Canterbury College is a Further and Higher Education institution in South East England, with campuses in Canterbury and Swale. It was established in 1947.
They have about 10,000 students and 800 staff. The college predominantly provides Further Education courses to students 16 and up, with a growing provision in Higher Education courses as well as part-time courses for adult learners and flexible studying.
The College is situated near the centre of Canterbury, a city with a large student population.
Canterbury College’s provision ranges from vocational courses to Degrees for school-leavers and adults through to day-release courses and in-house training and assessment for companies.
Certificates and DiplomasThe college offers a number of vocational certificate and diploma qualifications for students to study across a range of disciplines, from Art to Travel. These courses are designed to provide students with practical skills in their chosen field.
Level 2 qualifications are the same level as GCSEs (grades A*-C), with the highest Level 2 BTEC Diploma equivalent to 4 GCSEs. Level 3 qualifications are the same level as A Levels, with the highest Level 3 BTEC ExtendedDiploma equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Higher EducationThe Higher Education courses offered at Canterbury College can be studied on a full or part-time basis, combining part-time study with a job.
ApprenticeshipsThe college offers over 30 apprenticeships. As employees, Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. The employer pays the employees wages and gives on-the-job training which allows them to achieve vocational qualifications. Students also spend time at College, gaining Functional Skills which will be useful in the job market: working effectively as part of a team, communicating clearly and using new technology.
The College is resourced with real working environments for a range of vocational courses including: Hairdressing and Beauty Salons offering treatments to students, staff and the general public and a fine dining restaurant - The Beretun. The Technology and Motor Vehicle centres provide students with modern, custom-built workshops, laboratories and lecture rooms.
Active LinksActive Links is a business within the college, offering students a free recruitment service and companies a link to employing students through and after their courses at the college. They also offer training for local businesses, such as the NHS.
Canterbury College recently announced it had been awarded National Skills Academy (NSA)for Retail status, a government backed scheme, providing training for the retail sector,suited to individual and employer needs.
The Students Union also organises many trips and activities to local and national events.
Canterbury College completed Phase 1 and 2 (£50 million) of their campus redevelopment programme in 2008. April 2006 saw the completion of Phase 1, which included the new Children’s Centre, Technology Centre, Land Based Centre, Motor Vehicle Centre and the Post-16 Centre.
Canterbury Colleges £19m A Block building includes facilities for students in Hair and Beauty, Sports Therapy, Veterinary Nursing, Public Services, Health and Social Care, Early Years, Supported Learning and Technology.
The £50 Million redevelopment project at Canterbury College won the LABC South East Building Excellence Awards event held in Brighton in June 2009.
The new A Block was opened in January 2012, having started with the demolition of the two teaching blocks - Becket/Cramner, which were built in the 1960s. The demolition started in March 2010 with building work commencing shortly after.
With the demolition of the sports hall beginning January 2014, the smoking area which had been a common sight on the adjacent major road was relocated to the back of the college.
Coordinates: 51°16′32″N 1°5′23″E / 51.27556°N 1.08972°E / 51.27556; 1.08972
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