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The technical college, originally completed in 1936, has evolved through several mergers over the years. A school for fishermen has been based in Fleetwood since 1892, and in 1987, this nautical college merged with Blackpool and the Fylde College to form the institution that exists today. The college\u2019s main campus is in Bispham, with a network of additional campuses across the Fylde coast, many of which are connected to the University Centre on Palatine Road. Altogether, the college operates from nine campuses along the 17-mile stretch of coastline in the Fylde.<\/p>\n

Bispham Campus<\/strong>
\nThe primary site for school leavers and further education courses.<\/p>\n

University Centre<\/strong>
\nThe campus dedicated to university-level programmes.<\/p>\n

Fleetwood Nautical Campus<\/strong>
\nThe centre for maritime and offshore training.<\/p>\n

Gateway Campus<\/strong>
\nFocused on Level 1 and Level 2 courses for school leavers.<\/p>\n

Seasiders Learning Centre<\/strong>
\nProviding English, maths, and digital functional skills courses for adult learners in Blackpool.<\/p>\n

Fleetwood Learning Centre<\/strong>
\nOffering English, maths, and digital functional skills courses for adult learners in Fleetwood.<\/p>\n

Lancashire Energy HQ<\/strong>
\nThe hub for higher and degree apprenticeships, along with commercial courses in engineering and aerospace. Check out the other post on the Timeline<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bickerstaffe House<\/strong>
\nThe centre for health and social care courses for adult learners.<\/p>\n

Build Up Centre<\/strong>
\nDedicated to construction courses for adult learners.<\/p>\n

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Bickerstaffe House<\/p><\/div>\n

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Lancashire Energy HQ Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bispham Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bispham Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fleetwood Nautical Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fleetwood Nautical Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fleetwood Nautical Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fleetwood Learning Centre<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fleetwood Learning Centre<\/p><\/div>\n

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Seasiders Learning Centre<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gateway Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gateway Campus<\/p><\/div>\n

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University Centre<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The technical college, originally completed in 1936, has evolved through several mergers over the years. A school for fishermen has been based in Fleetwood since 1892, and in 1987, this nautical college merged with Blackpool and the Fylde College to form the institution that exists today. The college\u2019s main campus is in Bispham, with a network of additional campuses across the Fylde coast, many of which are connected to the University Centre on Palatine Road. Altogether, the college operates from nine campuses along the 17-mile stretch of coastline in the Fylde. 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