Kidderminster College

Kidderminster College is the anchor institution in the Wyre Forest, serving not only the local area but also the Worcestershire and West Midlands regions. Kidderminster College has an established reputation for delivering a high-quality learner experience across a range of subjects, including performing arts, construction, automotive, health and care, travel and tourism, hair and beauty, as well as a range of professional services, including accounting and business administration.

Kidderminster College also has strong, well-established relationships with key local and regional employers, delivering animal care based at West Midlands Safari Park and the college’s most recent addition, The Centre of Sporting Excellence, where sports provision is delivered in partnership with Kidderminster Harriers Football Club. Further to the sector-based academies in animal care and sports, Kidderminster College also offers a growing range of apprenticeship provision, traineeships, sector-based work academy programmes and skills bootcamps.

As part of NCG, which is the largest education and training provider in the UK, our students benefit from the support, expertise and resources of a national organisation, with the agility, responsiveness and personal service of a community college. Utilising NCG’s degree awarding powers, we are also expanding our higher education provision, providing routes into HE across a range of subjects.

We’re perfectly located in the heart of Kidderminster, making the college easily accessible from Worcestershire, Stourbridge and Birmingham, with excellent bus and train links. Positioned right next to the public library and across from the town hall, the college benefits from the amenities of a city-based college, whilst in the surroundings of a historic market town.

In 2024, we opened our new Green Technology Centre, which provides our Construction and Motor Vehicle students with state-of-the-art facilities for their studies! Our Construction section boasts modern Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical Installation and PMO workshops. They are equipped with the latest tools and technologies, allowing students to hone their skills in realistic environments. From foundational techniques to advanced construction methods, our centre ensures that learners are well-prepared for the dynamic demands of the construction industry. In the Automotive realm, students engage with top-tier equipment and cutting-edge automotive technologies. The centre is designed to foster practical expertise, offering a platform for aspiring automotive professionals to gain hands-on experience in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

At the forefront of environmental consciousness, our Green Technology section champions sustainability. Students delve into renewable energy, eco-friendly construction, and sustainable practices here. It’s a space where ideas flourish and the next generation of environmentally conscious leaders is nurtured.

Our mission is to promote social mobility, whilst also contributing to the skills needs of the local and regional economy. Whether serving school leavers or adults looking to retrain or upskill, or a business wanting an apprentice or support with workforce planning, Kidderminster College provides an excellent learning experience for all.

Advanced and Higher Technical Specialisms:

• Level 4 Animal Management (Certificate of Higher Education)
• Level 5 Animal Management (Foundation Degree)
• BA (Hons) Creative Industries Top-Up Degree
• HNC Construction Management
• FdA Creative Industries
• FdSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching
• T Levels: Digital production, design and development, Early years educator – education and childcare, Electrotechnical engineering, Health