Welcome to Southport College

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Apply today for courses starting in September 2023 to help ensure your place.

Courses for Adult Learners

We have lots of new exciting courses starting soon.
From Crochet to Counselling, there is something for everyone, whether you're looking to learn something new for fun or skills for a new career.

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Find an Apprenticeship for You

Exciting opportunities for you to earn whilst you learn.

We are the largest provider of Apprenticeships in the area and currently have a range of exciting Apprenticeship vacancies working for local employers. Find out more and apply today!

Apprenticeship Vacancies

2023-24 Prospectus

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Did you know...?

We are proud to be a Centre of Technical Excellence. Our tutors are highly experienced in their industries and consistently share technical expertise with students. Our technical facilities are second to none, ensuring students go into careers competent in using industry standard equipment.

Did you know...?

We are the leading provider of Apprenticeships in the area and have trained more than 1,500 Apprentices!

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T Levels are here

T Levels are brand new Level 3 qualifications that will give 16 to 19 year olds a high quality technical alternative to A-levels. We are proud to have been selected to offer 7 of these fantastic qualifications for 2023.

Childcare and Early Years Education
Carpentry & Joinery
Construction
Digital Support Services
Electrotechinical Engineering
Gas Engineering
Healthcare

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2022-2023 Term Dates

Our confirmed term dates are now pubished on our website. Here's a handy PDF to download to your device or print and stick to your fridge!

2022 - 2023 Term Dates.pdf

College 16-18

Our vocational courses use fantastic facilities, industry experienced tutors and valuable work experience
to prepare you for University, an Apprenticeship or employment in your chosen career.

Adult Learner 19+

Our exciting new January Programme is here! We have a wide range of part time courses for adults and you can gain professional qualifications, retrain or just learn something new for fun. Find out what's on when and apply today!

Apprenticeships

Combine work with study, developing job specific skills with Southport College; one of the leading providers of Apprenticeships in the area.

2023-24 Prospectus

2022-2023 Adult Course Guide

Develop and train your workforce

Business Development is Southport College’s dedicated business training arm. We specialise in providing Apprenticeship recruitment solutions along with bespoke and mandatory training courses and would be delighted to help your business too.

Employers

Term Dates

Autumn Term 2022

5 September 2022 - 16 December 2022

Half Term
Monday 24 October - Friday 4 November (inclusive)

Spring Term 2023

5 January 2023 - 31 March 2023

Half Term
Thursday 9 - Friday 17 February (inclusive)

Summer Term 2023

17 April 2023 - 16 June 2023

Half Term
Monday 29 May - Friday 2 June (inclusive)

Travis Nolan

Olivia Molyneux

Brandon Burgess

Library and Study Centres

Southport College has four Library and Study Centres open to all students and staff. Each centre contains a wide range of resources relevant to your college work.

Clouds Restaurant

At Clouds Restaurant, the public can come and enjoy a fine dining experience in stylish surroundings with panoramic views of Southport’s skyline.

Concept Salons

Concept Salons offer a range of beauty, hairdressing and barbering treatments to both male and female clients of all ages.

Sports Hall & College Gym

Our Sports Hall is used for wide range of sports and other activities and we also have a well-equipped Fitness Suite packed with gym equipment, cardio machines and free weights for Southport College students to use free of charge.

Performing Arts Theatre

Students perform in our 100+ seat theatre throughout the year and also make use of the rehearsal rooms, dance studio and recording studio.

Oasis Canteen & Coffee Bar

Students can take time to sit and re-fuel in our canteen and coffee shop which has a wide range of meals, snacks and drinks.

Science Labs

Our recently expanded science laboratories are filled with specialist equipment which is used regularly by our Science and Forensic & Criminal Investigations students.

Creative Arts Studios

Students on our creative courses, such as Art, Games Design, Creative Media, Graphic Design and Photography have access to fantastic equipment and facilities, mac rooms, gallery space, studios, a darkroom and the latest specialist software.

Nursery Room

Childcare students work with visiting toddlers and preschoolers in our nursery room.

Hospital Room

Health & Social care students are able to benefit from working in our hospital ward simulation unit. This great facility gives our students hands on experience of using electronic beds and also includes pregnancy and ageing simulation suits to enable practice of specialist patient care and observation.

Crime Scene Room

Students can practise their investigation skills in our specialist crime scene room.

Workshops

Our bricklaying, electrical, engineering, motor vehicle, painting & decorating and plumbing & gas workshops are realistic working environments kitted out with the latest industry standard equipment.

Support At Southport College

Whatever support you need, we have dedicated support teams available to help you while you study with us.

Open Evening 27 March 2023

27 Mar | 16:30-19:00

Whether you're in Year 10 considering your options for 2024, a Year 11 who wants another look round or and adult looking for their perfect course, you're invited to come and explore our campus. Bring along your friends, parents and carers, everyone is welcome to meet our tutors, explore our fantastic facilities and there's no need to book.

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Adult Information and Application Evening

5 Dec | 5.00pm-8.00pm

Come along and find out about our huge range of courses for adults. from part-time night classes to degree level courses, whether you want to retrain or learn for fun, there is something for everyone. You can apply on the night, there’s free parking and children are welcome too.

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Free Beginner’s English Courses

By popular demand, we are proud to be offering an additional ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL) course, this summer. It’s free to all and a fantastic way to help the Ukranian refugees and non-English speaking residents of Southport and the surrounding area learn basic English and integrate into the wonderful community we have here in Southport.

Evening Art Class Student Wins Live Brief

A massive congratulations to Lindsey Joyce, one of our students on an evening art class for adults. She has won a live brief; designing a bag for life that will be printed and used at the foodbank run by Compassion Acts.