A Northumberland College engineering apprentice’s hard work and dedication has been recognised by a leading manufacturing organisation. Hamish Carroll, representing Tharsus Ltd., won the Apprentice Endeavour prize at the prestigious Make UK 2020 Awards which celebrate brilliance of UK engineering and manufacturing. The award, which received 200 nominations, is given to the apprentice who has … Continued
Northumberland College apprentices are celebrating passing their Equine qualifications after turning to technology to complete their end-point assessments (EPA). Each of the cohort – who are working at equestrian centres across the region – passed the Level 2 Equine Groom Standard despite moving to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unable to carry out … Continued
Northumberland College construction apprentices have been putting their skills into practice by transforming an area of wasteland into a new paved footpath. The students dug out a patch of grass and mud at the college’s Ashington Campus, bringing what they have learned in the workshop into a live project. Gaining confidence and experience in path … Continued
Education Partnership North East is offering its prospective students the chance to experience college life without leaving their homes. Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form have moved their open days online during the COVID-19 outbreak to reassure school leavers, offer advice and guidance and help them prepare for their future. These innovative live and interactive events will give students the opportunity to talk to directly to teaching staff … Continued
Equine apprentice, Libby Colmer, has enjoyed a successful season in British Eventing, reaching Novice Level in dressage, show jumping and cross-country disciplines. Libby has developed strong technical skills within the sport and plans to compete in more events as she progresses up the levels. Aimee Straughan, Libby’s Equine Skills Coach, said: “We are very proud … Continued
Jed Hallet-Miller, a Level 2 Standard Horticulture apprentice, will compete at the regional final of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. Achieving the highest score in the local heat at Northumberland College, Jed will put his knowledge to the test again when he travels to Askham Bryan College in March. … Continued
Northumberland College Level 4 Engineering apprentice, Hamish Carroll, has been named national runner up at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards. Hamish, representing manufacturing firm Tharsus, was recognised as one of the manufacturing industry’s rising stars at a glittering ceremony held in Canary Wharf, London. This award has been developed to reward business or commercial apprentices … Continued
Agriculture apprentices recently attended a farmer workshop entitled ‘Weaning the Suckled Beef Calf’ delivered by Black Sheep Farm Health at North Bellshill Farm. The afternoon covered theory and practical aspects of ensuring this high-risk period goes smoothly and the day provided Stockperson Apprentices (Level 2 Agriculture) with in-depth knowledge to protect and meet the needs … Continued
Engineering apprentice, Jake Alderson has been shortlisted in this year’s prestigious Made in the North East Awards. The Level 4 Engineering Technician Apprentice was nominated for ‘Best Apprentice’, coming third against 150 nominees in his category. Jake then went on to win ‘Best Apprentice’ in his employer’s, Barrier Ex Electricals’ annual award ceremony. Kris Archer, … Continued
