The Trafford and Stockport College Group
College · Altrincham · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 113
- Subject areas covered
- 21
- Courses listed in total
- 174
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2022
Inspected on 8 November 2022 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 | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not 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 |
| Hair and beauty | 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Stretford Campus · Stretford · M32 0XH
- Altrincham Campus · Altrincham · WA14 5PQ
- Stockport College · Stockport · SK1 3UQ
- Cheadle College · Cheadle · SK8 5HA
- Marple Sixth Form College · Stockport · SK6 7QY
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction20 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in BricklayingLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in PlumbingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate in Construction OperationsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in PlasteringLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in PlumbingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry Diploma in BricklayingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical InstallationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Technical Diploma in Maintenance OperationsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Award in BricklayingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Award in PlasteringLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in BricklayingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and JoineryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Construction SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Electrical InstallationLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in PlasteringLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in PlumbingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Entry 3 Certificate in Construction SkillsEntry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
Hair and beauty15 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty TherapyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy TreatmentsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Hair ServicesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Women's HairdressingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail ServicesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate in Women's HairdressingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist TechniquesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty TherapyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up StudiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Women's HairdressingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma Hair and BeautyLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Barbering for BeginnersEntry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
Skills for life and work9 courses
- Extended Project QualificationLevel 3 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Choices - Steps to Vocational Skills (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Essential Digital SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Steps to Professional Courses - Academic (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Supported InternshipLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Step into LearningEntry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Steps to Employability (E3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Steps to Independence (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Steps to Vocational Specialism - Hair and Beauty (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
Hospitality and catering8 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service SupervisionLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional CookeryLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 General Certificate in Patisserie and ConfectionaryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage ServiceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking (Patisserie & Confectionary)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional CookeryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality ServicesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
Art and design6 courses
- A Level in Art and Design - Fine ArtsLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- A Level in Art and Design - Fine ArtsLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and CommunicationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Art and Creative MediaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
Health and social care6 courses
- Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate in Health and Social CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Childrens and Young Peoples SettingsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
Motor vehicle6 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and RepairLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and RepairLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Paint SprayingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Automotive MaintenanceLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Accident RepairLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Entry Level 3 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and RepairEntry level · Stepping stones · 2 years
Business and enterprise5 courses
- A Level in BusinessLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in BusinessLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in BusinessLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma in BusinessLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
- Steps to Professional Courses - Digital, Media and Marketing (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
Travel and tourism5 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aviation OperationsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & TourismLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Cabin CrewLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and AviationLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation IndustryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years
Childcare and education5 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood IllnessesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years PractitionerLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 2 Extended Technical Diploma Occupational Entry for the Early Years PractitionerLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in SchoolsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 2 years