West Herts College
College · Watford · East of England
- Courses for school leavers
- 92
- Subject areas covered
- 22
- Courses listed in total
- 110
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2024
Inspected on 23 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
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Not 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 | Not offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | 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 | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Hemel Hempstead Campus · Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1HD
- Watford Campus · Watford · WD17 3EZ
- Barnfield College · Luton · LU2 7BF
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction17 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations: Buildings and StructuresLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in BricklayingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in BrickworkLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance OperationsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in PlumbingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Site CarpentryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma Site CarpentryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 First Extended Certificate Construction and the Built Environment: Civil EngineeringLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical InstallationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma CarpentryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma Construction SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in BricklayingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in BrickworkLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in CarpentryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Construction SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Electrical InstallationLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 PlumbingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Hair and beauty10 courses
- Level 3 Diploma HairdressingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy MassageLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up: Theatrics and Special EffectsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Beauty Therapy TreatmentsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 2 Beauty Therapy StudiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma HairdressingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in BarberingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up StudiesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to HairdressingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Certificate in Beauty TherapyLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Hospitality and catering5 courses
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma for Professional Chefs (Kitchen and Larder)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional CookeryLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma Culinary SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Professional CookeryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Introduction to Professional CookeryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Sport and fitness5 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical ActivityLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport Science: West Herts Football ProgrammeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport: West Herts Football ProgrammeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Extended Certificate SportLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma SportLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Travel and tourism5 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Travel, Tourism and AviationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism: AviationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel & TourismLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Aviation and Cabin CrewLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Hospitality and TourismLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Music5 courses
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Music PerformanceLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Music Performance and ProductionLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills: ProductionLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- UAL Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and ProductionLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Occupational Studies: Creative Industries Performance, Music and MediaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Public and protective services5 courses
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Public ServicesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma Public ServicesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Public ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Extended Certificate Public ServicesLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Public ServicesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Art and design5 courses
- UAL Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication: Architecture and Interior DesignLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media: Creative PathwaysLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Motor vehicle4 courses
- Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle MaintenanceLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 30 weeks
- Level 2 Diploma Light Motor Vehicle MaintenanceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma in Automotive EngineeringLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma Light Motor Vehicle MaintenanceLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Skills for life and work4 courses
Psychology and society3 courses
Science3 courses
Computing and IT3 courses
Drama and dance3 courses
Business and enterprise3 courses
Engineering3 courses
Health and social care3 courses
- Level 2 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Health and Social CareLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Diploma Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Health and Social CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks