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
Professional tree survey and inspection
Lantra Highways Tree Inspection NEW
Environmental Conservation Management HNC
Environmental Conservation Management HND Top-up
Environmental Conservation Management HND
Apprenticeship
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
Automotive Engineering
Full-time
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2
Part-time
Driver CPC NEW
LGV Training NEW
Electric / Hybrid vehicle maintenance NEW
MOT Testing NEW
Automotive Refrigerant Handling NEW
Apprenticeship
B
Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Brickwork
British Horse Society BHS
Business
Full-time
Apprenticeship
Part-time
Managing Emotions During Organisational Change (Virtual)
Managing Emotions during Organisational Change
Introduction to Project Management (Virtual)
Introduction to Project Management
Effective Communication (Virtual)
Emotional Intelligence in a Management context (awareness) (Virtual)
C
CAD & Parametric Modelling
Carpentry & Joinery
Full-time
Carpentry & Joinery Foundation Diploma
Part-time
Apprenticeships
Catering
Chartered Management Institute CMI
We offer an extensive range of part-time programmes accredited by the 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
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development City & Guilds L2 NEW
Civil Engineering
CNC and Pneumatics
Community College
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Computing & IT
Construction and Building Services
Full-time
Construction Operations Foundation Diploma
Carpentry & Joinery L1/Foundation Diploma
Part-time
Construction and the Built Environment L3 Sub Diploma
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
Building Services Engineering: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning HND
Building Services Engineering HNC
Apprenticeship
Construction Plant Maintenance L2
Construction Plant Maintenance L3
Construction & Built Environment L3
Construction Skills
Countryside Management
Criminology
Customer Service
Cyber College Cymru
Full-time
D
Distance learning
Flexible study via learndirect
E
E Learning
Flexible study via learndirect
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full-time
Electrical Installation Foundation Diploma
Electrical Engineering L3 Enhanced
Part-time
Engineering Technologies L2 NEW
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
UPDATE to 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped NEW
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
Employability
Full-time
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
Apprenticeship
Environmental Conservation NEW
Part-time
Environmental Technologies Awareness
Legionella Risk Assessment & Water Disinfection for Mechanical Services
F
Facilities Management
Fashion & Costume
Full-time
First Aid
Part-time
G
Gardening and Landscaping
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Horticulture L3 NEW
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Apprenticeship
GCSEs
Full-time
Part-time
H
HGV Training
Hairdressing
Health & Safety
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
Health and Social Care City & Guilds L2 NEW
Reflective practice in youth and community settings NEW
Managing Safely Refresher IOSH
Understand how to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions NEW
Psychotherapeutic Counselling L5
Health & Social Care Management Foundation Degree
Apprenticeship
Health & Wellbeing
Part-time
Basic Approaches to Counselling Skills
Emergency First Aid at Work L2
Mindfulness for Education Leaders NEW
National Autistic Society SPELL framework
Understand how to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions NEW
Psychotherapeutic Counselling L5
Higher Education
Hobby & Leisure
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Horticulture
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Horticulture L3 NEW
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Apprenticeship
Hospitality & Travel
Full-time
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
Information Technology Introductory
Information & Creative Technology L2
Part-time
Digital Leadership – Effective online meetings
Digital Leadership: High performing teams
Digital Leadership: Remote Teams with Google Workspace
Getting started with Google Workspace
Getting started with Microsoft 365
L
Land-based machinery
Part-time
Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Wheeled
Safe use of Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums
NPTC Safe Use of Pedestrian Mowers
NPTC Safe use of a stump grinder
NPTC Tractor Driving – Agricultural and Related Operations
NPTC Tractor Mounted Spraying Course PA2
NPTC Transport of Animals – Short Distance
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
Part-time
Basic tree survey and inspection
Languages
Leadership & Management
Part-time
We offer an extensive range of part-time programmes accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ilm).
Apprenticeship
learndirect
Flexible study via learndirect
Leisure
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Logistics
M
Masterclasses for professionals and managers
Maths
Mechanical Engineering
Music
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
Flexible study via learndirect
P
Painting & Decorating
Parametric Modelling & CAD
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
Personal Learning Accounts (PLA)
You may be able to access funding for a range of part-time courses via a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Click here to find out more.
