Further Education Prospectus 2024/2025

Welcome to City of Bristol College.

We offer a vibrant environment to learn and we are proud to serve the city that we call our home.

We are an ambitious, diverse, inclusive and caring college; with strong values that influence how we operate. We respect the environment around us and are committed to being net-zero by 2030.

Welcome We Are Bristol’s College

We provide quality education across a diverse range of A Levels, vocational and technical courses and apprenticeships.

We boast superb facilities at our eight centres across Bristol, each meticulously designed to provide the best possible environment in which to study.

With a long history of educational greatness, we have supported thousands of students from all walks of life to gain qualifications and progress on to both higher education and into careers by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and the confidence needed to truly excel. Working in partnership with hundreds of employers and industry partners, real-world experience for our students is important to us.

Our specialist teams are on hand to support with exploring the prospect of university, directing you to informational and networking events and connecting you with employers, whilst promoting the value of work experience.

Activities are prevalent across our centres with sports teams, various clubs and fundraising taking place.

Our level of student satisfaction is a true testament to who we are as a college; a place where Everyone Belongs.

We would love to welcome you to one of our Open Events where you can meet our academic staff and support teams whilst discovering our centres for yourself.

We look forward to meeting you!

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OPEN EVENT

Open Events are a fantastic chance to visit our college and immerse yourself in our facilities. You’ll have the opportunity to discover more about our courses, engage in conversation with staff and discuss your next steps.

Each individual centre offers differing courses, specialising in certain areas, so be sure to visit the correct centre for the course that you’re interested in to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Open Event Dates

The Open Events for the Brislington and Ashley Down centres are scheduled on the same dates for both locations.

Why Study at City of Bristol College?

Discover Your Independence Outstanding Facilities & Tutors Progress to Our University Centre Strong Employer Links

Our innovative centres capture the best of Bristol’s spirit and our students are here with us because they love to learn.

When you join City of Bristol College, you will be investing in your future and not only gaining a qualification but also discovering your independence.

Our state-of-the-art facilities such as our Advanced Skills Construction Centre, our Hair and Beauty Salons, Restaurants and Animal Care Centre provide realworld environments for our students to receive the best training possible.

Our teaching staff are experts in their fields, with many of them continuing their own research and work alongside lecturing and enhancing our curriculum with current industry knowledge.

Our courses are designed in collaboration with local and national businesses, with all courses including an industry placement.

We have working partnerships with highly respected organisations and students that study with us gain an incredible knowledge of their chosen sector and real-world experience with industry giants.

Our popular University Centre gives you the opportunity to study a higher education course with small class sizes and various routes of financial support.

Locations and Facilities

City of Bristol College is a dynamic place to learn with outstanding centres and facilities with centres spread out across the city.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, including the brand-new independent training centre at Ashley Down, are purpose built so that our students can learn in an environment that replicate real workplaces with industry-standard equipment.

Amongst Our Amazing Facilities You Will Find:

Animal Care Centre

Aircraft Hangar and Workshop

Art and Design Studios

Body and Paint Workshop

Catering Kitchens

City Restaurant and Academy Café

City Salon and Academy Salon

Computer Science Labs

Construction Trade Work Rooms

Fabrication and Welding Workshop

Fashion Studio

Floristry Studio

Outdoor Horticulture Spaces

Forensic Crime Scene Rooms

Heavy and Light Vehicle Workshops

Jet Engine Rooms

Motorcycle Workshop

Civils Yard

Plumbing Workshop

Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway

The Advanced Engineering Centre is purpose-built with state-of-the-art facilities including workshops, computeraided simulation rigs, testing and diagnostic equipment and even an aircraft hangar. Students at this centre will have access to industry-standard equipment.

3D Printing Facilities

Aircraft Hangar/Workshop

Avionics Laboratory

CAD and CNC Workshop

Classrooms and Study Areas

Composites Workshop

Computer Rooms

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Electronics Laboratory

Engineering Workshop

Hand Skills Workshops

Hydraulics Laboratory

Jet Engine Rooms

Machine Workshop

Maintenance Workshop

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

The Centre is served by bus routes M4, 19, 73, T1

There is free parking for students and visitors. Disabled parking is available.

Within walking distance of Bristol Parkway train station. With access from Temple Meads Station.

Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway

The Motor Vehicle Technology Centre is home to most of our motor vehicle provision, and is the DAF apprenticeship centre, with specialist facilities including heavy and light vehicle workshops.

Here you will find:

Welding Workshop

Heavy Vehicle Workshop

Light Vehicle Workshop

Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway Gate, 1 New Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

The Centre is served by bus routes M4, 19,73, T1

There is free parking for students and visitors. Disabled parking is available.

Within walking distance of Bristol Parkway train station. With access from Temple Meads Station.

Ashley Down Centre

The Ashley Down Centre is a vibrant centre just a stone’s throw from Gloucester Road. It houses part of our University Centre, part of our ESOL 16-18 and SEN provision and the Access to Higher Education courses.

Here you will find:

Classrooms and Study Areas

Computer Rooms

Environmental Technology Centre

John Cabot Community Café

Kitchens

Specialist Classrooms for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Sensory Classroom

Sensory Garden University Courses

New for September 2023

At the existing site of our Ashley Down Centre, we have introduced a new state-of-the-art, purpose-built Independence Training Facility that houses 12 students.

Our Independence Training Facilities train students with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop skills for independent living. For further information regarding this specific centre, please see page 22

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Ashley Down Centre Ashley Down Road, Bristol, BS7 9BU

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

There is free parking for students and visitors. Disabled parking is available.

The Centre is served by bus 70.

College Green Centre

In the heart of Bristol sits our busiest Centre. College Green is the main site for our A Level provision, our Science, ESOL, Art and Health and Social Care courses, and many more.

Here you will find:

Art Studios

Catering Kitchen

CAD and CNC Workshop

City Salon

City Restaurant

Classrooms and Study Areas

Computer Rooms

Computer Science Laboratories

Creative Studios

Dark Room

Digital Suites

Scene Rooms

Film Studios Media Make-up Studios

College Green Centre St George’s Rd, Bristol, BS1 5UA

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

The Centre is served by multiple routes serving the city centre.

There are a number of public car parks available nearby The Centre.

Facilities

South Bristol Skills Academy

The impressive South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA) offers a bright and spacious environment for our students to learn in. SBSA is also the main site of our university-level study options in partnership with UWE Bristol.

Here you will find:

Academy Salon

Academy Café

Animal Care Facilities

Bricklaying and Plastering Workshop

Catering Kitchens

Classrooms and Study Areas

Computer Rooms

Construction Workshop

Outdoor Spaces for Special Education Needs (SEN)

South Bristol Skills Academy The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

The Centre is served by bus routes M1, 92, 52, 75, 76, 515

There are a number of public car parks available nearby The Centre.

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

Our £9 million Advanced Construction Skills Centre spans 3,000sqm at our South Bristol site.

The centre was built with sustainability in mind in partnership with The West of England Combined Authority, with facilities suitable for employers to work alongside students.

All curriculum will feature modules on sustainable methods of construction, including retro-fitting, providing our students with the skills that they require to excel.

Here you will find:

Bench Joinery Workshop

Carpentry Workshop

IT Rooms

Machinery Workshop

Motor Vehicle Workshop

Outdoor Civils Yard

Spray Rooms

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Advanced Construction Skills Centre The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB

Secure bicycle anchor points and Bikeaway lockers are available.

The Centre is served by bus routes M1, 92, 52, 75, 76, 515

There is free parking for students and visitors. Disabled parking is available.

Independence Training Facilities

Our Independence Training Facilities train students with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop skills for independent living.

Due to the immense success of the Brislington Centre, we now have 25 places across 2 centres for students who are attending college study programmes.

The Brislington Centre (BS4) houses 13 students in 7 bedrooms in a shared living house and three 2-bedroom eco living apartments. The new state-of-the-art, purpose-built Ashley Down Centre (BS7), houses 12 students comprising of 10 bedrooms and 2 flats.

Learn Independent Living Skills

Students will learn to:

Plan and prepare healthy meals

Launder clothes

Shop for food and other essentials

Maintain personal hygiene

Manage a food budget

Plan a journey and use public transport

Stay safe and healthy, e.g learning to use household appliances

Develop Employability

Students will develop skills in:

Communication (suitable for the workplace)

Remembering and following instructions

Being punctual and travel planning Opportunities for work experience

Socialising and Community Inclusion

Students will have the opportunity to:

Participate in social activities at the house and in the community

Work on projects with fellow college students

Visit friends and family in Bristol (from the centres)

City and Academy Salons

Our City and Academy

Salons at College Green and South Bristol Skills Academy are kitted out with industrystandard equipment to give our hair and beauty students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals in a real working environment.

Our students are taught a range of hair, beauty and make-up techniques, work on paying clients and learn real-world salon and spa standards first-hand in spaces just like the ones they’ll be going to work in.

City Restaurant and Academy Café

Also found at College Green and South Bristol Skills Academy, our catering and hospitality students have the opportunity to work in industrystandard kitchens and serve in our City Restaurant and Academy Café.

The kitchens provide our students with everything they need to serve up restaurant-standard dishes to paying customers, including their peers. Students can grab lunch or dinner and spaces are available to book for themed and gourmet nights.

The kitchens have also been graced by cooking greats as students are given the opportunity to learn from and work alongside Michelin-star chefs from near and far before dishing up a four-course menu for customers in the evening.

Let’s Get Started With Your Options

The following section lists all of the courses currently offered at City of Bristol College.

Entry Requirements and Levels of Learning

We want you to be placed on a course that is the right level for you and what you need. Your GCSE results will indicate which course level you will begin at. Whatever level you start at, there are plenty of opportunities to learn and progress onto further study, an apprenticeship or employment. You can stay with us all the way through to degree level.

If you achieve five GCSEs at Grade 4-9, you are likely to join a Level 3 programme. There are some exceptions, for example, if you have not studied the subject before and need to develop new specialist skills.

If you do not gain five GCSEs at Grade 4-9, you will simply start on a lower level course initially before having the opportunity to progress on to Level 3.

We will discuss your options with you at your course information meeting, or when you visit us for an Open Event. Remember, all school leavers are guaranteed a place at the right level for September 2024 entry. *

A Levels

A Levels offer the opportunity to study a range of subjects and gain sound academic knowledge and skills that are valued by universities and employers.

How Will You Learn? Entry Requirements

Most students study a full-time programme of three A Levels over the duration of two years, although it can be possible to study across four years. You will be taught at our College Green Centre by expert tutors, and where applicable, have access to our specialist facilities to complete practical work.

How Will You Be Assessed?

A Levels are primarily assessed by external exams at the end of the two years, with mock exams held at the end of your first year. Some subjects may be partially assessed through coursework.

A Levels are Level 3 qualifications and to gain entry on to these courses, you will need six GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including 4 (C) or higher in English Language and Maths. Some subjects will also have additional entry requirements.

Where Next?

Once you’ve completed your A Levels, you may choose to go to university or enrol onto a higher education course at our University Centre. You could also progress onto a higher level apprenticeship, or use the academic knowledge and skills you’ve gained to go into employment.

A Level Pathways

We have designed five pathways which will help you to choose subjects that complement each other and will help you to reach your career goals. However, these pathways are just a guide and you can take any combination of subjects as long as they fit in your timetable.

Creative Pathway:

Art

Photography

Media Studies

Film Studies

Sociology

Maths

English Language

English Literature

Computer Science

Humanities Pathway:

Sociology

History

Geography

English Language

English Literature

Media Studies

Politics

Film Studies

Social Science Pathway:

Science Pathway:

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Some courses may require you to purchase additional equipment, but you will get this information from your tutor.

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On how you can apply for a bursary to help with these costs.

Sociology

Psychology

History

Politics

Business and Law Pathway:

Business

Law

Politics

Chemistry

Physics

Psychology

Maths

Biology

Computer Science

Further Maths

Psychology

Computer Science

Maths

A Levels

Art and Design is a subject that is perfect for anyone with a creative streak who wants to refine their art. This topic area allows students to learn how to express themselves in an engaging and creative environment.

You will learn a variety of art disciplines as you develop a portfolio for your first assignment, and create a body of preparatory work which will inform your final exam piece.

Art and Design Biology

Biology is the study of living things: the diversity of life, the structure and function of living organisms and their interactions with the natural environment.

This course is all about seeking and gaining deep knowledge about the living things in the world around us. You will study a variety of modules including cells and microscopy, biodiversity,

You will learn how to work independently, sustain a project from the initial starting point to realisation, research and develop your ideas and link your work together in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

At the end of the second year, you will take part in organising and exhibiting your own work in a gallery-style environment for your friends and family.

photosynthesis, nervous systems, variation in genetics and many more.

There are three components, assessed in three separate exams at the end of the second year. As part of your non-examined assessment you will need to submit a completed lab book documenting your practical work.

Business Studies covers all aspects of how businesses are created and run, and the factors which contribute to their success or failure as well as how they interact with the society they operate in.

Subjects covered include management and leadership, stakeholders, marketing, operational performance, human resources, motivation,

Business Studies Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of materials: their composition, structure, properties, behaviour and the chemical changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances.

You will learn the fundamentals of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics of study include atomic structure,

Computer Science

Computer Science is the study of processes that interact with data, and that can be represented as data in the form of programs.

You will learn Python and cover the fundamentals of programming, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programme design. You will also be taught the theory of computer science, including

employer/employee relations and financial performance.

The breadth of topics covered in Business Studies means the future study and career opportunities are plenty, with the option to study Business at a higher level, undertake a higher apprenticeship or start your career in a range of sectors.

thermodynamics, optical isomerism, aromatic chemistry, periodicity, transition metals and many more.

Chemistry is an inherently experimental subject, so you will undertake practical work to help build your chemistry skills alongside learning theory.

the internal workings of computers and how data is stored using binary, from text and numbers to pictures and even music.

This course also explores best practice such as avoiding global variables, sensible variable naming, structured programming, good re-use of code through procedures and functions and proper commenting of code.

English Language

Language is central to society, and on this course you will explore the ways in which we use words to establish an identity, relate to others and adopt different roles. You will develop your own creative and journalistic skills by writing for a variety of audiences and purposes.

You will explore how children acquire language and investigate textual variety,

English Literature

English Literature will develop your critical thinking, analytical and creative skills, while enjoying some of the greatest classic and modern works of literature.

In year one you will study the history and development of comedy drama. The set texts are The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, and an anthology of comic poetry.

from Twitter hashtags to Times editorials. You will also look at language diversity and change, investigating how other languages have enriched the language we speak, and how our identities affect the language we use.

Your non-examined assessment will be an independent investigation into language in action.

Film Studies

Film Studies involves much more than just watching films. You will develop your understanding of film through a combination of analytical and creative work.

In year two you will study the history and development of crime writing and its sub-genres. The set texts are The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson, and a range of poetry in the crime genre.

On this course you will appreciate film as an art form, enhance your understanding of the world including different values, beliefs and attitudes, and put theory to practice by making a short film or writing a screenplay.

Further Maths

Further Maths is designed to stretch your Maths knowledge, and is ideal for students who enjoy solving puzzles and have an ability for dealing with numerical and logical problems.

You will study core maths and statistics, mechanics or decision maths, all of which

Geography

Geography deals with vital topics such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards.

In the first part of the course you will cover a mix of physical and human geography, and explore coastal processes and changing places. The second part looks at the major physical systems in nature,

Topics studied include Hollywood 1930-1990, British and European film, documentary, short film, film production and many more. The theoretical and practical skills developed are transferable into either employment or university courses, especially in humanities and cultural-based subjects.

involve practical skills that will help you solve and simplify real-life problems. The more challenging material, such as complex numbers and hyperbolic geometry, involves subjects you would study in the first year of a Maths degree.

and includes the water and carbon cycles and global governance of the oceans and people. The third paper is all about contemporary themes in geography, such as tectonic hazards, ecosystems and energy.

Geography forms part of a strong foundation for further study or employment in the sciences or humanities.

History

History explores depth and breadth studies of periods of time to develop your understanding of society and the world, as well as valuable skills for life like analysis, research, communication and problem-solving.

