KTS students/learners receive individual guidance and support and their training programmes are as individually designed as we can get them to be. In a friendly, relaxed environment our young people are encouraged to learn, to enjoy their time with us and to look forward positively to the challenge of the world of work.

Below is an overview of the programmes we run – for more information please click on the appropriate link on the left hand side.

The Apprenticeship Programme

A practical approach is the key to the success of this programme – each Apprentice is working with an employer and earning a salary whilst training. A relevant Certificate or Diploma at level 2 or 3, Key Skills and a Technical Certificate combine to make up the Apprenticeship ‘framework’.

Why an Apprenticeship?


Apprenticeships are a popular alternative to 6th form or college and are a high priority for the government with an extra 50,000 places funded in 2010/11. They are also valued by employers with over 80% saying that 'Apprentices make the workplace more productive.'

Foundation Learning

The Foundation Learning programme is run at all 3 of our centres, Kingswood, Southmead and Yate (with a 4th centre opening shortly in Fishponds) and allows young people, many of whom have not done well at school to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, whilst building confidence and self esteem. Social and other essential skills are all part of the overall package which is designed to equip our students for their future working life.

Some of the qualifications available on Foundation Learning are: