If you were unable to attend a College Ready session in person, you can now watch a recording of the talk online. Transport – Activation codes are now in the College portal for those who have purchased college tendered buses only. New first year students can only activate their bus pass once they have approved their college email address on campus. Use your bus pass receipt to access the bus on 03 September.
Apprenticeships
Truro and Penwith College is the top-performing general further education college in the South West for apprenticeship achievement and named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2025 at the national ATA Awards. Recognised by the Department for Education as Cornwall’s only ‘Expert Apprenticeship Provider’—and one of just five FE colleges nationwide—we set the standard for apprenticeship excellence.
Quality Apprenticeships with top employers
Truro and Penwith College delivers apprenticeships in 30+ career pathways, working with leading local employers to match training to real industry needs. Apprenticeships are central to Cornwall’s economic growth, offering the chance to earn while you learn, with no upper age limit. Whether starting out or upskilling in your career, our programmes provide a direct route to sustainable, high-quality employment.
GO FURTHER WITH APPRENTICESHIPS
College ranked number one in South West for apprenticeship success
Truro and Penwith College has been named the top-performing general further education college in the South West for apprenticeship achievement, according to newly released national data.
The College achieved an outstanding 72% apprenticeship achievement rate for 2024/25, placing it significantly above both the national average of 65.4% and the general FE college average of 65.7%.
The results confirm Truro and Penwith College as the leading college in the region for apprenticeship success, and position it within the top 12% of providers nationally.
This marks a significant achievement for the College and reinforces its reputation for delivering high-quality, employer-led training that supports both learners and businesses across Cornwall.
Truro and Penwith crowned UK’s top Apprenticeship Provider
Truro and Penwith College is celebrating after officially being recognised as the best in the country for delivering Apprenticeships.
Competition was fierce with the College from Cornwall beating over 600 nominations from employers and training providers to be crowned Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2025 at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards (ATA) in Liverpool.
Just this year, the College has delivered 761 apprenticeships with a 74.3% achievement rate across its Adult, Higher and Further Education apprenticeship provision, well above the latest national average of 54.3% published by the Department for Education (DfE).
Rounded Education for Adult and Apprenticeship Learners (REAAL)
We want to ensure that you succeed on your chosen course, but we also want to provide you with additional rounded educational resources to support your personal development, help you to achieve your goals and decide on your next steps. This includes safeguarding, prevent, support for stress and anxiety, wellbeing, labour market information and other supportive materials.
Our Stories
Seb, Luke and Dan’s Story
For mechatronic apprentices Seb, Luke and Dan, combining hands-on experience with industry-focused learning has helped them develop valuable engineering skills while earning and progressing in their careers. Through the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, they are gaining the confidence, knowledge and practical experience needed for a successful future in engineering.
June 23, 2026
Brian’s Story
Brian Sharrock began his own career as an apprentice and now draws on 42 years of experience at A&P Falmouth to train the next generation. For the first six months of every programme, Brian works full time with each new cohort of apprentices, guiding them through core practical skills in plumbing, welding, and pipe fabrication. He recognises that every apprentice learns differently and carefully tailors his approach to suit individual needs, ensuring that “everyone succeeds, not just the strongest learners.”
February 9, 2026
Ross’ Story
Ross Allen’s journey at Pall Corporation is a definitive example of how an apprentice can bridge the gap between classroom learning and global industry impact.
February 9, 2026
Dawn’s Story
Dawn Swanston is a remarkable example of how professional healthcare training, paired with innate empathy, can profoundly impact some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
February 9, 2026
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