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We have part-time courses for adults starting soon, in almost every subject you can imagine!

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Whether you are looking to get back into work, upskill, retrain to change career entirely, get into university, start a new hobby, or gain skills for life, there is a course for you. Everything you need to create your brighter future is waiting for you at Weston College. 

Here’s what we can offer:

  • A mixture of classroom based lectures and/or online learning.
  • Support available via your own tutor to help you succeed.
  • As a Weston College student you'll also have access to all our facilities - including our Library, IT suite, welfare and employment support teams as well as the College canteen facilities. 
  • All the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts.

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LATEST NEWS

Emily and Nico

<p>An exciting new programme, ‘Ignite’ was launched for the first time this month, in partnership with Avon Fire and Rescue. This two-week dynamic, hands-on course was designed to boost confidence and equip our learners for their next steps, whether that be entering employment, pursuing further training, or focusing on personal development.</p><p>The learners engaged in various activities including:</p><ul><li><strong>Team building&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Building self confidence&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Goal setting&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Communication skills&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Visits to fire stations&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Outdoor activities&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Health and wellbeing</strong></li><li><strong>Cooking skills&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Interview skills&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Presentation skills</strong></li></ul><p>The learners made significant progress during the programme and worked together incredibly to achieve all tasks they were given.</p><p>On the final day of the programme, the learners participated in a live demo in front of spectators, where they were asked to create a water dam which would then be used to spray water out of a hosepipe. After the live demo, the learners presented in front of the spectators, discussing what they had been up to for the last few weeks, what they had learnt, and how the experience impacted them. Each learner spoke clearly and professionally, leaving a strong impression on all spectators.</p><p>Finally, the learners were presented with certificates to congratulate them on completing the programme!</p><p>Following the programme, learners had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with a tutor to discuss their next steps and explore how to achieve their goals. The Ignite programme was immensely rewarding for both the learners who participated and the team who helped bring it to life!</p><p>A huge thank you to all Weston College staff involved, and to <a href="https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/">Avon Fire and Rescue</a> for partnering with us to make this incredible opportunity possible!</p>

Kirsty Woods

<p>We’re thrilled to announce that Kirsty Woods, our Apprenticeship Strategic Accounts Manager, was nominated for an award in the 'Allies and Influence' category at the National Federation of Builders Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards! Nominated by a supportive (and secret!) employer, Kirsty's recognition places her among the top 100 women influencers in the industry.</p><p>This nomination recognises individuals who are actively championing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity through their actions. Since joining Weston College in 2022, Kirsty has made a tremendous impact, leveraging her industry connections to enhance opportunities for our learners. Her favourite aspect of her role is organising key industry events and creating progression pathways that directly support our construction students.</p><p>Congratulations, Kirsty! We’re absolutely delighted to see your hard work and dedication being recognised and celebrated!</p><drupal-entity alt="Kirsty Woods Award" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7815a714-a51c-45e2-9acb-721e5b1b96c4" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;max_325x325&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}">&nbsp;</drupal-entity><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" data-teams="true" dir="ltr"><strong>If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong></span><a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=main-…; aria-label="Link here" id="menur3mi" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=main-… class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" data-teams="true" dir="ltr"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" data-teams="true" dir="ltr"><strong>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></span></p>

Andy HGV

<p>Our HGV Bootcamp has had a profoundly inspiring impact on Andy, who has successfully transitioned into his dream career, showcasing the effectiveness of our training program.</p><p>Andy secured a position with Towens, a company he had strategically targeted during the career planning segment of our employability course.</p><p>Andy has shared his enthusiasm for his new career, crediting the HGV Bootcamp for his success:</p><p>“I excelled throughout the entire bootcamp and can't thank Weston College enough for the hard work you put in for all the students. The HGV Bootcamp provided a calm and clear learning environment. The day after I passed my test, I went straight to Towens. The following day, I spoke with the managers, and I started my training the day after that. I’m now fully employed as a Class 2 tipper driver for Towens, just as I set out to be. I absolutely love my new career. Many thanks again to the team at Weston College - you've helped change my life."</p><p>If you’re ready to kickstart your own career, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/skills-bootcamps">click here</a>.</p><p><span style="border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong></span><a style="border-width:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w…; target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" originalsrc="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=main-…; shash="IJ0CikUnZCnIa7l6iwxry45p7NcMjbqea9NFOqP6lie7eHfyOnthbRdEkvAQYiDWKHE5I5cYrLrjCNTquTUly8fa/KZpcss3F0gCJ6xuj9SqaPNP23HKTRajLxqBDZslj2gCVfhRftGTkhGNZbDd68pi6DKmyDw73DyXq/frvlQ=" title="Original URL: https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=main-…. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="1"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></span></p>

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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Elliot
The facilities at Weston College have significantly aided my learning. The well-equipped workshops provided the practical experience I needed, as I find hands-on learning much more effective than classroom-based lessons.
Studied:

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship with Wessex Water

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Gary
May I start by saying; having been one of the eldest students on the course I found the thought of undertaking this course a little daunting. It has been a very long time since I was expected to study and undertake exams, assessments etc.
Studied:

Electrical Installations Level 2

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