Cornwall College
College · St. Austell · South West
- Courses for school leavers
- 156
- Subject areas covered
- 19
- Courses listed in total
- 397
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Outstanding2025
Inspected on 28 January 2025 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
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 | Offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Music | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Cornwall College St Austell · PL25 4DJ
- Cornwall College Camborne · TR15 3RD
- Bicton College · EX9 7BY
- Duchy College - Stoke Climsland · PL17 8PB
- Duchy College - Rosewarne · TR14 0AB
- Falmouth Marine School · TR11 3QS
- Eden Project · PL24 2SG
- Cornwall College Newquay · Newquay · TR7 2LZ
Their courses for school leavers
Animals and land33 courses
- Advanced Technical Certificate in Forestry and ArboricultureLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- City & Guilds Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog GroomingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Equine ManagementLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Diploma in Equine ManagementLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Land & Wildlife Management DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Agriculture CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Agriculture CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Agriculture Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Animal Care CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Animal Care Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Certificate for Dog Grooming AssistantsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Certificate for Dog Grooming AssistantsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Dog Grooming Assistants - Level 2 Certificate (City & Guilds)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 13 weeks
- Dog Grooming Assistants City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for dog grooming assistants - Intensive courseLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 3 weeks
- Land and Wildlife City & Guilds Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Land and Wildlife Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Land-based Engineering CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Land-based Engineering Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- RHS Certificate In Practical HorticultureLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 34 weeks
- RHS Certificate In The Principles Of Plant Growth, Propagation & DevelopmentLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Technical Certificate in Horse CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Technical Certificate in Horse CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- VetSkill Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care SupportLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Animal Care DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Animal Care DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 day
- Diploma in AgricultureLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Elective Home Education Land Based Studies - Equine and Animal PathwaysLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Land and EnvironmentLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Land Based Studies – Horse Care PathwayLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Land Based Studies – Horse Care PathwayLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Land Based Studies Introductory Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 day
Building and construction21 courses
- Bench Joinery DiplomaLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Electrical Installation DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Technical Diploma in PlumbingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Bench Joinery DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Bench Joinery DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- City & Guilds Bricklaying level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Craft Masonry DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Electrical Installation DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Electrical Installation DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Site CarpentryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Site Carpentry Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Basic Plumbing StudiesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Bricklaying DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Carpentry and Joinery DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Construction DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Construction MultiSkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Diploma in Electric Installation Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Electrical Installation DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Skills for life and work21 courses
- English Functional Skills Level 2Level 2 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- English Functional Skills Level 2Level 2 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- Maths Functional Skills Level 2Level 2 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- Maths Functional Skills Level 2Level 2 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace - Willow designsLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 1 day
- Basic woodwork skillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 day
- BTEC Award in Personal Growth and WellbeingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Developing Personal IndependenceLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- English Functional Skills Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- English Functional Skills Level 2Level 1 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- Introduction to Habitat Condition AssessmentLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 day
- Preparing for EmploymentLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Preparing for EmploymentLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Vocational Academy Works Pathway: Work-related Studies Foundation LearningLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Vocational Occupational StudiesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 4 weeks
- Vocational Studies – Progression AwardLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Developing Personal IndependenceEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Developing Personal IndependenceEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Developing Personal IndependenceEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Developing Progression SkillsEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Foundation Learning Independence Pathway: Personal Progress Towards IndependenceEntry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
Hair and beauty18 courses
- Barbering DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Beauty TherapyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Body and Spa Therapy DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Hairdressing Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Hairdressing Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Nail Services DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Nail Technology Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Barbering DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Beauty TherapyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Certificate in BarberingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 30 weeks
- Certificate in HairdressingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 34 weeks
- Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Hairdressing DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Nail Services DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Women’s Hairdressing DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in The Hair and Beauty Sector Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in the Introduction to Hair and BeautyLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Engineering15 courses
- Boatbuilding DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Diploma in Engineering TechnologiesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Diploma in Furniture Design and MakingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Marine Based Engineering Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Basic to Advanced Welding SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 days
- Boatbuilding Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Diploma in Engineering TechnologiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Engineering Mining Academy in Partnership with Cornish MetalsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Furniture Making DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Marine Based Engineering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Engineering TechnologiesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Introductory Welding Skills Level 1 (MIG)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 15 weeks
- Introductory Welding Skills Level 1 (MMA)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 15 weeks
- Introductory Welding Skills Level 1 (TIG)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 15 weeks
- Level 1 Marine Based StudiesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Sport and fitness15 courses
- Extended Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Outdoor Adventure Education Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Outdoor Adventure Education Level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Outdoor Adventure Education Level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Sports Coaching and Development BTEC Level 3 Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Sports Massage Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Technical Specialist in Sports MassageLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 26 weeks
- Watersports Instructor DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- YMCA Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Level 3 Diploma)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Diploma in Outdoor Adventure EducationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Sport (Working in Sport)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- First Diploma in SportLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Watersports Instructor DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- YMCA Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Level 2 Diploma)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
Public and protective services9 courses
- Entry to the Uniformed Services DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Military and Protective Services DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Military and Protective Services DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Military and Protective Services DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- NCFE Level 3 Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed ServicesLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Military and Protective ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Military and Protective ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Military and Protective ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Entry to Uniformed Services NCFE Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Health and social care8 courses
- Adult Care Diploma Level 3 (Diploma Only)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 18 months
- Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care DiplomaLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Complementary TherapiesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Animal Nursing Assistants CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Skin Cancer Awareness for Non-Healthcare Professionals Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 day
- Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings - Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Counselling TasterEntry level · Stepping stones · 6 hours
- Counselling Taster Sessions in CamborneEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hospitality and catering8 courses
- Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Culinary Chef Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Culinary Chef Skills Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Award in BaristaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 weeks
- Level 2 Award in BaristaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 days
- Professional Cookery DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Art and design7 courses
- Art & Design: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and CommunicationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Art and Design Foundation DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Creative Craft Garden & Plant Design NCFE CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Eco-Friendly Floristry NCFELevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Floristry Designs NCFE Award Level 2- Eco FriendlyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- NCFE Creative Craft Willow DesignsEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 day
Motor vehicle6 courses
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Vehicle Service Technician DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma - Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Introduction To Vehicle TechnologyEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Media and film4 courses
- Digital Art, Graphic Design & Animation: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and CommunicationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Film & TV: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and TechnologyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Photography: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and TechnologyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Games, Media & Photography: UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and TechnologyLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year