your future starts here
FURTHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS
Welcome to Tresham College
Deciding what to do after your GCSEs is a big step and it’s one that should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Tresham College, we’re here to support you every step of the way as you take your next big leap towards your future.
Whether you already know where you’re headed or you’re still exploring your options, this prospectus is designed to help you discover what’s possible and what’s right for you.
Your future starts here
From our modern facilities to strong employer links and careerfocused programmes, everything we do is about helping you succeed. Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you take that next step and make it count.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Tresham College.
Why join us?
Wide range of subjects
Our vast range of study programmes and apprenticeships ensure you will find a career pathway you love, opening up more choices, opportunities and experiences.
Fantastic facilities
Train in industry-standard environments from workshops and studios to salons and kitchens.
Work experience
Participate in the perfect work placement for you thanks to our links with thousands of top employers. This real-life, on-the-job experience will enhance your CV and prepare you for employment.
Fantastic education
Ofsted rates us ‘Good’, so you’ll receive a high-quality education to support your success.
Learn from the experts
Many of our tutors work, or have worked, in the industry they teachwhat better way to learn about the real working world than from people who have experienced it.
Individual support
You will be assigned your own Learning Mentor to assist and support you throughout your college experience.
Guaranteed progression
All full-time students have the opportunity to progress through our levels from Level 1 up to degree level, supporting your development every step of the way.*
*Subject to terms and conditions.
Discover your future at an Open Day
Your next step after school is an important one. Visiting an Open Day is the best way to explore your options and see what life at Bedford College is really like.
Whether you’re considering a full-time study programme, an apprenticeship or just want to find out more, an Open Day is the perfect place to start.
What to expect
• Explore the campus
• Meet the tutors
• Talk to current students
• Find the right study programme
• Apply on the day
Upcoming Open Days
Corby Campus:
Tuesday 25 November 2025
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Thursday 12 February 2026
5.00pm – 7.30pm
Thursday 16 April 2026
5.00pm – 7.00pm
Kettering Campus:
Thursday 23 October 2025
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Tuesday 3 February 2026
5.00pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 5 May 2026 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Wellingborough Campus: Thursday 16 October 2025
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Tuesday 27 January 2026
5.00pm – 7.30pm
Thursday 7 May 2026 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Our campuses
Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive, modern buildings.
We offer further, technical and university level courses, as well as apprenticeships and adult education including professional development.
Whilst each college has its own unique environment, they are all united by a common purpose: to help individuals, communities and society flourish through education by raising aspirations and reducing inequality to create a sustainable future.
Find out more about our campuses
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Corby Campus
Oakley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1NE
Our modern Corby campus offers a range of subject areas: Additional Learning Support, Accountancy, Business & Management, Adult Education, Applied Science, Apprenticeships, Computing & IT, Construction, Electrical Installation, Engineering, English, Maths, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Health, Care & Childcare, Hospitality & Catering, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing & Gas, The King’s Trust.
Specialist Learning Pods are located around the campus equipped with learning resources and computer facilities.
Astro-turf
Our 4G AstroTurf is open to students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.
Free Parking
There is free parking available for our students and visitors.
Industry Standard Workshops
If you study a course with us, our realistic working environments will help you hone your technical skills.
Get your hands on real cars or practice your techniques in workshop bays designed for:
• Brickwork
• Carpentry
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• Motor Vehicle
• Plumbing
LRC
The LRC is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished there are workspaces and computers available.
You can also access computers including PCs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.
Munch & Mocha
Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.
The Manor Restaurant
Tresham’s prestigious training restaurant, located in the beautiful, historic Manor House, is great for our catering students to get hands-on experience.
Tresham Studios
Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
Find out more about our Corby campus
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Kettering Campus
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6ER
Our vibrant and contemporary campus on Windmill Avenue offers courses in: Access to Higher Education, Accountancy, Business & Management, Additional Learning Support, Adult Education, Applied Science, Apprenticeships, Art & Design, Computing & IT, English, maths, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Health, Care & Childcare, Performing Arts & Media, Sport, Teacher Education, Travel & Tourism, Uniformed Public Services, The King’s Trust.
Astro-turf and Rugby Pitch
Our 4G AstroTurf is open to students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.
Creative Arts & Media Facilities
Our impressive buildings include photography suites, fashion and textile workshops, soundproofed music booths, dance studios, and theatre.
Fitness Centre & Treatment Room
We have a great gym with top-class equipment and a treatment room for our sports students.
Free Parking
There is free parking available for our students and visitors.
LIVE Lounge
The hub of the College community, this room is your dedicated space to relax between classes.
LRC
The LRC is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished or meet classmates for some group study, there are workspaces and computers available for you to use. You can also access computers including PCs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.
Munch & Mocha
Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.
Plane Fuselage
Our Travel & Tourism students are able to gain cabin crew qualifications in our own plane fuselage, which provides real life cabin crew experiences.
Tresham Studios
Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and free treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
TV Studio
Our Kettering campus has a TV studio and control room for Media & Film Production students.
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Wellingborough Campus
Church Street Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PD
Our Wellingborough campus (based in the heart of the town) is a great place to study. We offer a range of courses in: Access to Higher Education, Accountancy, Business & Management, Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Computing, Digital & IT, Construction, Electrical Installation, English, maths, Health, Care & Childcare, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, The King’s Trust.
Industry Standard Workshops
If you study a course with us, our realistic working environments will help you hone your technical skills.
