At Oldham College, our mission is simple: to help you unlock your full potential and prepare you for the world of work. This page will give you a real insight into life at Oldham College – what it’s like to study here, the support you’ll receive, and how our qualifications can help you take your next step, whether that’s a vocational course, an apprenticeship, or a T Level.
Here, you’ll LEARN IT with expert guidance from our tutors in industry-standard facilities, LIVE IT through meaningful work experience and personal development opportunities and ACHIEVE IT by gaining the knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed in the real world.
Your journey starts now, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Oldham College.
Our programmes, whether vocational courses, T Levels or apprenticeships, cover a huge number of industry sectors. Through excellent links with hundreds of employers, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced tutors, we will find the pathway that’s right for you.
Full-time vocational courses are designed for students aged 16 to 18 (at enrolment) who want to specialise in a career-focused subject. These are hands-on, practical qualifications that prepare you for work, further study, apprenticeships or higher education.
Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn. You will typically spend four days a week developing your practical skills on the job and one day a week at Oldham College.
A T Level is a two-year qualification that offers a work-based, technical alternative to A Levels. T Levels are an ideal way to combine the benefits of both practical and theory-based learning. Over the course, students get a mix of 80% classroom-based learning and 20% on the job experience in the workplace.
This is a pivotal time in your life – a time to focus on your career goals, passions, and ambitions. At Oldham College, we’re here to support you every step of the way on this exciting journey.
Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and staff, including those from LGBT+, BME and other marginalised groups. You can contact our Safeguarding and Wellbeing team whenever you need to.
Our award-winning Additional Learning Support (ALS) team are highly trained staff who are experienced in supporting people with special educational needs or those requiring additional learning support.
We have a dedicated qualified Careers team based in our Careers Hub located in Campus Central, who deliver careers information, advice and guidance to existing and prospective learners.
Wherever you’re coming from, Oldham College is well connected. We’re just a 5-minute walk from Oldham Bus Station, so getting here couldn’t be easier. We’re also just a short walk from Oldham King Street and Oldham Central tram stops.
If you’re aged 16–18, you can travel for free across Greater Manchester using Our Pass.
At Oldham College, we respect and support you as young adults. Our environment is very different from school, offering a more mature, independent atmosphere. Alongside your studies, you’ll enjoy a wide range of social activities that reflect the energy and diversity of a modern, vibrant college campus.
Our Open Events give prospective students and their friends and family the perfect opportunity to explore our campus, meet our tutors and get a real feel for what it’s like to study at Oldham College. Whether you’re thinking about an apprenticeship, T Level or a vocational course, come and see how we can help you take the next step toward your dream career.
Much of this information applies specifically to those aged 16-18 who have applied for a full-time course or T Level.
We have a wide range of adult full and part-time courses available for those looking to start a new career, upskill or retrain.
If you have any general questions or queries, please contact us.
Email: info@oldham.ac.uk
Telephone: 0161 785 4000
