01204 482 033 apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk
Customer Support 01204 482 000 info@boltoncc.ac.uk
Learner Support 01204 482 669 studentsupportadmins@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Art, Design & Creative Media
Study Programmes
An Introduction to Visual Arts
Art, Design & Media Diploma Level 1
Art, Design & Media Diploma Level 2
Art, Design & Creative Media
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9–3, including maths or English and a relevant art-based subject, or a pass on either the Art & Design or Media Level 1 course. If Art & Design has not been studied at GCSE, applicants will need to present a portfolio of work.
Creative Media, Production & Technology UAL
Diploma Level 2
ESports BTEC Diploma Level 2
ESports BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3
Art & Design UAL Applied General Extended
Diploma Level 3
Art & Design UAL Applied General Diploma
Level 3 - Fine Art, Digital Art, or Fashion & Textiles Pathway
T Levels
Craft & Design: Textiles & Fashion Maker
Media, Broadcast & Production: Content Creation & Production
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including a minimum grade 3 in English and a 4 in maths, plus an Art GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy
Study Programmes
Pre-Introduction to Hair & Beauty
Beauty Therapy Diploma VRQ Level 1
Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2
Beauty Therapy Techniques Diploma Level 3
Complementary Therapies Level 3
Nail Services NVQ Diploma Level 3
Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up
Diploma Level 3
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Business & Professional Services
Business & Professional Services
Study Programmes
Introductory Business BTEC Diploma Level 1
Business OCR Diploma Level 2
Legal Studies Level 2
Business RQF Foundation Diploma Level 3
Business BTEC RQF Extended Diploma Level 3
Business & Marketing Extended Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Business Improvement
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Finance: Retail & Commercial Banking Analyst
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Legal Services:
Business, Finance & Employment
Legal, Finance & Accounting - Accounting: Assistant Accountant
Management & Administration Apprenticeships
Accounting Apprenticeship Level 2
Accounting Apprenticeship Level 3
Advertising & Media Executive Apprenticeship Level 3
Business Administration Specialising in Medical Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
Institute of Leadership & Management Team
Leading Apprenticeship Level 3
Paralegal Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-1
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Computing, Digital & IT
Study Programmes
Digital Computing Skills (Entry 3)
Digital Skills Level 1
Computing, Digital & IT
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
IT Support BTEC Technical Certificate Level 2
Information Technology BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Digital Business Services
Digital, Production, Design & Development
Digital Support Services
Apprenticeships
Data Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Level 3
IT/Helpdesk Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths. A relevant Computer Science/IT qualification at Level 2 is also required.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Construction
T Levels
Construction - Professional Building
Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
Study Programme
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
Construction - Multi-Skills
Construction Multi-Skills Extended Certificate
Entry Level 3
Study Programme
Brickwork Diploma Level 1
Apprenticeship
Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 2
Study Programme
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
Construction - Brickwork
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English, plus Bricklaying Level 1
Construction - Carpentry & Joinery
Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1
Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2
Apprenticeships
Carpentry & Joinery (Site Carpenter Pathway) Apprenticeship Level 2
Carpentry & Joinery (Advanced Site Carpenter Pathway) Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English, plus Carpentry & Joinery Level 1
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4, plus Carpentry & Joinery Level 2
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Study Programme
Electrical Diploma Level 1
Electrical Diploma Level 2
Study Programme
Construction - Electrical
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths graded 4 or higher, plus Electrical Level 1
Construction - Painting & Decorating
Painting & Decorating Diploma Level 1
Painting & Decorating Diploma Level 2
Apprenticeship
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship Level 2
Study Programme
Plastering Diploma Level 1
Plastering Diploma Level 2
Apprenticeship
Plastering Apprenticeship Level 2
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English, plus Painting & Decorating Level 1
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Construction - Plastering
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English, plus Plastering Level 1
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Construction - Plumbing
Study Programmes
Plumbing Diploma Level 1
Plumbing Studies Technical Certificate Level 2
Apprenticeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Construction - Roofing
Roofing Slating & Tiling Apprenticeship Level 2
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Early Years, Childcare & Education
Early Years, Childcare & Education
Study Programme
Caring for Children NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 1
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2 T Levels
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Education & Early Years
Apprenticeships
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, and a successful enhanced DBS certificate. Where maths GCSE is not gained at a grade 4, candidates must have a grade 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Engineering
Engineering
Study Programmes
Engineering Diploma Level 2
Engineering National Foundation Diploma BTEC Level 3
Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing
Design & Development for Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Study Programmes Entry Requirements
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 1: All Modes
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 1: Speaking & Listening
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 2: All Modes
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 2: Speaking & Listening
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 3: All Modes
ESOL Foundation Entry Level 3: Speaking & Listening
No formal qualifications needed
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Foundation Studies
Introduction
Building Confidence for Life & Work
Step into Art & Design
Step into Health & Social Care
Step into Employability
Step into Catering
P2L2: Employability Skills Certificate Level 2 A relevant Level 1 qualification
P2L2: Employability Skills Diploma Level 2
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Hairdressing, Make-up & Barbering
Study Programmes
Hairdressing, Make-up & Barbering
Entry Requirements
Introduction to Hairdressing Entry Level No formal qualifications needed
Introduction to Industry - Hairdressing VRQ
Diploma Level 1
Barbering Diploma Level 2
Barbering Diploma Level 3
Make-Up Artistry Technical Certificate Level 2
Women’s Hairdressing Diploma Level 2
Hairdressing Certificate Level 3
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeships
Barbering Apprenticeship Level 2
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 3 Level 2
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care
Study Programmes
Health & Social Care CACHE Diploma Level 1
Health & Social Care CACHE Extended Diploma Level 2
Health & Social Care BTEC Foundation National Diploma Level 3
T Levels
Healthcare - Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
Healthcare - Supporting the Mental Health Team Apprenticeships
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 2
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Four GCSEs graded 9-4 including maths or English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, maths and science
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Hospitality, Catering & Event Management
Study Programmes
Hospitality, Catering & Event Management
Food Preparation & Cooking NVQ Certificate Level 1
Professional Cookery NVQ Diploma Level 2
Professional Cookery Diploma NVQ Level 3
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-1
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths GCSE at grade 9-4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Motor Vehicle Employer Academy
Motor Vehicle Employer Academy
Study Programmes
Introduction to Vehicle Technology Diploma
Entry Requirements
Entry Level 3 No formal qualifications needed
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 1 A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma IMI Level 1
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 2
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMI Diploma Level 2
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint IMI Diploma Level 3
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMI Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeships
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship Level 3
Motor Vehicle Paint Technician Apprenticesship Level 3
Motor Vehicle Panel Technician Apprenticeship
Level 3
Motor Vehicle Body Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Completion of Level 1
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths or English
Completion of Level 2
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
Entry Requirements
Completion of Level 2 and English or maths at grade 4
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Study Programmes
Science Diploma Level 1
Forensic Science BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
Forensic & Criminal Investigation National Extended Diploma Level 3
T Level
Laboratory Sciences
The Sciences
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English, maths and science
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English, maths and science
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
Study Programmes
Sport Level 1
Sport Extended Certificate Level 2
Sport BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeships
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Level 2
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths and English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths and English
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism
Study Programmes
Travel & Tourism Diploma Level 1
Travel & Tourism Extended Diploma Level 2
Travel & Tourism Introductory Diploma Level 3
Travel & Tourism Diploma Level 3 (Year 2)
Travel & Tourism Extended Diploma Level 3 (Year 2)
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Uniformed Public Services
Uniformed Public Services Study Programmes Entry Requirements
Uniformed Public Services NCFE Diploma Level 1
Uniformed Public Services NCFE Extended Certificate Level 2
Uniformed Public Services NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3
Policing NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3
A minimum of four GCSEs, graded 9-2
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-3, including maths or English
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths or English.
A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4, including maths and English.
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3 A minimum of four GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English
If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Team: admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
OUR SCHOOLS ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Meet Beki and Daniella, the friendly faces behind Bolton College’s Schools Engagement Team.
You might have seen them at your school assembly, in one of their engaging workshops, or at an Open Event.
Beki and Daniella can help you explore your options after school. Whether you’re thinking about college, apprenticeships, or something else, they’ll give you impartial advice to help you make the right choice.
They can also support you with CVs, applications and interview prep - giving you the skills and confidence to take your next step.
If you’d like to speak to Beki or Daniella, call 01204 482 142 or email rebecca.green�boltoncc.ac.uk or daniella.kelsall�boltoncc.ac.uk