The first topic is a breadth study of Germany 1871-1991 which examines political, economic, social and cultural change over a long period of time. This unit has a focus on the differing judgements that historians draw about the past.

Law

Law covers six areas and how they shape our society: the English Legal System, Criminal Law, Sources of Law, the Law of Tort, Contract Law and Further Law. You will also look at concepts of law such as morality, technology and ethics.

This course is suited to students who are interested in the way our society

Component 2 explores the making of modern Britain, 1951-2007. This is a depth study looking at Britain’s post-war history, focusing on political, economic, social and cultural events, and also on British foreign policy.

Finally, you will independently research and produce a 3500-word essay on a topic of your choosing.

works, enjoy reading and are good at solving problems.

A Level Law grants exemption from some modules of Charted Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) qualifications, so you may choose to progress to one of these courses, or further study or employment in law.

Maths is a universal language that helps to explain the world around us and is essential to many areas of science.

You will study pure mathematics, which delves into topics such as:

Algebra

Curve Sketching

Sequences

Vectors

Proof

The course will also introduce new ideas to you; particularly within calculus statistics and mechanics.

Maths Media Studies

Media Studies covers a wide range of different media which include advertising and marketing, newspapers, film, radio, video games, TV, magazines and online media.

You will learn how language and representations are used to create meaning, and explore who watches, reads

Photography

Photography will teach you to look at the world in a creative way. You will develop critical analyses of artists’ work helping to develop your own ideas through reaction, practical application and written reflections.

You will be introduced to a range of photographic media, techniques and processes, and respond to them through practical and critical activities

You will also study statistics, which explores ways of representing, processing and interpreting data, in addition to mechanics, which explores how objects move and are affected by physical forces like gravity.

Maths provides excellent support to many subjects and careers, including ones in science, technology, engineering, economics and accountancy.

and consumes different media products. You will consider how different people might respond to products differently, and why.

As well as learning the theory behind media, you will apply what you learn by working on your own media projects.

that demonstrate your understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. You may use traditional methods and/or digital techniques to produce images.

You will have the opportunity to work in various areas of photography, including portraiture, landscape photography, still life, photojournalism, fashion photography, multimedia and moving image.

Physics

Physics is the study of the basic laws of nature. Understanding any aspect of life requires an understanding of its physics.

In your first year you will study measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, mechanics and materials, waves and electricity. In your second year, you will study further mechanics and thermal physics, fields and their

Politics

Politics is the fundamental study of governments and how they work.

You will learn about the government and politics of the UK, including the workings of parliament, referendums, voting behaviour and pressure groups. You will also explore the government and politics of the US including Congress, the President, Supreme Court and comparisons with the UK political system.

consequences and nuclear physics. You will also have the choice to study one of astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics and electronics.

This course will equip you with skills in practical investigations, data collection and analysis, critical thinking and mathematics.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of people’s behaviour and mental processes. It endeavours to understand events, treat mental health issues and improve education, employment and relationships.

You will outline and evaluate theories and research evidence to explain what psychologists have discovered and discuss how they developed their theories.

Finally, you will learn about political ideas including the three traditional ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism.

Politics enables you to develop a wide range of skills including the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information, analyse and evaluate political knowledge and be able to identify connections, similarities and differences between the areas studied.

You will study topics including conformity & obedience, phobias and memory, as well as mathematical elements such as the study of research methods.

Sociology

Sociology explores the relationships between different parts of society, and looks at the diversity of societies, how society is organised and the role of individuals and groups within it.

On this course you will study how social class, age, gender, ethnicity and other social factors affect an individual’s life chances. In year one you will study education, family and households and

This course will prepare you for a degree in Psychology or a related subject, or for employment in many areas of society such as business, health, education and sport.

research methods. In year two you will study crime and deviance, beliefs in society including religion, science and ideology and sociological theory.

After completing Sociology you could continue studying the subject at a higher level, or move into employment in a range of public sector roles, law, psychology and many more.

Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

T Levels

T Levels are a 2-year qualification equivalent to three A Levels, so you can progress straight into higher education or a higher apprenticeship. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day work placement to give you the skills and knowledge employers look for.

T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while mainly studying at college. You will complete a common first year then have the option to specialise for your second year.

The courses have been created with some of the UK’s biggest employers, so you can be confident your T Level will equip you with the skills you need to start your career.

Building Services Engineering for Construction

On this course you will study the core subjects, then progress to the electrical and electronic equipment engineering specialism. Topics covered include:

The science behind building design, surveying and planning

Construction methods

Data management and information standards in construction

How the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction

Digital engineering techniques

Health and Science

Construction design principles and processes

The construction industry and its role in the economy

Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction

Business, commerce and corporate social responsibility

This course provides learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical training or study in the health and science sector.

Working within health and science

Human health

Safety and environmental regulations

Managing information and data

Good scientific and clinical practice

Core science concepts

The diverse content ensures learners will be able to apply their skills well in different roles, for different purposes.

This course is designed for progression to careers in surveying and design, civil engineering, building services design, or hazardous materials surveying. Topics covered include:

Construction methods

Data management and information standards in construction

Relationship management and customer service

How the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction

Digital engineering techniques

Construction design principles and processes

Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction

Project management

Procurement

Digital Production, Design and Development

This course is designed for students aspiring to a career in software production and design. Topics covered include:

How digital technologies impact business

The ethical and moral implications of digital technology

Using data in software design

Using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems

Digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments

Education and Childcare

Emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, 3D printing

The technical, physical and human aspects of internet security

Planning digital projects

Testing software, hardware and data

This course is for students pursuing a career in childcare. Topics covered include:

Child development

How to support children and young people’s education

Understanding and managing behaviour

Observing and assessing children and young people

Equality and diversity

Special educational needs and disability

English as an additional language

Working with parents, carers and wider families

Reflective practice and other forms of professional development

* Entry requirements for some T Levels may require certain GCSE grades.

Apprenticeships

If you’ve already decided on a career and are ready to get started, an apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn. As an apprentice, you will work for and be paid by an employer while being assessed by the City of Bristol College to gain a qualification as well as a wealth of work-related knowledge, skills and experience.

The length of your apprenticeship will depend on the level undertaken and the industry. You will need to find an employer as part of your apprenticeship application, but we can help you with this.

We’re proud to be both an apprenticeship provider and employer. We have long-standing partnerships with employers across Bristol, including DAF, Bristol Airport and Vistry Group, as well as more than 400 small to mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) across a range of sectors.

When you undertake an apprenticeship with us, you will be a part of the college community, with access to our bustling Centres and specialist facilities to support your learning.

How Will You Learn?

You will undertake a real job with your employer, meeting other apprentices and learning your skills and knowledge first-hand through experience of working in the industry. You will also learn from our specialist college staff, either at one of our centres or at work.

How Will You Be Assessed?

You will complete assessments throughout your apprenticeship to demonstrate your learning, and will undertake a formal assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements Where Next?

The entry requirements for an apprenticeship with us vary depending on the level:

Level 2 Apprenticeships:

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5-2, or equivalent

Level 3 Apprenticeships:

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 9-3, or a Level 2 apprenticeship, or equivalent

Level 4/5 apprenticeships:

GCSEs at grade 9-4, and A Levels, or a Level 3 college course, or a Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent

After you complete your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to stay with your employer, as a permanent employee or on a higher-level apprenticeship. You may also choose to undertake a higher-level apprenticeship with another employer, or progress to further study at college or university.

We Offer Apprenticeships In:

Business and Professional Services

Catering and Hospitality

Computing and IT

Construction

Engineering

Hairdressing and Barbering

Health and Social Care

Motor Vehicle

Teaching

Early Years

You can find out more about our apprenticeship courses within the relevant course subject section.

Technical and Vocational Courses

On a technical or vocational course, you will learn the professional knowledge and technical skills to progress into your chosen career or industry sector. Your qualification provides a strong foundation for further study, completing higher-level training or progressing into employment.

How Will You Learn? Entry Requirements

You will be taught a combination of theory and practice across the breadth of your subject by specialist tutors, mainly at college. Where relevant, you will have access to our specialist facilities to learn in a simulated work environment. You will study for one or two years, depending on the course subject and level.

All our technical and vocational courses include industry placements, work-based projects and working with employers and external organisations to give our students as much workplace experience as possible.