Get your hands on real cars or practice your techniques in workshop bays designed for:
• Brickwork
• Carpentry
• Electrical Installation
Free Parking
There is free parking available for our students and visitors.
Social spaces
If you need to get a project finished or meet classmates for some group study, there are workspaces and computers available for you to use.
LRC
The LRC at our Wellingborough campus has brand new resources including a growing number of e-resources. Having the books you need online means you can learn at home or wherever you go – something that is very popular with our current students.
Munch & Mocha
Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.
Find out more about our Wellingborough campus
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Getting to college
Our locations in Northamptonshire are easily accessible by bus, foot, bike, car and train.
Bus
Bus passes and financial support are available for eligible students. Stagecoach and Centrebus services frequently stop outside each of our campuses.
Visit: www.stagecoach.com and www.centrebus.info for more information.
Car
Free student parking is available at our Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough campuses.
Train
Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough are located on the Midland Mainline. Our Corby campus is only a five minute walk from the train station. Our Wellingborough and Kettering campuses are a 25 minute walk from the train station.
Bike
We provide bike racks at all our main campus locations.
Worried about travel costs?
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Travel bursary
Full-time students aged 16-18 and living more than three miles from College may be entitled to subsidised travel from their local authority. If your local authority is unable to help, and you have a household income less than £42,500, the College has a Travel Bursary worth up to £770 which you may qualify for.
Aged 19 or over with a household income of £45,000 or less? If you’re not eligible for other transport support and have applied for an eligible study programme, you will also qualify for the Travel Bursary if you live more than 3 walking miles from College.
Fees & funding
If you are a school leaver aged 16-18 on 31 August 2026, the study programmes in this prospectus are FREE.*
Are you aged 19 or over?
All full-time Level 2 programmes are now FREE for everyone to study.
If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to three A levels), your course could still be FREE if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full-time Level 3 qualification.
Student support
Speak to our Customer Contact Team: 0345 658 8990
Other financial support
You may have to pay for specialist textbooks, uniforms or equipment, as well as trips and visits that boost your understanding of your subject. You can find out if there are any additional costs by viewing your study programme on our website.
A range of financial support packages are available, which include help with essential costs, travel and meals.
Visit our website & search: Student Support
Worried about course costs?
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*Subject to terms and conditions.
Student life
Support & interest groups
A great way to meet students with similar interests is through our Support and Interest groups.
We have a variety of studentled groups such as The Q Agenda (LGBTQIA+), Transform (Trans support), the Black Culture Club and the Disability Awareness Group, ENCOMPASS. These groups offer students a chance to share experiences, celebrate and support culture and champion all students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Wellbeing
If you are looking for information on healthy eating, budgeting, exercise, sexual health, smoking, drugs or wider health issues, the Student Experience Team are on-hand to help. Specially trained staff can help answer questions and give you information and advice. Our College works with local professional organisations to provide you with the best services in the area.
Themed activities
Throughout the year we run a number of themed activities to help share key information that affects students’ lives. This includes Black History Month, Health & Wellbeing events and Culture Days.
Talks
We provide the opportunity for students to listen and talk to speakers on a range of topics. Talks take place throughout the year and are also available as podcasts.
Workshops
Our team of experts can deliver workshops and sessions for your groups or peers, including:
• managing anxiety
• sleep hygiene
• dealing with exam stress
• mental health resilience
• stop smoking
• sexual health awareness
Student voice network and the student council
We hold Student Voice Network meetings. These termly meetings discuss relevant college topics and there is an opportunity for Student Ambassadors to feedback on more general issues/ideas at every session. This means any changes requested by students can be discussed and resolutions put in place. You will also have opportunities to represent the student body at Open Days and committee meetings.
Find out more about student life at college
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Broaden your college experience
Enhancement is a key part of your study programme, giving you the opportunity to broaden your College experience. Taking part in trips and visits, as well as having guest lecturers and speakers, all give you the chance to meet new people; it may make a difference between getting a job or being accepted into university.
Additional support
We have specialist support staff for those with an identified learning difficulty and/or disability. You can contact the Additional Learning Support team by emailing ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk
Financial advice
You can speak to our Student Services team for all money matters relating to College. They can also provide information on bursaries and grants that may be available to you whilst you study with us.
Equality
At our College, we celebrate diversity, promote equality and ensure that everyone feels respected, included and supported to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding and wellbeing
We are committed to keeping you safe at all times. We have dedicated Safeguarding and Mental Health & Wellbeing teams if you need someone to talk to.
The Students’ Union
The Students’ Union works in partnership with the College, striving for outstanding teaching, learning, services and facilities. To find out more, speak to our Student Experience team.
Pastoral support
The Learning Mentor Team provide targeted support to learners who may be struggling at college. We will support you to identify your barriers (these may include mental health, motivation etc) and to help you to set your own targets to improve and overcome barriers. We will support you with developing strategies and tools to develop your skills, and will celebrate your wins with you.
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Careers service
Our professionally qualified Student Services Coordinators provide impartial, confidential careers advice and guidance to help you:
• decide what you are going to do next
• find out more about your options in education, training and work, both at College and beyond
• get support with job searches and with your university application (UCAS)
If you are looking for information or have a quick query, you can drop into the Student Services office where a Coordinator will be able to help you.
TOTUM card student discount
As a student at our campus you are also entitled to purchase a TOTUM card. This gives you access to over 250 student discounts and now acts as an official proof of age ID. Some local shops and stores that offer student discount will accept your student card as proof of student status. You can join by visiting www.totum.com
NUS Affiliation
As a student with us, you are part of the National Union of Students which means you can access exclusive discounts, offers and opportunities available to members across the UK.
Application process
Your future starts here
1 2
Shortlist your favourite study programmes
Visit our website for the full list of our study programmes.
Open Days
Attend one of our Open Days to find out more about our campuses and courses. Book your place on our website.
Apply online
3 Receive an offer
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Apply for your chosen study programme. If you do not have access to a computer you can contact us for help with your application.
We will arrange an interview or information, advice and guidance session with you so you can find out more about your course. You will have the opportunity to chat with a tutor who will make you an offer.
9 Start your study programme!
Term starts in September.
8 Induction
Join your classmates at your induction in September. Find out where you are going and what you are doing before you start full-time.
7 Enrolment
You will be invited to enrol on to your study programme.
6 GCSE results day Thursday 20 August 2026
Good luck! Don’t worry if you don’t get your grades, you can get advice at our GCSE Advice Days.
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Attend your Discovery Day
You will be invited to attend a Discovery Day in June 2026 where you will get a taste of College life, meet your tutors and make new friends.
Levels of study
Whether you're just getting started or are ready to take your learning to the next level, we offer study programmes from Level 1 to Level 3, designed to help you grow your skills and prepare for your future.
Level 1
Typical equivalent: Entry-level GCSE (below grade 3)
A great starting point
Perfect if you're looking to boost your confidence and develop core skills in a supportive environment. You’ll explore your chosen subject and get ready to move on to the next stage.
What’s next?
Move on to a Level 2 study programmes in your subject area.
Level 2
Typical equivalent: GCSEs at grades 9–4
Build your knowledge and confidence
This level gives you a solid understanding of your subject and helps prepare you for more advanced study. You can also work on your English and maths if needed.
What’s next?
Progress to a Level 3 study programme, like a Diploma, T Level, or an Advanced Apprenticeship.
Level 3
Typical equivalent: A levels
Get ready for what comes next
Study your subject in depth and gain the skills and experience you need for university, an apprenticeship, or a job. At this level, you can choose from:
• Diplomas - Focused study programmes that develop both practical and academic skills
• Advanced Apprenticeships - Learn while you work and earn
• T Levels - A new qualification combining 80% classroom learning with 20% industry placement, designed with employers to help you develop real, career-ready skills
T Levels are ideal if you want a hands-on experience in areas like Digital, Health, Education or Construction. They’re equivalent to three A levels and open doors to university, higher apprenticeships, or straight into work.
What’s next?
University-level study, a higher apprenticeship, or entering the world of work.
GCSE English & maths Programme
Are you ready to unlock your potential and secure your future with essential English & maths skills?
The course is divided into two streams to cater to different entry levels and focuses on both academic and work-based skills.
Streams:
Stream A (Grade 3 on Entry):
Focus: This stream is more examoriented, helping students to improve their understanding and performance in GCSE English and Maths exams. Content: Exam preparation, practice papers, and targeted revision sessions.
Stream B (Grade 2 and below on Entry):
Focus: This stream emphasises basic industry-relevant skills, preparing students for the workplace.
Content: Practical English skills, such as communication, report writing, and comprehension, tailored to industry needs. Practical Maths skills, such as problem-solving with number, data, and shape, tailored to industry needs.
Importance of English & maths skills in all industries and daily life:
English & maths are essential to both further study and future employment. Both of these focus on a range of skills from communication and analysis to problem-solving and critical thinking.
All students who did not achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and/ or Maths will be enrolled onto our GCSE programme. This programme is designed for students aged 16-19 who need to build their English and Maths skills and gain at least one grade up from their qualification on entry.
Basic skills provided:
English Skills:
• Reading: Understanding and interpreting various texts.
• Writing: Crafting clear and coherent documents, emails, and reports.
• Speaking: Effective verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Listening: Active listening and comprehension in different contexts.
• Critical Thinking: Analysing and evaluating information critically.
• Problem-Solving: Using language to identify and solve problems.
Maths Skills:
• Number: Understanding and interpreting money, negative numbers, and converting between fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ratio and proportion: Applying these to real-life scenarios.
• Geometry: Problem-solving with area, perimeter, and volume.
• Statistics: Reading and interpreting data and analysing averages.
• Problem-Solving: Using language to identify and solve problems.
Apprenticeships
A first-class way to start your career
We work with over 1,000 employers each year and as the largest provider of apprenticeships in the South East Midlands, we have the experience to help you excel during your apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you will gain the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to obtain the right level of training and competence for a specific job role.
Get in touch!
For employer enquiries: training@bedford.ac.uk
For more information about becoming an apprentice: apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk
Or give us a call: 01234 291 747
At The Bedford College Group, we offer apprenticeships in the following subject areas:
• Business & Management
• Care & Childcare
• Computing & IT
• Construction
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• Hair
• Land-Based
• Motorsport
• Motor Vehicle
• Plumbing & Gas
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What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a programme of work-based learning. To be enrolled as an apprentice, an organisation must have offered you a contract of employment and agreed to pay your wage and support you throughout your training. Your job role must include a range of work relevant to the apprenticeship qualification you wish to undertake.
How long does it take?
Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete depending on the type and level undertaken.
How will I spend my time?
The part-time study element of an apprenticeship fits around the job commitment and will be agreed with the employer. You might attend one day per week (day release), or in blocks of a week or more (block release), or 100% work-based delivery.
The benefits
You’ll need enthusiasm and commitment to study and work in a particular industry, but the rewards will be significant:
• get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn.
• choose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs.
• we will help you find an employer from our excellent links with hundreds of top employers.
• gain industry-recognised qualifications, Functional Skills and specialist techniques that could see you progress to high-level jobs in your chosen sector.
• learn from valuable job experience and time spent developing your skills on a day-to-day basis
Information for parents & carers
We understand the challenge of navigating choices at this key time, especially when your priority is guiding and supporting your child in making decisions that will shape their education, growth and future success.
Got questions about qualifications, careers, finance or support? We’re here to help. Scan the QR code or visit our website & search: Information for Parents/Carers
Explore our subjects
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Academy of Sport
The
Tresham College Academy of Sport offers high-quality education and training allowing students to continue with their sporting development whilst gaining academic qualifications.
With access to great facilities, high-level coaching, experienced teaching staff and medical and fitness support, our Tresham College Academy of Sport aims to provide an elite sporting experience and push you to achieve your goals.
Education, training and qualifications
Our Academy of Sport offers a range of exciting opportunities for aspiring athletes and those striving towards a career in the sport and exercise sector.
Our academies
• Boys Football
• Girls Football
• Girls Netball
• Girls Rugby
• Volleyball
Our Academy of Sport enables our students to balance academic study whilst achieving their sporting potential.
Our study programmes
• Level 2 Sport Coaching & Development
• Level 3 Sport Coaching & Development
• FdSc Sport Science (Sport Coaching)
We also offer part-time evening courses
• Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
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Applied Sciences
Apply yourself to an exciting new world
Why choose us?
Fantastic industry opportunities
You will be supported in your studies by various trips and visits to related organisations and places to enrich your knowledge and understanding on your chosen pathway, including cutting edge science laboratories and research institutions.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
Do you have a keen interest in Science but also love problem solving and finding solutions to complex questions? Science plays a pivotal role in the world; something we’ve all been reminded of recently.
It’s a subject you can get into studying whether you’ve just left school or are returning to education later on in life. There’s a lifetime of discoveries out there to be made!
We have outstanding facilities in our labs and classrooms. Our tutors always aim to teach the huge variety of topics with a vocational focus, which is quite different to studying A level Science. They also all have vocational experience of working in the science sector which gives an extra dimension to lessons. University
Pathways available
Applied Science Forensics and
Biomedical
Your career options
• Biological Scientist
• Chemical Scientist
• Physical Scientist
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Laboratory Technician
And many more…
Art & Design
The only limit is your OWN creativity
Why choose us?
We offer a range of Art & Design qualifications from introductory programmes right up to university-level courses. The department also welcomes many visiting speakers and you can be sure that our study programmes will give you the opportunity to sample a range of art and design activities, build a portfolio of creative work and focus on your chosen specialist area. You will be able to exhibit your work to the public in our end-of-year shows and have plenty of opportunities to enter competitions to showcase your talents, giving you the chance to see how others respond to your ideas and enabling you to network with professionals from the industry.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
You will be taught by practising professionals who strongly encourage individuality and creative flair, to equip you with the confidence and innovation to work independently after your study programme.
Our campus houses impressive creative spaces with a range of cutting-edge industry-standard facilities, including 3D model-making equipment, screen and silk screen printing, dark rooms and drawing studios.
If you love using your original ideas to create something special, then working in the creative sector will be a fun and rewarding experience that enables you to demonstrate your artistic flair. It’s a competitive industry but one the UK currently excels in. Creative people are highly sought after by many employers, including large organisations and design companies.
Pathways available
Art & Design
Fashion & Textiles
Graphic Design
Photography
Your career options
• Illustrator
• Fashion Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer (Freelance or Studio)
• Visual Content Producer
And many more…
Business, Management & Accountancy
Let’s get down to business
Why choose us?
Our Business department boasts very high student success rates in many subjects – putting you in touch with the most up-to-date thinking on business issues and preparing you for the modern workplace.
Our study programmes are accredited by Pearson, City & Guilds, The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). This accreditation means that you can be confident that the skills you are learning have real industry value.
Industry opportunities
Our experienced tutors will take you through each of the elements of your chosen programme, providing practical examples to ensure that the theories learned can be applied to the working environment.
We have also forged strong links with local businesses, who provide work experience, enhancing your employability and giving you the chance to put into practice what you have learned.
Every business organisation needs people who can set and meet objectives. Roles range from managers who devise policies and make decisions, to clerical workers, who collect, store, interpret and distribute information. In the business sector, you must make sure systems run smoothly and show a flair for organisation and communication.
Pathways available Accountancy Business Management Marketing Your career options
• Entrepreneur
• Business Administrator
• Accountant • Marketing Manager
• Project Manager
And many more…
Care & Childcare
Give back with a career in care
Why choose us?
Whether it is care of the young or elderly, teaching or nursing, each demands qualifications for entry. Topics covered include: health, safety, nutrition, child development, anatomy, physiology and the sociological and psychological aspects of caring and supporting children’s play.
A key part of many of the programmes involves supervised practical placements to support your collegebased studies. This allows you to gain valuable work experience in local primary schools, hospices, residential care homes, nursing homes, nurseries, special schools, hospitals, day centres, and mental health services.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
The vocational expertise of our teaching staff is exceptional. You will benefit from tutors who have previously enjoyed careers as nurses, health visitors, social workers, nursery nurses, care assistants, foster carers, childminders and more. This will enable you to draw on a huge range of real vocational experience and learn best practice from individuals who have incredible knowledge of the care sector.
