Our A-Level students have progressed on to a variety of Russell Group Universities, full-time employment and higher-level apprenticeships. We also have experience of preparing students for Oxbridge applications. In 2018, 100% of students passed, with 83% achieving A*-C.
This course offers progression onto higher education degree level courses and a change to your career and prospects. You could progress to courses in nursing (all branches), midwifery, physiotherapy, radiography, paramedic science, social work and occupational therapy, along with many other professions within the Health and Social Care sector.
This course offers progression onto degree-level courses and a change to your career and prospects. You could progress to degree course both at university or Distant learning and also higher education apprenticeships. You need to be at least 19 years of age to study on this course.
It is never too late for a change in direction. Are you interested in criminology or a career in the police force?
This course offers progression onto higher education degree level courses and a chance to change your career and prospects. You could progress to courses in, for example, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Pharmacy, Radiography, Biomedical Sciences and a range of related degrees.
This course combines academic knowledge with meaningful work placements within the agriculture sector. During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills needed for entry to various agriculture, land management and production occupations.
This course is intended for anyone who would like to develop a career working with animals. Highly qualified and experienced veterinary, teaching and technical staff support students to achieve this qualification.
This BTEC Level 1 is designed to give an introductory overview to some of the key principles, knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the animal care sector.
This course is intended for anyone who would like to develop a career working with animals and supports access to careers in the animal management sector. It is primarily for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an apprenticeship or a higher-level animal management qualification e.g. degree. Highly qualified and experienced veterinary, technical and teaching staff support students to achieve this qualification.
This course in Architectural Joinery is designed to prepare you for a career in the construction industry. An Architectural Joiner has the skills and knowledge to make timber products such as doors, windows and stairs.
The Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art and Design has been designed as an introductory programme that will help you to develop practical skills in Art and Design. You will develop your research skills, your personal confidence, and learn about progression opportunities in the Art and Design industries. There will be opportunities to learn skills within drawing, 2D design, printmaking, photography, textiles, sculpture, 3D design and digital media. You will have access to a wide range of workshops from 3D, printmaking, photography, fashion & textiles as well as a variety of apple mac suites.
This is a creative two-year course that allows you to discover a wide range of visual arts media. The course develops your creativity, developing your idea generation skills along with practical and technical workshops. Your experience will be rich, diverse and challenging. Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the art and design sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts.
This pre-degree course prepares you to apply with confidence for a place on any Art and Design BA (Hons) degree course. This is an intensive, creative course that promotes and stimulates inventive and experimental analysis of the arts. Our goal is to provide the creative groundwork on which you can base the rest of your professional life. Your experience will be rich, diverse and challenging. Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts. Students will regularly work with outside businesses on live projects and exhibit in external venues.
This course will appeal to those who are serious about a career within the patisserie or bakery sector. The course will comprise of mainly practical aspects in both the bakery and patisserie kitchen with some theory. Work experience, directed study and on-line learning will also be given.
A practical course designed for anyone who is interested in medical science. You will learn the science behind medical development and practice, including physiology, body systems, genetics, microbiology and practical laboratory techniques.
If you are inspired to explore a career in Business then this introduction to Business course will give you an excellent base on which to develop skills in areas such as business presentation skills, personal and business organisational skills, experience of work, personal communication skills and team working skills. You will also take part in planning and running a project to gain real-life experience as you learn. The learning programme usually takes place over 3 days per week and will include the opportunity to study Maths and English to further add to your skills and qualifications.
Learn the core knowledge which underpins finance, the financial sector and the required skills for a career in the industry, as identified by employers. This course combines theory, practical learning and industry placements designed, alongside industry experts, to progress on further study or employment.
You will learn the core knowledge which underpins business and the required skills for a career in the industry, as identified by employers. This course combines theory, practical learning and industry placements designed, alongside industry experts, to progress on further study or employment.
This course will offer you an excellent foundation in carpentry and joinery and the building industry and will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to progress on to the Level 2 carpentry and joinery course. Skills gained on the course can be transferable to other trade areas include: measuring and application of number, problem solving skills and communicating with different people within a working environment. The Construction department regularly competes in the construction skills competition with some very promising wins and most recently a national finalist. The facilities are state of the art and the teaching staffs have a combined knowledge of nearly 50 years in the local area ranging from site and bench joinery to boat building!
These qualifications are for those wishing to gain some understanding and some practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry. This course will offer you an excellent foundation in a variety of general construction subjects, such as carpentry and joinery, plumbing, electrical and brickwork. You will cover the theory behind trades as well as practical skills. Following successful completion of the course and subject to entry requirements, you should be able to progress and specialise in the trade of your choice on a course at a higher level.
This course combines the fundamental engineering knowledge you require to succeed in a multitude of engineering roles, alongside a work placement and practical skills program developed in tandem with local employers to ensure you have the experience to get ahead in the engineering world.
This one year T-Level transition course is designed as a progression route to the T-Level in Education and Childcare.