How Will You Be Assessed?

Technical and vocational courses are mostly assessed through coursework, but some courses may have examined units. Where undertaken, work-based projects and industry placements will include feedback from the employers.

Our technical and vocational courses are usually Level 2 or Level 3, and the entry requirements for a specific course will depend on its level and the qualification you will gain.

If you don’t yet have GCSE English and Maths, both at grade 4 or above, you will study the relevant GCSE or a Functional Skills course alongside your qualification.

Where Next?

Depending on the qualification level that you complete, you could progress onto further study either at college or, if you’ve completed a Level 3 qualification, at university. You could also progress onto an apprenticeship at the level above the qualification you’ve earned, or go straight into employment.

Foundation Programmes Pathways (SEND)

Foundation programmes are designed for young people who:

Don’t yet meet the entry requirements for a Level 2 qualification

Want to begin studying a different subject at foundation level

Would benefit from a greater focus on personal and social development skills

We offer a wide range of vocational pathways to choose from, including: Construction, Business, Travel & Tourism, Sport and Animal Care.

Our SEND study programmes are designed to give young people with special educational needs and learning difficulties the skills and experience to live a more independent life, progress into further study or move into employment.

We work with the young person to create a study timetable based on their interests, skills, support needs and aspirations.

SEND study programmes are available from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1 and include:

English Maths

Some courses may require you to purchase additional equipment, but you will get this information from your tutor.

Communication IT

Personal and Social Development

Vocational Training

Work Experience

Independent Living

Animal Care

Caring for animals makes for a rewarding and engaging career. Students enrolled on our Animal Care courses learn at our vibrant Animal Care Centre at South Bristol Skills Academy; home to rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, giant African snails and more.

Certificate in Land-based Studies (Animal Care) Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This one-year, full time course will introduce you to the animal care sector. It will help you to develop skills to progress onto a subject-specific Level 1 course, a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

Extended Certificate in Animal Care Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course is a great starting point for working in the animal care industry.

You will gain skills and experience in looking after small animals, and also work to improve your English and Maths.

You will study units in:

Animal Health and Welfare

Feeding

Accommodation

Behaviour

Handling Biology

The qualification is assessed through a variety of written and practical assessments.

Animal Management

Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to look after and care for small and large animals including exotic animals.

You will study areas such as animal health and welfare, physiology and small animal rehabilitation.

Work experience is mandatory at a placement of your choosing and there is a requirement to attend a local farm every other week to gain large animal experience.

The facilities here are fantastic! The size of the centre, the equipment and everything else we have helps prepare us for a career in the industry. I hope to work at the college as an Animal Care Technician once I finish my course.

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Holly Hemmings

Animal Care Level 1

Pathways Learning Centre

Applied Science

Learning science hands-on will broaden your understanding of the world around you, and give you a qualification that’s highly valued by employers and universities.

Our applied science students are encouraged to undertake work placements to gain even more real-world experience, with previous employers including University of Bristol, the NHS, We The Curious and Specsavers.

Applied Science

Diploma Level 3

Applied Science

Diploma Level 2

BTEC

Awarded by Pearson College Green Centre College Green Centre

Two years, full-time

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and covers principles and applications of science, practical scientific procedures, biomedical science, contemporary issues and an investigative project.

You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma at first, then choose one of two pathways for year two: Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Analytical and Forensic Science) or Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science).

Awarded by Pearson

One year, full-time

This course is a broad introduction to applied science principles. You will learn scientific skills and the practical applications of life science, as well as how scientific theories are formed and the basics of investigating a crime scene. You will also learn English and Maths at the right level for you.

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Starting my course, I believed work experience wasn’t really needed, but getting that experience meant I really stood out to universities. The college supported me to get this vital training and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Mia Thorne-Burton Applied Science (Biomedical) Level 3 Oasis Academy John Williams

Business and Professional Services

If you aspire to a career in management, accountancy, business ownership or anywhere else in the professional world, you will find the course to get there among our varied Business and Professional Services curriculum.

Accounting Advanced Diploma Level 3

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Diploma Level 3

Awarded by AAT

Awarded by AAT College Green Centre College Green Centre

One year, full-time 15 months, full-time

This course covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will master accounting principles and concepts including:

Advanced Bookkeeping

Final Accounts

VAT Issues and Basic Payroll

Accounting in Business

Management Accounting

Costing Techniques

Ethical Practices for Accountants

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will receive your accounting apprenticeship certificate alongside your accountancy qualification certificate; supporting your career as an Assistant Accountant/Accounts Clerk/Cashier Finance Assistant.

You will complete a series of modules towards the standard covering knowledge, skills and behaviours. Topics covered include Advanced Bookkeeping, Management Accounting and Indirect Tax.

Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel

College Green Centre

Two years, full-time

This course is for students who want to pursue a career in business or progress to higher education. You will learn a breadth of topics including marketing, accounting, team development and events management, and have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement.

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

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This apprenticeship is for students who have secured employment in business administration. You will complete a series of modules, including managing budgets, analysing and reporting data,

contributing to running a project and supervising a team in a business environment, to develop your business administration knowledge and gain your Level 3 qualification.

Human Resources Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by CIPD

College Green Centre

Two years, full-time

This apprenticeship is for students who are already employed delivering front line HR support to managers and employees, or as an HR manager in a small organisation. You will complete training in a variety of areas alongside your employment to gain your Level 3 qualification.

Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by CMI

College Green Centre

Two years, full-time

This apprenticeship is for students who are already working in a team leader or supervisor role, or who are working towards one. Your key

Marketing Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This apprenticeship covers day-to-day marketing activities including offline and digital content, video editing, procurement, reporting and analytics, market research and campaign planning.

You will need to have secured employment in marketing, or already be working in a marketing role.

Accounting Foundation

Certificate Level 2

Awarded by AAT

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles.

responsibilities are likely to include managing and developing team members, managing projects, planning and monitoring workloads and resources, delivering operational plans and building relationships.

We also offer the optional completion of the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership.

Accounts or Finance

Assistant Level 2

Apprenticeship

Awarded by AAT

Skills for Business Diploma Level 2

Awarded by NCFE

College Green Centre College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This apprenticeship is for financial assistants looking to develop their knowledge and skills as they embark on the path to becoming a fullyqualified professional accountant.

You will complete a series of modules including bookkeeping transactions, controls, costing and using accounting software.

One year, full-time

This course is an introduction to the essential skills needed in a business environment. You will learn the skills needed to solve problems in business, an understanding of business culture and responsibilities and how to successfully communicate and work with others.

International Supply Chain Management Diploma Level 3

Awarded by Open Awards

South Bristol Skills Academy

Two years, full-time

This comprehensive classroombased course is tailored for ambitious 16-18-year-olds who yearn to thrive in the fast-paced realm of global commerce. Through a project-based learning approach, you’ll delve into the intricacies of supply chain management, master the art of logistics, and pave the way for a fulfilling career in this everevolving industry.

International Supply Chain Logistics Diploma Level 2

Awarded by Open Awards

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course, accredited by Open Awards, is meticulously designed to introduce passionate individuals aged 16-18 to the fundamental concepts of supply chain managementand logistics.

Through a dynamic and supportive learning environment, you’ll lay the groundwork for a promising career in this dynamic industry.

Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City and Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

On this apprenticeship, you will learn how to resolve problems and provide the best service possible. You will complete the course with excellent customer service skills that many employers look for, developing skills, knowledge and behaviours that support a successful career in working

Human Resources Support Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by CIPD College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for your Human resources role in the workplace and support you in varying aspects of your role. This may include supporting frontline staff and managers, providing HR advice and working with processes of organisations.

You will have a variety of assessments to support your learning and develop confidence and skills.

Gemma Fear Business Level 3 Oasis Academy Brislington

My time at college has been everything I could have wanted. All of my teachers shared helpful feedback and always kept me focused and on track to meet my targets.

Catering and Hospitality

Our City Restaurant at College Green and the Academy Café at South Bristol Skills Academy give our catering and hospitality students the opportunity to learn their craft in an industry-standard environment, fully equipped with everything you will find in the workplace.

Professional Cookery Level 2

For students who have no prior qualifications in catering and hospitality. Progression courses from year one, or for students who have some industry experience.

Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including boiling, poaching and steaming, stewing and braising, baking, roasting and grilling, deep and shallow frying, and cold food preparation.

You will also learn about the structure of professional kitchens and the principles of working as a professional chef, for example, how knives, tools and equipment are used in professional kitchens and how to work safely and hygienically.

Professional Cookery Level 3

Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This one-year, Professional Cookery Level 3 Technical Diploma course is designed to help you further your cookery career.

This course is a progression option for students who have completed the Level 2 Professional Cookery course or an equivalent course.

This qualification will help you develop skills and techniques to produce dishes, at a high standard and enable you to undertake a variety of roles within a kitchen.

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Progression for students from level two or for students with sound industry experience.

Restaurant Front of House Level 2

Catering and Hospitality Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

On this course you will learn the different range of skills required for a range of job roles within the front of house, such as bartender, barista and other service roles.

You will be interacting with employers and engaging with activities and masterclasses that will gain you firsthand experience in the restaurant and at some major events around the city.

During this course, you will also be encouraged to hone your customer service skills and refine your knowledge about wines, beers and spirits to meet customer needs and be able to advise and plan layouts for different meetings and events.

One year, full-time

The Level 1 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality course is suitable for people who want to learn the professional skills required in the hospitality and catering industry.

You will be taught through theorybased lessons and supported by practical sessions in a front of house and kitchen environment. This will help develop the range of knowledge and understanding required to start a career in hospitality and catering.

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

On this apprenticeship you’ll learn the knowledge and skills required to become a Commis Chef whilst working in the sector. You will cover skills in cooking, working with people, food safety and business. In addition, as part of The School of Food, you will also attend a range of masterclasses from visiting chefs who will pass on their expertise and knowledge.

Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeships

Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Offsite

12 - 15 months, full-time

On this apprenticeship you’ll learn the knowledge and skills required to become a production chef whilst working in the sector. Production chefs work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments. You will cover skills that will support your confidence in this sector.

Hospitality Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds Workplace

One year, full-time

This course will support you to deliver an excellent customer experience. You will develop skills such as recognising customer needs, knowing how to

match them to the products and services of the business, and working as part of a team.

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 and Cybersecurity Level 1

Computing and Cybersecurity Level 2

Extended Certificate in Computing / Diploma in Computing (Level 3)

Foundation Diploma/ Extended Diploma (Level 3)

Awarded by Gateway

Awarded by Gateway College Green Centre College Green Centre

One year, full-time One year, full-time Learn the fundamentals of information technology.

This one-year course, studied across 9 hours per week at our College Green Centre, provides an introduction to computing to help you develop the skills you will need to progress onto our Level 2 courses, in particular Computing and Cybersecurity Level 2 or Games Design, VFX and Animation. There is also an option for apprenticeship or employment within the IT sector.

This full-time, one-year course will give you a broad understanding of computing as well as giving you the chance to study exciting and modern areas of computing in more depth. There are practical aspects to the course which are linked to the world of work.

You will also gain the skills, knowledge and understanding you will need to take your studies further.

Awarded by Pearson

Awarded by Pearson College Green Centre

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This is the Computing qualification to get you into university / an apprenticeship / employment.

It has been developed for students who are leaving school and to further their studies in the area of computing.

Many of our students go onto university to complete degree courses, such as Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Network Security.

One year, full-time

This is the computing qualification to get you into university / an apprenticeship / employment.

It has been developed for students who are leaving school and to further their studies in the area of Computing. Many of our students go onto university to complete degree courses, such as Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Network Security.

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Computing and Information Technology Apprenticeships

Digital Support Technician

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by City and Guilds

Workplace/Online

18 months, full-time

This course develops apprentices to be able source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods. The Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship is designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide technical support and assistance in a digital environment. This apprenticeship focuses on developing expertise in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and customer service in the context of digital technologies.

Cyber Security Technician

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by City and Guilds

Workplace/Online

18 months, full-time

This course develops knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace in order to support your role in a cyber security function (often in a Security Operations Centre or Network Operations Centre).

You will be learning specific cyber security mechanisms and controls such as: patching software, installing software updates, implementing access control, configuring firewalls, security incident and event management tools (SIEM) tools and protection tools (Anti-virus, Antimalware, Anti-spam).

Data Technician

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by City and Guilds

Workplace/Online

18 months, full-time

This course is designed to provide learners with advanced knowledge and skills in data management, analysis, and manipulation.

This course focuses on the tools, techniques, and best practices required to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

Learners will understand how to effectively collect, organise, clean, and analyse data using various software applications.

The course also covers data visualisation, data security, and ethical considerations in data handling.

Construction

The UK construction sector is rapidly growing and is 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.

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.

Construction (Carpentry and Joinery) Certificate Level 1

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.

Construction (Electrical Installation) Certificate Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Engineering Centre & Motor Vehicle Technology 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.

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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.

Bricklaying Diploma Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

One year, full-time

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.

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.

Maintenance Operations (Construction) Diploma Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

Brickwork

Apprenticeship Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Engineering Centre and Motor Vehicle Technology 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.

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

about health safety and welfare in construction, ranging from legislation to fire safety to accident reporting.

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

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.

Plumbing Studies

Diploma Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

One year, full-time

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 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 Communicating With Others Understanding ConstructionTechnology Carrying Out First and Second Fixing Operations

Structural Carcassing Operations Maintenance to Non-Structural Carcassing Work

Site Carpentry Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

Two years

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.

Site Carpentry

Apprenticeship Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

Electrical Installation

Diploma Level 3

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Construction Skills Centre Parkway Centres (AEC and Motor Vehicle Technology Centre)

Two years

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.

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

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.

management, surveying, building services, health and safety, tendering, modelling and quality control.

Bench Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Plastering Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Construction Skills Centre Advanced Construction Skills Centre

Two years

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.

Brickwork Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Engineering Centre & Motor Vehicle Technology Centre

Three years

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.

Three years

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.

Property Maintenance Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Offsite

One year

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.

Bench Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Advanced Construction Skills Centre

12-15 months

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

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

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

Four years

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.

Parkway Centres (AEC and Motor Vehicle Technology Centre)

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.

Creative Media Level 1

Awarded by Pearson College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course will introduce you to the creative media sector. It will help you develop skills to progress onto a subject-specific Level 1 course, a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

You will complete a Level 1 BTEC Introductory Vocational Studies qualification and develop your employability skills. You will take English and Maths Functional skills qualifications or resit GCSE Maths or English if you gain a Grade 3 at school.

Creative Media TV, Film and Audio Production Diploma Level

3

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.

Digital Graphic Design and Media Level 3

Awarded by UAL

Photography Diploma Level 3

Awarded by UAL

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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 design, Animation and VFX Level 3

Awarded by UAL

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.

Art and Design Diploma Level

One year, full-time

Love computer games? This fulltime, two-year course will teach you the craft of game designing and development along with 2D/3D animation. You will develop skills and techniques to help prepare you for a career in the creative media industry.

Many of our students go on to university or our popular Game design, Animation and VFX Level 4/level 5 courses.

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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.

Fashion Design and Production Diploma Level 3

Awarded by UAL

College Green Centre

Art and Design Diploma Level 2

Awarded by UAL

College Green Centre

Two years, full-time One year, 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.

Creative Media (TV and Film Production) Diploma Level 2

Awarded by UAL

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.

Digital Design and Imagery Diploma Level 2

Awarded by UAL

College Green Centre 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.

Fashion and Textiles Diploma Level 2

Awarded by UAL

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

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.

Games design, Animation and VFX Level 2

Awarded by UAL

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This full-time, one-year creative media course will give you the opportunity to work with interesting and diverse projects while gaining a valid understanding of the subject.

You will experiment with your ideas, look at the work media practitioners in a variety of disciplines such as visual FX, digital graphics, animation, web and game design.

Many of our students go on to the level 3 Games design, Animation & VFX and then university or our Game design, Animation and VFX Level 4 / level 5.

Esports Foundation Diploma/ Extended Diploma

Awarded by Pearson

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This qualification is intended for post-16 learners wanting to progress directly to employment in the esports industry and other related industries. Additionally, the breadth of optional content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses.

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

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

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.