Many people are drawn towards a career in one of the caring professions. The variety of job roles is enormous, and the personal involvement is immensely satisfying and rewarding. To work in this sector, it is essential to enjoy working with and supporting people. It will be challenging but if you have good listening skills, observational skills and the ability to relate to people without being judgmental, you will enjoy a very rewarding role in this sector.
Pathways available
Childcare
Early Years Education
Health
& Social Care
Nursing
Your career options
• Nursery Practitioner
• Social Worker
• Children’s Support Worker
• Adult Nurse
• Care Home Manager
And many more…
University level
Part-time courses
Full-time programmes
Computing
Be part of an exciting future
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
If you want to be in-demand and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing industry, then a career in IT is definitely for you. A qualification in IT can also be a great stepping stone towards a career across a wide range of industries.
Part-time courses
We ensure you are at the cutting edge of this exciting subject by teaching you the latest skills and technologies accredited by the world’s leading IT companies, such as Oracle, CompTIA and Cisco. Qualifications range from beginner through to degree-level over a wide range of specialisms such as programming, software testing, systems analysis, web design, networking and PC maintenance.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our experienced tutors will take you through each of the elements of your chosen study programme, providing practical examples to ensure that the theories learned can be applied to the working environment.
To ensure you are familiar with the latest technology used in the computing industry, we provide you with up-to-date facilities including a CISCO networking suite for practical networking and a range of Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 equipment for all forms of networking.
University level
Pathways available
Computing
Digital Skills & IT
Digital Production, Design & Development
Your career options
• Software Developer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• IT Support Specialist
• Web Developer
• Data Analyst
And many more…
Construction
Available in: Corby, and Wellingborough
Build strong foundations for your career
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
The construction industry is going through massive changes, to incorporate green technologies and meet the demands of government targets for zero carbon and low carbon reduced construction.
Our study programmes will give you renewable technology construction skills that will put you at the forefront of this new sector. Sustainability is embedded within our programme areas to help to produce in-demand workers who have skills in this area to meet the demands of their customers.
Whether you see yourself as a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, project manager, surveyor or one of the many other job roles within construction, coming on a cstudy programme here will give you strong foundations for your future career.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
We’re leading the way in construction with industry-standard workshops and equipment. Our expert tutors, with successful careers behind them, now shape the UK’s construction sector and speak at major events like Ecobuild –the UK’s top showcase for sustainable design and building.
If you are looking to work in one of the varied trades within the construction industry or to develop management skills, then our wide range of study programmes will equip you with what you need.
Part-time courses
Pathways available
Brickwork
Carpentry & Joinery
Painting & Decorating
Your career options
• Bricklayer
• Carpenter
• Painter and Decorator
And many more…
Electrical Installation
Find your spark
Why choose us?
Our Electrical Installation study programmes will enable you to access a range of electrical jobs and careers, following in the footsteps of past students.
Our students enjoy going on trips including to look at how power stations operate, as well as to Alton Towers to see how the rides work. Plus they take part in both internal and external competitions with other colleges throughout the year with great prizes on offer.
Industry opportunities
We have excellent links in the industry and have helped students to gain apprenticeships and employment with local companies. All of our full-time students are required to complete work experience as part of their study programme.
Every year we have local employers coming in to recruit our best students, give talks on what they look for in an individual and give away prizes for the best and most improved student.
Does working in the electrical technology field spark your interest? Our comprehensive study programmes combine practical learning with industry knowledge to prepare you for a successful career. You’ll gain the nationally recognised skills and qualifications needed to carry out a wide range of electrical installation work and take your first steps towards becoming a qualified electrician.
Your career options
• Electrician
• Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Installation Technician
• Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer
Engineering
Engineering a better future
Our Engineering study programmes enable you to choose an area to specialise in and gain transferable skills, such as problem solving and project management, making you particularly attractive to potential employers. We have excellent links with industry, working with high technology companies such as Vauxhall, Lockheed Martin and Millbrook Proving Ground, so you will always be up to date with industry changes and developments.
Why choose us?
We have a wide range of Engineering study programmes designed to equip you with a broad base of engineering skills, as well as knowledge and experience of the sector.
Depending on your specialist area, topics you will cover could include radio communications, microcontrollers, analogue and digital electronics, CAD, electronic circuits and wiring, gas turbine engines and aircraft maintenance.
We have a long-standing commitment to meeting the needs of industry. We work closely with many major employers in the region to develop the right content to ensure employability of our students when they complete their study programmes.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Across our sites we have fully equipped engineering workshops for both electronics and mechanical engineering, alongside the latest in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Pathways Electrical & Electronic
General
Your career options
• Engineering Technician • Product Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Electrical Engineer
And many more…
ESOL
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course is ideal if you are a student whose first language is not English and you wish to develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for use in a variety of work, study and everyday life situations.
Why choose us?
The programme is offered from Beginner through to Advanced. It will help you to learn and practise English in many ways, including in the workplace. You will also have the opportunity to develop your maths, digital, employability and personal and social skills.
All English classes include exam preparation, grammar, listening, pronunciation, reading, speaking, vocabulary and writing.
When you have reached the required level, you can take one or more of the nationally-recognised English Speaking Board ESOL Skills for Life examinations.
Entry requirements
You do not need any qualifications to start, but you must be between 16 and 18 years old by 31 August 2026 and you must live in the UK.
You will need to attend an assessment and interview before you start to help decide which level is best for you.
