Public Services students discover life in the Army

Fifty students from NULC took part in the Army’s fact finding day 'Midland Soldier'.  The event is held every year and its aim is to educate and inform students of the job opportunities available to them in the British Army.  Throughout the day the Public Services students were given the opportunity to talk to soldiers about their jobs and find out what Army life is really like.

The venue at MOD Stafford was packed with fun activities such as rock climbing and paint balling.  It also allowed the students to see, at first hand, some of the impressive equipment used by the modern Army, such as Rapier Missile Batteries, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and the 45 ton, AS90 Self Propelled Gun.

Public Services student Tom Savage, aged 18 said: “ I have learnt lots today and I was really impressed with the wide variety of jobs on offer to anyone thinking about joining the Army.”

He added: “The AS90 Self Propelled gun was by far the largest piece of equipment on show, however, I thought the intelligence and surveillance kit used by the Army was the most interesting.” 

Lecturer Josie Grey said: “Visits like this help our students make informed decisions about their future career choices, be that joining a Public Service organisation or going on to higher education programmes.”

To find out mor about studying Public Services at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk

NULC students selected for tour of battleship

BTEC Public Services students from NULC were invited to tour a military battleship.

The students paid a visit to the Type 42 Destroyer HMS Liverpool whilst it was berthed alongside in its affiliated city of Liverpool. 

The ship is being 'retired' later in the year after 30 years of Service and therefore the students from NULC were amongst a very few select organisations that were allowed a tour of the ship during its very last visit to the city.

Public Services Lecturer Paul Morris said: "The students were able to see at first hand the weapons systems, living accommodation and operations room on board."

He continued: "We were very lucky and privileged to get on board as there were many colleges, schools and voluntary organisations that wanted a tour of the ship and were turned away."

As part of the BTEC Public Services course students undertake a series of visits to various Uniformed Public Service organisations throughout the year.

To find out more about studying Public Services at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.