Kendal College is committed to offering a wide range of quality courses and training for the local community. Learn professional skills for your future career or have fun trying something new!
2021-2022 Courses
Our new part-time courses for 2021/2022 are now open for applications! Browse them all here.
Our Student Money pages include information about adult funding & support.
Are you an employer, or responsible for staff CPD?
We can design training packages to fulfil your organisation’s requirements and can deliver courses in the workplace. Group discounts may also be available.
For more information, see the Business Training page in our Employers section of the website.
Why study with us?
- Taught by industry experts
- State-of-the-art facilities - over £6 million recently invested
- A choice of courses to support your career development
- A range of levels, from beginner to professional
- Modern adult learning environment & a friendly atmosphere
- Graded Ofsted Good with Outstanding aspects
- Free childcare & financial support for adults in low-income households
Useful Careers Websites
Inspira offer free, impartial careers advice to adults. Book a chat with them here.
Your Bright Future
yourbrightfuture.kendal.ac.uk
A website dedicated to your next step! Also includes a local jobs board.
Start Profile
startprofile.com
A free national website that covers all the stages of career planning - explore your skills & interests, see suggested careers and find relevant courses, apprenticeships and jobs close to where you live.
Prospects
prospects.ac.uk/planner
Answer questions about what you find interesting and they'll match you with job groups containing more than 400 job profiles.
National Careers Website
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
This site includes a range of job profiles, employability tools and careers advice.
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships.gov.uk
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
Volunteering
do-it.org
A national search engine. Volunteering is a great way to discover what you like and don’t like doing. It also gives you valuable work experience which looks fantastic on your CV. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact employers directly.
View our courses
Campus: Milnthorpe Road Campus (MRC)
This qualification gives the learner an understanding of the application of the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. It provides a facility for individuals working in the electrotechnical sector to develop their understanding of the installation of electric vehicle (EV).
Campus: Milnthorpe Road Campus (MRC)
If you have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out routine maintenance activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicles, then this course is for learners who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system.
Campus: Milnthorpe Road Campus (MRC)
This course aims to upskill, inspire and develop chefs working in a professional kitchen. Training will include hands-on learning within Kendal College's world class training kitchens, visits to award-winning hotels and restaurants, demonstrations from industry professionals and innovators of modern gastronomy. Your practical experience will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques essential for all successful chefs.
Campus: Milnthorpe Road Campus (MRC)
This course demystifies the internals of your suspension to help you with set up and basic servicing.
Campus: Arts & Media Campus (AMC)
Are you wanting to take your interest in Pottery to the next level, explore your own creativity and develop your own exciting style, then this advanced Pottery course is for you.
Campus: Milnthorpe Road Campus (MRC)
This is a well-respected professional qualification, which is highly valued by employers. It will help you to develop the business skills and technical knowledge that employers look for in HR professionals. This qualification can boost your promotion prospects or provide retraining route for those looking for a career in the HR industry.
