How can you succeed in your work experience placement?

By William Clarke, ID Card Centre on 14 January 2019 What are the essentials for being successful at the start of your career? Qualifications? Confidence? Maturity? All of these are, of course, a highly important part of beginning and developing a...

Applicants

worry. This list is updated every day, so keep checking back. If you’re not sure which apprenticeship is best for you, or what to do next, our friendly team can answer any questions you may have about apprenticeships and help you with applications, CV...

Level 3 Criminology (Diploma)

of the complexities of criminal, delinquent and deviant behaviour, as well being able to explain society?s reaction. What will I study? Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Students will plan campaigns for change relating to crime. Not all types of crime...

Level 3 Criminology (Diploma)

of the complexities of criminal, delinquent and deviant behaviour, as well being able to explain society?s reaction. What will I study? Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Students will plan campaigns for change relating to crime. Not all types of crime...

What to do if Uni life isn’t for you

home to start a new life at the University that’s been sending you exciting emails for months, with the people who’ve been WhatsApping and Snapchatting you all summer and who’ll soon be like family to you. You’ve packed all the essentials (phone...

The beginning of a new journey

By Matthew Cox on 21 May 2018 In school I was used to being told what to do and not having any say in the matter. I had become used to the usual cycle of school life and could predict what I would be doing day by day, so when it came to completing my...

The Working World

a blog piece I was just beginning the work experience I was given and even though I was excited I was also very nervous for what lay ahead. I had so many questions circling in my mind beforehand about the world of work but four weeks on from my first...

What makes English so important?

GCSE English Language is a core subject that lays the foundation for your academic and personal success. By achieving a strong grade, you’ll be prepared for A Levels, further studies, or vocational training. Your GCSE qualification will also...

What makes Maths so important?

Whether you’re currently studying at Northampton College or planning to join us next September, these helpful tips will guide you through revising for GCSE maths, ensuring you achieve the best grade possible. Did you know that a grade 4 in maths is...

Cost, fees and finance

you are able to cover the cost of any travel until your bursary has been assessed. The application will instruct you on what evidence you need to provide for your application. This is most likely to be the last three months Universal Credit statements...

Games convention puts students in control

latest game in the series, as well as two other titles they saw at the convention. After talking to another student about what they had learnt, they expressed that they now fully knew what they wanted to mainly focus on. Modelling. This student...

Opening doors

have already seen the college prospectus so you might be thinking, ‘Why do I need to go to an open event?’ Even if you know what you want to do, we always recommend coming along to see for yourself so you can get an idea at first-hand what college is...

Remote working during the coronavirus outbreak: Week Six blog

dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak involves a number of different ‘phases'. First of all, we had to plan for what might happen in various different scenarios, then we had to devise a way of handling what was actually happening. That action...

Level 2 Engineering

personal tutorial support. After successfully achieving this qualification, you could progress onto a L3 Study Programme What will I study? In the BTEC First Extended Certificate, students learn about basic engineering skills. They study things like:...

Governance and management

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Level 3 Advanced Electrotechnical - Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Standard Apprenticeship

at Level 3, which is the level that the Electrotechnical industry recognises students to become a qualified electrician. What will I study? Knowledge: You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of: ? The principles, practices and...

Level 2 Intermediate Footwear Manufacturer Apprenticeship

footwear, while also ensuring apprentices understand workplace safety, materials, and efficient workflow practices. What will I study? Knowledge You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of: ? The ?end to end? main footwear construction...

HNC/HND Business, Finance & Marketing

of marketing, finance, human resources and operations management. Our mix of theory and practice enables you to apply what you have learned to real industry situations, enhancing your employment prospects. Join us and take the first step towards an...

HNC General Engineering

been developed to fit around your existing work commitments, with modules running one day per week over a two year period. What will I study? The HNC covers key engineering topics to give you a broad understanding of the field. While specific subjects...