West Lancashire College (formerly Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College) is a further education college based in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, England. The college is a part of a larger organisation called NCG.
| West Lancashire College | |
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| Address | |
Skelmersdale Campus, College Way , WN8 6DX | |
| Coordinates | 53°33'08.9"N 2°46'46.4"W |
| Information | |
| Former names | Skelmersdale and Ormskirk College, Skelmersdale College |
| Type | Further education college |
| Principal | Lisa Hoseason |
| Parent Institution | NCG |
History
Originally known as Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College, the college was originally an independently controlled institution, but was taken over by Newcastle College (now NCG) in 2007.[1]
In August 2011, the college changed its name to West Lancashire College.[2] The following month the college moved to a new £42.8 million campus, based near to its old demolished Northway Campus in Skelmersdale.
Present
The college currently offers a range of courses to students from the local area. These courses include Diplomas, NVQs, Apprenticeships, Access courses, and as of 2023, T-Levels.
The college campus contains facilities that replicate real life working environments for students to learn in. These specialised business units include hairdressing salons and beauty treatment rooms in The Hair & Beauty Lounge, which is open to the public.
Campuses
- Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale
The following campuses are no longer in use by the college:
- Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale - Demolished after West Lancashire College relocated to the current Skelmersdale Campus.
- Ormskirk Campus, Hants Lane, Ormskirk - Closed in 2021.
- West Lancashire Construction Academy, Glebe Road, Skelmersdale - Closed after the Construction, Engineering and Logistics building opened on the main Skelmersdale Campus.
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