OUR COURSES
A
A Levels
It can sometimes be overwhelming at a young age to make such important decisions regarding a career but A-levels can provide ideal insights into working or studying in a chosen subject. A-levels are usually for 16-18 year olds. For more information on our Penybont 6th Form College – click here.
Access to Higher Education
Agriculture and Countryside
Full-time
Agriculture L3 Extended Diploma
Farm Animal and Countryside Skills L2 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Wildlife and Countryside L3 90 Credit Diploma
Part-time
Basic Tree survey and Inspection
Environmental Conservation Management HNC
Environmental Conservation Management HND Top-up
Environmental Conservation Management HND
Apprenticeships
Animal Care
Animation & Graphic Communication
Full-time
Apprenticeships
Train and study for free, and earn while you learn. Apprenticeships are ideal pathways into careers. Find out what Apprenticeships we offer at Bridgend College here.
Art and Design
B
Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Building and Construction
Full-time
Construction Skills (Brickwork & Plumbing) L1
Construction Skills (Carpentry & Joinery / Painting & Decorating) L1
Construction and Civil Engineering L3
Part-time
Health and safety in a construction environment NVQ L1
Construction and the Built Environment L3 Sub Diploma
Building Services Engineering HNC
Apprenticeship
Construction Plant Maintenance L2
Construction Plant Maintenance L3
Construction & Built Environment L3
Brickwork
Full-time
Part-time
Apprenticeships
British Horse Society BHS
Business
C
CAD
Carpentry & Joinery
Full-time
Part-time
Bench Joinery L2 (work-based learning)
Bench Joinery L3 (work-based learning)
Site Carpentry L2 (work-based learning)
Site Carpentry L3 (work-based learning)
Apprenticeships
Catering
Full-time
Exploring Catering Entry 1 & 2
Introduction to Professional Cookery
Food Beverage and Professional Cookery
Part-time
Excellence in Customer Service
Hidden Disabilities – CAA Regulatory Training
Managing Food Safety in Catering L4
Specialist Sugarcraft Techniques
Supervising Food Safety in Catering L3
Apprenticeships
Chartered Management Institute CMI
Childhood Studies
Full-time
Vocational Studies Childcare L1
Children’s Care, Play, Learning & Development L2
Children’s Care, Play, Learning & Development L3
Part-time
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Fast Track
Childhood Studies Foundation Degree Full-time
Civil Engineering
CNC and Pneumatics
Community College
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Construction Skills
Countryside Management
Customer Service
Cyber College Cymru
Full-time
Cyber College Cymru – new for September 2020
D
Distance learning
Flexible study via LearnDirect
E
E Learning
Flexible study via LearnDirect
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full-time
Electrical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma
Electrical Engineering L3 Enhanced
Electrical & Electronic Engineering L3 (progression)
Part-time
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
UPDATE to 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
Building Services Engineering HNC
Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) HNC (Pearson board)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering HNC (University of South Wales)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering HND Top-up
Apprenticeship
Emergency, Uniformed and Public Services
English Language
Environmental
Full-time
Farm Animal and Countryside Skills L2 Diploma
Wildlife and Countryside L3 90 Credit Diploma
Environmental Conservation Management HNC
Environmental Conservation Management HND Top-up
Environmental Conservation Management HND
Part-time
Environmental Technologies Awareness
Legionella Risk Assessment & Water Disinfection for Mechanical Services
Equine
F
Fabrication & Welding
Facilities Management
Fashion & Costume
Full-time
First Aid
Part-time
Forensic Science
FREE online courses beginning July 2020
G
Gardening and Landscaping
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Horticulture – Landscape Construction & Garden Design HND Top-up
Apprenticeship
GCSEs
H
Hairdressing
Health & Safety
Part-time
Emergency First Aid at Work L3
Health and safety in a construction environment NVQ L1
Managing Food Safety in Catering L4
Managing Safely Refresher IOSH
National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety NEBOSH
