Part of South Thames Colleges Group
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2021–22
WELCOME
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We are a hard working College that knows how to have fun. Our tutors’ commitment to your success is second to none and they will work hard to build a programme around you to ensure that you achieve the qualifications to take you to your next destination, either a good job or higher level study. Over 700 of our students progress to university annually. We surround our students with opportunities to find their feet in the world through travel, trips and events we organise to make sure everyone has something new and interesting to make them think, learn and laugh. MIKE TWEEDALE PRINCIPAL OF KINGSTON COLLEGE
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Why Kingston College? • Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2020. • Fantastic success rates making us one of the highest ranking FE colleges in London. • Wide curriculum taught in state-of-the-art facilities. • Knowledgeable tutors have a wealth of industry experience. • Located in the heart of Kingston with great transport links.
“I am more confident in my academic study and this could not have happened without the amazing support and encouragement from the teachers.” HAMIN LIM, CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS STUDENT
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MOTIVATE “Students at all campuses are taught by teachers who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and who teach interesting lessons. As a result, students are captivated by what they learn and motivated to do their best.” OFSTED – FEBRUARY 2020
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Campuses and Facilities • 500 seater Arena Sports Hall and 40 station Gym. • Arthur Cotterall Theatre which seats audiences of 170. • Aviation Room featuring aircraft galley, cabin crew jump seats and aircraft seats. • Bighead Music Studios, a fully integrated recording and rehearsal complex. • Purpose built engineering workshops. • Headmasters Academy and Beauty Therapy. • Penny School Gallery. • TV Studio with live HD broadcast in a range of formats.
Kingston Hall Road Centre, KT1 2AQ 11 storeys in the heart of Kingston Creative Industries Centre, KT2 5BP Flagship centre for creative industries programmes 5
“Working on a client in a real-life scenario in the College’s Headmasters Salon is unbeatable!” FIRYAL ARNEIL, HAIR & BARBERING STUDENT
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Your Study Programme If you are aged 16-19 you will join a study programme to prepare you as an individual for your next step in either education or your future career.
• Your main qualification – for example GCSEs or BTEC Diploma at Level 1, 2 or 3. • Employability Skills – opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required by employers through work experience, Employability Weeks and Conferences and Inspiring Futures Talks. • English and Mathematics – if you do not have Grade 4 in Maths and English it is a national requirement to include these in your study programme. • Enrichment – opportunity to get involved in College life through a whole range of events. • Tutors – tutorial system with accessible College Student Support services. 8
SUPPORT “I was able to get onto a physiotherapy degree which is generally very competitive. Kingston College helped me achieve a real ambition of mine.” MATT SEDGWICK, SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE STUDENT
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Vocational Courses Explained
Our vocational qualifications included as part of your Study Programme run from Level 1 – Level 3. Check our website for individual courses for the subject areas listed on the next page.
“I enjoyed my (work) placement and learned a lot. I gained extra knowledge about nursing and looking after vulnerable adults which supported my UCAS Personal Statement.”
• Developed in partnership with awarding bodies to ensure students learn the skill relevant for their industry. • Different levels ranging from Pre-Entry to Level 8 – Level 2 is equivalent to GCSEs while Level 3 is the same as A Levels. • Widely recognised for admission to Higher Education/University – a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma graded at D*D*D* is equivalent to three A*s at A Level in UCAS points.
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Full Time Courses We offer the following full time vocational qualifications:
ART & DESIGN BEAUTY THERAPY BUSINESS & ESPORT CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS COMPUTING & IT DIGITAL MEDIA AND GAMES DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ENGLISH (ESOL/EFL) FASHION
FILM, MEDIA & MULTIMEDIA FITNESS & COACHING FOUNDATION LEARNING/SEND GCSE HAIRDRESSING & BARBERING HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE MOTOR VEHICLE MUSIC PATHWAY TO LEVEL 2 PERFORMING ARTS & PRODUCTION ARTS PUBLIC/PROTECTIVE SERVICES SCIENCE SPORT & SPORT SCIENCE TRAVEL & TOURISM Foundation Learning/SEND programmes focus on providing training and work experience opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
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Kingston College also offers ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES PROFESSIONAL/PART TIME COURSES
If we do not offer the subject you want to study try our sister colleges: stcg.ac.uk/carshalton
stcg.ac.uk/merton
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SKILL “I really enjoy the freedom you have as a student. I’ve learned so much and am really enjoying my course. I knew no-one beforehand and have made a lot of new friends.” JAMES YOUNGER, THAMES WATER ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP 14
Apprenticeships Apprentices can earn and learn at the same time with days spent in work and some at College. Key benefits include:
EARN A SALARY GET PAID HOLIDAYS GAIN QUALIFICATIONS LEARN JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS
Check out the range of Apprenticeships available at our partner Colleges:
We currently offer Apprenticeships in these areas: • Business and Management • Computing and IT • Education • Engineering • Law • Motor Vehicle • Professional and Personal • Science
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WHAT NEXT? Open Events To find out more about our range of courses register to attend one of our Open Events at: stcg.ac.uk/events
Apply Now Applications can be made online by visiting: stcg.ac.uk/kingston
This publication is a guide to the College, its courses and services and every care is taken to ensure its accuracy. We do apologise if subsequent to publication changes have become necessary. 16
• Search for the course you wish to apply for. • Click on the Apply button on the course information page. • If you require support with the application process please contact the Admissions Team by emailing admissions.kingston@stcg.ac.uk or call 020 8268 3073.
“I’m really happy with my decision to study at Kingston College as not only has the support given by the College and lecturers helped me find out what I want to do next, they have also helped me plan how to do it.” REBECA ACSINIA, FASHION STUDENT
Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ 020 8546 2151 • info.kingston@stcg.ac.uk stcg.ac.uk/kingston