The Bournemouth and Poole College
College · Poole · South West
- Courses for school leavers
- 74
- Subject areas covered
- 20
- Courses listed in total
- 162
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2025
Inspected on 14 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
- 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 | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| English | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not 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 | Not 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Poole Campus · Poole · BH14 0LS
- Bournemouth Campus · Bournemouth · BH1 3JJ
- Fulcrum Centre for Construction Crafts · Poole · BH12 4NU
Their courses for school leavers
Health and social care14 courses
- Free Online Course - Level 3 Certificate in Understanding AutismLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 6 months
- Free Online Course - Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental HealthLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 6 months
- Free Online Course - Level 3 Diploma in Counselling SkillsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 6 months
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health ProblemsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Counselling SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in End of Life CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the WorkplaceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding AutismLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that ChallengesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental HealthLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic AbuseLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the WorkplaceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 9 weeks
- Health and Social Care Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Business and enterprise11 courses
- CIPD Certificate in People Practice Level 3. Day and Evening classLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Free Online Course - Certificate in Digital Promotion for BusinessLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 16 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration KnowledgeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start UpLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Digital MarketingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer ServiceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Data Security and Data ProtectionLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team LeadingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Warehousing and StorageLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 weeks
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate Understanding Retail OperationsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- T Level - Business and Administration Foundation Year Level 2Level 2 · T Levels · 1 year
Building and construction9 courses
- Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Plastering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Electrical Installations Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 12 months
- Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Construction Crafts - Multi Trade Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Construction Crafts - Multi Trade Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Construction Crafts - Multi Trade Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Entry 3 to Construction Crafts - Multi SkillsEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hair and beauty8 courses
- Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Women's Hairdressing Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Beauty Specialist Level 2Level 2 · T Levels · 1 year
- Hair & Media Make-up Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Women's Hairdressing Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Introduction to Beauty Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Introduction to Hairdressing Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Skills for life and work8 courses
- Access to Further Education (A2FE)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Access to Further Education (A2FE) Stage 2Level 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
- Level 1 CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Progression (September Start)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
- Part-Time Functional Skills English for AdultsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 6 months
- Part-Time Functional Skills Maths for AdultsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 6 months
- Pre-vocational Programme ( LEAP)Entry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- StepsEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Childcare and education5 courses
- NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & LearningLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 12 months
- Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning DifficultiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 15 weeks
- Level 2 Caring for ChildrenLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & CollegesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 5 months
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching and LearningLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 10 months
Motor vehicle4 courses
- Level 3 Automotive Maintenance & RepairLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 AutomotiveLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Studies - Pre-Cadetship 1Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Certificate in Automotive MaintenanceLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Art and design4 courses
- UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & CommunicationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media: Fine Art PathwayLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Design and Media: Media PathwayLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Science3 courses
Sport and fitness3 courses
- Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Sports Coaching Level 3 National Extended Certficate Year 1Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Free Online Course - Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and NutritionLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 9 weeks
Travel and tourism3 courses
Games and esports3 courses
- UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology : EsportsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology: Games Design and DevelopmentLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology: Games Design and DevelopmentLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 36 weeks