There are so many reasons to choose Riverside College. Here are a few important reasons why we think that you should make Riverside College your number one choice:
Top Results:
- 100% pass rate in all of our vocational courses
- 93% of students achieved High Grades
- 43% Triple Distinction* grades (equivalent to 3 A’s at A level)
Industry Standard Facilities
- New and Updated Clinical Practice Ward
- Modern Engineering, Welding and Motor Vehicle Workshops
- VITA, Hair, Beauty and Nail Salons
- New State of the art industry standard kitchens and scholars Training Restraunt
Free Bus Pass
At Riverside College we aim to ensure that your journey to college is a smooth one by providing you with:
- A FREE Halton Transport bus pass worth up to £540 per year for every full time student who lives more than 1.5 miles away from the campus they are studying at. This FREE bus pass can also be used in the evenings and at weekends during term time
- Dedicated bus services throughout the region to make your journey as easy and straightforward as possible
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Centres of Excellence in:
- Hair and Beauty
- Catering and Hospitality
Opportunities to compete at a national level:
Our students represent the college nationally and showcase their vocational skills in competitions such as:
- WorldSkills UK: Beauty, Makeup and Nails
- SkillBuild UK: Construction
- WorldSkills UK: Care
- Springboard FutureChef
Excellent Progression Opportunities:
- We have links with high profile employers including: Signature Living, Liverpool Football Club Dining, Chester Races, The Park Royal Hotel and Spa, Lime Pictures (makers of Hollyoaks), Urban Decay, The Makeup Store, Steiner Spas, Scottish Power, Howdens, Virador, Glen Dimplex, BAC Mono and the NHS.
- Exceptional progression rates to employment, apprenticeships and further education
Student Support:
Excellent support to help our students reach their full personal and academic potential
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Student Services
We have an experienced health and wellbeing team. Welfare is their priority and they can support you with any personal difficulties or obstacles you may encounter during your time at college.
Our Student Services team can also help you with:
- Career decisions and higher education routes including UCAS applications
- Job vacancies and employment opportunities
- Managing your finances and financial assistance
- Individual support if you have any personal difficulties
Extensive Enrichment Programme
Get involved, make new friends and learn new skills
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