Contents Full-Time Study Programmes, T Levels & Apprenticeships 3 Art, Design & Creative Media 4 Beauty Therapy 5 Business & Professional Services 6 Computing, Digital & IT 7 Construction (various sectors) 10 Early Years, Childcare & Education 11 Engineering 12 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 13 Foundation Studies 14 Hairdressing, Make-up & Barbering 15 Health & Social Care 16 Hospitality, Catering & Event Management 17 Motor Vehicle Employer Academy 18 The Sciences 19 Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing 20 Teaching Assistant 21 Travel & Tourism 22 Uniformed Public Services 23 Youth Support Worker Part of the University of Bolton Group If you have any further questions, contact the Admissions Team on 01204 482 155 or email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk They’ll be happy to help! Other useful numbers: Apprenticeships 01204 482 033 apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk Customer Support 01204 482 000 info@boltoncc.ac.uk
Support 01204 482 669 studentsupportadmins@boltoncc.ac.uk
Finance 01204 482 191 studentfinance@boltoncc.ac.uk
Learner
Student
Art, Design & Creative Media
Study Programmes
Art, Design & Creative Media
Entry Requirements
An Introduction to Visual Arts
Art, Design & Media Diploma Level 1
Art, Design & Media Diploma Level 2
Creative Media, Production & Technology UAL
Diploma Level 2
ESports BTEC Diploma Level 2
ESports BTEC National Foundation Diploma
Level 3
Art & Design UAL Applied General Extended
Diploma Level 3
Art & Design UAL Applied General Diploma
Level 3 - Fine Art, Digital Art, or Fashion & Textiles Pathway
No formal qualifications needed
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
T Levels Entry Requirements
Craft & Design: Textiles & Fashion Maker
Media, Broadcast & Production: Content Creation & Production
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including a minimum grade 3 in English and a 4 in maths, plus an Art GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy
Study Programmes
Pre-Introduction to Hair & Beauty
Beauty Therapy Diploma VRQ Level 1
Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2
Beauty Therapy Techniques Diploma Level 3
Complementary Therapies Level 3
Nail Services NVQ Diploma Level 3
Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up Diploma Level 3
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Business & Professional Services
Study Programmes
Business & Professional Services
Entry Requirements
Introductory Business BTEC Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-1
Business OCR Diploma Level 2
Legal Studies Level 2
Business RQF Foundation Diploma Level 3
Business BTEC RQF Extended Diploma Level 3
Business & Marketing Extended Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Business Improvement
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Finance: Retail & Commercial Banking Analyst
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Legal Services: Business, Finance & Employment
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Accounting: Assistant Accountant
Management & Administration
Apprenticeships
Accounting Apprenticeship Level 2
Accounting Apprenticeship Level 3
Advertising & Media Executive Apprenticeship Level 3
Business Administration Specialising in Medical Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
Institute of Leadership & Management Team
Leading Apprenticeship Level 3
Paralegal Apprenticeship Level 3
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Computing, Digital & IT
Study Programmes
Digital Computing Skills (Entry 3)
Computing, Digital & IT
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
Digital Skills Level 1
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
IT Support BTEC Technical Certificate Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Information Technology BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Digital Business Services
Digital, Production, Design & Development
Digital Support Services
Apprenticeships
Data Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Level 3
IT/Helpdesk Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths. A relevant Computer Science/IT qualification at Level 2 is also required.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Construction
Construction - Professional Building
T Levels
Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
Technical Qualification Onsite Construction
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
Construction - Multi-Skills
Study Programme
Construction Multi-Skills Extended Certificate Entry Level 3
Study Programme
Brickwork Diploma Level 1
Apprenticeship
Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 2
Study Programme
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
Construction - Brickwork
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Construction - Carpentry & Joinery
Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Apprenticeships
Carpentry & Joinery (Site Carpenter Pathway) Apprenticeship Level 2
Carpentry & Joinery (Advanced Site Carpenter Pathway) Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Study Programme
Construction - Electrical
Entry Requirements
Electrical Diploma Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths graded 4 or higher
Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Level 3 Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Construction - Painting & Decorating
Study Programme
Painting & Decorating
Painting & Decorating
Apprenticeship
Painting & Decorating
Study Programme
Entry Requirements
2 A
graded 9-2
of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Construction - Plastering
Entry Requirements
Plastering Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Plastering Diploma Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
Plastering Apprenticeship Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs,
Diploma Level
minimum
Apprenticeship
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Construction - Plumbing Study Programmes
Entry Requirements
Plumbing Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Plumbing Studies Technical Certificate Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Apprenticeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Construction - Roofing
Entry Requirements
Roofing Slating & Tiling Apprenticeship Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Early Years, Childcare & Education
Study Programme
Early Years, Childcare & Education
Entry Requirements
Caring for Children NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
T Levels
Entry Requirements
Education & Early Years Pre-T Level A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
Education & Early Years A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, and a successful enhanced DBS certificate. Where maths GCSE is not gained at a grade 4, candidates must have a grade 3
