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STEM & Health Skills Centre
The STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin is the ideal launchpad for ambitious students in North and East Cornwall. Housed in the modern Ottery building, this £6.3 million centre is tailored to Nursing, Healthcare, Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital, and Higher Education training—giving you a distinct edge in Cornwall’s growing technical and caring professions.
State-of-the-art facilities & Career-Driven Design
As a student at the STEM and Health Skills Centre, you’ll be getting hands-on experience with equipment you will be using in your future career. Our industry-standard engineering and electronics workshops, alongside health simulation suites and digital tech labs have been built in collaboration with local businesses and funded in part by Cornwall’s Getting Building Fund, providing you with skills that local employers and businesses are looking for. We have partnered with 150 businesses over five years to match training with local industry needs.
The STEM and Health Skills Centre is perfect for students based in North and East Cornwall who are looking for practical, immersive learning. From T Levels to Apprenticeships, Access to HE to University level courses, there is something for students of all ages looking to progress their career in the STEM or Health industries.
what you’ll find as a student
At the STEM and Health Skills Centre, you are treated as an adult; you will be able to take control of your time to study when you like. Our hands-on, real world learning approach doesn’t just equip you with knowledge, but helps you gain confidence, communication skills and independence.
Our highly skilled lecturers and staff are always there to support you with anything you need, and all students at HE or FE level will be able to have an appointment with a qualified advisor at our Careers Stations, meaning you’ll always be one step ahead.
The Learning Centre on-site is perfect for working solo or as a group, online or offline. With open-access PCs and fast, free Wi-Fi across campus, learning feels seamless and modern.
Read our guides here for top tips and advice on a range of College topics, from revising for exams to finding your future career.
We need young people who have Engineering skills so it’s important that we are able to train them.
Duncan Wilson
Teagle Machinery Ltd.
Student Advice from Ellie & Vicky
We spoke to Ellie and Vicky about their experience studying engineering at the STEM & Health Skills Centre and what it means to be part of a supportive, future-focused learning environment.
From developing practical skills to building confidence in a growing industry, Ellie and Vicky share their advice for anyone thinking about a future in STEM.
If you’re considering engineering or a career in science, technology or health, hear first-hand what it’s like to study in Bodmin and why taking that step could open the door to exciting opportunities.
What can you study at the STEM and Health Skills Centre?
We offer a wide range of exciting, careers focussed courses such as T Level Health, BTEC Engineering, Access to Nursing as well as a variety of Apprenticeships. Places on these courses tend to fill quickly, so we recommend prospective students apply as soon as possible to secure a college interview and their place.
Find us or get in touch:
Address: STEM & Health Skills Centre, Ottery building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2GU
Phone: 01208 224455
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk