Surgo Construction, one of region’s longest established building contractors, continued its support for Northumberland College and its students recently by helping to broaden their experience of what to expect on a construction site, by facilitating a site visit to Stannington where it is building 34 new homes for Willow Homes. Ten students went along to … Continued
Two Northumberland College plastering students recently took part in a Regional SkillBuild competition held at York College. Apprentice plasterer Kieran Dyson and full time student Kyle Burton competed against hopefuls from across the North. Competitors were tested not only on their technical abilities, but also on their time management, character and commitment. Lecturer David Hanncock … Continued
A group of engineering students from Northumberland College gained valuable experience of the work that happens on site at leading manufacturer EGGER in Hexham on a recent visit. The group of eight students, currently studying level 2 and 3 engineering at the College, were given a brief history of the company and how it has … Continued
A group of students from the college’s travel and tourism and football academies have just returned from an exciting trip to Spain where they gained vital knowledge to put towards their studies. The trip began in Salou where the travel and tourism students experienced working abroad in a holiday complex, whilst the football academy students … Continued
Northumberland College’s Hospitality and Catering students are celebrating after scooping various awards including overall college winner at the recent NECTA Northern Chef of the Year competition. Organised by the North East Culinary and Trade Association, the students entered into various categories demonstrating cooking, cake decorating, front of house, cocktail and coffee making and bread making. … Continued
Following on from huge success at the recent NECTA (North East Culinary and Trade Association) North East Chef of the Year event, a specially-designed, industry-driven initiative to help Northumberland College’s catering students obtain first-hand experience of the food chain, has been delivered. With the help of Six restaurant’s top professional chef, Steve Burkitt, level 2 … Continued
Northumberland College’s Hospitality and Catering students are celebrating after scooping various wins and overall college winner at the recent NECTA Northern Chef of the Year competition. Organised by the North East Culinary and Trade Association, the competition hopes to raise the profile and quality of the catering and hospitality trade in the North of England. … Continued
A group students studying Animal Management at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus have just returned from Italy where they have been learning about the marine environment and why it is important to protect it for a sustainable future. On the trip the students took part in a variety of activities including surveying dolphins, turtle rescues … Continued
A group of level 3 agriculture students from Northumberland College witnessed an animal autopsy to learn essential livestock techniques to help their studies and future farming careers. The twelve students, aged between 17 and 20-years old, attended the workshop located at the Warrens Group fallen stock collection centre in County Durham. The autopsy event was … Continued
