Bournemouth and Poole College

We are The Bournemouth & Poole College

We are the largest provider of Further Education (FE) and Apprenticeships in the area. Our core focus is on developing the work skills of our students so that when they leave us, they are ready to start or to progress within their chosen careers.

Our mission

Through inspiring teaching and learning, we develop our students’ work skills, life skills and knowledge, and so help to build a thriving local economy and community.

Whether you want to take a course equivalent to A Levels and progress onto university, go straight into an apprenticeship so you can earn and learn, or study in a classroom while learning valuable work skills, we have something for everyone! We'll make sure you study a subject that you're passionate about and then help you turn that passion into a career! We'll also treat you like an individual and tailor your learning style to you.

Your Apprenticeship - Your Future

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to combine gaining a nationally recognised qualification and earning a wage with on-the-job training, then an Apprenticeship could be for you!

Popular with employers, Apprenticeships have been around for hundreds of years. Even famous people including the chef Jamie Oliver, Formula One engineer Ross Brawn and designer Stella McCartney all started their careers as apprentices. Could you be next?

We work with businesses across Dorset and the surrounding areas to deliver over 30 different Apprenticeships. Our apprentices are successful with 96% of them gaining employment or staying with their Apprenticeship employer, making us the best place for your Apprenticeship. Not bad!