Thank you for applying to join our Business and Accounts Department at NKC Dartford College. We are really looking forward to meeting you.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 5 GCSE’s grades 9-5 including English and Math.   

SCHOOL REPORT & GRADE SHEET    

  • We would like to see a copy of your most recent school or college report if you are under 19 years of age. If you have been issued with a predicted grade sheet, please also bring this with you.
  • If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of your achieved grades.

INTERVIEW TASK & WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE 
Please complete a ‘Personal statement’ of between 200-400 words. This must be a reflection on yourself and your achievements so far.  

Please consider. 

  • What you enjoy, hobbies and interests
  • Your goals for the future, 
  • Why have you chosen Accounting T Level? 
  • What are your achievements? 
  • Any employment, work placements or experience of work/volunteering you have completed
  • What interests you about accounting and what you would like to learn more about
  • Someone you consider to be a positive role model and why

WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?     

  • Your interview is the start of our recruitment process. You will be taken to the hub of our department for a presentation about the Study Programme we offer and will have an opportunity to ask questions of our teaching and support team.
  • Following the presentation, you will have a one-to-one interview with a member of the teaching team.
  • You will also be given information about the industry placement required as part of the T Level and guidance on starting that process.
  • If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend a compulsory Taster Day.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?    

  • Your Personal Statement
  • Your most recent school or college report and predicted grades, where applicable
  • Any relevant qualification certificates

TASTER DAYS AND NEXT STEPS

Our Taster Days provide applicants with the opportunity to experience live classes, meet other applicants and gain a better understanding of what it is like to study their chosen course.

Successful participation in the Taster Day will lead to a full offer of a place being made.

The Taster Day also gives us an opportunity to assess applicants’ readiness for the course and their ability to engage positively in a college environment. We will be looking for applicants to demonstrate:

  • Positive participation in activities and tasks
  • Appropriate and respectful communication with peers and staff
  • Genuine interest and enthusiasm for their chosen course
  • Positive engagement and a willingness to respond to guidance and feedback
  • Professional behaviour, including appropriate conduct and attitude
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions and contribute to discussions and activities

YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY

  1. Submit your application to NKC Dartford College
  2. Prepare for your interview by completing the Personal Statement
  3. Attend your interview with the Business and Accounts Team
  4. Attend and successfully complete your compulsory taster session.
  5. Meet the entry requirements and any additional requirements for your programme.
  6. Subject to successfully completing the required stages of the admissions process, your place will be confirmed through enrolment.

CONTACT DETAILS

Head of Curriculum – Business and Accounting

Amanda Ball

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01322 629400