PROSPECTUS Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships 2019 - 2020 www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] @kendalcollege Contents Welcome to STUDYING AT KENDAL COLLEGE Welcome to Kendal College ........................... 3 Kendal College Creating Bright Futures ........................................ 4 What our former students say ....................... 5 State-of-the-Art Facilities .......................................6-7 I am delighted that you are thinking about coming to Kendal College Dedicated Study Spaces & for the next phase of your education. Progression Centre .................................................. 8 Student Life ................................................................... 9 We are a modern and forward-thinking Our superb facilities are matched by our Opportunities to Consider ...........................10-11 college offering a variety of qualifications, team of staff. You will be taught by experts Understanding Levels ...........................................12 and just by considering Kendal College as a who are highly qualified, professional and Careers Advice ..........................................................13 place to study you have already taken the friendly, and are passionate about their Visit Us .............................................................................14 first step towards a bright future. We have subject and teaching. Applying to College ..............................................15 a lot to offer, so I am sure you will find a Kendal College is a fantastic place to course that interests you and the information AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR learn and study, with a distinctive, prestigious you need, to make the next important COURSES & APPRENTICESHIPS and high-quality curriculum offer. We are decision of your educational journey. Apprenticeships .............................................................16 a college that learners and staff want to A-Levels ...............................................................................18 There is a learning culture here at Kendal come to each day, and where you will enjoy Access to Higher Education...............................20 College that is evident wherever you go; we being part of a vibrant community. You’ll be Animal Care ...................................................................22 are an aspirational college and expect our expected to work hard, but we are sure that Applied Sciences ........................................................24 learners to perform above their potential. you will have fun along the way. Art & Design ..................................................................26 We support all of our learners to achieve I’d like to take this opportunity to personally the qualifications they need, alongside the Barbering, Hairdressing & Beauty wish you success and enjoyment in whatever development of academic, vocational and Therapy ..............................................................................28 you choose. Good luck & very best wishes. Business & Accounting ...........................................30 technical skills that employers and universities Childhood Studies .....................................................32 are looking for. Computing, IT & Software I take great pride in the fact that we offer Development ................................................................. 34 innovative and engaging courses which are Construction ...................................................................36 delivered in state-of-the-art learning facilities. Kelvin Nash, Principal Engineering......................................................................38 Film Production & Photography .................... 40 Health & Social Care..............................................42 Hospitality & Catering ........................................... 44 Motor Vehicle Maintenance ...............................46 Music ....................................................................................48 Performing Arts ............................................................50 Production, Theatre & Events ............................52 Sport & Outdoor Adventure .............................. 54 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Finding Us ................................................................... 56 Learning Support ....................................................57 FAQs .................................................................................57 2 www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] @kendalcollege @kendalcollege www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] 3 Creating What our former Bright Futures students say... Everything we do at the College focuses Last year, 170 students progressed to university on our students gaining the skills and and our links with employers have provided experience they need for progression to a fantastic platform for students to secure Claire Kettlewell, Katherine Walsh, higher education or employment. higher-level apprenticeships with employers studied Access to studied Business including the BBC, NHS and BAE Systems. Our courses are taught by industry and Higher Education “In my early 20’s academic experts, who have worked in the In our last Ofsted inspection, our support I decided that I careers that interest you and/or are qualified for students’ personal development, welfare “I’m doing an wanted to explore to a high academic level. and behaviour was graded as ‘outstanding’. occupational other opportunities This included preparing our students for their therapy degree at You will receive comprehensive careers with my career. next step. the University of advice and guidance to help you make well- Cumbria. I had a placement last year I decided that an apprenticeship involving informed decisions about your future plans. #CreatingBrightFutures in a paediatric community setting that I customer service and business administration really enjoyed. I would highly recommend would be the best option for me. I Kendal College to anyone, whether you’re completed a business apprenticeship at leaving secondary school, or returning as Kendal College and now work as a Business a mature student, the support, welcome Support Officer at North Yorkshire County and environment is fab!” Council, which I love!” Alastair Speed, Catherine Chant, studied Engineering studied Childhood Studies “I’m now on the Higher “I’m studying Primary Apprenticeship Education at York scheme with BAE St John University. Systems in Barrow- I have been on in-Furness, working full-time and studying placement in a school where I did 456 for my HNC at the same time. It’s a hours over the year, and I have loved 3-year scheme, the first two years I’m getting to know the class and teaching studying for the HNC & HND, and I’ll my first lesson. It is an enriching “Teachers and assessors provide excellent be going on to the BA Mechanical experience. The placements at Kendal information, advice and guidance for learners Engineering Degree in the last year. College deepened my understanding of and apprentices, preparing them exceptionally BAE Systems fund the course, all my how to deal with parents and how to well for their next steps” SOURCE: education and extra-curricular tasks, Ofsted 2017 build up a professional relationship with and pay me a good salary.” staff and the children.” 4 www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] @kendalcollege @kendalcollege www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] 5 State-of-the-Art Facilities 2011 ‘The Box’ dedicated performance venue opens The investment never stops at Kendal College. We recognise that to stay Innovative Castle Dairy Restaurant, at the top of our game, we need to be constantly refreshing and updating Art Gallery & Apprenticeship our equipment and facilities. In the last 15 years, more than £27 million Academy opens has been invested in brand new and upgraded College resources. 2014 Pioneering new Animal Rescue Centre opens Refurbishment of the Allen Building (Arts & Media Campus) New £2.2m Engineering, Science, Technology & A-Level Centre opens 2017 New £2.5m Wildman Street Studios opens (Arts & Media Campus) “Learners and apprentices benefit from well-resourced and industry-standard facilities that provide them with good SOURCE: professional working environments” Ofsted 2017 6 www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] @kendalcollege @kendalcollege www.kendal.ac.uk T: 01539 814700 E: [email protected] 7 Student Life There are lots of additional opportunities for you to benefit from and take part in, including: • Residential trips & visits in the UK & abroad e.g. Kenya, Italy, San Francisco and Morocco to name just a few! • Work placements in industry • National competitions & WorldSkills “Meaningful work • Part-time courses & additional qualifications experience and enrichment activities • Student Governor & Class Rep positions extend opportunities for (voluntary) learners to develop their SOURCE: practical, personal, social Ofsted 2017 • Student Ambassador positions (paid) and employability skills • Totum Card – student discounts extremely effectively” Dedicated Study Spaces Rowan Morgan, Billy Thompson, studied Outdoor studied Computing Adventure & Progression Centre “The work “We visited Scotland experience for a week kayaking I was able to There are dedicated spaces for you to on the river Edif complete as undertake study and research with the and climbed Ben part of my support of a team of experienced staff in Students of all