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Step Up brings together an exciting mix of Level 1 vocational pathways into one vibrant and supportive space. Step Up is a central hub where you’ll have access to a dedicated support team for pastoral care and skills support. Step Up also has its own wellbeing quiet space and a communal living room. Exciting activities take place throughout the year to engage learners and support their core skills development. The Step Up team is committed to your future success – come and join us and let us support your next steps.

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Automotive Maintenance (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Interested in how things work and want a job where you can help shape and develop the future? You will gain technical knowledge and develop practical skills to suit the modern industry sector of electrical / electronic, mechanical and manufacturin... Read More

Beauty Therapy (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Our full-time courses enable you to gain hands-on practical skills and underpinning knowledge within our on-site salons. We have highly qualified and specialised lecturers who are active practitioners within their field of expertise. This qualific... Read More

Diploma In Construction Skills Level 1 (Plumbing)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Do you want to work in the construction sector? This course provides an introduction to a variety of construction trades, enabling you to gain skills in those areas and perhaps decide which trade is the right one for you. You will learn in the cla... Read More

Electrical Installation (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
A Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation provides a foundational understanding and skills for those entering the electrotechnical industry, covering basic electrical knowledge, safety practices, and practical installation skills. ... Read More

Hair and Beauty (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Are you ready to take your first step into the fast-paced, creative world of hair and beauty? If you have a passion for style and want to learn the fundamentals of the industry, this Level 1 VTCT course at Bridgend College is the perfect place to sta... Read More

Health, Care and Early Years (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
This Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care, Early Years and Childcare qualification will help develop the knowledge needed for further study and opportunities within the Health and Social Care and Childcare sector.  The Child... Read More

Information Technology (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Have you thought about working in software development or programming? Many computer jobs will experience fast growth, pay salaries well above the national average and offer lots of promotion opportunities. This qualification is suitable for a div... Read More

Land-Based Studies (Agriculture & Countryside) (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Do you want a qualification that can lead you towards your first steps within a land-based career? This course offers the opportunity to gain the practical skills required by the industry and move towards employment or further study in courses suc... Read More

Land-Based Studies (Animal Care) (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
This Level 1 course offers a mainly practical insight into the various aspects of animal care. You will gain a combination of practical skills and knowledge to further your career in the industry or progress further within this area of study. Prio... Read More

Media (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
The Creative industries sector is fast moving, innovative and exciting. If you love to be creative then this course could be the springboard to your career. You will benefit from industry-standard resources including purpose built studios, worksho... Read More

Music, Performing and Production Arts (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
The Creative industries sector is fast moving, innovative and exciting. If you are passionate about the Arts, this course could be the springboard to your career. The Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts Level 1 gives you an excellent ... Read More

Professional Cookery (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
The VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery Studies has been designed to give you an introduction to the hospitality industry. You will learn new practical skills in our industrial kitchens along with preparing, cooking and se... Read More

Public Services and Sport (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Have you thought about working in the areas of sport or the uniformed services? If you enjoy staying active and working as part of a team this could be the course for you. Our Level 1 course is a great starting point to give you an insight into bo... Read More

Travel and Enterprise (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Dreaming of a career in the tourism industry? Whether it's as a holiday rep in Ibiza, a flight attendant exploring the globe, or a hospitality professional in luxury hotels, our Travel and Tourism program is the perfect place to start. This full-... Read More

Work Related Education (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Bridgend Campus
Start Date: September 2026
The skills and knowledge gained from a Work-Related Education qualification will allow you to further your aspirations for employment, help you to manage your own career and ultimately develop a tool kit of transferable skills and attributes that wil... Read More

Work-Based Horse Care (Level 1)

