

⭐ Find out more about studying Sports at WLC! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/sports/16-18-college/

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Skelmersdale

Good luck to those receiving their GCSE and Level 2 results today between 9am-12noon! 🍀No matter the outcome of your res...
22/08/2024

Good luck to those receiving their GCSE and Level 2 results today between 9am-12noon! 🍀

No matter the outcome of your results today, please know that the team at West Lancashire College are here to support and guide you throughout your next steps. ❤

21/08/2024

A good luck message for everyone picking up their GCSE results tomorrow 👏 You can do this and we are here for you no matter what your grades.

We're open 9am-7pm tomorrow and 9am-4pm Friday, so pop in and see us!

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West Lancashire College are the perfect career partner for anyone just leaving school 🥰Choose from a wide range of BTEC ...
21/08/2024

West Lancashire College are the perfect career partner for anyone just leaving school 🥰

Choose from a wide range of BTEC and T Level courses, Trade and Technical Skills qualifications and Apprenticeships. Whether you want to train to gain employment or go on to university, we have something for you and it’s not too late to apply!
▪️ Outstanding facilities
▪️ Excellent teaching and learning
▪️ Great results
▪️ Fabulous national and international trips and visits including Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Malta, London, Paris and Dublin
▪️ FREE* travel to college from Wigan
▪️ Financial* support packages
▪️ Fabulous wrap around support
▪️ Great connections with employers and universities

⭐ Apply today! ⭐
www.westlancs.ac.uk

Cain is elevating his passion for Public Services to new heights! After mastering Level 3, he's now advancing to study C...
20/08/2024

Cain is elevating his passion for Public Services to new heights! After mastering Level 3, he's now advancing to study Criminology and Sociology at Edge Hill University 🥰

His passion for the diverse modules and the enthusiasm for physical activities with peers has fuelled this journey.

⭐ Find out more about studying Public Services at WLC! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/public-services/16-18-college/

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Skelmersdale

🚨 Calling all Level 2 students! 🚨Results for GCSEs and BTEC Level 2 are available to collect in college on Thursday 22nd...
20/08/2024

🚨 Calling all Level 2 students! 🚨

Results for GCSEs and BTEC Level 2 are available to collect in college on Thursday 22nd August 9am until 12noon.

Our Supporting Teaching and Learning course is perfect for those who are working in a school setting or for those who ha...
17/08/2024

Our Supporting Teaching and Learning course is perfect for those who are working in a school setting or for those who have no previous relevant experience and would like to train for a career as a Teaching Assistant 🍎📚

We run the following adult course:
◾ Supporting Teaching & Learning Level 2

⭐ Find out more! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/teaching/adults/

Our British Sign Language courses introduce you to BSL and help you to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday...
16/08/2024

Our British Sign Language courses introduce you to BSL and help you to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday conversation. Our Deaf Awareness course is aimed at those who want to gain an understanding of deaf awareness, gain life skills to improve communication and improve accessibility within the workplace 😊

We run the following adult courses:
◾ British Sign Language - Introduction and Level 1
◾ Deaf Awareness

⭐ Find out more! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/sign-language/adults/

Our Leisure courses are designed as a gentle introduction to college life, whether you want to join for relaxation, lear...
15/08/2024

Our Leisure courses are designed as a gentle introduction to college life, whether you want to join for relaxation, learn something new or just to increase your social circle there’s something for everyone 🎨🧘

We run the following adult courses:
◾ Arts and Crafts
◾ Jewellery Making
◾ Mindfulness
◾ Wellbeing
◾ Yoga

⭐ Find out more! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/leisure-and-wellbeing/adults/

Oscar, a former Burscough Priory Academy student has recently achieved Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 and ...
15/08/2024

Oscar, a former Burscough Priory Academy student has recently achieved Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 and will be progressing onto Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Level 3 in September! 🚗

Oscar said, “I chose Motor Vehicle as I've always been interested in how cars work and how to fix them. I was given the chance to visit Vienna with college for industry placement, which was a once in a life time opportunity and I'm very grateful for it."

⭐ Find out more about studying Motor Vehicle at WLC! ⭐
https://www.westlancs.ac.uk/subject-areas/motor-vehicle/16-18-college/

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Skelmersdale Campus, College Way
Skelmersdale
WN86LH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 8:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 8:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 5pm

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