Life at LMC
Here at Lancaster & Morecambe College (LMC) we look to enrich students’ experiences through offering a variety of exciting opportunities to develop industry and social skills. We also offer a range of support and guidance services to ensure all learners get the most out of their College experiences.
We want every learner on our campus to feel safe, secure and supported and that is why we encourage learners to utilise our Safer College Community, Student Money and Additional Learning Support teams amongst others, learn how we can support you during your time at College.
Course Trips, Visits & Guest Speakers
Throughout our study programmes we look to embed a range of industry related activities to help our learners gain greater insight into their chosen sector and to give them the opportunity to experience teaching from industry specialists.
All of our courses offer a range of trips, visits and guest speaker opportunities. Last year, learners studying on the Land-Based and Animal Management course were invited to meet with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the benefits the eco-tourism visitor attraction Eden Project Morecambe will bring to the local community, and our Cabin Crew team visited an aviation training centre, and took part in a range of real-work tasks and activities.
International Learning
As part of our commitment to working internationally, we send staff and students abroad for professional and personal development, increasing their cultural understanding and industry knowledge on an international scale.
Examples of recent international trips include:
- Hospitality & Catering students visited Paris, France and visited a traditional French bakery and observed hospitality at top restaurants
- Business & Hospitality and Catering students visited Italy to learn more about traditional recipes and the local economy
- Sports students visited Alicante, Spain to to develop their sporting skills
- Travel & Tourism students visited Cancun, Mexico to experience the travel industry and service offering as well as local culture
- Animal Studies students visited Canada to support an own sanctury and explore other areas of the industry
- Creative Digital Media & Art and Design students visited New York to explore the industry in the big apple and the famous art museums
Work Experience
All Full Time learners at LMC undertake work experience as part of their study programmes. This allows learners to put theory learnt throughout their course into practice and gives them the practical experiences to help them explore potential career routes. Work experience ranges from two weeks in industry to a two day weekly block release depending on the learners’ course.
We have links to over 700 employers through our Apprenticeship provision so there are a wide range of local employers happy to work with our learners. We encourage Level 3 learners to source their own work experience as this gives them job acquisition experience however, we have a dedicated team available to support learners in securing their placements.
Student Voice
LMC Student Voice provides learners with a student-focussed community of like-minded people from other subject areas and gives learners the opportunities to have their voice heard, support at College events and make a positive impact both on-campus and in the community.
Key roles available to learners include:
- Class Reps
- Student Ambassadors
- LMC Volunteers
Learn more about Student Voice.
LMC IN FOCUS
ALUMNI
Thomas Cross
Chloe Emslie
George Mundy
Casey Knowles
Emily Leeming-Bowles
Poppy McMulkin
YOUR TUTOR(S)
The most satisfying part of my job role is inspiring students to have the confidence to become beauty therapists and work in their dream careers.
The course gives people experiences of business in many forms which can be used in a huge variety of possible future careers – past students have gone on to work in sectors as diverse as fashion, charities, social media, nuclear energy, defence manufacturing and the public sector.
I enjoy being part of the team and thinking of new ways to support local businesses in realising their potential. Watching learners transition from a one-day course to gaining qualifications motivates me to continue teaching at LMC.
My favourite part of my role is being able to recall my industry knowledge and then passing it onto my students. The knowledge I have from working in the industry gives the students a better understanding of real life situations and how to transfer their skills into future careers.
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
Be prepared to work hard and be challenged. The more you put in, the more you will get out of the course. It's a rewarding experience as you can clearly see your skills develop. There is also a great demand for skilled plasterers and the potential for good earnings, so why not give it a go?