Engineering Technologies

Diploma Level 3

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

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 Level 3

Awarded by City and Guilds, CAA and EASA

Advanced Engineering Centre

Two years, full-time

This two year, full-time course will teach you about aircraft maintenance. You will be required to complete 864 hours of training to achieve the qualification including in excess of 90% attendance. This equates to 14 hours a week (2.5 days) for around 36 weeks.

Engineering Technology Diploma Level 2

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

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.

Engineering Introduction

BTEC Level 1

Awarded by Pearson

Advanced Engineering Centre

One year, full-time

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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.

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

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 Manufacture

Technician Level 4

Apprenticeship

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

42 months, full-time

This course will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours to support you in your role to gather and analyse information and data from a range of sources.

You will cover solving problems, learning how to:

Update Technical Documentation Reports or Specifications

Covering Areas such as:

Quality

Reliability

Production Schedules and Targets

Costing

Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

One year, full-time

Throughout the course, you will learn from experienced engineers to practically apply what you have been taught in your day-to-day job. You will develop key engineering maintenance and installation concepts and the necessary skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment.

Lifting Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by EAL

Advanced Engineering Centre

Two Years, full-time

This qualification covers a range of complex engineering tasks. You will learn about engineering materials, mechanical principles, and how health & safety must be applied to the lifting industry, as well as all the technical knowledge that is required to successfully operate as a lifting engineer.

Technical documentation that informs others, either internally or externally on how a product must be: Designed Manufactured Tested Modified Maintained Stored Transported Commissioned Decommissioned.

Tina Lakhani Aircraft Maintenance

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!

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies

If you have a creative streak and a passion for helping people to feel their best, a hair and beauty course could be for you. Learn and train in our industry-standard salons, fully equipped with tools that are used in real hair and beauty settings.

Hair Certificate Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course will teach you the basic knowledge and skills you need to work in the hairdressing industry. You will learn health and safety, presenting a professional image and basic hair techniques like hair care, conditioning and styling long hair.

Barbering Certificate Level

1

Make-up and Hairdressing

Certificate Level 1

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Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course is a starting point for students with an interest in men’s hairdressing. You will learn the basic skills involved in client consultations, men’s hair cutting and styling as well as developing your professional and personal skills.

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course teaches the basics of working in the Make-up and Hairdressing Industry and the roles within it. You will learn basic hair styling techniques.

Hairdressing Certificate

Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

On this course you will learn the foundation skills required to enable you to be able to work in the hairdressing industry. You will learn the skills involved in client consultations, shampooing and conditioning hair, hair cutting & styling and hair colouring as well as developing your professional and personal skills.

Barbering Certificate

Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

On this course you will learn the skills required to enable you to be able to work in the Barbering industry.

You will learn the skills involved in carrying out a full client consultation, shampooing and conditioning hair, cutting facial hair and men’s hair cutting and styling as well as developing your professional and personal skills.

Media Make-up Certificate

Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

On this course you will learn the skills to be able to provide eyelash and eyebrow tinting, day make-up, evening make-up, special occasion looks, high fashion and editorial make-up as well as developing your professional and personal skills.

Beauty Therapy Certificate

Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

On this course you will gain techniques and product knowledge in order to carry out a wide range of beauty treatments including: facials, manicures, pedicures, nail art, eye treatments and lash lift.

Hairdressing Diploma Level

3

Beauty Therapy Diploma

Level 3

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing and now wish to further their skills and learn advanced cutting, styling and dressing long hair, advanced colouring techniques and colour correction. As part of this course you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skill and personal development.

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre & South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 Qualification in Beauty Therapy and now wish to learn how to use advanced electrical equipment suitable for the face and the body.

You will also gain in-depth knowledge of the human anatomy in order to carry out some key industry skills used in spas and salons

As part of this course you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skill and personal development.

Special Effects, Theatrical and Media Make-up Diploma Level 3

Awarded by City & Guilds

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 Qualification in Media Make-up and now wish to further their skills and focus on prosthetics and special effects make-up as well as high fashion and editorial make up, hair styling, body art and character work for TV and film.

As part of this course you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skill and personal development.

Barbering Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy or College Green

18 months, full-time

This Level 2 Barbering Professional Apprenticeship aims to provide you with a range of essential and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to competently work within the barbering industry.

The skills include carrying out services such as; shampooing, conditioning, cutting men’s hair, cutting men’s facial hair, drying and finishing men’s hair and creating basic outlines in the hair.

Media Make-up and Hair Artistry Diploma Level 3

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 Qualification in Media Make-up and now wish to further their skills and learn advanced techniques in creatively styling hair, Body art, fashion and photographic make up, airbrush make up, camouflage make up and applying individual lashes.

As part of this course you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skill and personal development.

Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

24 months, full-time

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work with a range of hairdressing services that meet client requirements, that are based on a comprehensive consultation and applicable industry tests. You will learn practical skills and theory to support a career in the hair industry.

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Health, Social Care and Childcare

Our health and social care courses will prepare you for a career making a real difference to the lives of others. Our students have a variety of opportunities to enhance their learning, including developing their medical knowledge at Bristol Medical Simulation Centre.

Health and Social Care

Technical Extended Diploma Level 3

Childcare and Education

(Early Years Educator) Diploma Level 3

Health and Social Care

Extended Diploma Level 2

Awarded by NCFE CACHE

Awarded by NCFE CACHE

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Two years, full-time

This course covers topics including human lifespan development, working in health and social care, and anatomy and physiology. You will enrol onto the one-year Certificate initially, then progress to the Extended Diploma for year two. This course also includes mandatory work placement of at least 100 hours per year.

Two years, full-time

This course is for students who want to pursue a career working with children aged from birth to five years. Topics covered include children’s health and wellbeing, play and learning, and understanding a child’s additional needs.

This course also includes a mandatory work placement of minimum 350 hours per year, and upon completion you will gain your licence to practice.

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This course is for students with an interest in the health and social care sector. You will cover a range of topics including health and social care values, human body systems, creative activities and healthy living. You will also study English and Maths at the right level for you, and are required to undertake a minimum of 30 hours work placement.

Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings Certificate Level 2

Awarded by NCFE CACHE

College Green Centre

One year, full-time

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This course teaches understanding of babies and children from birth to seven years old. You will learn health and safety, equality and diversity in early years, safeguarding and

protection and how to support children’s development. This course also includes a minimum of 120 work placement hours, but we recommend that students undertake at least 200 hours.

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by City & Guilds

Workplace

18 months, full-time

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to use different management styles in a care environment and to enable you to practically apply these in the workplace.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by TQUK

Workplace/Online

18 months, full-time

This course will help you in your role supporting the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning. This course will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours to ensure that learners understand their work, know their learning objectives, and display positive learning behaviours in order to make progress. It will support you in delivering individual and small group teaching and apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities whilst in your role.

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Awarded by TQUK

Workplace/Online

18 months, full-time

This course will equip you with advanced skills and knowledge of childcare and early years. These will be useful in a wide range of workplaces, such as day nurseries, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-schools. You will learn how to support children holistically and work within the early years curriculum, supporting the health, wellbeing and development of children.

Adult Care Apprenticeship Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds Workplace

12 months, full-time

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to support individuals in a health care environment in the workplace. Topics of study will include infection control, safeguarding and person-centred care alongside additional holistic knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace.

Apprenticeship

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Awarded by TQUK

Workplace/Online

12 months, full-time

You will gain the knowledge and skills required to maintain and support relationships with children and to communicate with others.

In addition to this you will learn how to contribute to a positive environment for children and how to support children’s

Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1

Awarded by NCFE CACHE College Green Centre

One year, full-time

This qualification will provide an opportunity to develop knowledge about the health and social care sector before deciding which sector they want to focus on for their

positive behaviour. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours in safeguarding with a focus on the welfare of children, partnership working, equality and health and safety.

career progression. This course is aimed at those who wish to have a career in health & social care, with children or young people.

Motor Vehicle and Transport

Learn the skills you need for a career designing, manufacturing or maintaining vehicles at our Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, or at our South Bristol Skills Academy.