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
Health & Social Care
Full-time
Vocational Studies Health & Social Care L1
Skills for Further Study (Pre Access)
Health & Social Care – Health pathway L3
Health & Social Care – Care pathway L3
Part-time
Leadership of Health & Social Care Services L5
Managing Safely Refresher IOSH
Health & Social Care Management Foundation Degree
Apprenticeship
Higher Education
Hobby & Leisure
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Horse Care
Horticulture
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Horticulture – Landscape Construction & Garden Design HND Top-up
Apprenticeship
Hospitality & Travel
Full-time
Exploring Catering Entry 1 & 2
Introduction to Professional Cookery
Food & Beverage and Professional Cookery
Travel and Tourism with Cabin Crew
Part-time
Emergency First Aid at Work L2
Excellence in Customer Service
Hidden Disabilities – CAA Regulatory Training
Managing Food Safety in Catering L4
Supervising Food Safety in Catering L3
Apprenticeship
I
Independent Living Skills
IT & Computing
Full-time
Cyber College Cymru – new for September 2020
Information Technology Introductory
Information & Creative Technology L2
Part-time
L
Land-based Machinery
Part-time
Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Wheeled
NPTC Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift
Safe use of Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums
NPTC Safe Use of Pedestrian Mowers
NPTC Tractor Driving – Agricultural and Related Operations
NPTC Tractor Mounted Spraying Course PA2
Land-based Studies
Full-time
Agriculture L3 Extended Diploma
Farm Animal and Countryside Skills L2 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Wildlife and Countryside L3 90 Credit Diploma
Environmental Conservation Management HNC
Environmental Conservation Management HND Top-up
Environmental Conservation Management HND
Apprenticeships
Leadership & Management
Learn a Language
LearnDirect
Flexible study with LearnDirect
Leisure
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
M
Maths
Mechanical Engineering
N
NPTC
Part-time
NPTC CS30-31 Chainsaw Maintenance Operation Felling of Small Trees
CS32 Felling & Processing Trees Over 380mm – Medium & Large Trees
CS38 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue
CS39 Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free Fall Techniques
Level 2 Award Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control
PA6AW – Safe Application of Pesticides in Water
Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 PA6
Safe Use of Veterinary Medicine
Tractor Driving – Agricultural and Related Operations
O
Online learning
Study Number Skills and Communication with online learning
P
Painting & Decorating
Full-time
Part-time
Apprenticeships
Penybont 6th Form College
If you’re aged 16-19, you can access a wide variety of courses and pathways through our collaboration at our 6th form provision, Penybont 6th Form. View them here.
Performing & Production Arts
Photography
Plumbing
Psychology
Higher Education
Q
S
Science
Skills (full-time FE)
Skills for Adults
Skills Challenge Certificate
As part of your full-time Level 3 course, you may study the Skills Challenge Certificate
Social Work / Social Care
Sugar Craft
T
Teaching
Part-time
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Supporting Teaching in Schools Fast track
Training Assessor & Quality Assurer TAQA
Childhood Studies Foundation Degree full-time
Childhood Studies Foundation Degree part-time
Education, Learning & Development BA Hons Top-up
Travel
Full-time
V
Vehicle Maintenance
Full-time
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2
Part-time
Automotive Electrical System Diagnosis
Apprenticeship
Veterinary Nursing
Apprenticeship
W
Wildlife & Countryside
Link to: Qualifications
Qualifications
If you’re unsure what path to take, an explanation of the range of qualifications we offer could help. Find out more here.
Link to: Careers
Careers
We have enjoyed a good working relationship with employers for many years and continually aim to enhance this provision.
Link to: Important Dates
Important Dates
From term times, open evenings to learner performances and graduation, see key dates from us to note in your diary.
We are extremely proud to announce that Bridgend College has now officially become a Google Reference College, the first college in Wales to be given this esteemed title.
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