Stroud College is a vocational college that offers a wide range of courses to equip our students for work, into a job or progression to university. We pride ourselves on caring and supporting each individual to help them achieve their full potential.
Our students enjoy a safe environment and close supportive relationships with tutors. Lessons are lively, engaging and challenging.
We take great pride in the superb facilities within our new purpose-built college. From construction workshops to performing arts studios, our high quality facilities provide an ideal learning environment to help you build your future career.
This website contains our range of full-time courses. When choosing your course consider what you are good at, what you enjoy and of course, your future career. Whatever you choose to study, you will receive the support of our dedicated teaching staff, personal tutors and support staff.
Please take the opportunity to visit the college on one of our regular open evenings. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team to arrange an informal discussion with one of our specialist tutors, who will be able to give you more advice on both courses and careers.
Customer Services 01453 761126 or email enquire@stroudcol.ac.uk
Course DescriptionIf you want to make a difference to people’s lives in a positive way and at the same time gain skills and a Health...
This programme is for young people who wish to pursue a career within an office environment. You will develop sound administration and IT...
What will I study?You will study for a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration which includes a NVQ, Technical...
Course DescriptionThis course is not only an ideal pathway to the Level 3 Music Technology course, but is a great stand alone introduction...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 year olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the building...
Course DescriptionAre you working within a salon and now feel ready to progress to the next level of management? Are you are highly self...
Course Code: F91E-11OST/DU
Course Cost: £150.00
The ECDL Essentials course is for anyone who wants to certify his or her computer skills according to a pan-European industry...
This is a broad based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge and build a foundation for further training in Brickwork or...
Course DescriptionThe Apprenticeship framework is aimed at meeting the standards for Hospitality & Catering at Level 2. You will be...
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who wish to work within a customer service role. You will develop awareness of...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 year olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the construction...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 years olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the building...
Course DescriptionIf you enjoy working with people this course will give you a vocational qualification to help you on your chosen career...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 year olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required as a...
Course DescriptionThe Advanced Apprenticeship framework is aimed at meeting the standards for Hospitality Level 3. You will be supported by...
The Apprenticeship framework is aimed at meeting the standards for Hospitality & Catering at Level 2. Whilst being employed, you...
Course DescriptionThe Foundation Learning course is designed to introduce learners to the world of sport and active leisure. It is split...
Course DescriptionThis apprenticeship is for people who are working in the plumbing industry and want to gain an industry - recognised...
Course DescriptionThis is a Foundation Learning course for year 11 pre-16 pupils and is run in conjunction with the Whitminster Centre...
Course Code: C3L2-SUAST, C3L2-SUBST
Course Cost: £25.00
Have you ever wished you could apply your make up like a pro, be able to recreate that special look you see in magazines and know what...
Course DescriptionThis course is ideal for 16-24 year olds who have already completed a Diploma Level 1 in Bricklaying, or those with prior...
Course DescriptionThis vocational course focuses on the media and hardware areas of computing where there is a growing demand for IT skills...
The Advanced Apprenticeship framework is aimed at meeting the standards for Hospitality Level 3. Whilst being employed, you will be...
This course is designed to enable students to enter into the exciting world of the beauty therapy industry. It gives students the chance to...
Course DescriptionThis apprenticeship is for people who are working in the plumbing industry and extends the skills developed at Level 2....
Course DescriptionThis is a Foundation Learning course for young people aged 18 – 25. Students progress to this course from other ACE...
This course is ideal for those who have already completed a Diploma Level 2 in Bricklaying, or those with prior experience
What will I...
Course DescriptionThis course provides you with an excellent route to enter a career in the IT industry or Higher Education. With the...
Course DescriptionDesigned for people pursuing a career in business, this stimulating and dynamic course will develop knowledge of business...
Course DescriptionComplementary therapies offer an exciting opportunity for young people to enter an increasingly popular industry in the...
Course DescriptionThis course is for 16-24 year olds who wish to work in the building services sector. You will have the chance to gain the...
The computer games industry is one of the largest in the worldwide creative sector with exceptional job opportunities, and Britain is a...
Course Code: B
Course DescriptionThis course combines both practical and knowledge-based skills. You will need to be working in a childcare setting for at...
This programme is for young people who wish to work in the construction industry. You will have the chance to gain the skills and...
This practical course is for students who want a broad based introduction to art and design, or a new start in education, with progression...
Aimed at 16-18 year olds, this course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the Engineering sector. Engineers...
Course DescriptionThis level 3 course provides a comprehensive background in makeup artistry and prepares the learner for employment in the...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 years olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the building...
Course Code: B
This programme is for young people who wish to work in an office-based, administrative environment, e.g. a private or public sector...
This programme is for young people who wish to work in the construction industry. You will have the chance to gain skills and...
Course DescriptionIn many ways this is one of the best qualifications someone pursuing a career in the creative industries can undertake....
Course DescriptionThis course provides an outstanding base for your progression into employment, higher education or even starting your own...
Course DescriptionDo you want to enter into the creative world of Hairdressing? VRQ Level 2 provides the fundamental level of skill...
Course Description
This is a broad-based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of areas and build a...
Course Code: 000-001
This course is suitable for adults returning to education who want to gain access to university and who want to work in Health Care or...
Course Code: B
This programme is for young people who wish to work in an office-based, administrative environment, e.g. a private or public sector...
This is a broad-based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of construction Carpentry and Joinery...
Course DescriptionSinger….songwriter….performer….producer….sound engineer…this course is designed to...
Course DescriptionThe foundation hair and beauty qualification is an exciting taster combining hairdressing and beauty therapy for learners...
