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A Levels
Computing and Information Technology
Digital and computer technologies touch every aspect of our lives, and the rapid pace of change in the industry means there are plenty of career opportunities to explore, whether you want to be a software developer, design innovative apps or create inspiring websites.
Computing Extended Certificate Level 3 Computing Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson
College Green Centre
Awarded by Pearson
College Green Centre
One or two years, full-time Two years, full-time
This course is an introduction to the IT sector with a focus on applied learning. You can opt to study for one year and gain a qualification equivalent to one A Level, or study for two years and gain equivalent to two A Levels. This course covers a range of higherlevel IT skills, including computer science, web development, game development, software and app design, and virtualisation. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then progress to the Extended Diploma for year two.
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ICT Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
This course is for students who want to learn a range of practical IT skills in real-world scenarios. Alongside your IT qualification, you will learn employability, communication and organisational skills, and develop your English and maths where relevant.
Awarded by Edexcel
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to the IT sector, giving students the skills needed to progress to a subjectspecific Level 1 or Level 2 course. As well as learning about IT, you will
Computing and IT Certificate Level 2
Awarded by Pearson
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
This course is designed to give students practical IT skills to apply in further study or in the workplace, covering software and hardware aspects including development, networking and cyber security.
study English and maths at the right level for you and create a personal progression plan.
Construction
The UK construction sectors rapidly growing and increasingly lucrative.
Whether you learn at our state-of-the-art Advanced Construction Skills Centre, or in the workshops at our Parkway Centres, our sector-specific facilities will teach you all the skills you need for your chosen career.
The construction industry accounts for 40% of the UK’s total emissions, and the sector is changing rapidly to reduce its impact on our environment. With key priorities including retrofitting existing housing, using sustainable materials and switching to greener energy, there has never been a more exciting time to enter the construction industry and be a part of the journey to net zero.
Construction (Bricklaying) Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers fundamental bricklaying skills including being organised, costing repair jobs, making minor repairs, drawing a plan of a room and building walls.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers fundamental carpentry and joinery skills including producing basic woodworking joints, and safely using various hand and power tools.
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Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers fundamental electrical skills including making an electrical circuit, costing a small repair job and drawing a plan of a room.
Construction (Plastering) Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers fundamental plastering skills including mouldings, costing a small repair job and drawing a plan of a room.
Construction (Plumbing) Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers fundamental plumbing skills including fixing water pipes, making minor repairs in a house and costing repair jobs.
Bench Joinery Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
On this course you will gain handson experience of bench joinery skills, including setting and marking out for joinery components such as doors windows and stairs. You will also learn how to set up and operate a circular saw. On this course you will learn bricklaying skills including solid brick and block walls and brick piers. You will interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures and gain practical experience of thin joint masonry and masonry cladding.
Bricklaying Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Parkway Centres (AEC and Motor Vehicle Technology Centre)
One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to electrical installation skills. You will learn basic electrical installation using hand and powered tools, science, communication, calculation of components and safe working practices.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course teaches the basics of maintenance, including carrying out small-scale plastering, plumbing, painting, building decorating and carpentry repairs. You will also learn
Brickwork Apprenticeship Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre or Ashley Down Centre
Three years, full-time
This apprenticeship will teach you all the skills you need to become a bricklayer. You will learn through a combination of workplace learning and training at College to pass your endpoint assessment and complete your qualification.
about health safety and welfare in construction, ranging from legislation to fire safety to accident reporting.
Plastering Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
On this course you will learn plastering skills, including complex buildings and technology, applying plaster and plaster products to internal and external surfaces, forming cement sand screeds, communication and detailed building quantities calculations.
This course covers essential plumbing skills, including domestic hot and cold water systems, sanitation and drainage, electrical and science principles, heating systems, communication, detailed calculation of quantities and safe working practices.
Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course covers essential site carpentry skills, including understanding information, quantities and communicating with others, understanding construction technology, carrying out first fixing operations, carrying out second fixing operations, structural carcassing operations and maintenance to nonstructural carcassing work.
