About our Foundation courses

Our foundation courses are Level 1 courses which serve as a stepping stone to higher-level technical and vocational study. You will learn skills and gain a qualification in a vocational area, as well as improving your English and Maths and learning essential employability skills.

Catering Students

Foundation courses for school leavers

Level 1 Health & Social Care: Children’s and Young People’s Settings

Level 1 - Diploma

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Health and Social Care
Age Group: 16-18

Introduction to Animal Care Certificate Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Subject Area: Animal Care
Age Group: 16-18

Make Up and Hair Level 1 (Pathway 4)

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre, South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 16-18

Achieve Focus

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre, South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: The Prince's Trust
Age Group: 16-18

Achieve

Level 1 - Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre, South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: The Prince's Trust
Age Group: 16-18

Introduction to Service Industries

Level 1 - BTEC

Course Type: Full-time
Awarding Body: Pearson
Subject Area: Fitness, Outdoor Pursuits and Public Services
Age Group: 16-18

Catering and Hospitality Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Catering and Hospitality
Age Group: 16-18

Construction Multi Trades Level 1

Level 1 - City & Guilds Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Computing and Cybersecurity Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 16-18

Construction (Plumbing) Level 1 for school leavers

Level 1 - Diploma

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Construction (Bricklaying) Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Construction (Carpentry and Joinery) Level 1

Level 1 - Diploma

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Construction (Electrical Installation) Level 1 Certificate for School Leavers

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Electrical Installation Level 1 Diploma for School Leavers

Level 1 - Diploma

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: EAL
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Construction (Plastering) Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Advanced Construction Skills Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18

Child and Health Care Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Subject Area: Health and Social Care
Age Group: 16-18

Welding Introduction Level 1

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Evening course, Short course
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 16-18, 19+

Light Vehicle in Maintenance and Repair Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC), South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Motor Vehicle and Transport
Age Group: 16-18

Hairdressing Level 1 ( Pathway 1)

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre, South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 16-18

Creative Media Production Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Pearson/Edexcel
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 16-18

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Sport

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: NCFE
Subject Area: Fitness, Outdoor Pursuits and Public Services
Age Group: 16-18

Exploring the World of Aviation (Airport Operations and Cabin Crew) Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Travel and Tourism
Age Group: 16-18

Art and Design Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 16-18

Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies (Animal Care)

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Full-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Animal Care
Age Group: 16-18

Where to find us

College Green Centre
Ashley Down Centre
South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA)
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway
The Brislington Centre
Advanced Construction Skills Centre

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