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Heart of Worcestershire College

Category: Digital + ICT, Construction, Engineering + Manufacturing

Heart of Worcestershire College is the largest further education college in Worcestershire County offering a wide range of vocational and technical courses in specialist subject areas alongside a vast array of apprenticeships and higher education courses.

From courses for school leavers to affordable higher education and professional qualifications, we pride ourselves in delivering job related qualifications in high quality environments to enable our students to achieve a positive and bright future.

Across our campuses we have exceptional facilities including commercial hair and beauty salons, modern engineering & construction centres, state-of-the-art IT suites and spacious working kitchens.

Address:
Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JF
Peakman Street, Redditch, B98 8DW
Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ
Contact:
https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/
info@howcollege.ac.uk
01905 725555
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OUR COURSES

Use the links below to discover our courses that specifically work towards the objectives of the region’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (please note these links will send you to our own website course listings).

Construction

DIGITAL & ICT

ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

Reviews

I went here over a year ago, it was the best college I’ve been to. The teaching is top quality and the teachers are supportive and they listen to you if you have any problems.
Alex
Great college
Martin
Good support from tutors
Charlotte

Where to find us

Worcester Campus

Located in the heart of Worcester, this campus is made up of five buildings: All Saint's, the main campus, St Dunstan's, the creative arts building, St Andrew's, the performing arts, business and computing building, Cathedral building, the engineering building and finally, The Duckworth Centre of Engineering, this is where the automotive and plumbing students are based. They are all easily accessible by train, car or foot. The Worcester campus is equipped with an advice centre, a wellbeing office, a SUB where students can relax in their breaks and see friends, a learning resource centre, a canteen and a brand new lecture theatre. This campus is also equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities and workshops to allow students to gain a real insight into their industry, these facilities include hospitality kitchens, theatre/ dance studios, engineering workshops, art studios, hair and beauty salons that are open to the public and so much more. Courses offered at our Worcester campuses: Access to Higher Education Art & Design Apprenticeships Automotive Business Computing & IT Early Years Engineering Games Design Hair & Beauty Health & Social Care Higher Education Inclusive Learning (Progressions and SEN) Hospitality & Catering Management & Professional Performing Arts Plumbing Public Services Sport Travel & Tourism

Redditch Campus

The Redditch campus offers a range of hands-on courses, includes a variety of practical workshops and facilities and is accessible by train, car, bus or the intercampus bus that runs between the Redditch and Bromsgrove campuses. Each course that is offered here combines an element of theory and practical work and includes a work experience placement. To enhance the students learning experience, the Redditch campus is also equipped with a range of beneficial facilities including salons that are open to the public, a mock air cabin and check in desk, fully equipped kitchens, a commercial restaurant that is open to the public, a sports and fitness centre and a construction centre - meaning all students are continuously gaining hands-on experience whilst studying with HoW College. The Redditch campus also has a canteen, a learning resource centre that is equipped with computers and helpful books to loan, a SUB where students can relax on their breaks, a wellbeing office, a careers office, IT suites and a sports hall. Courses offered at our Redditch campus: Access to Higher Education Apprenticeships Business Construction Early Years Hair & Beauty Health & Social Care Higher Education Inclusive Learning (SEN and Progressions) Hospitality & Catering Management & Professional Qualifications Public Services Healthcare Science Sports Travel & Tourism

Bromsgrove Campus

The Bromsgrove campus is five minutes from the town centre and can be accessed by car, foot or by the intercampus bus that travels between the Redditch and Bromsgrove campuses. Each course here provides a mix of theory and practical work and offers an element of work experience. The Bromsgrove campus is perfect for anyone wanting to unleash their creativity, design the next big game, get behind the camera or get their hands dirty in the workshops. This campus is also equipped with a range of facilities, this includes a canteen, a SUB, a learning centre, a wellbeing office and a space to talk about careers. This campus is also equipped state-of-the-art facilities including green screen rooms, IT and computing suites, engineering and automotive workshops and art studios. Courses offered at Bromsgrove: Accounting Apprenticeships Art & Design Automotive Computing & IT Games Design & Creative Media Engineering Media Production

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From a vocational course to a full-time job!
From a vocational course to a full-time job!

Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) Business Administration student, Kuba, is celebrating after getting offered a full-time job following a successful work experience placement! As part of Kuba’s course he completed a period of work experience with a company...

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