This is a work-based qualification suitable for those who undertake management-related activities. The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills and competences of candidates in the workplace, and provide individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for a career in management and team leading.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week ; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
To achieve the full award, candidates must complete four mandatory units and two optional units. The mandatory units include:
- Manage your own resources
- Provide leadership to your team
- Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
- Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
Optional units include:
- Encourage innovation in your team
- Allocate and check work in your team
- Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
- Help team members address problems affecting their performance
- Participate in meetings
- Resolve customer service problems.
- Support customer service improvements.
Additional Information
For any further information about this course, including start dates and costs involved, please call us on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This Apprenticeship is a work-based learning qualification and is suitable for those who undertake management-related activities. The aim of this qualification is to provide individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for a career in management. Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility, so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
To achieve the full award, candidates must complete four mandatory units and three optional units. Mandatory units include:
- Manage your own resources and professional development
- Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
- Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
- Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility
- Build and manage teams
- Encourage innovation
- Participate in meetings
- Lead meetings
- Manage a budget
- Plan change
- Manage the environmental impact of your work
- Implement change
- Develop a productive working relationship with your colleagues
- Take effective decisions
- Communicate information and knowledge
- Recruit, select and keep colleagues
- Manage a project
- Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
- Monitor and solve customer service problems
- Hel team members address problems affecting their performance
- Work with others to improve customer service.
Assessment
Assessment is workplace-based and tailored to the needs of the individual. Assessment is made in the following areas:
- A competence-based element, resulting in a competency certificate
- A technical element, leading to a technical skills certificate.
- A skills element resulting in an English, Maths and ICT skills certificate.
Course Duration
A minimum of twelve months
Course Costs
If you are under 19 on the first day of training, you are fully funded. All other learners are asked for an employer contribution of £250.
For further information, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for young people who have left full time education. This qualification leads to a Legel 2 NVQ plus Functional Skills. Candidates for this course must be employed with an appropriate vocational area and will be required to attend College on 12 days during this one year course. Employers with multiple staff will be offered training on site.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements although three GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above are desirable. Applicants must be employed in a customer-facing role (this includes telephone communication roles) .
Duration
Up to one year, depending on ability. Employed in a customer facing role. Students will be required to attend College for 12 days; employers with multipe staff will be offered training on-site. All students receive tutorial guidance and are set personal targets.
Content
Consisting of mandatory and optional units, the course covers:
- Impression and image
- Handling problems
- Effective communication with customers.
Please note, an attendance of 90% is crucial to complete this course. Candidates are assessed during practical sessions in the workplace.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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These courses are designed for employees who wish to improve their career prospects by gaining professinal qualifications. The skills gained in the AAT account qualifications apply to a wide range of accounting and finance positions and are recognised in many countries around the world.
Entry Requirements
Diploma for Accounting Technicians level 3 – candidates should have successfully completed the AAT Accounting Certificate Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 accounting qualification, and be AAT registered.
Diploma for Accounting Technicians level 4 – candidates should have successfully completed the AAT Advanced Diploma or equivalent Level 3 accounting qualification, and be AAT registered.
Duration
Part time day or evening, September – June.
Level 3 options: Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm or Monday and Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9.00pm
Level 4 options: Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm or Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9.00pm
Content
Level 3 Diploma: Administrative and management processes, preparing final accounts for small busineses, cost accounting recording, preparing reports and returns.
Level 4 Diploma: complex management accounting tasks and general management skills, drafting financial statements. Specialisation in specifric subject areas.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This qualification is for candidates who wish to work in the Children and Young People’s Workforce and are under 18 years of age. Candidates will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to plan and assess. Attendance is necessary one day a week at College to take part in group activities and tasks.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individeual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates will normally have at least one of the following: a pass on the CACHE Level 1 Childcare Award or 4 GCSEs at grade D or above. Additionally, they should be working in a suitable environment with childcare or working with young people .
Duration
One year, part time
Content
Introduction to equality and inclusion, communication, personal development, child and young person development, safeguarding welfare, health and safety, managing illness and injury.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This qualification is for candidates over the age of 18 who wish to work in the Children and Young People’s Workforce. An assessor will visit the workplace to plan and assess development. Attendance at College is necessary one day a week to take part in group activities.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements although applicants will need to be employed in a suitable environment within childcare or working with young people. Applicants should satisfactorily complete an initial assessment in English and Maths.
