Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships allow you to gain qualifications whilst working. You will normally study one day per week in College and the rest of the week developing your skills in the workplace.

They are available from level 2 right up to degree level; the Apprenticeship normally taking one or two years to complete and the Advanced Apprenticeship normally taking two years to complete. Apprenticeships are highly valued by employers as an effective way of combining work and training. With the development of higher level Apprenticeships at level 4 and 5, Apprenticeships will enable you to progress throughout your working life.

What does the Apprenticeship involve?

Employment normally for a minimum of 30 hours per week with training in both the work place and at College
Normally attendance at College on a regular basis, usually weekly, with some courses requiring attendance at College for a full day.
You will work towards a National Vocational Qualification, Key or Functional Skills and Technical Certificates (where applicable)
You will have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications relevant to your employment
You will receive regular monitoring, support and assessment throughout your programme of learning

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 and over (17 for some areas). If you already have a job or a promise of work then we will work with your employer to agree your training programme and start date. If you don't have a job, we may be able to help you in seeking employment.

If you are seeking work, you should register with the Apprenticeships Vacancy Matching Service at www.apprenticeships.org.uk, which will give you access to vacancies available both locally or nationally.

What will it cost me?
Apprenticeships don't cost anything for 16-18 year old students. The Skills Funding Agency will fund the cost of your training. For students aged 19 and above there may be a fee.

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Apprenticeships on offer at Kendal College

Kendal College offers the following apprenticeship programmes, click on more information for full details. To apply for an apprenticeship click the apply now button. We will invite you to an interview and guidance session, where you will have the opportunity to discuss the apprenticeship in more detail and help to ensure that it's the right programme for you.

Course: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care *
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Course: Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy
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Course: Apprenticeships in Hairdressing
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Course: Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery
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Course: Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery
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Course: Apprenticeship in Accounting
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Course: Apprenticeship in Accounting
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Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration
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Course: Advanced Apprenticeship for the Children and Young People�s Workforce
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Course: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care *
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Course: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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Course: Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation
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Course: Intermediate Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals
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Course: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in IT Practitioners
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Course: Intermediate Apprenticeship for IT Users
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Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Personal Training
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Course: Apprenticeship in Sport (Instructing Exercise and Fitness)
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Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Outdoor Activity Leadership
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Course: Apprenticeship in Outdoor Activity Leadership
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Course: Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations (Brickwork, Brick and Stone Heritage Skills)
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Course: Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations (Brickwork, Brick and Stone Heritage Skills)
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Course: Intermediate Apprenticeship for the Children and Young People�s Workforce
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Course: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business Administration
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Course: Apprenticeship in Plumbing (level 2 and 3)
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Course: Apprenticeship in Plumbing (level 2 and 3)
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Course: Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Studies
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Course: Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Studies
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Course: Apprenticeship in Retail
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Course: Apprenticeship in Customer Services
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Course: Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering
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*Denotes a YPLA/SFA funded course and is free to 16-18 year olds, or may be free tuition if you are on a means-tested benefit.

**You will not have to pay any fees if this is your first full level 2 programme (5 A*-C GCSE or equivalent)

***You will not have to pay any fees if this is your first full level 3 programme (2 A levels) and you are aged 19-25.