NPTC Group of Colleges - Business, Tourism and Management

A huge well done to our Level 3 Business learners in Brecon, who hosted a fantastic promotional event today for our Business FE & HE courses! 🎉

The learners took the lead in creating all the event resources and putting together merchandise bags, while confidently engaging with members of the public throughout the day.

The event saw a great footfall and plenty of positive conversations — already resulting in an application and a conditional offer for the BTEC course! 👏

We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, professionalism, and success. 🙂

🎉 What a fantastic achievement by our Level 3 Business Year 1 learners in Newtown! 🎉

Yesterday, as part of their 'Managing an Event' module, our learners organised a hugely successful raffle and cake stall — and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they accomplished.

Over the past two weeks, the group demonstrated outstanding teamwork, creativity, and organisation while planning the event. From designing and sourcing prizes for two themed hampers — a luxury pamper hamper and a cosy movie-night hamper — to promoting the event and engaging supporters, they created real excitement across campus.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to the local independent businesses whose generous donations helped make the event such a success. A special mention goes to Hilltop Honey for donating a wonderful hamper, and to Sidoli's for supplying an amazing selection of cakes and sweet treats that were thoroughly enjoyed by staff and learners alike. 🍰

Most importantly, the learners chose to support Lingen Davies Cancer Fund — a fantastic local charity supporting people affected by cancer across Shropshire and Mid Wales.

Thanks to the learners’ hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication, the event has already raised an incredible £315! 👏

This has been a brilliant opportunity for learners to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and event management. We are extremely proud of all they have achieved.

📸 Here are some photos from yesterday’s event!

🌊✨𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺!✨🌊

Our Level 3 NCFE Travel & Tourism Year 2 students recently set sail on an unforgettable residential trip aboard P&O Cruises’ flagship ship, IONA 🚢

Organised by tutor Helen Thomas, this incredible experience gave students the chance to:
👀 Explore behind-the-scenes cruise operations
🤝 See top-tier customer service in action
🍽️ Discover the world of hospitality at sea

From structured activities to real-world observations, students gained valuable insight into the scale and excitement of the global tourism industry 🌍✈️

💡 This hands-on trip didn’t just support their coursework—it inspired future career paths and showed what life at sea is really like!

🎓 Huge congratulations to 10 current Ospreys players and 3 former players on successfully completing their ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management course!

Balancing professional rugby with academic achievement is no small feat, and this milestone reflects their dedication, discipline, and commitment to growth both on and off the field.

A special thank you goes to their lecturer, Leah Morgan, for her invaluable support and guidance throughout their journey 👏

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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!🎨✨

Our NCFE Travel and Tourism Year 1 students recently took part in a creative ‘Paint Along’ session as part of their wellbeing day. 🎨

The activity gave everyone the chance to relax, express themselves, and most importantly—have fun together. It was fantastic to see the group bonding, supporting each other, and building new connections outside the classroom. ❤️🖤

A great day all around, filled with creativity, laughter, and teamwork! 😊

▪️▫️𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! ▫️▪️

The Business students from our Newtown campus organised a successful Colour Run at Dolerw Park last weekend to raise funds for Cancer Research. ❤️🖤

The event had 200 fun runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages. The students planned and organised the event which included liaising with local suppliers, and their hard work paid off as the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council provided funding to support the event.

Our Business Lecturer, Harriet Bailey, couldn’t be more proud of the students for executing such a successful event.🤩👏🏼

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🚀 The Countdown Is On!

Over the last two weeks, our learners have really stepped up the pace with their Event Management Final Major Project – and things are getting exciting!
From detailed planning sessions to hands-on prep, there’s been a real buzz as the big day draws closer. One of the highlights? A fantastic collaboration with Stuart Owen, Community Organisation Manager at Open Newtown. Stuart has been working closely with our learners to help set the scene and strengthen connections across the local community and Powys borders. 🌍💬

The momentum didn’t stop there…
It’s been another brilliant week for our Event Management learners!
We kicked off this week with an early morning meeting with Hafan Yr Avon Manager, Barry Edwards, who delivered an incredibly engaging session on communication and promotion. 💬📢
Barry’s insight sparked a one-off partnership opportunity, giving our learners a chance to apply their knowledge and enhance both traditional and digital marketing strategies — a major boost to their understanding of collaboration and customer engagement. 📈🤝

We’re so proud of how our learners are rising to each opportunity with professionalism and passion. The event is shaping up to be something really special… and we can’t wait to share it with you all! 👏 Roll on the 1st of June.

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With hands-on activities and incredible discoveries, the Roman Baths in Bath was a perfect attraction for an educational, fun-filled study day for Level 3 Travel and Tourism students from Neath. Great ambassadors for the college.