Level 3 Travel and Tourism

an interest in travel and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification before progressing to either Higher Education or employment. How is the course assessed? The course is assessed through a mixture of externally marked exams and internally marked...

Millennials are killing everything

us our deserved recognition. People love to tell us that we’re by far the most catastrophic generation but they don’t realise how far we’ve come. Older generations like to tell us that we take everything for granted and how back in their day things were...

The importance of self-belief

PR course at Northampton College. What I have to say to whoever is reading this is never let anyone bring you down. Show people how determined you can be and achieve your goals – whatever negativity or challenges are thrown your way. Show them how...

International Women’s Day – a chance to be proud of the progress we have made

Women’s Day reminds people of a previous time in which gender inequality was at its worst, causing women to suffer greatly. However, lots of things have improved in the treatment of women, including such milestones as the right to vote in 1920 and the...

The robots are coming

have the skills and confidence to take on a range of different challenges over your working life. Here are a few tips about how to approach the choices you make now to future-proof your employability: Take your learning as far as you can – the higher...

Remote working during the coronavirus outbreak: Week Six blog

of handling what was actually happening. That action plan then needed implementing and now, we find ourselves planning for how we come out of it at the other end. It's all involved an awful lot of work from an awful lot of people and it's only been made...

Remote working during the coronavirus outbreak: Week 12 blog

regimes will be here to stay for many months yet and it is vital these continue to be followed if we are to get back to how things used to be. The less these are respected and adhered to, the longer they will be in place. At Northampton College, the...

Lockdown blog week 8 - Roadmap sets out route to a post-COVID world of opportunity

of lockdown has provided a much-needed dose of optimism. We now know where we stand, we know where we're headed and we know how and when we're getting there. The return to the classroom on March 8 is a date we can all now look forward to. Getting back...

Level 3 T Level in Health (Adult Nursing)

to progress to higher education to study a Health related degree. eg Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic or Occupational Health How is the course assessed? Two exams in your first year Employer set project Formative assessments and homework throughout the...

Apprentices can help employers to Build The Future

Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement

to gain the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage systems. How is the course assessed? The course will be assessed through: The completion of an On-line exam Practical assessments Knowledge...

Level 3/2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement

to gain the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage systems. How is the course assessed? The course will be assessed through: The completion of an On-line exam Practical assessments Knowledge...

Northampton College website accessibility statement

text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. How accessible this website is We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible: Some information is only available...

Northampton College intranet accessibility statement

text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. How accessible this website is We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible: Some information is only available...

Level 3 T Level in Digital Support Services

is ideal if you have an interest in Digital Support Services and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification in digital support. How is the course assessed? Core component: Two written examinations Employer-set project Occupational specialism component: Three...

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

students will have developed their knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and the basics of costing. Students will learn how a manual bookkeeping system operates and the basics of operating a computerised accounting system. This gives students the basic...

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

costing systems including the use of spreadsheets. Students will learn the basics of VAT and Payroll they will understanding how spreadsheets are used the need for professional ethics. What will I study? There are four modules covered by the AAT Level 3...

Northampton College students head to finals of national debating competition

“Fill your cup” with a self-care day at The Salon NC

admit, when I volunteered to take part in one of our students’ final spa therapy exams last week, I was so impressed with how much theoretical knowledge each student had to combine with practical skill to pass their assessment and become qualified. One...

Level 2 Media Make-up and Nail Technology

for you if you have an interest in becoming a makeup artist or nail technician and wish to gain a Level 2 qualification. How is the course assessed? Practical work will be assessed by some formative assessments and then final end of course assessments...