T-Levels are a high-quality, work-focused alternative to A-Levels for young people after completing their GCSEs. T-Levels are one of the main routes for a young person to enter the education and care sector.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to solve practical problems of an electrical nature in addition students will gain team work, communication, dexterity and time management skills and gain an awareness of health and safety regulations. Electrical installation is an interesting and popular career, with skilled tradesman in high demand.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to solve practical problems of an electrical nature. Electrical installation is an interesting and popular career, with skilled tradesman in high demand. Our tutors are highly qualified with relevant industry and teaching experience. The facilities and equipment are representative of what is used in domestic, commercial and industrial settings.
Do you enjoy looking at machines, structures, technology, gadgets, and wonder how they are made? Did you enjoy making things at school? Do you want to a job where your practical skills are put to use?
Our Level 2 Engineering Technology course focuses on engineering workshop techniques and procedures - using lathes, mills, drills, and hand fitting, for example. Modern engineering requires good computer skills, so our course covers this too.
This course combines the fundamental engineering knowledge you require to succeed in a multitude of engineering roles, alongside a work placement and practical skills program developed in tandem with local employers to ensure you have the experience to get ahead in the engineering world.
This course will introduce you to working with children, allowing you to gain basic knowledge and understanding of key areas such as physical and emotional needs, safety, reading and rhymes for children, creative play, healthy eating, and learning through practical workplace experience.
You will be treated as a filmmaker from day one, and will make a variety of films that will challenge you to discover a voice of your own. This course is intense, fun and practical, teaching you the fundamental processes used in all film production. In combination with a basic understanding of film analysis, you will work on a variety of group productions to develop skills in generating and planning ideas, recording audio and video, completing editing and post-production, and engaging in critical self-analysis. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge you need to push your filmmaking forward.
This is a course ideally suited to anyone aiming to pursue a career with forensic psychology, criminology, policing, forensic science or criminal investigation. Study areas include criminology, forensic and criminal psychology, policing, fire investigation, road traffic investigation, forensic anthropology and scientific techniques. You will develop the analytical, evaluative, practical and interpretation skills to progress to university or work within forensic and criminal investigative fields.
In the UK, the gaming industry is worth over GBP5 billion to the economy, with more than 2000 firms, of all sizes, designing and developing games. In the past two years, more than 10000 new video games were released, and every single one of them had at least one designer - this job involves creating the looks, the rules and background story, and the critical structures to the game. As newer technologies are developed, more designers are needed to use these tools in bringing creativity to life on screen.
This course runs over four days a week, usually Monday-Thursday. The course is delivered during the normal college day (9am-5pm) three days a week, and one evening will be working in the college restaurant for the evening service (you will need to arrange transport home anywhere between 9pm-11pm). This course develops your skills front of house and you will be given responsibility to lead a team of level 1 and level 2 students, delegating tasks to them and supervising their progress. Students are given the opportunity to participate in many enrichment events over the year. The Hospitality department also recruits a Culinary Team who are employed by the college to support additional corporate events, with the money raised going into an end of year foreign experience. Students in previous years have visited top restaurants and hotels in Chicago, Dubai, Toronto, China and Barcelona.
Level 1 Land-Based Studies is an introduction to all the skills involved in working on the land. It will help you understand what farm, forestry, land management and how to do practical jobs on them. You will develop a wide range of practical skills and get the chance to practice them in lots of different places. This course is based in Kendal.
This course combines the fundamental engineering knowledge you require to succeed in a multitude of engineering roles, alongside a work placement and practical skills program developed in tandem with local employers to ensure you have the experience to get ahead in the engineering world.
Kendal College Music Department provides the ideal balance of music performance and technology. You will develop these skills within a professional environment, preparing you for employment within the industry and higher education.
Kendal College Music Department provides the ideal balance of music performance and technology. A modern working musician needs a unique set of skills to support their creative outlets.
If you have considered working in the Outdoor Education industry or have a passion for adventure, this course will arm you with the skills and knowledge to pursue your passion. Being based on the edge of the Lake District National Park, you will have access to a unique landscape in which to improve your skills. You will also have the option to complete a placement in an outdoor education centre, both for practical outdoor adventurous activities and to undertake a work-based project.
This course will introduce you to a wide range of theatre acting, dance and performance relevant to the industry and will provide you with opportunities to enhance your performance skills, increasing your confidence and enabling you to progress on your Theatre Arts journey.
This course will introduce you to a wide range of theatre acting, dance and performance relevant to the industry and will provide you with opportunities to enhance your performance skills, increasing your confidence and enabling you to progress on your Theatre Arts journey.
This intensive one-year course prepares you to audition for Drama school or develop your own theatre practice as a performer aiming to work in the industry. Whilst training, you will work as a small-scale theatre company with performance at the core of your learning.
This course is designed for 16+ students who want to build photography, film-making and/or graphic design skills to progress onto level 3 courses or into the creative industries. The program will teach a high level of technical photography, creative process skills, and professional studio techniques, with employability in graphic design, digital editing, video/ filming and portfolio building.
This qualification is for you if you are a 16-19-year-old learner, who wishes to work as a plumber in the building services industry. It has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress through further learning or into employment. This vocational route at level 3 is a vital step towards becoming a competent plumber.