Plumbing Studies Diploma Level 2 Bench Joinery Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
One year, full-time
This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained at Level 2. You will learn skills including setting up and using fixed and transportable machinery, manufacturing shaped doors and frames and manufacturing stairs with turns.
Electrical Installation Diploma Level 3
Awarded by EAL
Parkway Centres (AEC and Motor Vehicle Technology Centre)
One year, full-time
This course is for students progressing from an Electrical Installation Level 2 course. You will learn the advanced skills needed to qualify as an electrician, and progress into higher education or employment.
Construction, Management and Built Environment BTEC Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Two years, full-time
This course explores a broad range of topics across professional construction, including principles of design, technologies, project management, surveying, building services, health and safety, tendering, modelling and quality control.
Site Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre or Ashley Down Centre
Two years, full-time
This apprenticeship is for students who have already secured employment in a site carpentry role. You will learn job-specific skills from your employer, supplemented by training at College, to obtain a workbased NVQ, College certificate and Functional Skills qualification if necessary.
Bench Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Two years, full-time
This apprenticeship is for students who have secured employment in a bench joinery role. You will learn job-specific skills from your employer, supplemented by training at college, to earn a work-based NVQ.
This apprenticeship will teach you all the skills you need to become a bricklayer. You will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and learning at college to pass your endpoint assessment and get your qualification. This apprenticeship will teach you all the skills you need to become a plasterer. You will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and learning at college to pass your endpoint assessment and get your qualification.
Brickwork Level 2 Apprenticeship Plastering Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Three years, full-time
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Three years, full-time Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Offsite
One year, full-time
The role of a property maintenance operative is to optimise property condition and quality, and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. On this apprenticeship you will learn basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and decorating as well as the operational skills needed for a career in maintenance.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Two years, full-time
This course is for students who have secured employment in a site joinery role. You will learn job-specific skills from your employer, supplemented by training at college, to earn a work-based NVQ.
Bench Joinery Level 3 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
12-15 months, full-time
This apprenticeship is for students progressing from a Level 2 Bench Joinery course. You will learn a range of higher-level bench joinery skills from your employer and at College to gain a Level 3 work-based NVQ.
Plumbing Level 3 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Four years, full-time
This apprenticeship will teach you all the skills you need to become a plumbing and heating technician, including planning, selecting, installing and maintaining all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
Electrical Installation Level 3 Apprenticeship
Awarded by EAL
Parkway Centres (AEC and Motor Vehicle Technology Centre)
Four years, full-time
This apprenticeship will teach you all the skills you need to become an electrician. For the first three years you will attend College one day a week to support your workplace learning. Your final year is entirely work-based.
Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Two years, full-time
This course is for students who have secured employment in a site joinery role. You will learn job-specific skills from your employer, supplemented by training at college, to earn a work-based NVQ.
I am a very practical learner and once I found out I could obtain on-site experience while gaining qualifications and being paid, I couldn’t say no! I have found the whole experience very enjoyable and I have learned an extraordinary amount about the construction industry since starting as an apprentice.
Benjamin Dick
Construction Level 3 Apprenticeship
Creative Arts and Media
Our creative arts facilities include art and design workshops, fashion studios, movie suites, dark rooms and more.
Our students also have the opportunity to undertake projects alongside Bristol’s media employers, which in the past have included BBC and Aardman.
Art and Design Diploma Level 3 Creative Media TV, Film and Audio Production Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Edexcel
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
This course is for students who may have studied Art at GCSE and want to develop higher-level skills. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Photography.
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
This course covers a variety of production methods including filming, lighting, sound recording and video/ sound editing. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Photography.
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Digital Graphic Design and Media Level 3
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
This course covers the higher-level skills you need to become a graphic designer. You will enrol onto the oneyear Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Art and Design or Photography.
Games, Animation and VFX Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
On this course you will learn craft of game designing and development. You will learn what makes games fun and challenging for the player, as well as a range of visual and technical
Photography Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
This course is for students with a passion for photography and image production to learn a range of skills and techniques. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Art and Design or Graphic Design.
skills. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then progress onto the Extended Diploma for year two.
Fashion Design and Production Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Two years, full-time
On this course, you will learn essential fashion design and production skills including visual recording methods, researching and writing about fashion history, experimenting with fashion presentation techniques and pattern construction. This course covers a variety of art and design skills, techniques and styles, from which you can choose an area to specialise in. You will learn to research artists and experiment with 2D and 3D work, as well as surface design, drawing, painting and printmaking.
Art and Design Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
Creative Media (TV and Film Production) Diploma Level 2 Digital Design and Imagery Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
This course is for students interested in digital art and media, specifically TV and film. You will learn a range of basic creative skills and subjectspecific ones, and research the individual styles of TV and film professionals.
One year, full-time
This course will introduce you to basic digital design practices, skills and techniques. You will build your portfolio by working on interesting and diverse projects, and develop skills in graphic design, digital photography, digital illustration and more. This course will introduce you to basic fashion, design and textiles practices, skills and techniques. You will experiment with your ideas, explore and analyse the work of other designers and start to build your creative portfolio.
Fashion and Textiles Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
Games, Animation & VFX Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL
College Green Centre
One year, full-time
This course is for students interested in digital art and media, specifically games and animation. You will learn a range of basic creative skills and subjectspecific ones, and research the individual styles of games design and animation professionals.
Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance
Students on our engineering courses work and study at our Advanced Engineering Centre. The Centre is kitted out with industry-grade equipment, and designed to replicate real-world settings to prepare students for applying their knowledge in the workplace.
Engineering Extended Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
Two years, full-time
This course is worth the equivalent of 3 A Levels and covers a range of skills across mechanical, electrical/ electronic and aerospace engineering. After completing this course, you could progress to studying engineering at university or on a higher-level apprenticeship.
Engineering Foundation Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This course is worth the equivalent of 1.5 A Levels and will give you all the basic skills you need to become an engineering technician. You will learn a wide range of engineering disciplines across seven units, and can progress to the Extended Diploma at the end of the year.
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Engineering Technologies Diploma Level 3
Awarded by EAL
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This course will give you a strong foundation from which to progress into a range of engineering fields. You will learn one mandatory unit, then select six further units depending on your interests and desired specialism.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering EASA Part-66 A Licence Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds/ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
Two years, full-time
This course covers the fundamentals of aviation mathematics and science in addition to aircraft aerodynamics, structures and systems for turbine engines. On completion, successful students can be employed as an aircraft maintenance engineer in order to become fully Category A licenced, or apply to train as a Category B1 aircraft engineer.
Engineering Technology Diploma Level 2
Engineering Introduction BTEC Level 1 Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3
Awarded by EAL
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This course offers an introduction to engineering, covering the basic skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress straight into employment or to further study.
Awarded by Pearson
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to the world of aircraft and engineering. You will learn how to plan using some of the methods available, how to use 2D CAD and transfer that drawing to manufacture of components, and how to build presentations and deliver them to your peers.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This is an introductory course for students interested in a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Upon completing this course, you can progress to the Level 3 qualification, which will give you the necessary skills for employment.
Awarded by EAL
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
One year, full-time
This apprenticeship is for students employed as a Level 3 apprentice in an engineering role. In year one you will mostly be at College learning technical and practical skills; in year two you will continue learning technical skills through day release to College; in year three you will be in the workplace full-time.
Engineering Apprenticeship Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds/ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
Two years, full-time
This apprenticeship is for students employed as a Level 2 apprentice in an engineering role. You will learn key engineering maintenance and installation concepts and the necessary skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment.
The first time I saw this hangar was at the interview stage, and I couldn’t believe we would get to work on these planes and figure out how they work. It is amazing!
Tina Lakhani
Aircraft Maintenance
