BOLTON COLLEGE 14 - 16 VOCATIONAL
OFFER
At Bolton College, it’s all about you:
your goals, your passion, your future.
An exciting, mainstream vocational qualification pathway for ambitious Year 10 learners, delivered alongside GCSEs.
Our 14–16 Vocational Offer gives Year 10 learners the opportunity to study a nationally recognised Level 1/2 Technical Award while continuing their school education.
Learners attend Bolton College one morning per week, learning in specialist, industry-standard facilities that reflect real working environments. It’s an early introduction to college life – building confidence, independence and practical, career-focused skills from the age of 14.
These regulated, GCSE-equivalent qualifications raise aspirations and support clear progression into Level 2, Level 3, T Levels and Apprenticeships at 16+.
How it works
- For Year 10 learners
- Studied alongside GCSEs
- One morning per week at Bolton College
- Taught and assessed by specialist College tutors
- Delivered in professional facilities
Courses Available
- Child Development & Care in the Early Years
- Construction & the Built Environment
- Creative Media Production
- Digital Information Technology
- Engineering
- Food & Cookery
- Health & Social Care
- Study of Hair & Beauty
- Travel & Tourism
How to Apply
- If you are a Year 10 learner interested in this opportunity, you must apply through your school.
- Speak to your school to discuss suitability and request an application.
View the Full Offer
For full course details, facilities and progression routes, view the 14–16 Vocational Offer booklet below.