Our specialist facilities include heavy and light vehicle workshops, electronic engine testing and computer-aided simulation rigs.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Certificate Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy & Motor Vehicle Technology Centre

One year, full-time

This course covers a range of practical skills needed for employment as a mechanic or vehicle technician. You will learn health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment, routine light vehicle maintenance, light vehicle chassis systems and light vehicles engines.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

and Repair Sub-Diploma Level 2

Awarded by IMI

Light Vehicle Maintence Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds

One year, full-time

This course is for students who have completed Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Certificate Level 2. You will learn more advanced light vehicle maintenance skills, and gain an industry-recognised qualification that will allow you to progress onto employment.

One year, full-time

This course is tailored to the needs of heavy vehicles. You will learn a wide range of aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance, including identifying service needs, removing and replacing components and fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components.

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by IMI

One year, full-time

On this course you will learn routine vehicle maintenance processes and procedures on vehicles and English and maths at the right level for you. Upon completion you could progress to Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Certificate Level 2.

Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance

Apprenticeship Level 3

Awarded by IMI

Three years, full-time

Three years, full-time

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This apprenticeship supports students who have secured employment in a heavy vehicle maintenance role. You will learn a range of skills including maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, as well as diagnosing faults and finding appropriate solutions, and carrying out routine services and inspections.

This apprenticeship supports students who have secured employment in a light vehicle maintenance role. You will learn a range of skills including maintaining and repairing light vehicles, as well as diagnosing faults and finding appropriate solutions, and carrying out routine services and inspections.

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Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway

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Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway

Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway

Health and Fitness

If you love exercise and adventure and want to inspire others to do the same, these courses could be for you. Through leadership and team activities you will learn the skills to pursue exciting careers such as mountain leader, coastguard or rock climbing instructor.

Personal Training

Diploma Level 3

Awarded by YMCA

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course is a progression option for students who have completed their Gym Instructor Certificate Level 2 or equivalent. You will build on your knowledge of fitness, nutrition and motivation, and learn how to create personalised exercise and activity programmes for clients.

Sport and Fitness Level 2

Awarded by NCFE

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This course will help you develop an excellent understanding of how to build and maintain health and fitness through exercise and a healthy lifestyle. You will learn how the body operates and understand the benefits of a balanced diet. You will also learn how to plan and instruct fitness sessions in the gym and group exercise sessions, for a range of clients and a variety of exercises.

Certificate in Sport Level 1

Awarded by NCFE

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

You’ll explore and learn about the sports and fitness industry, enhancing personal skills in both classroom and gym settings. Learn about fitness training and its impact on the body, and create a personal progression plan to improve skills like organisation, communication, and employability.

Diploma Sport

and Fitness Level 3

Awarded by NCFE

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

You will learn how the body works and about the principles of nutrition, and you will learn how to incorporate this knowledge into an exercise and activity programme to help clients and groups achieve their goals.

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You will develop a thorough understanding of how to build and maintain health and fitness through exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Travel and Tourism

Students aspiring to a career in the travel industry can learn at our travel hub at South Bristol Skills Academy, where you will find a model aircraft cabin complete with passenger seats, cabin crew seats, catering trolleys and emergency evacuation equipment.

Travel and Tourism Level 3

Awarded by BTEC

Airport Ground Operations Level 2 Diploma

Awarded by City & Guilds

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One year, full-time One year, full-time

The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course, with a Diploma awarded after completion of the first year. The course will provide you with a thorough understanding of this exciting and diverse industry and the many and varied career opportunities within it.

You will acquire the specialist knowledge and skills that you need to gain employment and develop your career in this thriving sector, or to progress to university to further your learning and career prospects.

This one-year, full-time course will help you prepare for a career on the ground at airport terminals. You will learn about the work that goes into making sure everything runs smoothly in a busy airport.

This course is run collaboratively with Jet2, who support our students with paths to employment at Bristol Airport.

Air Cabin Crew Level 2

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

This one-year, full-time course will equip you with the specialist knowledge, practical and personal skills you need to become a member of aircraft cabin crew and to pursue a career in the aviation industry. This course is run collaboratively with Jet2, who support our students with paths to employment at Bristol Airport.

Exploring the World of Aviation (Airport Operations and Cabin Crew) Level 1

Awarded by City & Guilds

South Bristol Skills Academy

One year, full-time

destinations that people can fly to. You will learn about the role of air cabin crew and operational roles within an airport such as check-in, baggage handling and aircraft dispatch.

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You will learn what is involved in the aviation industry, including the language of aviation and the

You will also develop the communications skills and personal qualities you need to work in the industry.

Uniformed Services

The roles available in public services are varied, but whether your goal is to be a police officer, paramedic or a prison guard, they all require commitment and dedication as well as fitness, team working skills and a passion for helping others.

Uniformed Public Services Level 3

Awarded by NCFE

Entry to Uniformed Public Services Level 2

Awarded by NCFE

Foundation and Community Learning

Our foundation programmes are designed to prepare students aged 16 to 18 for whatever their next steps may be. The courses focus on equipping students with subject-specific knowledge, and the skills and behaviours to help them be successful on their chosen journey.

Our 16-18 programmes follow the BTEC Introductory Level 1 curriculum. They focus on developing personal and work skills such as planning their time, developing communication skills and team working, to prepare the learners for a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification.

Entry Level 3 courses:

One year, full-time

This course can be topped up in the second year to an Extended Diploma on successful completion of the first year.

This course will prepare you to join a variety of public services, including the police, the fire service and the military. You will gain insight into the roles, responsibilities and associated standards and skills which public services demand.

One year, full-time

This course will prepare you to join a variety of public services. This includes the police, the fire service and the military. You will gain insight into the roles, responsibilities and associated standards and skills which public services demand.

Animal Care

Catering and Hospitality

Child and Healthcare (Care)

Construction Multi-trades

Hair and Beauty

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Skills for Life and Employment

We offer a range of programmes for students who have faced barriers during their time at school, including those with identified Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Our study programmes are designed to give young people the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and experience so that they can gain employment, a more independent life, or higher qualifications.

Our specialist team work with learners who experience anxiety, or have special educational needs and disabilities including social, emotional and mental health needs.

We plan our programme to meet Education, Health and Care Plans and other planned outcomes.

We offer the following:

Our Learning Support Team help students in lessons, at break and lunch times, and at the start and the end of the day, as appropriate.

All study programmes include English, communication skills, Maths, IT, personal and social development, skills for employment and work experience.

Sensory Learning Pathways to Employment

This course supports students with complex needs to develop their communication skills and to make choices as they prepare for adulthood.

Our Personal Tutors and support staff work closely with parents/carers and external agencies, assessing and setting targets across the four areas of need, as outlined in the Education, Health and Care plan. A careful transition process is always in place to ensure the provision is right for each student.

Progression into Independence

This course supports students with learning difficulties and disabilities to progress towards adult life, independent living and employment. Classes are based in college, in our outside gardens and at our Independence Training Facilities at Brislington and Ashley Down. Students take part in work experience, either within college or with a local employer.

This course is for students who are working at foundation level and will progress to higher level qualifications, internships, apprenticeships or employment. In addition to studying English and Maths, students will have the opportunity to access vocational sessions as well as work placements. Our specialist staff are on hand to support learners with anxiety, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Moving on From Education

This course is an extension of the PI course for learners who are unlikely to gain sustainable employment. It continues to support students with learning

difficulties and disabilities to develop their own independent lifestyle with classes and at our Independent Training Facilities at Brislington and Ashley Down.

Project Search and Supported Internships

This includes our one-year ‘prepare for’ supported internship course. We offer five internship programmes, including Project Search, Into Catering for those who are keen to work in the hospitality industry and Project Bristol.

Independent Training Facilities

Our Independence Training Facilities train students with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop skills for independent living. 25 students across two facilities each year stay from Sunday through to Friday during term time. During the College holidays, students from other programmes are invited to stay at the Centre to begin their transition into

Prince’s Trust

The Prince’s Trust Team Challenge is different. It’s a fun, challenging and positive experience that gives students the chance to prove how good they really are.

The expected outcome for all our interns is part-time or full-time paid employment by the end of the internship. Tutors and specialist job coaches work together with our interns and employers to provide instruction and on-the-job training.

independent living, which may include preparation for life at university. At these centres, students develop the skills they need for a more independent life. This includes getting themselves ready for the day, shopping, cleaning, cooking, living a healthy lifestyle, travelling and accessing the local community.

