South Staffordshire College
College · Penkridge · West Midlands
- Courses for school leavers
- 103
- Subject areas covered
- 20
- Courses listed in total
- 129
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2024
Inspected on 16 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
- 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 | 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Offered | 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 | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Music | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Rodbaston Campus · Penkridge · ST19 5PH
- Lichfield Campus · Lichfield · WS13 6QG
- Cannock Campus · Cannock · WS11 1UE
- Tamworth Campus · Tamworth · B79 8AE
- TORC Professional and Technical Centre · Tamworth · B77 2HJ
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction16 courses
- Electrical Installation - Level 3 Diploma (FCFJ) (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 25 weeks
- Plumbing Diploma Level 3 (FCFJ) (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3 (LE3) (FCFJ)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3 (LE3) (FCFJ)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 (LE2) (LF) (FCFJ)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2 (LE2)(LF)(FCFJ)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Plumbing Diploma Level 2 (LE2) (LF) (FCFJ)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2 (LE2) (LF) (FCFJ)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Bricklaying Certificate Level 1 Route to Construction (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Bricklaying Certificate Level 1 Route to Construction JAN INFILL (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 19 weeks
- Bricklaying Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Carpentry and Joinery Certificate Level 1 Route to Construction (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Carpentry and Joinery Certificate Level 1 Route to Construction JAN INFILL (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Property Maintenance Skills Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Plumbing Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Animals and land12 courses
- Agricultural Engineering Level 3 1080 Yr1 of 2 (FCFJ)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Animal Care Advanced Certificate L3 360 Yr 1 of 1 (LE3)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Animal Care Diploma L3 (540) Yr 1 of 1 (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Equine Management Level 3 Diploma 540 Yr 1 of 1 (LE3)Level 3 · T Levels · 35 weeks
- Agricultural Engineering Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Agriculture Certificate Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Animal Care Technical Certificate Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Horse Care Diploma Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Land-based Studies in Animal CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Introduction to Landbased Studies (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Land-based Studies in Animal CareEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Gateway to Land BasedEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Art and design9 courses
- Art & Design Fashion Pathway - L3 UAL DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Art & Mixed Media Design Level 3 UAL DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Foundation Diploma Art & Design L3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Art & Design - Level 2 UAL Diploma (LE2)(LF)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Art & Design Diploma (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Creative Multimedia L1 (Year 11)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Creative Multimedia L1 (Year 11)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Creative Multimedia UAL Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Creative Multimedia UAL Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Media and film8 courses
- Animation (Digital Media) - Level 3 (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Art & Design Photography Pathway - L3 UAL DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Games Production (Creative Media) - Level 3 UAL Diploma (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Journalism and Social Influencing (Digital Media) - Level 3 (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- TV & Film (Digital Media) - Level 3 (LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Art & Design - Level 2 UAL Photography Pathway (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Games Production (Digital Media) UAL Level 2 (LF)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- TV & Film and Journalism (Digital Media) UAL Level 2 (LF)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
Hair and beauty7 courses
- Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Womens Hairdressing Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Barbering Diploma Level 2 (LE2)(LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 (LE2)(LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Technical Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Hairdressing Diploma Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 34 weeks
Skills for life and work7 courses
- Foundations for Learning and LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Foundations for Learning and LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Routes to CollegeEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Routes to Independence & EmploymentEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Routes to Vocational EducationEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Supported To Learn (Independence)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Supported To Learn (Independence)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Sport and fitness6 courses
- Sport, Coaching and Training Certificate Level 3 Yr 1 - SCFC Football AcademyLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Sport, Fitness Training and Instructing - L3 CertificateLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Sport, Fitness Training and Instructing Certificate Level 3 Yr 1 - Boxing AcademyLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Sport, Physical Activity and Coaching Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport & Coaching Diploma Level 2 (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Sports Coaching Diploma Level 2 - Boxing Academy (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
Hospitality and catering5 courses
- Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3 (FCFJ)(LE3)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Hospitality and catering principles L2 (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 (LE2) (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Food Prep and Cooking Level 1 (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Hospitality Services Level 1 Cert (LF)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Public and protective services4 courses
- Uniformed Public Service Diploma NCFE Level 3 Yr 1 (FCFJ)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 32 weeks
- Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 2 (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 32 weeks
- Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 32 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed ServicesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Motor vehicle4 courses
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma Level 3 (LE3) (FCFJ)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2 Diploma (LF)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Motor Vehicle Studies Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Gateway to Motor Vehicle (LF)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks