For the first time this year, Northumberland College is able to offer Apprenticeships to people aged over 25, as well as to those aged 16-24. The new Adult Apprenticeships are offered at NVQ Level 2 and 3, and are FREE to both the employer and employee.

So whether you are starting your working life or want to add a recognised qualification to your CV, you can now benefit from free training as an Apprentice.

Training and assessment is flexible – provided in both the workplace, at the college and by ‘blended learning’, which includes e-learning from home. Apprenticeships last between one and four years – and to qualify for an Apprenticeship you must have an employer.

All Apprentices follow an Apprenticeship Framework, consisting of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), key skills qualifications, a technical certificate and employment rights and responsibilities.

The Level 2 Apprenticeship framework is equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-C, while the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship is equivalent to two A-Levels.

By gaining an Apprenticeship qualification, employees give themselves an excellent chance of improving their overall employment prospects.

The employer gains too, with a well trained workforce, increased productivity and performance and an increased competitive edge.

We offer Apprenticeships/Advanced Apprenticeships in:

• Agricultural engineering
• Amenity horticulture
• Beauty therapy
• Business administration
• Customer service
• Dry lining
• Engineering (electrical and mechanical)
• Engineering (Welding)
• Floor covering
• Hairdressing
• Highways
• Information technology
• Mechanical engineering services (refridgeration and air conditioning)
• Motor engineering
• Painting and decorating
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• Retail
• Suspended ceilings
• Trowel occupations
• Veterinary nursing
• Wall and floor tiling
• Wood occupations

Weather forces college closures

Northumberland College was forced to close its centres this morning (Thursday) due to the ongoing snow.

All students are advised that there will be no lessons this afternoon or evening at any centres. The college expects to open as normal again tomorrow (Friday).

The college phone system is currently down, so we are unable to take any calls.

Engineers are working hard to fix the problem and hope to have the system back up and running soon. In the meantime, you can email advice.centre@northland.ac.uk or use the Live support service via the button on this home page to access our contact centre staff.

Apologies for any inconvenience.