Introduction
Truro and Penwith College is recognised and widely respected as one of the best colleges in the country. We offer a range of educational choices, supported by modern resources and inspirational teaching.
The Future Skills Institute, our home for all 19+ provision, includes the University Centre Truro & Penwith, as well as Business and Professional Development courses.
The state-of-the-art South West Institute of Technology building and the STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin, are both equipped with some of the best Engineering and Digital facilities the UK has to offer. Our future-focused Electric Vehicle Labs, Nursing Simulation Suites, industry-standard Hair & Beauty Salons, Commercial Kitchens, significant investment in Renewable Construction and beautiful Business training facilities at our Tregye campus mean whatever skills you need to boost your business and career, you can be confident you’ll be receiving top-quality training in first-class facilities and learning environments.
Our Courses
We offer Apprenticeships, Higher Education, skills training and adult learning.
Why choose us?
- Training developed in partnership with employers to meet industry need.
- Industry-expert tutors who are highly experienced professionals in their field.
- Cornwall’s only professional training centre to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
- Reaching new heights in Cornwall’s space sector in partnership with key organisations in both the execution of Cornwall’s space race and its supply chain.
- Leading the electric vehicle revolution with state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle Labs and associated training.
- Focussing on Cornwall’s future sectors, careers, and revenue streams with sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
- Bespoke training programmes designed in partnership and from scratch to meet employer need.
- Multi-million pound, state of the art, purpose built facilities that match the best the UK has to offer.
- Help to access funding to support the costs of training.
What others say about us
“The course was incredibly flexible and being able to study part-time alongside working full-time as a lecturer helped me achieve my career ambitions.” Dean Bungay is now a Hospitality Lecturer at Penwith College where he teaches at the UK’s Best College Restaurant 2022/23, Senara.
“The coaching has set me up not only in my career with my current employer, but also given me advice and skills that I can take forward for the rest of my life.” Scott, Senior Tendering Engineer at water utility company Eliquo Hydrok has recently completed a series of One-To-One Coaching sessions with one of the College’s expert Leadership and Management Coaches.
“I chose The University Centre at Truro the one-on-one support that you get here is great compared to the big universities. The lecturers have been amazing, they’ve been so supportive with extra help and have been so easy to contact.”Victoria, BA Hons Education and Training student at the University Centre Truro & Penwith.
Our services to employers
Employer support and training options include Apprenticeships, consultancy services, professional development qualifications, funding and bespoke training packages designed in partnership with employers.
Employer partners can benefit from bespoke training packages that are designed from scratch and in partnership with them. Subjects can include preparing for promotion, team leadership, problem solving and decision making, managing performance and efficiency to name a few. Bespoke programmes provide the perfect blend of qualifications and content specific to the business.
Employers are invited to complete our Partnership Pledge form to indicate the work experience and employer engagement opportunities you are interested in providing. A member of staff will be in touch to provide support and to discuss your options to engage with, support and shape your future workforce. Partnership Pledge Form - Truro & Penwith College (truro-penwith.ac.uk)