It’s full-time, 12 weeks long and helps students to gain experience, learn new skills and build their self-confidence.

Industry Placements

Industry placements (also known as work experience) are a mandatory element of our study programmes. They’re designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, inform students’ career choices and teach the attitudes and behaviours expected at work.

You should expect to complete a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 345 hours with an employer in a role directly relevant to your course of study. You will also have opportunities to work on live projects provided by employers, and attend specialist placements and career insight weeks.

How Do I Find Industry Placements? How Will This Fit In Around My Course?

The college will support each student in finding the right placement, and our industry placement team will work with you to monitor your progress, visit the workplace to carry out regular progress reviews and support your completion.

You can organise your placements through your own contacts, but will need to liaise with your designated work placement officers for next steps and to log your placement.

Careers and Progression

After college, you could progress to university, an apprenticeship, employment or another training programme. Whatever you decide, we’ll make sure that you’re ready to progress, equipped with the qualifications and skills that you need and presented with excellent opportunities.

City of Bristol College offers a range of higher education courses and apprenticeships, so you can even continue your studies with us, and benefit from smaller class sizes, affordable fees and teaching from expert lecturers.

Careers and University Guidance

Employment Skills and Advice

Industry placements take place outside your timetabled lessons and within usual industry working hours to give you a realistic experience.

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We offer comprehensive support and guidance to our students regarding their higher education choices. We provide expert advice to support progression to university, including the pathway to the City of Bristol College University Centre, where we offer a plethora of degree programs in the form of BA (Hons) degrees, Foundation degrees, and Higher Technical Qualifications, available in partnership with local universities.

We have strong links with great local and national employers. We can advise about different jobs, what they involve and the qualifications that are required, and give you tips on researching, applying for jobs and interview technique.

All students will complete work experience as part of their course to help boost your employability and confidence.

Supporting Our Students

We all need support from time to time, and we make sure our students receive the support, advice and guidance they need to thrive during their time with us. Our ONTRACK promise to our students ensures that if you’re not on target to reach your goals, we will work together to put steps in place to help you get where you need to be.

Study Coach Support Facilities

All students have a Study Coach or Personal Tutor who will support you during your time with us, and ensure that you access all the support you need to achieve your full potential. They will be your first point of contact if you have any worries or concerns.

Your Study Coach or Personal Tutor will:

Keep you on track by setting and reviewing your learning targets and progress

Support you with any personal challenges

Talk to your tutors and, where appropriate, your parents/guardians about any issues

Encourage and support your extra-curricular activities and wider study

Help you to plan your progression after your time at the college

We have a range of facilities that will support you with your studies, including our Study Centres where you can study independently and access resources and computers. Our Student Support Hubs are a one-stop-shop for all your support needs.

Transition Support

We have dedicated Transition Co-ordinators who can support students with additional needs make the transition into college.You can access this support if you:

Attend a mainstream or special school and have extra support in lessons.

If you have a diagnosis or condition which requires support such as ASC or are a wheelchair user.

If you need personal care or specialist equipment.

Have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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Attend a Specialist School or Alternative Learning Provision. Come from the Pupil Referral Unit. Have been in Hospital Education, Home Education or have been out of education.

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Our Study Plus team offers tailored advice, assessment and support if you need help with your studies. Our friendly and supportive staff will work closely with your subject tutors to ensure you have what you need to succeed on your course.

If you have dyslexia, dyspraxia or another learning difficulty, we can provide you with specialist assessment and make access arrangements for your exams and assignments.

You can email the team for more information:

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If you are having difficulties covering the costs associated with your studies, you may be eligible for support from our Learner Support Fund. This can help you with travel costs, equipment, trips and visits and childcare. You may also be eligible for free meals.

You can email the team for more information:

Safeguarding Talk Campus

The Safeguarding and Welfare Team are experts and provide one-to-one assessment and advice to students at risk of harm or requiring support for mental health concerns.

Talk Campus is a peer support mental health and wellbeing platform. It has been created specifically for students in recognition of the unique challenges you face, and offers a welcoming and confidential environment where you can share what’s on your mind. All City of Bristol College students can access Talk Campus with their student email.

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University-Level Courses

You don’t have to go to university to get a degree. We’ve been delivering higher education (HE) for more than 15 years, and when you study your degree-level course with us, you will benefit from smaller class sizes, affordable fees and teaching from expert lecturers.

Our Courses

Our courses are validated by our university partners, including UWE and Bath Spa University, you will have access to their resources as well as our excellent facilities. We offer full-time and part-time course options to suit a variety of needs, across age groups and career stages.

We offer courses in the following areas:

Construction

Creative Arts and Media

Engineering and Manufacturing

Health, Social Care and Early Years

Computing and IT

Education and Training

Counselling

Stay Local, Go Far

Our higher education courses, including higher apprenticeships, are a popular choice for many students. Here are the top 10 reasons to continue your studies with us:

Study at Degree Level

Our courses are validated by our university partners, including UWE Bristol, Bath Spa University and Pearson. As a student with these institutions, you will have access to university resources, too.

We Have Excellent Standards

We have been awarded the UK Quality Assured mark to reflect the excellent standard of our higher education courses.

Be Taught by Specialists

Our lecturers are experts in their fields, who continue to practice in their industries alongside teaching our higher education students.

Our Courses Are Relevant

Small Classes

You won’t get lost in the crowd at City of Bristol College. Our smaller class sizes mean we can help our students as individuals, and there are more opportunities for questions, peer discussions, and really getting to grips with your subject.

HE Support Services

We have a dedicated student welfare support team who are available to listen, support, advise and generally point you in the right direction when you need them.

We’re Affordable

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We’re For Everyone

In the latest National Student Survey, 85% of our students agree their course had provided them with opportunities to apply what they had learned – above the 76% national average. We offer full-time and part-time course options to suit a variety of needs, across age groups and career stages. Whether you’re 18 and at the start of your career, or a mature student looking to upskill or re-train while working, we have a course that will help you reach your goals and achieve your potential.

We’re Employer-Focused

Bristol Is The Best

We champion affordable tuition fees to make sure our courses are open and accessible to more people. You won’t be priced out by extortionate costs, and we offer special bursaries for some pre-existing students, including our Higher Education Progression Bursary. We’re committed to your progression and success beyond College. We’re passionate about providing not just courses but careers, and pride ourselves on our excellent links with employers across the region to develop the workforce of the future. Maybe we’re biased, but we think Bristol is the best! It’s big enough to be immersive and small enough to feel like home, Bristol is home to some of the country’s best music venues, bars, restaurants and theatres, and well-connected to the rest of the UK too.

How To Apply

It’s easy to apply to City of Bristol College. There’s no deadline for applications, but courses do fill up so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.

Explore Your Options

Talk to your teachers and family about your options. Our School Liaison Officer regularly visits local schools to tell you more about the college, so you can ask them your questions, too.

You can also use our online Career Coach to see which careers and courses might suit you:

Make Your Application

You can apply for our courses online, or contact us if you would prefer a paper application form. If you can’t decide what to study just yet, you can apply for multiple courses, then make your final decision when it’s time to enrol.

For many courses you will be invited to attend a course meeting. This is an informal discussion about your choices to ensure the course you’ve chosen is right for you.

Get Advice

Our Student Services team are here to help you make an informed decision about what to study after your GCSEs.

Attend an Open Event

Open Events are your chance to come to college, meet staff and current students and see our facilities for yourself. You can get advice on courses and extra information like financial support.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We know that we must all take action where we can to reduce the impact we have on our environment, and to respond to Bristol City Council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The college’s strategic aims include a pledge to emphasise sustainability in our curriculum and work towards carbon neutrality.

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With that in mind, this prospectus has been produced using a Carbon Balanced Printing scheme. The scheme measures the environmental impact of producing the printed material, then offsets that impact in partnership with the World Land Trust, who use the donation to protect threatened habitats which would otherwise have been lost and avoid the release of stored carbon.

Guaranteed Places

Students aged 16-18 are guaranteed a place with us, subject to you meeting the entry requirements. Should your GCSE results not be what you hoped for, we will discuss your options and help you to still get where you want to be.

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