Plumbing
Psychology
Higher Education
Q
Quality Management
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
Tiling
Part-time
Travel
Full-time
V
Vehicle Maintenance
Full-time
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2
Part-time
Driver CPC NEW
Electric / Hybrid vehicle maintenance NEW
MOT Testing NEW
Automotive Refrigerant Handling NEW
Apprenticeship
Veterinary Nursing
Apprenticeship
W
Wildlife & Countryside
Wood Occupations
Full-time
CY
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
Professional tree survey and inspection
Lantra Highways Tree Inspection NEW
Environmental Conservation Management HNC
Environmental Conservation Management HND Top-up
Environmental Conservation Management HND
Apprenticeship
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
Automotive Engineering
Full-time
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2
Part-time
Driver CPC NEW
LGV Training NEW
Electric / Hybrid vehicle maintenance NEW
MOT Testing NEW
Automotive Refrigerant Handling NEW
Apprenticeship
B
Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Brickwork
British Horse Society BHS
Business
Full-time
Apprenticeship
C
CAD & Parametric Modelling
Carpentry & Joinery
Catering
Chartered Management Institute CMI
We offer an extensive range of part-time programmes accredited by the 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
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development City & Guilds L2 NEW
Civil Engineering
CNC and Pneumatics
Community College
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Computing & IT
Information Technology Introductory
Information & Creative Technology L2
Part-time
Digital Leadership – Effective online meetings NEW
Digital Leadership: High performing teams NEW
Getting started with Google Workspace NEW
Getting started with Microsoft 365 NEW
Introduction to Microsoft Teams NEW
Apprenticeship
Information Security L3 From September 2022
Construction and Building Services
Full-time
Construction Operations Foundation Diploma
Carpentry & Joinery L1/Foundation Diploma
Part-time
Construction and the Built Environment L3 Sub Diploma
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
Building Services Engineering HNC
Apprenticeship
Construction Plant Maintenance L2
Construction Plant Maintenance L3
Construction & Built Environment L3
Construction Skills
Countryside Management
Customer Service
Cyber College Cymru
Full-time
D
Distance learning
Flexible study via learndirect
E
E Learning
Flexible study via learndirect
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full-time
Electrical Installation Foundation Diploma
Electrical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma
Electrical Engineering L3 Enhanced
Part-time
Engineering Technologies L2 NEW
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
UPDATE to 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped NEW
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
Employability
Full-time
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
Apprenticeship
Environmental Conservation NEW
Part-time
Environmental Technologies Awareness
Legionella Risk Assessment & Water Disinfection for Mechanical Services
F
Fabrication & Welding
Facilities Management
Fashion & Costume
Full-time
First Aid
Part-time
Forensic Science
Full-time
G
Gardening and Landscaping
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Horticulture L3 NEW
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Apprenticeship
GCSEs
H
HGV Training
Hairdressing
Full-time
Hairdressing L1 – NEW
Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Makeup L3 NEW
Part-time
Wedding and special occasion hair
Apprenticeships
Barbering L2 NEW
Health & Safety
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
Health and Social Care City & Guilds L2 NEW
Reflective practice in youth and community settings NEW
Managing Safely Refresher IOSH
Psychotherapeutic Counselling L5
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
Horticulture
Full-time
Horticulture Landscape Construction L2
Practical Horticulture Skills L1 Diploma
Skills for Working Life – Land-based
Part-time
Horticulture L3 NEW
Preparation of Mortgage Home Buyers Reports
Horticulture – Production & Design HNC part-time
Horticulture – Production & Design HND full-time
Apprenticeship
Hospitality & Travel
Full-time
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
Information Technology Introductory
Information & Creative Technology L2
Part-time
Digital Leadership – Effective online meetings
Digital Leadership: High performing teams
Digital Leadership: Remote Teams with Google Workspace
Getting started with Google Workspace
Getting started with Microsoft 365
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
Apprenticeship
Information Security L3 From September 2022
L
Land-based machinery
Part-time
Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Tracked
Forward Tipping Dumpers – Wheeled
Safe use of Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums
NPTC Safe Use of Pedestrian Mowers
NPTC Safe use of a stump grinder
NPTC Tractor Driving – Agricultural and Related Operations
NPTC Tractor Mounted Spraying Course PA2
NPTC Transport of Animals – Short Distance
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
Part-time
Basic tree survey and inspection
Languages
Leadership & Management
Part-time
We offer an extensive range of part-time programmes accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ilm).
Apprenticeship
learndirect
Flexible study via learndirect
Leisure
Part-time
Learn new skills for personal development or job progression with Bridgend Community College
Logistics
M
Masterclasses for professionals and managers
Maths
Mechanical Engineering
Music
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
Flexible study via learndirect
P
Painting & Decorating
Parametric Modelling & CAD
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
Personal Learning Accounts (PLA)
You may be able to access funding for a range of part-time courses via a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Click here to find out more.
Photography
Plumbing
Full-time
Part-time
ACS for Gas Operatives – CCN1 + 4 appliances
ACS – Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG
ERS – Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
Samsung heat pump installer NEW
Apprenticeships
Psychology
Higher Education
Q
Quality Management
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
Tiling
Part-time
Travel
Full-time
V
Vehicle Maintenance
Full-time
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2
Part-time
Driver CPC NEW
LGV Training NEW
Electric / Hybrid vehicle maintenance NEW
MOT Testing NEW
Automotive Refrigerant Handling NEW
Apprenticeship
Veterinary Nursing
Apprenticeship
W
Wildlife & Countryside
Wood Occupations
Full-time
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.
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