Oaklands College
College · St. Albans · East of England
- Courses for school leavers
- 84
- Subject areas covered
- 25
- Courses listed in total
- 157
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2023
Inspected on 19 September 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
- Good
- 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | 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 | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Music | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Not 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 | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
Campuses
- Oaklands College - St Albans Campus · St. Albans · AL4 0JA
- Oaklands College - Welwyn Garden City Campus · Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6AH
Their courses for school leavers
Business and enterprise12 courses
- A Level Business - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog - St AlbansLevel 3 · A levels · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - EveningLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Business and Retail - No L3 Entitlement or FCFJ (Loan only)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Ext Cert in Marketing - St Albans - No L3 EntitlementLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Nat Foundation Dip in Business - Full L3 - St Albans - Year 1 - Adult Skills offerLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Nat Foundation Dip in Business - WGC - Full L3 - Yr 1 - Adult Skills offerLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - No L2 EntitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - No L2 Entitlement - Jan Start EveLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 22 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - No Level 2 EntitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business - NO L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- AAT L1 Award in Bookkeeping - Spring Term EveningLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
- AAT L1 Award in Bookkeeping Autumn Term - EveningLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
Building and construction12 courses
- Level 3 Adv Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (450) - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Studies - Jan Start - PT Adults EveningLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 20 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (QCF) Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) (QCF) - FASTRACK P/T EVE Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrotechnical Craft (2365) (QCF) Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies - Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (QCF) - Full L2 (Fast Track - 1 year - Eve)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (QCF) Full L2 - EveLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (QCF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (QCF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Extended Certificate in BricklayingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Hair and beauty8 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments (QCF) - Full cost for adults - No L3 entitlementLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 23 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Barbering - no L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (QCF) - No L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Studies VCT (QCF) No L2 EntitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies - No L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Dip Introduction to the Hair & Beauty SectorLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Animals and land7 courses
- Level 3 Adv Technical Diploma in Animal Management (540) - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Dip in Work-based Horticulture (QCF) (Workplaced) - Adult Skills offerLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 3 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (QCF) Workplaced - no L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care - Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care - Full L2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Landbased Studies - Animal CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Sport and fitness6 courses
- A Level Physical Education - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog - St AlbansLevel 3 · A levels · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring - Oct - Part time DayLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 26 weeks
- Level 3 Nat Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training - No L3 entitlement/Full cost 19+Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 National Fou Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development - No L3 entitlement/Full cost 19+Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport - no L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
Art and design4 courses
- Level 3 Dip Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication - No L3 Entitlement or FCFJLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Fashion - No L3 Entitlement or FCFJLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma Art & Design (QCF) No L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and MediaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Music4 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance - Full cost for adults - No L3 entitlementLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Music Production - Full cost for adults - No L3 entitlementLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production - No L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing & Production ArtsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Hospitality and catering4 courses
- Award for Personal Licence Holders - 1 Day AdultsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 week
- Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (QCF) No L2 entitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (QCF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
- E3 Diploma in Skills for Working Life - Hospitality and CateringEntry level · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Science3 courses
Health and social care3 courses
- Level 3 Ext Diploma in Health and Social Care - 1st Year - Full L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 Ext Diploma in Health and Social Care - No L2 EntitlementLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Level 1 Cert Intro to Health, Social Care & Children's & Young People's Settings (QCF) WGCLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 36 weeks
Computing and IT3 courses
- Level 3 Nat Ext Diploma in Information Technology - WGC - Yr1Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 3 National Ext Diploma in Computing - St Albans - Full L3 - Yr 1Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks
- Level 2 First Ext. Cert in Information & Creative Technology - WGC - Full L2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks