Call into ASC if you need careers guidance, advice on student finances or personal counselling. They offer an impartial and confidential service and can provide information on careers, courses, personal or health issues, student funding and welfare.
Our ASC team are here to help if you have questions about student finance, careers or future study options or would you like help with job applications.
They also offer counselling support if you are worried about any personal issues including mental health.
You can even use our ASC team before you join the college. If you are thinking about studying here our ASC team can help. You can speak to our advisers about financial support, your future plans and career goals.
Our specialist staff offer drop-in sessions for quick queries or appointments for more in-depth chats.
Download our
pdf
Statement Of Service
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Throughout your course, full-time students are entitled to a careers education programme, please click here to access the pdf Careers Education, Information and Guidance Policy (193 KB) .
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Contact details and opening times
Please do not hesitate to get in touch:
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Term time Out of term time Monday 8.30am-6pm 8.30am-5pm Tuesday 8.30am-6pm 8.30am-5pm Wednesday 8.30am-6pm 8.30am-5pm Thursday 8.30am-5pm 8.30am-5pm Friday 8.30am-4.15pm 8.30am-4.15pm Weekends Closed ASC is also open during events throughout the year.
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Student funding and welfare
Get advice on student funding, finance and welfare.
- Funding for further and higher education courses
- Advice for Home, EU and Overseas students
- Guidance on loans, grants and bursaries
- Support with completing applications to educational Trusts and Charities
- Referrals to specialist agencies for welfare issues
- Advice on childcare funding
Contact ASC for details on how to book an appointment or attend one of the drop in sessions.
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Support through counselling
If you’re struggling with a personal, emotional or mental health issues, counselling could help.
Counselling
There are three qualified counsellors at the college who will offer you a safe space to talk to them in a safe and secure setting. Within counselling sessions, careful listening will be the focus however, the counsellors may also help you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and improve your overall emotional health. Counselling does not have to be focussed on college and will be accessible for a range of presenting issues. Sessions will remain confidential unless there is a risk of harm for you or anyone around you. This will be explained in further detail within your first session. If you would like to book an appointment or drop-in for a friendly chat, we are located in the asc office next to main reception or alternatively you can get in touch through the asc email.
Mental Health Support
- Daily drop in 12-1.
- Anxiety awareness workshop.
- Referral to local agencies.
Meet the team – Taryn, Sophia and Georgia.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch:
Counselling Service
ASC (Advice Support Careers)
0191 375 4400 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
pdf ASC Time to talk (18.54 MB)
pdf ASC Help and Support (1.04 MB)
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Careers and course guidance
Our specialist advisers are here to give practical help on career planning, university level study options and applying for jobs.
We offer 'drop-in' sessions with an IAG Practitioner for quick queries. You can also arrange a longer appointment, if you need more detailed advice. Qualified and experienced specilist staff, offer imparital guidance on the following:
- Help to identify your preferred course and study options
- Preparation for your course and work placement interviews
- Course progression and career planning
- Help with a variety of employability skills including: CV writing, letter writing, application forms, job interview techniques, labour market information
- Preparing for University including: Applying via UCAS, personal statements, UCAS extra, UCAS clearing
- Postgraduate study options
- Graduate employment and internship opportunities
Download our pdf Careers Booklet (5.25 MB) to find out about our NCD Careers Programme.
Resources
- Access to careers information on a wide range of jobs from administrator to youth worker and body piercing to zoologist
- Access to information on universities and colleges
- Advice on choosing and applying to HE (including UCAS) career choice and job search
- Sample application letters and CVs
Computer Programmes
- International Comparisons (UK ENIC) is the designated United Kingdom national agency for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills. It performs this official function on behalf of the UK Government and UK qualifications.
Useful websites:
www.lmiforall.org.uk/explore_lmi/
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
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Learner Development Co-ordinator (LDC)
Our LDC designs and delivers tutorial sessions and can provide advice, information and support on a range of issues, including:
- Substance Issues (drugs, alcohol, smoking)
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Relationships, Sex and Contraception
- Staying Safe
- Safeguarding Issue & Bullying
Personal Support
The LDC can provide one to one support on a rage of academic and welfare issues, however the LDC is not a counselling service, but a listening, advocacy and where appropriate a sign posting service. They can provide support on a range of issues including:
- Academic or Disciplinary Issues
- Substance Misuse including Smoking Cessation
- LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity
- Bullying
- Access to free sanitary products
- The LDC runs the college’s confidential C-Card scheme that is accessible to all students under the age of 25 years.
For further information:
The LDC is located in the Students’ Union Office (SP10) behind Starbucks in the Sport and Music Building.
The Students’ Union is open:
Monday-Thursday 8.30am 5pm Friday 8.30am 4.30pm Telephone: 0191 375 4546
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New College Durham Careers Programme
The Careers Programme shows the careers and activities you can expect whilst studying at New College Durham.
Download our pdf ASC Careers Booklet (5.25 MB)