Esports
Turn your passion for gaming into a career
Our Esports study programmes at Levels 2 and 3 are designed to give you the skills and experience needed to succeed in this exciting and fast-paced industry. You’ll develop knowledge in teamwork, content creation, marketing, and event management - key areas that are shaping the future of competitive gaming.
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
Study in our bespoke Esports suites with cutting-edge equipment and the latest gaming technology.
Whether you’re looking to launch your career or progress to university, our study programmes provide a strong foundation in the skills employers want. You’ll also gain valuable insight into the industry through practical experience and live projects.
Throughout your study programme, you’ll develop a broad set of transferable skills including communication, digital production, and strategic thinking. These open doors to careers across Esports and related fields such as Media, IT and Business.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Learn from industry-experienced tutors and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that mirrors real-world Esports production and events. You’ll gain experience in areas from shoutcasting to tournament organisation, you’ll build a practical skillset that gives you a competitive edge.
Your career options
• Event Manager
• Content Creator
• Esports Coach
• Broadcast Technician
• Marketing Executive
And many more…
Hair & Beauty
A cut above the rest
To work in this industry, you will need creative flair, teamwork and communication skills and there are many different career paths to suit your specific interests.
As well as hair styling, there’s a growing demand for spa therapists. Working hours and conditions will vary, from local salons to large multi-specialist spas, and many people in the hair and beauty industry go on to run their own businesses.
Part-time courses Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
We can offer you the chance to gain all the skills that you will need to begin a successful career in the hair, beauty and holistic therapies industries.
Our study programmes will equip you with the professional skills, competencies and knowledge you will need. Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
You will train at our commercial hair and beauty salons, Tresham Studios at our Kettering and Corby campuses. These industry-standard environments give you the opportunity to gain practical, supervised experience working with fee-paying clients.
A key factor in the success of our students is the industry knowledge of our staff, which keeps students up to date with the latest techniques and trends. Our experienced tutors work to develop your professional skills, from the core techniques through to the latest technological advancements in hairdressing and beauty therapy.
Pathways available
Barbering Beauty Therapy
Hair & Beauty Hairdressing
Your career options
• Hairdresser
• Barber
• Beauty Therapist
• Nail Technician
• Business Owner
And many more…
Hospitality & Catering
Indulge in a fast-paced, varied career
A career in Hospitality and Catering is an incredibly enticing and fulfilling path for those who have a passion for food, service, and creating memorable experiences. Our study programmes offer the opportunity to indulge in your love for cooking and experimenting with diverse cuisines. Whether you’re an aspiring chef or pastry artist, this field is all about innovation and culinary artistry, allowing you to continually refine your skills and develop new dishes that delight and inspire.
Why choose us?
You may have your sights set on working in catering by opening your own business, or working in a Michelin Star restaurant, and we’re here to help you develop customer service skills and turn your passion for great cooking into a career.
• Sous Chef Part-time courses Full-time programmes
Your career options
• Head Chef
Our prestigious training restaurant located in the beautiful historic Manor House is great for our catering students to get hands-on experience. The restaurant is open to the public and provides a first-class facility to develop your skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supervised setting.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our experienced tutors will provide you with all the key skills and training that you need, working in fully equipped professional kitchens including a specialist patisserie kitchen. During the study programme you will have the opportunity to participate in regional and national competitions and gain work experience at prestigious outdoor events such as concerts and sporting events.
Behind the scenes, ahead of the curve
Kick-start your media career with Tresham College. With your creativity, dedication and determination as well as our expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to excel in expression, teamwork and communication, preparing you for success in the fast-paced world of media.
Why choose us?
We have dedicated facilities and passionate tutors to help you excel.
For instance, if you are keen to develop your skills to work in TV or on location, then our fully equipped TV studio and editing suites will help you create your projects. You can shoot your films using HD cameras, access greenscreen facilities and excellent sound recording equipment. Our students also participate in trips away, such as to the London Film Museum.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our School of Creative Arts & Media at Kettering have fantastic facilities, including a state-of-the-art theatre, rehearsal studios, a film editing suite, TV studio, photographic studios and radio production suite. You will benefit from the expertise and contacts of our tutors who have had successful careers as professionally trained directors, moving image producers, scriptwriters, video producers, film festival organisers and musical theatre performers.
Pathways available Animation Creative Media Games Design
Your career options
• Video Editor
• Camera Operator
• Animator
• Digital Content Creator
• Game Designer
And many more… University
Motor Vehicle
Get up to speed in the industry
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
If you have a passion for cars, mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, a motor vehicle study programme could be just what you are looking for to get started.
As a Motor Vehicle student, you’ll work hard but also have the opportunity to go on trips – students recently visited Santa Pod to watch drag racing. We work closely with many major employers in the region to develop the right content to ensure employability of our students when they complete their study programme. Our students also benefit from professional links with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as well as from direct contact with major employers in the area to keep abreast of industry changes.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our motor vehicle training areas provide realistic working environments for students to accomplish the full range of skills required for these careers. They’re kitted out with engine and repair bays, paint mix and spray rooms and a body repair area. They are the ultimate environments in which to learn techniques that are likely to become compulsory in the future.
Working in this vast and vital industry means you could find yourself repairing and maintaining prestige vehicles, rescuing someone from a breakdown, re-spraying the wing of a car, or assessing the damage after an accident for an insurance claim.
Part-time courses
Your career options
• Vehicle Technician
• Roadside Assistance Technician
• Service Advisor
• Garage Owner / Manager
• Vehicle Body Repair Technician
Turn up the volume on your future
Why choose us?
The way in which music is consumed is changing.
