School Leaver Courses at Sandwell College
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Gain hands-on experience caring for animals and grooming techniques.

Develop your creativity and technical skills in a range of artistic and design disciplines.

Learn hands-on vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics in a professional workshop setting.

Build the knowledge and skills needed for success in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Explore programming, cybersecurity, and IT systems to prepare for a digital career.

Train in key trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical installation.

Our art studios are all built for an impactful learning experience and equipped with specialist software.

Our Digital & Creative Media Courses will give you the skills in industry-standard graphics packages.

Gain practical and theoretical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.

Improve your English language skills for work, study, and everyday life in the UK.

Learn garment construction, design, and industry skills for a career in fashion.

Develop essential skills and confidence to progress in education or employment.

Achieve key qualifications in English, maths, and other core subjects.

Train in professional hair, beauty, and makeup techniques.

Gain essential skills and experience for a career in healthcare, social work, or support services.

Learn composition, production, and performance for a career in the music industry.

Develop skills in acting, dance, music, and stage production.

Develop technical and creative skills in photography, film, and media production.

Train for careers in the police, fire service, military, and emergency services.

Train in fitness, coaching, and sports science for a career in the sports industry.

Prepare for careers in tourism, airlines, hotels, and event management.

Combine classroom learning with industry placements for career-focused qualifications.
Interested in finding out more?
Are you interested in discovering what makes our College the perfect place for your next step? Whether you’re ready to apply, want to explore your options, or simply need more details, we’ve got you covered! Download our prospectus for a full course guide, or start your application today and take the first step toward your future.
Our Facilities
Whichever course you choose at Sandwell College, you’ll study in one of the West Midlands’ most modern learning environments.
Our £77 million central campus attracts students from across the region, offering industry-focused facilities designed to support your future career .From our real-life Boeing 737 aircraft cabin to the newly refurbished Esports Hub, automotive garage and labs, and animal care and dog grooming rooms, every space is built for hands-on learning.
You’ll also have access to specialist facilities at our STEM campus, as well as our upcoming Skills Campus in Cradley Heath, and the Learning Campus at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, ensuring you gain the practical experience needed to succeed.


Help and Support
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.