Type: Full-time Study
Location: Pencoed Campus
Start Date: September 2026
Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always take a skilled rider to be successful in the equine industry. In fact, there are many opportunities for those who have never ridden a day in their lives. We have excellent facilities to help you furth... Read More
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The Careers Wales Mark logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized green leaf shape that opens upward and to the right. The white text inside reads "The Careers Wales Mark," celebrating a commitment to quality careers and work-related education.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized, colorful drawing of two figures embracing in the center. The surrounding white ring contains black text that reads "ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME" and "THE DIANA AWARD."
The badge for Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) is a dark green square featuring a curved pattern with two white, rounded squares and a smaller white dot. The text "Disability Confident Leader" is written beneath the main symbol.
A rosette award badge from Mind, featuring a scalloped pink border and a blue center with white text that reads "Achieving Excellence". The text below includes the Welsh words for "Wellbeing at Work" and the date 2023/24.
The Princess Royal Training Award 2021 logo features a delicate, stylized geometric design in gold above the title. The text "PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD" is in light gray, with the year "2021" highlighted in gold below.
The Armed Forces Covenant logo is a black and white image featuring the British Lion Rampant holding a Union Jack flag on a staff. The Crown of St. Edward is positioned above the lion's head, and the words "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" are printed below.
The Google for Education Premier Reference College logo features the multi-colored Google 'G' icon above the text "Google for Education Reference College" in gray.
Award badge for the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/25, featuring a colorful honeycomb pattern on the left. The badge also highlights the ranking as the 44th Most Inclusive Employer on the right, against a bronze background.
The logo for Corporate Parent Wales features a stylized graphic of three figures, colored light green, purple, and maroon, linked arm-in-arm. Below the graphic, the text "Rhiant Corfforaethol Cymreig" and "Corporate Parent Wales" is displayed in black.
The Carbon-Conscious Website badge features a logo of three stylized leaves—blue, green, and gold—on a dark green background. It states the website has EFWA ACCREDITATION valid until 2026.
Circular logo for When the Adults Change Partner Organisation, featuring a red and white rocket ship on a blue background.
Logo featuring a laurel wreath and figures. Text: 'FE College of SANCTUARY AWARD Welcoming People Seeking Sanctuary'.
A badge indicating the "Top 5 Best Organisations to Work For" in Education & Training for 2022.
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For 2022."
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For 2022."
The Careers Wales Mark logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized green leaf shape that opens upward and to the right. The white text inside reads "The Careers Wales Mark," celebrating a commitment to quality careers and work-related education.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized, colorful drawing of two figures embracing in the center. The surrounding white ring contains black text that reads "ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME" and "THE DIANA AWARD."
The badge for Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) is a dark green square featuring a curved pattern with two white, rounded squares and a smaller white dot. The text "Disability Confident Leader" is written beneath the main symbol.
A rosette award badge from Mind, featuring a scalloped pink border and a blue center with white text that reads "Achieving Excellence". The text below includes the Welsh words for "Wellbeing at Work" and the date 2023/24.
The Princess Royal Training Award 2021 logo features a delicate, stylized geometric design in gold above the title. The text "PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD" is in light gray, with the year "2021" highlighted in gold below.
The Armed Forces Covenant logo is a black and white image featuring the British Lion Rampant holding a Union Jack flag on a staff. The Crown of St. Edward is positioned above the lion's head, and the words "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" are printed below.
The Google for Education Premier Reference College logo features the multi-colored Google 'G' icon above the text "Google for Education Reference College" in gray.
Award badge for the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/25, featuring a colorful honeycomb pattern on the left. The badge also highlights the ranking as the 44th Most Inclusive Employer on the right, against a bronze background.
The logo for Corporate Parent Wales features a stylized graphic of three figures, colored light green, purple, and maroon, linked arm-in-arm. Below the graphic, the text "Rhiant Corfforaethol Cymreig" and "Corporate Parent Wales" is displayed in black.
The Carbon-Conscious Website badge features a logo of three stylized leaves—blue, green, and gold—on a dark green background. It states the website has EFWA ACCREDITATION valid until 2026.
Circular logo for When the Adults Change Partner Organisation, featuring a red and white rocket ship on a blue background.
Logo featuring a laurel wreath and figures. Text: 'FE College of SANCTUARY AWARD Welcoming People Seeking Sanctuary'.
A badge indicating the "Top 5 Best Organisations to Work For" in Education & Training for 2022.
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For 2022."
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For 2022."
The Careers Wales Mark logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized green leaf shape that opens upward and to the right. The white text inside reads "The Careers Wales Mark," celebrating a commitment to quality careers and work-related education.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized, colorful drawing of two figures embracing in the center. The surrounding white ring contains black text that reads "ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME" and "THE DIANA AWARD."
The badge for Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) is a dark green square featuring a curved pattern with two white, rounded squares and a smaller white dot. The text "Disability Confident Leader" is written beneath the main symbol.
A rosette award badge from Mind, featuring a scalloped pink border and a blue center with white text that reads "Achieving Excellence". The text below includes the Welsh words for "Wellbeing at Work" and the date 2023/24.
The Princess Royal Training Award 2021 logo features a delicate, stylized geometric design in gold above the title. The text "PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD" is in light gray, with the year "2021" highlighted in gold below.
The Armed Forces Covenant logo is a black and white image featuring the British Lion Rampant holding a Union Jack flag on a staff. The Crown of St. Edward is positioned above the lion's head, and the words "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" are printed below.
The Google for Education Premier Reference College logo features the multi-colored Google 'G' icon above the text "Google for Education Reference College" in gray.
Award badge for the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/25, featuring a colorful honeycomb pattern on the left. The badge also highlights the ranking as the 44th Most Inclusive Employer on the right, against a bronze background.
The logo for Corporate Parent Wales features a stylized graphic of three figures, colored light green, purple, and maroon, linked arm-in-arm. Below the graphic, the text "Rhiant Corfforaethol Cymreig" and "Corporate Parent Wales" is displayed in black.
The Carbon-Conscious Website badge features a logo of three stylized leaves—blue, green, and gold—on a dark green background. It states the website has EFWA ACCREDITATION valid until 2026.
Circular logo for When the Adults Change Partner Organisation, featuring a red and white rocket ship on a blue background.
Logo featuring a laurel wreath and figures. Text: 'FE College of SANCTUARY AWARD Welcoming People Seeking Sanctuary'.
A badge indicating the "Top 5 Best Organisations to Work For" in Education & Training for 2022.
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For 2022."
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For 2022."
The Careers Wales Mark logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized green leaf shape that opens upward and to the right. The white text inside reads "The Careers Wales Mark," celebrating a commitment to quality careers and work-related education.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized, colorful drawing of two figures embracing in the center. The surrounding white ring contains black text that reads "ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME" and "THE DIANA AWARD."
The badge for Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) is a dark green square featuring a curved pattern with two white, rounded squares and a smaller white dot. The text "Disability Confident Leader" is written beneath the main symbol.
A rosette award badge from Mind, featuring a scalloped pink border and a blue center with white text that reads "Achieving Excellence". The text below includes the Welsh words for "Wellbeing at Work" and the date 2023/24.
The Princess Royal Training Award 2021 logo features a delicate, stylized geometric design in gold above the title. The text "PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD" is in light gray, with the year "2021" highlighted in gold below.
The Armed Forces Covenant logo is a black and white image featuring the British Lion Rampant holding a Union Jack flag on a staff. The Crown of St. Edward is positioned above the lion's head, and the words "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" are printed below.
The Google for Education Premier Reference College logo features the multi-colored Google 'G' icon above the text "Google for Education Reference College" in gray.
Award badge for the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/25, featuring a colorful honeycomb pattern on the left. The badge also highlights the ranking as the 44th Most Inclusive Employer on the right, against a bronze background.
The logo for Corporate Parent Wales features a stylized graphic of three figures, colored light green, purple, and maroon, linked arm-in-arm. Below the graphic, the text "Rhiant Corfforaethol Cymreig" and "Corporate Parent Wales" is displayed in black.
The Carbon-Conscious Website badge features a logo of three stylized leaves—blue, green, and gold—on a dark green background. It states the website has EFWA ACCREDITATION valid until 2026.
Circular logo for When the Adults Change Partner Organisation, featuring a red and white rocket ship on a blue background.
Logo featuring a laurel wreath and figures. Text: 'FE College of SANCTUARY AWARD Welcoming People Seeking Sanctuary'.
A badge indicating the "Top 5 Best Organisations to Work For" in Education & Training for 2022.
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For 2022."
Logo featuring "The UK's Top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For 2022."
The Careers Wales Mark logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized green leaf shape that opens upward and to the right. The white text inside reads "The Careers Wales Mark," celebrating a commitment to quality careers and work-related education.
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme logo is a circular badge featuring a stylized, colorful drawing of two figures embracing in the center. The surrounding white ring contains black text that reads "ANTI-BULLYING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME" and "THE DIANA AWARD."
The badge for Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) is a dark green square featuring a curved pattern with two white, rounded squares and a smaller white dot. The text "Disability Confident Leader" is written beneath the main symbol.
A rosette award badge from Mind, featuring a scalloped pink border and a blue center with white text that reads "Achieving Excellence". The text below includes the Welsh words for "Wellbeing at Work" and the date 2023/24.
The Princess Royal Training Award 2021 logo features a delicate, stylized geometric design in gold above the title. The text "PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD" is in light gray, with the year "2021" highlighted in gold below.
The Armed Forces Covenant logo is a black and white image featuring the British Lion Rampant holding a Union Jack flag on a staff. The Crown of St. Edward is positioned above the lion's head, and the words "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" are printed below.
The Google for Education Premier Reference College logo features the multi-colored Google 'G' icon above the text "Google for Education Reference College" in gray.
Award badge for the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2024/25, featuring a colorful honeycomb pattern on the left. The badge also highlights the ranking as the 44th Most Inclusive Employer on the right, against a bronze background.
The logo for Corporate Parent Wales features a stylized graphic of three figures, colored light green, purple, and maroon, linked arm-in-arm. Below the graphic, the text "Rhiant Corfforaethol Cymreig" and "Corporate Parent Wales" is displayed in black.
The Carbon-Conscious Website badge features a logo of three stylized leaves—blue, green, and gold—on a dark green background. It states the website has EFWA ACCREDITATION valid until 2026.
Circular logo for When the Adults Change Partner Organisation, featuring a red and white rocket ship on a blue background.
Logo featuring a laurel wreath and figures. Text: 'FE College of SANCTUARY AWARD Welcoming People Seeking Sanctuary'.
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