The rapid growth of the media sector over the last ten years has created many opportunities for audio professionals, from sound design and composition for moving picture, to audio technologies for games and mobile phones.
We aim to provide you with a solid grounding in the workings of the music industry, whichever level you are currently at, and to give you the skills to succeed. Our study programmes give you the opportunity to experience the many facets of the music industry through live projects, workshops and tutorials.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
If you want to learn music production, live performance, sound design, music for media or studio techniques, you’ll learn cutting edge skills in our amazing facilities.
You will be using state-of-the art soundproof rehearsal rooms and music equipment and spend your time between the Mac suite with Logic Pro X, a recording studio and the rehearsal pods, culminating in performances in our performance hall and external venues.
If you love making music and have the creativity and dedication required to develop your skills, then you will be successful in this industry. Creative talent is vital but won’t be enough on its own. Determination and perseverance are key – as are having the facilities you need to hone your skills.
Your career options
Producer
Pathways
Available in:
Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough
Supporting learners to work towards their own aspirations
The Pathways Department is for individuals operating at Entry Level 1 and above and who may have a SEND and/or EHCP. Our courses provide opportunities for students to develop important independent life skills: learning and educational study skills, employability, social and personal skills.
Classroom-based learning is enriched by a range of practical activities, community projects, work experience, small business enterprise, enhancement activities, outings and trips.
Students can benefit from additional learning support, smaller group sizes and sessions delivered by subject specialists. In addition, we promote interaction with a range of community providers and support agencies to provide an ever-evolving platform of opportunities for independence and progression.
Initially a one-year course, individuals may progress within the department or on to other college-based programmes.
All of our students work towards achieving either Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications in English and maths (dependent on previous achievement or assessment). Our programme focuses on skills development both in the classroom and community. Practical experiences provide evidence for a portfolio-based main qualification with the option of additional awards where appropriate.
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Performing & Production Arts
Showcase your talents
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
Our students work on a variety of projects and shows and follow a programme which covers core skills such as acting and musical theatre, as well as technical aspects including lighting and sound.
If you want exceptional facilities devoted to Performing Arts, you will find them with us.
You will also have plenty of opportunities to enter competitions, learn tips from practising professionals and display your work and talent, not least in the renowned Performing Arts Showcase. Our Performing Arts students also compete in the National Theatre New Connections competition.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
You will have access to superb facilities including performance theatres with professional-grade lighting, dance studios, a black box rehearsal studio, other large rehearsal spaces, and specialist soundproof music rehearsal rooms. All are equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, plus large costume wardrobes. You will be taught by practising professionals who will encourage individuality and creative flair.
Performing Arts is a huge and exciting industry but it is also very competitive so you will need to be passionate and committed. Determination and the ability to cope with rejection are key to thriving in the industry. Those with experience of performing or helping in school or college productions, local workshops, events and festivals will almost certainly be at an advantage.
University level
Pathways available
Acting Musical Theatre
Performing & Production Arts
Theatrical and Media Make-Up
Your career options
• Actor
• Musical Theatre Performer
• Stage Manager
• Make-Up Artist (Theatrical/Media)
• Lighting or Sound Technician
And many more…
Plumbing & Gas
Find your place in this essential trade
Why choose us?
Approved by industry bodies including City & Guilds and the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC), our facilities and professional qualifications will provide you with the very latest knowledge of traditional gas and plumbing techniques and state-of-the-art renewable technologies.
We have excellent links with local employers, that give our students great opportunities for work experience. From independent businesses to national plumbing companies, you are practically guaranteed to enhance your employability with an enthusiastic, motivated and willing-tolearn attitude.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our gas and plumbing centres house numerous plumbing bays, airing cupboard systems, soil stacks and fully supported water training areas.
Our dedicated gas assessment centre includes gas cookers, fires, boilers, hobs and other domestic appliances to practice with.
You’ll learn the technical skills you need for this demanding trade at our specialist facilities, which recreate the real working environments you’ll encounter in your plumbing career.
Your career options
• Domestic Plumber
• Heating Engineer
• Gas Engineer
• Maintenance Technician
• Water Regulations Inspector
And many more…
Public Services
The path to an active and exciting career
Studying Public Services will help you develop the skills, fitness and determination to put you ahead of the rest. Recent students have started their careers in the Police, Fire and Emergency Rescue, Army, Navy, RAF and even the Coastguard!
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
You will gain an understanding of the different roles of the public services and develop key skills through problem–solving activities, expeditions, orienteering and real-world scenarios.
We offer everything you need to get your first job and start a promising career, plus plenty of opportunities to take part in outdoor activities on land and water along the way, including orienteering, map reading, canoeing and kayaking.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Study with us and you will have access to a wide range of excellent facilities, including our sports centres with full-sized sports halls and fitness studios with cardiovascular equipment and weights.
Tutors have experience in public service roles in the armed forces and emergency services, which give an extra dimension to lessons and will enable you to draw on their vocational experience.
Your career options
• Police Officer
• Armed Forces Personnel
• Paramedic (Ambulance Service)
• Firefighter (Fire & Rescue Service)
And many more…
Sport & Fitness
Set your own goals
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
If you are highly motivated, energetic and dynamic, our Sport & Fitness study programmes will enable you to study and specialise in areas such as outdoor leisure, development and fitness, and personal training.
The academies will give you amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a semi-professional environment, compete on behalf of the College and can even lead to a career as a professional sportsperson.
