How can you succeed in your work experience placement?

placement seriously and worked hard throughout the week in order to get the most out of it. Let’s find out a little bit about how Monique got on. How did you prepare for the placement? At college I had tutorial lessons where I was taught how to write...

Cookie and privacy

Website Privacy Statement & Cookies This page tells you how Northampton College collects personal information from visitors to our website, why we collect personal information and how we use it and how we keep it secure. We are committed to preserving...

Level 2 Engineering

First Extended Certificate in Engineering is a qualification in the UK for students who want to learn about engineering and how things work. This course is designed to be hands-on and gives students an introduction to different areas of engineering....

Level 2 Course in Principles of Business Administration

with the knowledge that is required to work in a range of environments in a business administration role. Learners will know how to carry out administrative tasks such as managing information and supporting events and will be able to apply their...

Girls do it better - how we won The Big Rig Low Carbon Challenge

hat and my hi-vis and joined the all-female Apprentice team as we competed against the STEM team to build a solar powered shower. As an all-girl team, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t already written us out of the competition within the first hour. We...

Lockdown blog week 7 - How to reduce eye strain while you are learning from home

Teams calls are racking up, with screentime on digital devices going through the roof. What is that doing to our vision and how can we reduce the potential for eye strain? More time in front of screens, whether for college or for fun and connection, can...

Cost, fees and finance

distance calculated using Google Maps) Your household income needs to be less than £26,000 per year to be eligible, however if there are more than three children in the household or exceptional circumstances, household incomes of up to £30,000 will be...

Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

can be applied to a wide variety of settings. What will I study? Principles of team leading Understand business Understand how to communicate work-related information Understand how to manage performance and conflict in the workplace Understand...

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Early Years Educator

During this apprenticeship you will be required to cover the following core skills, knowledge and behaviours: Knowledge: How children learn and the expected pattern of babies and children's development from birth to 5 years and their further development...

How to Write a UCAS Personal Statement

How to apply

We're delighted you're thinking about joining us. Applying for a full-time course or apprenticeship Becoming a student or apprentice at Northampton College is easier than you think. If you’re ready to apply for a full-time course or express your...

How a diverse team can really benefit the working environment

equality in the UK has come a long way since Emily Davison ran into the path of the King's horse in the 1913 Epsom Derby; however, we've still got a long way to go. At Northampton College, we have been working hard to encourage more women and more...

Maths Functional Skills

2 is a very common entry requirement for many jobs. You will study topics such as: whole numbers, learning place value and how to confidently add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions, learning easy-to-remember way to break down ratios and solve...

HNC General Engineering

Principles: This unit includes core concepts like forces, motion, materials, and thermodynamics?essential for understanding how things work in mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. Maths for Engineers: Engineering involves a lot of...

Level 3 Digital and Cyber Technologies

This course is perfect for anyone keen to dive into the world of data and tech. If you?re curious about how apps, websites, and companies use data to make smart decisions, this course is for you! You?ll learn how to gather, organise, and analyse data...

Level 1 Sport

and VCA programmes, ran by Northampton Town FC in the Community, aimed at developing interpersonal skills as well as learning how to become an effective coach. Fantastic trip opportunities that link with BTEC units being studied whilst also developing...

Level 2 Social Media Content Production

Want to know how to make content for your followers but stuck on how to make your content look professional? Then this course is for you. Social media is a hugely expanding business area whereby both individuals and businesses are netting millions of...

10 Time Management Tips to Keep You Running Like Clockwork

By Ben Fielding, on behalf of Amberjack on 16 October 2019 We each have 24 hours in a day, but how you spend those hours is completely up to you. Outside of work, college and other unavoidable commitments, you’re free to spend your time as you wish....

Governance and management

Applicants

you need to be cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to confirm that you can work with children. Details on how to apply for this will be sent to you once we have processed your application for these courses. We continue to accept...