Preston College Adult Course Guide 2023/2024

7 www.preston.ac.uk LEARNING ZONE Our Learning Zone Team are always on hand to help you access the resources, services and support needed to develop your own independent study and research skills. Offering a huge range of workshops, supporting you in developing Harvard referencing, assignment writing and critical analysis, the Learning Zone also has group and individual study rooms for those working on group activities and presentations, alongside areas reserved exclusively for those adults studying on Higher Education courses with us. FACILITIES We have a range of outstanding facilities across all of our courses, including a recently renovated Construction Skills Centre, 100 seat theatre and state-of-the-art iSTEM Centre – home to an array of course specific facilities, including purpose built engineering workshops, subsonic wind tunnels and fully equipped science laboratories. The wider campus also has the added benefit of an on-site fitness centre, barbering and beauty salons, all of which are available to learners, at heavily discounted prices! STUDENT SERVICES Our Student Services team are available to support all of our adult learners through the provision of a wealth of information on a variety of topics, including financial support, welfare advice, benefits advice, counselling and mental health support, safeguarding and bursary information. The Student Services team are accessible to all learners and once you are on the campus, can be found in the Main Building. If you would like to speak to a member of the Student Services team prior to starting your course, you can contact them by calling 01772 225656 or emailing studentservices@preston.ac.uk. QUALIFIED CAREERS ADVISERS If you require more in-depth careers advice, our expert advisers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able to provide comprehensive, independent careers advice and guidance. Their aim is to empower you to make your own career and learning choices by providing you with the information, advice and guidance you need to make an informed decision about your next steps.

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