Salford City College
College · Salford · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 84
- Subject areas covered
- 23
- Courses listed in total
- 112
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Requires improvement2024
Inspected on 30 April 2024 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Requires improvement
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 | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | 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 | Offered | Not offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Languages | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not 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 |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- FUTURE SKILLS · Salford · M50 2PU
- PENDLETON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE · Salford · M6 7FR
- CITY SKILLS · Salford · M6 6AP
- ECCLES SIXTH FORM COLLEGE · Eccles · M30 9FJ
- WORSLEY COLLEGE · Worsley · M28 7QD
Their courses for school leavers
Hair and beauty13 courses
- Beauty Therapy Techniques Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Womens Hairdressing Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 25 weeks
- Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Hairdressing (Women's) Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 32 weeks
- Hairdressing Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Hairdressing and Barbering NVQ Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 32 weeks
- Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector (Beauty) Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector (Hair) Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Introduction to Hair and Make-up Certificate Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 28 weeks
- Introduction to Hair and Media Makeup Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Building and construction11 courses
- Adult Evening Y1: Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical InstallationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 34 weeks
- Diploma in Plumbing StudiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Adult Evening T3: College Certificate in Plastering Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 11 weeks
- Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 16 weeks
- Brickwork Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Multi Trade Skills Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Painting & Decorating Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Plastering Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Plumbing Studies Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Skills for life and work8 courses
- Adult Daytime T1: Essential Digital Skills Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
- Adult Daytime T1: College Certificate in Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Hair & Beauty) Entry Level 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 20 weeks
- Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace E3 (Health, Education & Care)Entry level · Stepping stones · 20 weeks
- Passport to College Award Level 1Entry level · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
- Personal Development (Skills for Further Learning and Employment Certificate) Entry Level 1Entry level · Stepping stones · 29 weeks
- Skills for Working Life Diploma (Pathway to Independence) EL2Entry level · Stepping stones · 29 weeks
- Skills for Working Life Diploma Entry Level 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 29 weeks
Business and enterprise7 courses
- AAT Certificate in Book Keeping Level 3 Part TimeLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Business Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- AAT Certificate in Book Keeping Level 2 (Jan)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Business Administration Principles - Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 29 weeks
- Business Extended Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- AAT Award Book Keeping Level 1 Part Time Day (Sep)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 15 weeks
- Business Administration Certificate Level 1 - AdultLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 32 weeks
Animals and land6 courses
- Animal Management Advanced Technical Extended Diploma Yr 1 Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Equine Management Advanced Technical Certificate Level 3 (non-riders Yr 1)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Equine Management Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3 (Riders Yr 1)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Animal Care Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Equine Care Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Diploma in Land-based Studies (Animal Care)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Media and film5 courses
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Journalism & Content Creation)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Media & Content Creation)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice: Visual Effects and AnimationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-upLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 30 weeks
- Creative Media Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
Health and social care5 courses
- Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Animal Nursing Assistant Level 2Level 2 · T Levels · 33 weeks
- Health and Social Care Extended Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - AdultLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 24 weeks
- Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Hospitality and catering5 courses
- Prof Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Professional Cookery Studies Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Professional Cookery Studies Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Professional Cookery Studies Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Professional Cookery) Entry Level 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 20 weeks
Engineering4 courses
- Engineering Principles Technical Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 34 weeks
- Adult Evening T1: Certificate in Welding Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Adult Evening T1: Certificate in Welding Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 14 weeks
- Adult Evening T1: Certificate in Welding Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 18 weeks
Sport and fitness4 courses
- Sport Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Sports and Physical Activity (Coaching) Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Sport Extended Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Sports Coaching Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
Art and design3 courses
Computing and IT3 courses
Music3 courses
Childcare and education3 courses
- Supporting Teaching & Learning Certificate Level 3 - AdultLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 30 weeks
- Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Teaching Assistant Skills for ESOL - Award in Employability SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks