How Bristol Port and Weston College Are Shaping Future Talent

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Critical Thinking and Decision Making

In fast-paced environments, supervisors and team leaders are expected to make decisions quickly—but not always with complete information. Without a clear thinking process, this can lead to mistakes, delays, or poor outcomes.

Course Overview

This practical, interactive course helps leaders slow down their thinking, ask the right questions, and make sound, well-judged decisions. It focuses on real workplace challenges, giving participants tools they can apply immediately.

Starting a business

Thinking about starting your own business but not sure where to begin?

This practical 6‑hour course is designed for people with an idea – or simply the ambition – who want to understand what it really takes to set up and run a business.

Course Overview

You’ll be guided through the essentials of starting a business in the UK, from choosing the right business structure and registering correctly, to understanding costs, pricing, and profit and loss. You’ll also learn how to create a simple, workable business plan that helps you move forward with confidence.

Presentation Skills in Business

Delivering clear, confident presentations is a key leadership skill—but many supervisors are expected to present without ever being shown how to do it well. The result is often unclear messages, low engagement, and missed opportunities to influence.

Course Overview

This practical, interactive course helps participants structure their message, deliver with confidence, and engage their audience effectively. It focuses on real workplace presentations, giving leaders tools they can apply immediately.

Manging Difficult Conversations

This practical, interactive course is designed for supervisors and team leaders who need to address performance issues, manage conflict, and communicate effectively with both team members and stakeholders.

Course overview

Difficult conversations are a normal part of leadership—but avoiding them can quickly lead to bigger problems. The real skill lies in handling them with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.

Business and Tourism Students Take a Trip to Copenhagen

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Last month, our Travel & Tourism and Business students took a trip to Copenhagen to experience the culture and visit a range of tourist attractions, gaining a deeper understanding of the impact these have on the economy, as well as the operations behind these successful organisations.

Leadership & Management

This 5 day course has been designed as initial training for aspiring team leaders, supervisors, managers or persons in leadership and management roles without any prior training. This is an unaccredited course and provides an initial toolkit without lengthy assignments or exams.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Developing yourself as a manager

  • Understanding leadership & effective team working

  • Workplace communication

  • Understanding conflict management

  • Performance management

Border Force Shares Insight and Tips with Travel Students

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Employers

Last month, our Travel and Tourism and Business students received an insightful guest lecture from Border Force members, Darren and Andy, giving learners a deeper understanding into the potential careers within Border Force and the possible progression routes.  

From Apprentice of the Year to BT Business Analyst

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Alumni Trailblazers

This month, we’re celebrating Joshua Fiddler, a former Weston College learner who’s now making waves as a Business Analyst at BT. Joshua first gained recognition as our Business Administration Apprentice of the Year in 2017, and his journey since then has been inspiring. 

We caught up with him to learn more about his path and what he’s up to now. 

Apprenticeship Open Evening 2026 Success

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Employers

Last night, we were proud to host our annual Apprenticeship Open Evening, welcoming prospective students, parents and carers to explore the exciting career pathways available through apprenticeships.

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