Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of Sixth Form, or maybe you are just having second thoughts? No need to worry. You can still join us at North Kent College this September.
Our three campuses (Dartford, Gravesend, and Tonbridge) have a wide variety of options to choose from, regardless of what you might be studying now.
We offer a selection of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and T-Levels, spread out over several disciplines. You can choose to swap to a Level 3 course or T-Level, which is the A-Level equivalent; this enables you to progress to university afterwards. Please note that our Level 3 courses can take 1 or 2 years to complete.
Vocational Courses: What Are They?
Vocational courses differ from A-Levels insofar as they focus on preparing you for a specific career, trade occupation, or industry. Rather than teaching you a variety of academic subjects, your chosen course will focus on one area of expertise, alongside the specific skills, training, and knowledge required to succeed within it. This will help you to impress future employers!
Here at North Kent College, our course list is extensive. Ranging from Business and Computing, Construction and Engineering, Hairdressing, Sport, Hospitality, Arts, Travel and more, we have something for you.
When you are feeling sure about your course choice, make sure to check which of our three campuses (Dartford, Gravesend, and Tonbridge) it is based at.
If you think it would be useful to hear from students who have studied on the course you are interested in, please consult our course pages. These will also tell you about potential career progression options after completion.
Maybe I’m Better Suited to an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a job, where you will mainly be working in your chosen profession, with a smaller portion of studying involved than on traditional courses.
So, what does that look like?
This route means that as an apprentice, you will spend 80% of your time in the workplace gaining practical experience, and 20% of working hours in training and development. The latter might take place at either college or your workplace.
We are leading apprenticeship providers, and offer apprenticeships in several sectors such as Hairdressing, Maritime and Engineering.
- Click the link to view the apprenticeship options available: Apprenticeships!
What About T-Levels?
These are a technical alternative to A-Levels, which offer a mixture of classroom-based learning and workplace skills acquisition for your subject, via a 45-day industry placement.
Introduced in September 2020 for 16–18-year-olds, 1 T-Level is the equivalent of 3 A-Levels. T-Levels are not wholly academic. We currently offer a selection of T-Levels (which is set to grow), from Construction and Engineering, Early Years, Healthcare, and more.
- Find out more about our T-Level courses: T-Levels
Thinking About Swapping to North Kent College?
There are a multitude of reasons why you should consider switching to us. To keep it simple, here are just three:
- We have established and maintained meaningful relationships with top employers, businesses, and trade outlets, both locally and in the city. Your path to employment is made easier by us!
- Our staff are highly professional, industry-educated leaders with extensive practical and theoretical knowledge.
- Our state-of-the-art facilities include professional standard restaurants, commercial quality hair and beauty salons, a mock aeroplane for real life cabin crew experience, and more.
It does not stop there! We also provide Higher Education courses for those seeking to progress after their Further Education Course.
Phew! It is safe to say that we’ve got you covered, no matter your interests. So, if you would like to make the next step in your journey to industry, or feel that your current academic setting does not suit your goals, feel free to contact us.
Call 01322629400 for more information, and we will be happy to discuss the options available.