School Leavers

Our latest prospectuses ...

We have now published our prospectus of Full Time courses for students wishing to enrol in the year commencing September 2013.

For full details on our comprehensive list of courses across all areas, from GCSE and A levels to a wide range of vocational courses, you will find all the information you need here.

You will also find information on College life, including social activities, and advice and guidance about courses and financial matters - in fact, all the information a prospective student and their parents may need about this important next step.

For all this information, please take a look at our Full Time Prospectus by following this link. Alternatively you may download a copy from the document download box to the right of this page.

Follow this link for information about financial advice and assitance which may be available to you depending on your circumstances.

We also offer a comprehensive range of Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships. In addition to the traditional areas of Motor Vehicle, Hairdressing and Engineering, we offer Apprenticeships in areas such as Health and Social Care, Retail and Aircraft Maintenance. 

If you wish to take a look at the range of Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships available - please follow this link. Alternatively you may download a copy from the document download box to the right of this page.

If you are an employer wanting more information about the benefits of taking on an apprentice, this may be found on this link and for the latest newsletter for employers from the National Apprenticeships Service, including full details about grants available, please follow this link.

Levels of Study and Entry Requirements

There are many options available to you when you leave school. It is important that the course you choose is right for you and our application and interview processes have been designed to help you make that decision.

Entry Requirements It is important that you check the entry requirements and the level of the course carefully before applying. This information is shown on all course information pages. A satisfactory reference, a good attendance and punctuality record from your previous school/college also form part of these requirements.

Levels of Study:

• Entry Level – This is your first step if you have no GCSEs or formal qualifications. These courses provide lots of support and help you to develop your personal and work skills. Success on an entry level course will move you up to a Level 1 qualification in your chosen area.
• Level 1 (Foundation) – To be on this Level you will have achieved GCSEs at grades E-G or successfully completed your Entry Level course. You will be able to choose from Introductory Diplomas and Vocational Courses.
• Level 2 (Intermediate) – If you have mainly D grades at GCSE or have successfully completed your Foundation Course then this is your study level.
• Level 3 (Advanced) – To be at this Level you will usually need a minimum of four or five GCSEs at A*-C or Merit grades on your Level 2 course. An Advanced Level qualification is usually equivalent to A Levels and will allow progression to higher education or employment at technician or supervisory level.

Please remember to check the individual entry requirements for each course.

Apprenticeships

Kingston College offers you the opportunity to take up Apprenticeships across a wide range of industry sectors. An Apprenticeship gives you a qualification that is recognised by employers nationwide. Apprentices learn through a combination of hands-on work experience and off-site education. Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

Key Benefits:
           • Earn a salary
           • Get paid holidays
           • Gain qualifications
           • Learn job specific skills

If you would like more information about Apprenticeships in general, please download the document in the box to the right of this page; for more information about Apprenticeship opportunities at Kingston College, please follow this link. Alternatively you may download a copy from the document download box to the right of this page.

Areas for Apprenticeship Study

Listed below you will find the courses available - please click on the course title for full information about that course.

Engineering: depending on your qualifications, you may take either the:

Apprenticeship in Engineering

 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, Electro-mechanical Maintenance, Design or Manufacture

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Aviation Operations on the Ground

Motor Vehicle:

Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Service and Repair

Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Service and Repair

Business and Administration: Depending on the skills you have already gained, you may be interested in either the:

Apprenticeship in Business and Administration

Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration

Management:

Apprenticeship in Team Leading

Advanced Apprenticeship in Management

Retail Skills:  Apprenticeship in Retail Skills Level 2 Diploma

Apprenticeship in Customer Service (Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure and Entertainment)

Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service

Hairdressing: 

Apprenticeship in Hairdressing level 2 Diploma

Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing level 3 Diploma

Health and Social Care: depending on your qualifications, we offer:

Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care - CACHE Level 2 Diploma

Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care: CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Childcare:  

Apprenticeship for the Children's and Young People's Workforce CACHE Level 2 Certificate

 Advanced Apprenticeship for the Children's and Young People's Workforce CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Exciting Link with BA

In partnership with British Airways, Kingston College has launched an exciting opportunity for school leavers to become Aircraft Ground Handlers and work as part of the British Airways' Heathrow Operations Team.  For more information, please download the document to the right of this page.  Full course information may also be found by following this link.

A Level Courses

Our full range of A Levels is listed below with links to each course leaflet. Please click on the subject title below for full details:

Art & Design        Biology       Business Studies            Chemistry         English Literature       

English Language & Literature       Film Studies       History       ICT       Mathematics        

Media Studies        Photography              Physics       Psychology          Sociology       Statistics

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for 16-19 year olds

We offer fime ESOL Horizons classes for 16-19 year olds at Foundation, Higher and Advanced levels.  Please follow the link for full details of these courses and how to apply.