Introduction
Thank you for applying to join our Engineering Course at North Kent College. We’re really looking forward to meeting you. Please arrive in the college reception at your allocated interview time, we do require all items listed below, otherwise we cannot make you an offer.
We offer courses in General, Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. The engineering provision includes a machine shop with welding and fabrication facilities in addition to well-equipped electronic laboratories. We also have computer suites with computer aided design (Autodesk) software.
Our workshops, laboratories and classrooms are designed to meet the highest industry standards. All of our teaching staff have relevant industrial backgrounds, which provide a high standard of teaching that enables you to explore a wide range of engineering settings.
Our Entry Requirements
We require five GCSEs at Grades 4 or above, including at least one Grade 5 in a Maths, Science or Technology subject and English at Grade 4.
You must provide evidence that you are either currently working at, or predicted to achieve these minimum entry criteria before we can offer you a place on our courses.
School Report & Grade Sheet
Please provide a full school report either prior to, or at the time of your interview.
This must contain predicted grades, attendance percentage and attitude/behaviour to learning. (For applicants aged under 19 years).
If you are over 19, please provide copies of your GCSE certificates and a reference from your current employer or post 16 education provider.
Your interview may not take place if you do not bring the requested documents.
Interview Task
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What Will Happen On The Day
Report to Reception, where you will be met by one of our tutors, who will then take you to the interview room.
What Should You Bring
We would like to see a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet then please also bring this with you. If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
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