Which route is right for you? - Northumberland College

What do you want to gain from your course?

Skills for a specific career sector
Hands-on, practical experience of a specific job role

Which one of the following is the most important to you?

Qualifications that relate to a career or industry sector
Workplace experience

Do you know what career you would like to do?

Not sure – but I know the sector I would like to work in
Yes - I want to start straight away

Do you feel ready for work now?

Almost ready
Yes I’m ready

If you chose mostly 1:

A vocational course or T Level might be for you! Our vocational qualifications and T Levels are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can offer you great career prospects.

If you chose mostly 2:

An apprenticeship might be for you! Apprenticeships can help you get started by gaining nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and earning a wage - all at the same time!