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What We Offer
With hundreds of courses available to study, there's something for everyone at Lakes College - read on to learn more!
Introduction
Our focus isn’t just on qualifications… we want to help you to have a successful career and it all starts right here.
From hairdressing and art to construction and engineering, we offer a wide range of courses which provide the perfect headstart on your career path – with many of our tutors having industry experience in their field of study.
Open Days and Events are regularly hosted at Lakes College, allowing you to experience the college for yourself while meeting your future tutors. Click here to view a list of upcoming events!
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Your future starts here
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Our ‘Mini Course Guide’ contains details about apprenticeships, T Levels, subject areas, learning support and more.
Reasons why to choose Lakes College - click here!
- Over 100 courses and apprenticeships available
- We work with 700+ employers
- 90% of our students went on to employment, an apprenticeship, higher course level, or university
- Ofsted says we’re a GOOD college
- We’re a Maths Centre for Excellence
- Home to the National College for Nuclear Hub
- Study maths and English alongside your course
- At least 36 hours work experience as part of your full-time course
- Earn UCAS points as you study
- Discover our dedicated Virtual Reality (VR) rooms
- Alternative to A Levels
- Study in our industry standard workshops
Our Campus
• £7 million Construction Skills Centre and ACS Gas Safety Centre
• AA College Rosette awarded Graduates Restaurant
• £1 million 3G sports pitch
• Fully equipped hair and beauty salon Distinctions
• Student and public gym ActivZone
• Top of the range industry standard practical workshops
• Regular bus services directly to college
• Over 450 car parking spaces!
• Civil Engineering Training Centre
Full-Time Courses
Our full time courses are ideal for school leavers who are looking to study on a vocational course that will equip you with both the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to get a job in a range of different industries.
From entry level up to HND, our full time provision usually takes place over three full days a week. With subjects offered in Business, Engineering, Construction, Catering, Sport and many, many more, we’ll have the right course that will meet your needs. Combine this with the work experience you’ll be completing as part of your full time course and learning the essential English and Maths skills sought after by employers, you’ll be fully prepared for a career in your chosen sector. We also offer Level 3 qualifications that will give you the UCAS points you need to go on to university.
Ready to find the course for you?
From Childcare to Engineering, we offer a diverse range of courses.
Click here to view our list of subject areas!
Types of Courses
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Get in touch
If you have any queries please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Open days
Why not come along to one of our open events and get a taster for what life at Lakes College is really like?