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
- Submit your application to NKC Dartford College
- Prepare for your interview by completing the Personal Statement
- Attend your interview with the Business and Accounts Team
- Attend and successfully complete your compulsory taster session.
- Meet the entry requirements and any additional requirements for your programme.
- 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
01322 629400