Some of the sport-related work experience opportunities you will benefit from include sports development work with children in local schools, fitness testing, coaching and personal training with local community groups.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
Our extensive sports facilities include fitness suites, synthetic pitches, sports fields and sports halls.
Working in the sport industry means you will always be part of a huge team effort. Not only will you learn key skills that employers demand, such as team work, time management, leadership and communication, but you will benefit from some of the best facilities around.
University level
Volleyball
Women’s Rugby
Your career
• Sportsperson
• Personal Trainer
• Sports Coach
• Leisure Centre Assistant/ Manager
• PE Teacher
And many more…
Travel & Tourism
Get your career off to a flying start
If you want to be part of an exciting, constantly changing industry that enables you to travel, meet new people and develop transferable skills, then travel and tourism is for you. The sector covers a wide range of roles including holiday representatives, airline work, conferencing and events. So, if you’re an outgoing, friendly, people-person and work well under pressure then we can help you get your career off to a flying start.
Full-time programmes
Why choose us?
By studying one of our Travel & Tourism programmes you will be able to gain the key skills and knowledge necessary to get a head start in this industry.
Study programme units focus on worldwide tourist destinations, marketing and event organisation. You will also have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications including our Cabin Crew training.
Our students also enjoy trips away including: a three-day trip from Hull to Rotterdam and Amsterdam; a day trip to Edinburgh and a residential trip to Malta. We have also visited British Airways to complete their practical safety training day and have explored British seaside resorts such as Brighton and Southend.
Expert tutors & top-class facilities
You will benefit from the expertise and contacts of our tutors who have worked in the Travel & Tourism industry including roles as cabin crew, holiday representatives, travel agents, tour operators, conference and event organisers.
Our specialist facilities and equipment include life jackets, oxygen masks, interactive globes, trolleys, PA systems, Dictaphones and flip cameras, and computer software to simulate airport check-in.
Your career options
• Air Cabin Crew Member
• Tourism Officer
• Travel Marketing Assistant
• Holiday Representative
• Travel Consultant
And many more…
Unlock your potential with The King's Trust
Not sure what’s next? Build confidence, gain new skills and take the next step with The King's Trust at Tresham College.
Whether you want to get back into education, boost your CV or explore your future, this free 12-week personal development programme can help. You’ll take on real projects, make new friends and get support with work, training or further study.
• Open to 16 to 25 year olds
• No experience needed
• Courses available throughout the year
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Continuing your journey
Full-time study programmes
Full-time doesn’t mean 9-5 Monday to Friday. You will only be in College four days a week and will have plenty of free study time which means you can still earn money alongside your studies.
Part-time courses
Because we offer a range of day, evening or weekend classes, the course you choose can live alongside your life, and work around your work.
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Professional courses
Many of our professional qualifications are accredited by leading industry bodies and perfect for developing yourself within an existing role at work, or to help you switch career. Our tutors are experts in their fields with plenty of industry experience, so the skills you develop will fit right into your working day.
Leisure courses
If you’re looking for a more relaxed course, there are a variety of options from improving your painting skills to learning how to keep livestock. Our short leisure courses enable you to learn new skills and meet new people at one of our many locations across the region.
Higherskills
University level
Our Higher Skills courses offer you the opportunity to gain qualifications, enhance your career prospects or retrain to gain the skills you’ll need for work. We offer excellent vocational courses including HNC and HND, HTQ and Higher Apprenticeships. With courses based at Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Shuttleworth College (near Biggleswade) and Tresham College campuses in Corby and Kettering.
Why study higher skills
• Save money by studying closer to home
• Smaller classrooms mean more 1:1 support
• Learn from industry-experienced tutors
Interested in a
rewarding teaching career?
If you're aiming for a career teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, including sixth form, further education and adult education, our courses are for you.
Our courses are offered on a full-time basis and part-time basis in the evenings to fit around your existing role.
Certificate of Education
This qualification is perfect for those who want to teach but don't have a degree.
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
This qualification is perfect for those who want to teach and already have a degree.
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We also offer a range of part-time teaching and assessing courses. We have salaried routes available where you can earn and learn. There are also other financial incentives such as Teacher Education Bursaries and Levelling Up payments that you may be eligible for.
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Interested in studying part-time?
Part-time courses provide a flexible way to get back into education, whether you are balancing work, family commitments or other responsibilities.
Part-time study allows you to pursue your educational goals without sacrificing your current lifestyle. These courses provide the same high-quality education as full-time programmes but with a reduced time commitment, typically involving evening classes. This flexibility enables you to advance your career, acquire new skills or explore personal interests at a pace that suits you, making it easier to manage your time and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
We offer part-time courses aiming to:
Improve your confidence
Our courses are designed to improve confidence and wellbeing, while also uplifting the communities we serve.
Increase your employment opportunities
Our courses offer extensive support for employment, equipping you with the skills and resources to effectively navigate and succeed in the job market.
Enhance your life skills
Our courses provide essential skills for both life and work, covering areas such as English & maths, ESOL, and Digital Skills.
Get you promoted through professional enhancement
These training opportunities are tailored for professional enhancement, aimed at expanding your career possibilities through the development of specialised skills and advanced knowledge.
At Tresham College, we offer the following subjects at part-time:
• Accounting/AAT
• Art & Design
• Business
• Care & Childcare
• Computing
• Construction
• Counselling
• Distance Learning
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• English & Maths
• ESOL
• Green Skills
• Hair & Beauty
• Motor Vehicle
• Plumbing & Gas
• Pre-employment courses
• Teacher Education
College
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