Course DescriptionThis Level 3 course is aimed at hair professionals employed as an advanced apprentice, as well as those wishing to gain...
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who are working in the construction industry. You will gain the skills and the...
Adults returning to Education who want to gain access to university. This course is particularly suited to those who don"t have A...
Course Code: various
Course DescriptionThis is a Foundation Learning course for young people aged 16-18. It is designed for students who have experienced...
Course DescriptionThis course, aimed at 16-24 year olds, is designed to prepare you for employment in the wood trades sector of the...
This course is suitable for qualified stylists (at Level 2) or those who have worked in industry and wish to further their knowledge by...
Course DescriptionThis Level 3 course provides a comprehensive background in complementary therapies and prepares the learner for...
This course is aimed at 16-18 year olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the Construction sector. The...
This programme is for people who are working in the construction industry and extends the skills developed at Level 2. You will gain the...
This course is suitable for adults returning to education who want to gain access to university and who want to work in education...
Course Code: B
This programme is for young people who wish to work in a customer service environment, e.g. a private or public sector company or...
Course DescriptionThis course is ideal for those who have already completed a Diploma in Carpentry or Joinery, or those with prior...
Course DescriptionThis is a full-time Foundation Learning course for young people aged 16 – 25. It is designed for students who have...
This is a broad-based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of areas and build a foundation for further...
Course DescriptionThis Level 3 course is the perfect step into a future career within the world of sport. The course is designed to give...
Course DescriptionThis is a broad-based course for 16-24 year olds designed to provide essential skills and knowledge and build a...
This course is suitable for adults returning to education who want to gain access to university and who want to work in education...
Course Code: B
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who wish to work within a customer service role and extends the skills developed at Level 2....
This programme is for young people who wish to work in the construction industry. You will have the chance to gain skills and...
Course DescriptionThis is a full-time Foundation Learning course for young people aged 16 – 25. It is designed for students who have...
This is a broad-based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of areas and build a foundation for further...
What will I study?You will work practically in a range of Art & Design disciplines including drawing and painting, ceramics,...
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who are working in the construction industry and want to gain industry-recognised...
Course Code: C931-11OST
Course Cost: £205.00
Level 3 Databases is for those who need to create sophisticated databases to carry out advanced data analysis.
This is a broad based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge to build a foundation for further training in Plumbing or...
Course DescriptionThis course has been developed to offer a qualification for those who are interested in the health and care sector. It...
This is a full-time course for young people aged 16 –18. It is designed for students who have experienced barriers to learning for a...
Course DescriptionFashion is an exciting, diverse, challenging and international industry. It encompasses a wide range of highly creative...
We are looking for students who enjoy responding creatively to the world around them. If you come to college with the desire to learn we...
Course DescriptionAimed at 16 - 18 year olds, this course is designed to develop knowledge skills and understanding required in the...
Course Code: C92Y-11OST
Course Cost: £205.00
ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets is for the individual who needs to create sophisticated spreadsheets and charts and to carry out advanced...
Course Code: B
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who are working in the electro- technical industry. You will gain the skills and...
Course DescriptionIf you enjoy working with young children and would like a qualification to allow you to work in this area, this could be...
Course DescriptionThese are Foundation Learning courses for young people aged 15-18. They are designed for students who have experienced...
Course DescriptionThis is a two year course in which you will broaden your understanding of photography through practical and theoretical...
Course DescriptionThis intensive, hands-on course allows you to develop your own conceptual and creative identity and will prepare you for...
Course DescriptionThe Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering is a work related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments...
Course Code: C92X-11OST
Course Cost: £205.00
ECDL Advanced Word Processing is for the individual who uses the Microsoft Word processing application to prepare reports, newsletters and...
This is a broad based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of areas and build a foundation for further...
Course DescriptionThis course combines both practical and knowledge-based skills. You will need to be working in a health or social care...
Course DescriptionThis is a Foundation Learning course for young people aged 16-18. It is designed for students who have experienced...
Course DescriptionThe computer games industry is one of the largest in the worldwide creative sector with exceptional job opportunities,...
Course DescriptionThis programme is for people who wish to pursue a career within an office environment. You will develop sound...
Course DescriptionThe Advanced Apprenticeship Engineering framework is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in mechanical...
Course Code: C1DX-11OST
Course Cost: £96.00
This module is suitable for anyone who wants to be aware of the issues surrounding IT security that meet a pan-European standard.
This apprenticeship is for young people who wish to work in the plumbing industry. You will have the chance to gain the skills and...
Course DescriptionThis course is designed for those carers who have completed the apprenticeship and are now taking on added...
Course DescriptionThis is a full-time Foundation Learning course for young people aged 16 – 25. It is designed for students who have...
Course DescriptionThis course provides much of the knowledge, skills and experience for working in support of children’s care,...
This is a broad-based course designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in a range of areas and build a foundation for further...
Course DescriptionStroud College provides an exciting opportunity for people to enter the increasingly popular industry of make-up...
Course Code: C1DY-11OST
Course Cost: £146.00
This challenging course will help you develop the skills you need for a career in the Uniformed Services. The team has first hand...
Course DescriptionThis course covers a wide range of hairdressing skills and the underpinning theory. An apprenticeship allows you the...
Course DescriptionThis course will introduce you to the expansive world of graphics and illustration. You will experiment withand explore a...
This challenging course will help you build up the skills required for a career in the Uniformed Services. The team has first hand...
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at 16-24 year olds and is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in the building...
Course DescriptionAre you are highly self motivated and enthusiastic about your profession?
The City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma in...
Course Code: C1GB-11OST
Course Cost: £63.00
Course DescriptionThis level 3 course is designed to give students a qualification in advanced treatments offered within the beauty...