This course is designed to equip you with the basic skills in plumbing for the mechanical service environment. You will learn about health and safety, plumbing science, cold and hot water, central heating, sanitation and other subjects related to the industry. On the Level 3 programme you will study more advanced subjects such as gas installation.
This course gives students a realistic experience of working in a busy hospitality environment and with high end clients. For example, in the morning you could be serving breakfast to the Lake District Hotel Association, followed by lunch in the college restaurant and then setting up a buffet and canapes at the Town Hall for the international Mountain Festival. The department caters for many prestigious community events throughout the year, such dinners for the Mayor and for the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards.
This course gives you some freedom to develop your ideas and give you the opportunities to create your own dishes. You are also given responsibility to lead a team of level 1 and level 2 students, delegating tasks to them and supervising their progress. If you take the Multiskills route, you will work one day in pastry, two days in the main kitchen and one day developing your skills in the training kitchens. The multiskill qualification is a combination of larder and pastry units.
If you opt for pastry, your time will be spent developing your patisserie skills in pastry. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in cakes, pastry, enriched dough products and hot and cold desserts with sauces, sauce and filling. You will also work with chocolate, sugar and decorative work.
This course gives students a realistic experience of working in a busy hospitality environment and with high end clients. For example, in the morning you could be serving breakfast to the Lake District Hotel Association, followed by lunch in the college restaurant and then setting up a buffet and canapes at the Town Hall for the international Mountain Festival. The department caters for many prestigious community events throughout the year, such dinners for the Mayor and for the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards.
This online level 3 qualification aims to provide professional development and meets Ofsted regulatory requirements in a wide range of job roles, including working in settings such as residential care homes, residential special schools, therapeutic communities, secure children's homes, shared care and short break settings. Responsible for promoting a caring, healthy, stimulating, safe, secure environment for children and young people in their care.
This course runs over three days a week. You would spend three days in the restaurant, thus gaining experience in the restaurant learning about the various areas and sections relating to food and beverage service. You will also spend up to 2 hours a week in theory where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge about food and beverage service in relation to the units you are doing, studying units such as; customer service, team work, preparing and setting the restaurant, bar service and payment handling.
If you're interested in sports coaching, fitness instructing or the development of sport this is the course for you. The course will allow you to develop your organisational skills through planning sports events, motivational skills through delivering exercise sessions and leadership skills through the various additional courses that are completed on the course. You will benefit from taking part in sport at a variety of outstanding local facilities, including Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal Leisure Centre, Ulverston Tennis Centre, Kendal Squash Club. You will also benefit from small class sizes and will work with industry professionals in a variety of settings to support your career in the Sport and Leisure Industry.
On this course, you will study the theoretical side as well as getting involved in actual sports. Depending on your particular interest, you will be able to choose between outdoor education or team and individual sports. Above all, you will get the opportunity to get out and take part in the sports that you love.
This pioneering supported internship programe involves total workplace immersion and is an exciting opportunity to practice and learn essential skills in a real working environment. There is a likelihood that successful completion of the programme could lead to paid employment within the NHS in a range of jobs. It is a real opportunity to show your skills and abilities to an employer.
This course will introduce you to all aspects of production for live performance such as: Dance shows, Festivals, Corporate Events, Music Gigs, Musical and Theatre shows. Throughout the course you will develop the necessary skills to work in this exciting and ever-changing industry.
This course will introduce you to all aspects of production for live performance such as: Dance shows, Festivals, Corporate Events, Music Gigs, Musical and Theatre shows. Throughout the course you will develop the necessary skills to work in this exciting and ever-changing industry.
This course provides an ideal route into 'Uniformed Protective Services'. You will study of a wide range of public service operations and opportunities in depth; to prepare for employment or higher level study. Learning will include: teamwork and leadership in public services, outdoor adventure and sports experiences, extensive contact with public service providers, and relevant practical assignments and projects. Your programme of study will also include skills and preparation for employment, volunteering, English and Maths.
This course provides an ideal route into 'Uniformed Protective Services'. You will study a wide range of public service operations and opportunities in-depth; to prepare for employment or higher level study. Learning will include teamwork and leadership in public services, outdoor adventure and sports experiences, extensive contact with public service providers, and relevant practical assignments and projects. Your programme of study will also include skills and preparation for employment, volunteering, English and Maths.
This course will enable you to develop your light vehicle maintenance and repair skills further. You will also gain a greater understanding of the systems and requirements of the motor vehicle engineering industry, and cover specialised units on chassis, engine, transmission, electrics and maintenance.
This course will introduce you to the basic topics involved in the servicing and maintenance of vehicles and different engine types and will provide you with the initial knowledge and skills required to gain employment within the industry.
This course usually takes place over 3 days per week, and you can expect to work on a range of systems: from practice engines and gearboxes to genuine cars (working on vehicles belonging to students and tutors) in our industry standard workshop.
The Level 1 Introduction to Vocational Studies promotes a wide range of skills to prepare you for your future work or further specialist study. This programme supports personal development and lifelong learning while promoting independence and preparation for employment.
