Local College Websites
Gloucestershire College: www.gloscol.ac.uk
Hartpury College: www.hartpury.ac.uk/college/
South Gloucester and Stroud College: https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
Cirencester College: https://www.cirencester.ac.uk/
Coleg Gwent (Newport): https://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/
Local College Training Programmes
Bridge Training
Level 1 and 2 vocational training courses in:
• Hairdressing and Barbering (Level 1 and 2)
• Beauty (Level 1 and 2)
• Digital Media
• Photography (Level 1 and 2)
• Health and Social Care (Level 1 and 2)
• Development of Children Through Play (Level 1)
• Art (Level 1 and 2)
• Volunteering Award Level 1 and 2
• Functional Skills
• GCSE Maths and English
Level 1 and 2 vocational training courses in:
• Hairdressing and Barbering (Level 1 and 2)
• Beauty (Level 1 and 2)
• Digital Media
• Photography (Level 1 and 2)
• Health and Social Care (Level 1 and 2)
• Development of Children Through Play (Level 1)
• Art (Level 1 and 2)
• Volunteering Award Level 1 and 2
• Functional Skills
• GCSE Maths and English
Where: Gloucester
When: 2-3 days a week
Length of training: Varies according to study programme, Flexible start dates (Study Programme)
Contact: 01452 411112
Prospect Training
Level 1 Vocational Training Courses in:
• Health and Social care (Level 2)
• Work Experience Programme - Can include CSCS card
• CSCS Card Training
• Early Years (Level 1)
• Business Studies ( Level 1)
• Illuminate (High Needs Programme
• ESOL Programme
• Functional Skills/GCSE Maths and
• English
Where: Gloucester
When: 2-2.5 days a week + work experience
Length of training: Varies according to study programme, flexible start dates
Contact: 01452 300255 / 01452 332996
S.W.A.T.
Serious about Work and Training Course - a holistic support programme that helps you improve your English and Maths whilst looking at your choices and helping you prepare for what you would like to do next.
• Maths and English Functional Skills
• Employability programme
• Support with career choices and next steps
• Job search
• Range of activities inc Cycling, Wall climbing and volunteering
Where: Gloucester
When: October enrolment, 3.5 days per week
Length of training: Approximately 9 months
Contact: 01452 751004/ 07411 553975
MPCT- Motivational Preparation College for Training
• Physical exercise
• Team working
• Maths and English
• Preparation for going into the Military or other employment
Where: Based partly at St Michaels Square, Gloucester and virtually
When: 4 days week
Length of course: Depends on the individual, flexible start dates
Contact: 0330 111 3939 or go to www.mpct.co.uk
Princes Trust Team Programme - Re-engagement
• Personal Development
• Team Working
• Planning for your Future
• Community Project
• Residential
• Work Experience
When: October enrolment, 3.5 days per week
Length of training: Approximately 9 months
Contact: 01452 751004/ 07411 553975
MPCT- Motivational Preparation College for Training
• Physical exercise
• Team working
• Maths and English
• Preparation for going into the Military or other employment
Where: Based partly at St Michaels Square, Gloucester and virtually
When: 4 days week
Length of course: Depends on the individual, flexible start dates
Contact: 0330 111 3939 or go to www.mpct.co.uk
Princes Trust Team Programme - Re-engagement
• Personal Development
• Team Working
• Planning for your Future
• Community Project
• Residential
• Work Experience
Where: Gloucester
When: Monday-Friday for 12 weeks. Programmes start regularly throughout the year.
Contact: hello@youngglos.org.uk 01452 50100
Young Gloucestershire
• Extensive list of online short courses including Maths and English, food hygiene, manual handling, safeguarding, communication skills, COSHH and many more.
• Qualifications – online learning
• CV writing, job searching, application forms
Take a look at their website for more details: https://www.youngglos.org.uk