Apprenticeships
Entry Requirements
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Engineering
Engineering
Study Programmes
Engineering Diploma Level 2
Engineering National Foundation Diploma BTEC Level 3
Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing
Design & Development for Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
Study Programmes
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 1: All Modes
Entry Requirements
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 1: Speaking & Listening
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 2: All Modes
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 2: Speaking & Listening
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 3: All Modes
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 3: Speaking & Listening
No formal qualifications needed
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies
Study Programmes
Introduction to College
Building Confidence for Life & Work
Step into Art & Design
Step into Health & Social Care
Step into Employability
Step into Catering
P2L2: Employability Skills Certificate Level 2
P2L2: Employability Skills Diploma Level 2
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
A relevant Level 1 qualification
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Hairdressing, Make-up & Barbering
Study Programmes
Hairdressing, Make-up & Barbering
Entry Requirements
Introduction to Hairdressing Entry Level No formal qualifications needed
Introduction to Industry - Hairdressing VRQ
Diploma Level 1
Barbering Diploma Level 2
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Barbering Diploma Level 3
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Make-Up Artistry Technical Certificate Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Women’s Hairdressing Diploma Level 2
Hairdressing Certificate Level 3
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeships
Barbering Apprenticeship Level 2
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 3 Level 2 Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Health & Social Care
Study Programmes
Health & Social Care
Entry Requirements
Health & Social Care CACHE Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Health & Social Care CACHE Extended Diploma
Level 2
Health & Social Care BTEC Foundation
National Diploma Level 3
T Levels
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
Healthcare - Supporting the Adult Nursing Team A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, maths and science
Healthcare - Supporting the Mental Health Team
Apprenticeships
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 2
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Hospitality, Catering & Event Management
Study Programmes
Hospitality, Catering & Event Management
Food Preparation & Cooking NVQ Certificate
Entry Requirements
Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-1
Professional Cookery NVQ Diploma Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Professional Cookery Diploma NVQ Level 3 Completion of Level 2
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Motor Vehicle Employer Academy
Motor Vehicle Employer Academy
Study Programmes
Introduction to Vehicle Technology Diploma
Entry Level 3
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 1
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma IMI
Level 1
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 2
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMI Diploma
Level 2
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 3
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMI Diploma
Level 3
Apprenticeships
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship
Level 3
Motor Vehicle Paint Technician
Apprenticesship Level 3
Motor Vehicle Panel Technician Apprenticeship
Level 3
Motor Vehicle Body Technician Apprenticeship
Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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The Sciences
Study Programmes
Science Diploma Level 1
Forensic Science BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
Forensic & Criminal Investigation National Extended Diploma Level 3
T Level
The Sciences
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English, maths and science
Entry Requirements
Laboratory Sciences
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, maths and science
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
Study Programmes
Football Academy Level 1
Sport Level 1
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Football Academy Level 2
Sport Extended Certificate Level 2
YMCA Certificate Level 2
Football Academy Level 3
Sport BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
Personal Training Diploma Outdoor Fitness & Sports Conditioning Level 3
Apprenticeships
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship
Level 2
Community Football Coach Apprenticeship
Level 2
Community Sport & Health Officer
Apprenticeship Level 3
Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths and English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Travel & Tourism
Study Programmes
Travel & Tourism Diploma Level 1
Travel & Tourism
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Travel & Tourism Extended Diploma Level 2
Travel & Tourism Introductory Diploma Level 3
Travel & Tourism Diploma Level 3 (Year 2)
Travel & Tourism Extended Diploma Level 3 (Year 2)
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Uniformed Public Services
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
22 Study Programme, T Level & Apprenticeship Entry Requirements Uniformed Public Services Study Programmes Entry Requirements Uniformed Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2 Uniformed Public Services BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English Uniformed Public Services NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or
Policing NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3
English
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Meet Beki and Daniella, the friendly faces behind Bolton College’s Schools Engagement Team. You might have already spotted them during your school assembly, at our Open Events, or even in your classroom during one of their engaging workshops or drop-in sessions.
Beki and Daniella are experts when it comes to further education and the maze of possibilities after school. They offer impartial information, advice and guidance, ensuring you have the right insights to make well-informed decisions about what you do next. They can also help with CV building, applications and interviews, equipping you with the tools for success.
If you’d like to speak to Beki or Daniella, call 01204 482 142 or email rebecca.green@boltoncc.ac.uk or daniella.kelsall@boltoncc.ac.uk