Duration
One year part time
Content
Topics covered will include communication, equality and inclusion, personal development, safeguarding welfare, supporting health and safety, paediatric First Aid, illness and injury and maintaining and supporting relationships with children and young people.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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Apprenticeships are designed for people who have left full-time education and are employed with the occupation or sector. This apprenticeship leads to a range of qualifications relevant to business and administration.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Although there are no formal entry requirements regarding qualifications or experience gained, employers may wish to outline their own in line with their current recruitment practice. It is essential, however, that all apprentices recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve all of the outcomes of the Business and Administration Apprenticeship.
Duration
Thre is no fixed duration for this course, the length of time taken depending on the ability of the individual apprentice and the employer requirements. The minimum duration, however, will be six months.
Content
Competence Based Element: NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Business and Administration. There is a choice of over fifty units of competence and the appropriate units are agreed between the employer, the apprentice and Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College. This ensures the apprenticeship delivers skills designed around the employer’s business needs.
Knowledge Based Element: Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration. This focuses on the knowledge and understanding which underpin a wide range of work and the interpersonal and technical skills needed by administrators.
Functional Skills: English at Level 2 and Maths at Level 2
Progression
Successful completion of the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship may lead onto a Foundation degree, specialist administration roles such as legal or educational administrator, or management of administration functions.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships have been designed for people who have left full-time education and are employed within the occupation or sector. this apprenticeship leads to a Level 2 qualification.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Although there are no formal entry requirements in terms of qualifications or previous experience, employers may wish to outline their own in line with their current recruitment practice. It is essential, however, that all apprentices recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve the required outcomes of the Business and Administration Aprpenticeship.
Duration
This would depend on the ability of the individual apprentice and the requirements of the employer. However, the minimum duration would be six months.
Content
Competence based element: NVQ Level 2 Certificate. This would comprise a choice of over fifty units of competence, the appropriate units to be agreed between the employer, the apprentice and Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College. This ensures the apprenticeship delivers skills designed around the employer’s business needs.
Knowledge Based Element: Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration.
Functional Skills: English at Level 2 and Maths at Level 1.
Progression
On successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship, candidates may progress onto the Business and Administration Advanced level 3 Apprenticeship. Alternatively, they would be qualified for specialist administration roles such as legal or educational administrator, or to act a supervisor of administration functions.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This course is a good starting point for a career in Bookkeeping and Accounts.
Entry Requirements
Bookkeeping and Accounts Level 1
Duration
10 weeks, 2.5 hours per week held on a Thursday evening 6.30pm-9pm. Exam taken in week 11.
Content
Preparing Ledger Accounts and Control Accounts, understanding Capital and Revenue Expenditue, end of year balance, extended Trial Balance. For full course details, please follow this link.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Advanced Apprenticeships are work based training programmes which lead to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. Depending on the vocational area, duration can be from one to four years. Candidates must be employed within the vocational area.
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills of all those who wish to work in a senior role with adults in Health and Social Care.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, although applicants should have a good understandingt of English and experience within a care setting. Candidates need to be at least 19 years of age and working in a practical placement .
Content
Promoting communication, equality and inclusion, duty of care, personal development and health and safety; dementia and learning disability pathways are available.
Additional Information
The candidate will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to plan the candidate’s progress and set tasks, and to make their assessment. The candidate will need to attend training to take part in some group activities and be taught sessions which cannot be conducted on a one-to-one basis.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment. Apprenticeships are open to those have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2. Apprentices must be employed within the vocational area. Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, though candidates should have a good understanding of English and experience within a health and social care setting. They will need to be at least 19 years of age and working in a practical placement.
Content
Promoting communication, equality and inclusion, implementing duty of care, principles of safeguarding and protection, health and safety; there are also dementia and learning disability pathways. Full course information may be found by following this link.
Duration
This is a one year, part time course. College attendance is required one full Friday per month.
Additional Information
The candidate will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to action plan progress and set tasks to complete, and for assessment. The candidate will need to attent training sessions to take part in some group activities and taught sessions which cannot be conducted on a one to one basis.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment. Apprenticeships are open to those have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2. Apprentices must be employed within the vocational area.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, although a good level of computer skills and three GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above are desirable, together with a genuine interest in the hairdressing industry. Candidates must be employed in a hairdressing salon.
Course Duration
Up to two years depending on ability – one day a week at College, a minimum of three days employed in a hairdressing salon. All students receive tutorial guidance and are set personal targets.
Content
Shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp, basic cutting techniques, change hair colour, advise and consult with client, health and safety. Full course information may be found by following this link.
Additional Information
A minimum of 90% attendance is crucial to complete this course. Candidates are assessed during practical sessions in the workplace. Evidence will be shown in the form of an e-portfolio.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment. Apprenticeships are open to those have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2. Apprentices must be employed within the vocational area.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be employed in an appropriate engineering organisation and have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including Mathematics, English Language and Science, or a BTEC Level 2 qualification in an appropriate area.
Duration
Nominally 48 months, depending on aptitude and experience. Off-the-job full time industrial training in the College Industrial Training Centre for the first 40 weeks of the programme. Alternatively this may take place in the workplace providing the employer has the resources to undertake the foundation stage of training. The remainder of the training takes place in the workplace with attendance at College one day a week to complete the technical certificate requirements of the programme.
Content
Performing engineering operations, Functional Skills in Mathematics, English and ICT, Employment Rights and Responsibilities. The unit content can be selected to meet the needs of employers and individual apprentices. For full details, please follow this link.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Advanced Apprenticeships are work based training programmes which lead to a qualification at Level 3. Apprentices on this course will attend College one day a week, and should be employed for a minimum of three days a week in a hairdressing salon.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
NVQ Level 2 qualifications or equivalent with some experience as a stylist. Good IT skills are essential, as is access to a computer and the internet from home.
Duration
One to two years depending on ability – one day a week at College, and a minimum of three days a week employment in a hairdressing salon.
Content
Creatively cutting hair using a combination of techniques, hairdressing consultation, colour hair using a variety of techniques, colour correction, health and safety. For full details of the course content, please follow this link.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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Advanced Apprenticeships are work based training programmes which lead to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. Depending on the vocational area, duration can be from one to four years. Candidates must be employed within the vocational area.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at grade C including Mathematics, Science and English Language together with experience in the motor industry or a completed Level 2 Apprenticeship in this area. All candidates must be employed within the motor trade.
Duration
Up to two years depending on ability after completion of Level 2. One day a week at College and three days minimum per week employed in the motor trade.
Content
Apprentice induction, health and safety, technology and workshop tasks, diagnosing and rectifying faults. For full course information, please follow this link. Candidates are assessed during practical ‘on-the-job’ or simulated situations, evidence of which must be showin in the form of portfolio.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Advanced Apprenticeships are work based training programmes which lead to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. Depending on the vocational area, duration can be from one to four years. Candidates must be employed within the vocational area.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be employed in an appropriate engineering organisation and have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics, Emglish Language and Science, or a BTEC Level 1 or Level 2 qualification.
Duration
Nominally 48 months, depending on aptitude and experience. Off-the-job industrial training the College Industrial Training Centre for the first 40 weeks of the programme; alternatively this can take place in the workplace providing the employer has the resources to undertake the foundation stage of training. The remainder of the training takes place in the workplace with attendance at College one day a week to complete the technical certificate requirements of the programme.
Content
Performing engineering operations, engineering maintenance, engineering toolmaking, employment rights and responsibilities. For full course content information, please follow this link.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment. Apprenticeships are open to those have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2. Apprentices must be employed within the vocational area. Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates need to have a good understanding of English and need to be employed in an appropriate environment. Candidates will usually have one of the following: grade C on the CACHE Level 2 Childcare course or four GCSEs at grade C or above.
Duration
Two years part time
Content
Promoting communciation, equality and inclusion, understanding child and young person development, supporting health and safety, professional practice in work with children in their early years.
Additional Information
Candidates will be allocated an assessor who will visit the workplace to action plan the candidate’s progress and set tasks to be completed. Assessment will also take place in the workplace.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment. Apprenticeships are open to those have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2. Apprentices must be employed with the vocational area.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
This qualification will recognise the skills and competencies of the student in the workplace, providing individuals with the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed in the world of retail The employer can ensure that their workforce ahs the practical skills and qualification their organisation needs, now and in the future.
Entry requirements
No formal entry qualifications are required although three GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above are desirable, together with a genuine interest in the retail industry.
Course Duration
This is a one year programme. Attendance at College is flexible with an average of six days attendance throughout the year. Your assessor will visit your workplace to assess your skills by prior arrangement with your employer.
Content
Retail Skills, Retail Knowledge, Functional Skills in English and Mathematics. We will ensure that training fits your personal requirements. Units are delivered through blended learning packages and online support. For full details of this course, please follow this link.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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