City of Bristol College
College · BRISTOL · South West
- Courses for school leavers
- 152
- Subject areas covered
- 24
- Courses listed in total
- 293
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2023
Inspected on 17 January 2023 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Requires improvement
- Leadership and management
- Good
Published by Ofsted and reused under the Open Government Licence. We show these judgements but never rank or order colleges by them: a grade from one framework cannot be set against a grade from another.
What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and land | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Business and enterprise | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| History and humanities | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Languages | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- College Green Centre · Bristol · BS1 5UA
- Ashley Down Centre · Bristol · BS7 9BU
- SBSA · Bristol · BS14 0DB
- Parkway/AEC · Bristol · BS34 8SF
- Circomedia · Bristol · BS2 8SJ
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction26 courses
- Bench Joinery Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Construction and the Built Environment - BTEC 90 Credit DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Construction Project Management (Level 3 - Adult)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Construction Project Management (Level 3 - Employer)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Electrical Installation Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Bench Joinery Aprenticeship - Information for EmployersLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Bench Joinery Dip FL2 AdultLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Bricklaying Level 2 - Adult CourseLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Bricklaying Level 2 School LeaverLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Electrical Installation Level 2 (School Leaver)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Maintenance Operations (Level 2 - School Leaver)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Painting and Decorating Level 2 (Adult)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plastering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plastering Part-time (Level 2 - Adult)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Level 2 (Adult)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Level 2 (School Leaver)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Site Carpentry Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 25 weeks
- Site Carpentry Level 2 AdultLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Bricklaying Level 1 School LeaverLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 (School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Electrical Installation Level 1 (School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Furniture Making Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Painting and Decorating Level 1 (School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Painting and Decorating Level 1 for Adults - January StartLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 24 weeks
- Plastering Level 1 (School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Plumbing Level 1 (School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Health and social care18 courses
- Complementary Therapies (Level 3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Counselling CertificateLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- First Aid at Work (Adult)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- First Aid at Work (Employer)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (Adult)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- First Aid at Work Re-Qualification Two Day (Employer)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- Health and Social Care (Level 3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Paediatric First Aid (Adult)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- Paediatric First Aid (Employer)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social CareLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Youthwork PracticeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Complementary Therapies (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Counselling SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 19 weeks
- Health and Social Care Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Introduction to CounsellingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 10 weeks
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Youthwork PracticeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Health and Social Care (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hair and beauty17 courses
- Adult Level 3 NailsLevel 3 · T Levels · 1 year
- Beauty Therapy (Level 3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Beauty Therapy for AdultsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Hairdressing (Level 3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Hairdressing for Adults (Level 3)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Nail ServicesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Swedish MassageLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 25 weeks
- Theatrical and Media Make-up - Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Adult BarberingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Beauty Therapy (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Full time Level 2 NailsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Hair and Media Make-upLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Hairdressing (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Hairdressing for Adults (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Beauty Therapy CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Make-upLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 16 weeks
- Nail Services for adultsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Business and enterprise13 courses
- AAT Accounting - Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business (Level 3 - School Leaver)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business OCR Technical Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business StudiesLevel 3 · A levels · 1 year
- First Line ManagementLevel 3 · Other courses · 10 weeks
- First Line Management (1)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- AAT Accounting - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Business AdministrationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 17 weeks
- Business Administration Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Business OCR Technical Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 AwardLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Business Administration Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Skills for RetailEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Childcare and education11 courses
- Children's Play, Learning and Development Subsidary CertificateLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Learner Responsive)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 3 - Adult)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 3 - Employer)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Children's Care, Learning and Development Level 2Level 2 · T Levels · 1 year
- Introduction to Early Years Education and CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 34 weeks
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2 - Adult)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2 - Employer)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Caring for ChildrenLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
- ChildcareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Engineering9 courses
- Engineering (BTEC 90 Credit - School Leaver)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Furniture Making Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Wood Machining Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Engineering (BTEC Diploma)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Furniture Making Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Welding - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 10 weeks
- Wood Machining Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Welding - Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
- Welding - Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
Art and design8 courses
- Art & Design (AS/A-Level)Level 3 · A levels · 1 year
- Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Full Time or Part Time)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Interactive Design Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Art & Design First DiplomaLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Floristry - Level 2 Full timeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Floristry - Level 2 Part TimeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Floristry - Level 1 Full timeLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Floristry (Level 1 Part-time)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Science8 courses
- Biology (A2 Level)Level 3 · A levels · 1 year
- Biology (AS Level - Part of A Level Programme)Level 3 · A levels · 1 year
- ChemistryLevel 3 · A levels · 1 year
- Chemistry (A2 Level)Level 3 · A levels · 1 year
- Forensic Science 90 Credit DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Medical Science (Applied Science)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- PhysicsLevel 3 · A levels · 1 year
- Biology (GCSE)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Travel and tourism7 courses
- Air Cabin Crew (Adult)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism (Level 3) DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Air Cabin Crew (School Leaver)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Air Cabin Crew (School Leaver)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Aviation EnvironmentLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism (Level 1 - School Leaver)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Animals and land5 courses
- Animal Management (90 Credit Diploma)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Animal Care (Level 2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- RHS Principles of HorticultureLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 19 weeks
- Animal Care (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Land-Based Horticulture Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Computing and IT5 courses
Media and film5 courses
Sport and fitness5 courses
- Personal Training (Part time)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Sport (Outdoor Adventure) - Level 3 (Adult)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Sports Massage TherapyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Fitness Instructing (Part time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 10 weeks
- Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction ( Full Time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Motor vehicle5 courses
- Accident Repair Body Principles - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Accident Repair Paint Principles - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Heavy Vehicle - Full-timeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Accident Repair Body Principles - Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Vehicle Repair and Technology (Light Vehicle) - Entry LevelEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year