Life at LMC
Here at Lancaster & Morecambe College (LMC) we look to enrich students’ experiences through offering a variety of exciting opportunities to develop industry and social skills. We also offer a range of support and guidance services to ensure all learners get the most out of their College experiences.
We want every learner on our campus to feel safe, secure and supported and that is why we encourage learners to utilise our Safer College Community, Student Money and Additional Learning Support teams amongst others, learn how we can support you during your time at College.
Course Trips, Visits & Guest Speakers
Throughout our study programmes we look to embed a range of industry related activities to help our learners gain greater insight into their chosen sector and to give them the opportunity to experience teaching from industry specialists.
All of our courses offer a range of trips, visits and guest speaker opportunities. Last year, learners studying on the Land-Based and Animal Management course were invited to meet with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the benefits the eco-tourism visitor attraction Eden Project Morecambe will bring to the local community, and our Cabin Crew team visited an aviation training centre, and took part in a range of real-work tasks and activities.
Work Experience
All Full Time learners at LMC undertake work experience as part of their study programmes. This allows learners to put theory learnt throughout their course into practice and gives them the practical experiences to help them explore potential career routes. Work experience ranges from two weeks in industry to a two day weekly block release depending on the learners’ course.
We have links to over 700 employers through our Apprenticeship provision so there are a wide range of local employers happy to work with our learners. We encourage Level 3 learners to source their own work experience as this gives them job acquisition experience however, we have a dedicated team available to support learners in securing their placements.
Student Voice
LMC Student Voice provides learners with a student-focussed community of like-minded people from other subject areas and gives learners the opportunities to have their voice heard, support at College events and make a positive impact both on-campus and in the community.
Key roles available to learners include:
- Class Reps
- Student Ambassadors
- LMC Volunteers
Learn more about Student Voice.
Our Bay, Our Future (OBOF)
This exciting new project is starting summer 2026 and will offer students from across the Morecambe Bay area the opportunity to take part in a range of climate action activities which will enhance their knowledge of local and global environmental issues and help build skills essential for their future careers.
Set against the ‘Green Energy Coast’ backdrop of Morecambe Bay, which will see Lancashire and Cumbria projected to have the most ‘green jobs’ outside of London by 2050, the OBOF project will:
- Mobilise action, helping care for Morecambe Bay, one of the most biodiverse places in the country, in addressing the effects of climate change
- Develop green skills, knowledge and values, ahead of significant regional green investment
- Grow a cross-bay network of Climate Action Leaders, sustaining long-term regional climate action
We are delivering 2 programmes for young adults (16+); Green Passport and Green Leaders.
International Learning
As part of our commitment to working internationally, we send staff and students abroad for professional and personal development, increasing their cultural understanding and industry knowledge on an international scale.
Examples of recent international trips include:
- Hospitality & Catering students visited Paris, France and visited a traditional French bakery and observed hospitality at top restaurants
- Business & Hospitality and Catering students visited Italy to learn more about traditional recipes and the local economy
- Sports students visited Alicante, Spain to to develop their sporting skills
- Travel & Tourism students visited Cancun, Mexico to experience the travel industry and service offering as well as local culture
- Animal Studies students visited Canada to support an own sanctury and explore other areas of the industry
- Creative Digital Media & Art and Design students visited New York to explore the industry in the big apple and the famous art museums
LMC IN FOCUS
Lancaster & Morecambe College is reaccredited to the matrix Standard for high-quality CEIAG services
ALUMNI
Alisha Deeney
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Philip Angus
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YOUR TUTOR(S)
Teaching is my favourite part of the role, I love being able to help people reach that lightbulb moment in class! I also enjoy being able to inspire the next generation of Residential workers.
If you are interested in working with animals, this is a great course for you! As not only do you gain the knowledge and practical skills to work with animals, but you also gain the employability skills to be able to work in teams and work within the industry. It's important to remember that jobs in the animal industry are not just about working with animals, you need to have the skills to deal with people too!
I love working with my students and helping them to achieve their goals. It is extremely rewarding when students pass their exams, grasp a complex concept, and, ultimately, succeed in their qualification and in their careers.
Working with my learners and seeing their knowledge and confidence build throughout their learning is great to see. I really enjoy it when they can relate what we have learnt to their own working roles, and develop this even further to see how everything intertwines within the industry.
Behind every great business is a fantastic accountant! AAT qualifications are highly valued and they can really push you to achieve great things in your career. The whole team at LMC are dedicated and excited about giving you the best possible start in your new journey!
I would say that Hospitality & Catering industry isn’t an easy option, but it can be really rewarding and enjoyable if you work hard at it. It also has excellent job prospects at the end of the course, as the majority of our completing students gain full time employment within high class establishments
