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Fitness student snapped up by Arsenal Soccer Schools
Petroc fitness student Sam Sawyer has been appointed as an Arsenal Soccer Schools lead sports coach, one of only a few in the area.
Sky News scholarship won by former Petroc student
A former Petroc student has won the prestigious Sky Bob Friend Memorial Scholarship, one of the most valuable journalism awards for an undergraduate.
Travel and Tourism students' charity success
Travel and Tourism students at Petroc present cheque to Devon Air Ambulance
Petroc Netball Academy team are South West champions
Petroc Netball Academy has won the U19 Regional Schools Tournament
Former Petroc student will carry Olympic torch
A former Petroc student has been chosen as one of only 8000 inspirational people to carry the torch for London 2012 as it journeys across the UK.
Foundation Degree student wins local photography competition
A second year Foundation Degree Fine Art student at Petroc has been recognised for her artistic eye in The North Devon Heritage Photographic Competition.
Skateboarding is a hit with Petroc's supported learning students
An action-packed skateboarding session was enjoyed by supported learning students, as part of the enrichment programme within their course.
Students and businesses say Petroc is the best college in Devon
New figures released by the Government put Petroc top of the class for Devon’s students and businesses.
Full DetailsBrannams opens its doors for National Apprenticeship Week
Petroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment (ACBE) is holding an open door event on Wednesday February 8, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Petroc students are larger than life
Students featured in the new artwork around the Barnstaple campus have fun posing next to giant images of themselves
'Spectroscopy in a Suitcase' excites Petroc scientists
Students at Petroc Tiverton learn about spectroscopy through hands-on experience, thanks to a national initiative run by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Petroc's netball star chosen for national squad
Netball Academy Captain Rebecca Priest will play for the British Colleges national netball team
Petroc Students Celebrate Success
A Level students are awarded for their outstanding achievements in 2011 at a Presentation Evening in Barnstaple
Petroc students join in Scott Centenary Celebrations
Students at Petroc Tiverton complete a sledge pull to mark the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole
A is for awards at Petroc Tiverton
Former students have enjoyed an emotional and inspiring A Level awards ceremony at Petroc's Tiverton Campus.
From Africa to Petroc Tiverton
A student from Petroc in Tiverton has been recognised for her outstanding progression on a carpentry course, following an inspiring trip to Africa.
More money for young learners at Petroc
More money is available to support young learners, through the 16-18 Bursary Fund.
Full DetailsPetroc goes to Parliament
Students from North Devon tell MPs about the benefits of National Citizen Service (NCS).
Full DetailsPetroc student wins geographical study trip of a lifetime
A Petroc student has won £4,000 towards her gap year adventure.
Full DetailsSupersonic experience for Devon schools at Petroc
Hundreds of school pupils, students and businesses enjoyed Petroc's STEM Bloodhound Conference.
Full DetailsPetroc School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment awards
Petroc’s School of ACBE held its annual Prize Giving Evenings, recently.
Full DetailsNew year, new courses, new you at Petroc
If you’re over 16, Petroc has courses starting in January 2012 at its Barnstaple and Tiverton Campuses.
Full DetailsHost families required in Barnstaple
Are you interesed in earning extra money by looking after one of Petroc's students?
Full DetailsAllsorts opens at Petroc Tiverton
Students are running a new shop at Petroc's Tiverton Campus
Entrepreneurial, innovative and inspirational students at Petroc
Students from Petroc have successfully completed a Business Enterprise Challenge.
Win a break on Exmoor in Petroc’s charity auction for Devon Air Ambulance
Petroc travel and tourism students have organised a silent auction to raise money for Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Full DetailsPetroc Netball Academy retain the U19 County Schools title in a tournament held in Paignton.
Petroc Netball Academy retained the U19 County Schools title on Saturday in a tournament held in Paignton. The team who are sponsored by Subway will now represent Devon at the U19 Regional Schools Tournament which is being held in Bournemouth on 28 January 2012.
Petroc goes supersonic
Petroc is inviting the public to enjoy an exciting evening of thrill-seeking, supersonic, scientific entertainment on Thursday December 8.
Children in Need 2011
Students and Staff get involved in various activities to raise money for Children in Need
Pyjama party at Petroc's Kingfisher Nursery in Tiverton
Children and staff at Petroc's Kingfisher Childcare Centre in Tiverton have held a pyjama party in support of BBC Children in Need.
Help with HE finance for Petroc students
Student Finance England is providing extra help with the complicated world of Higher Education finance and funding.
Full DetailsRemembrance Day 2011
Photos from Remembrance Day 2011 at Petroc's Tiverton Campus.
Christmas art and craft events at Petroc’s Brannams Campus
Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Barnstaple will be open for a festive day of arts, crafts, music and comedy on Saturday December 10, 2011.
Full Details‘Life’ at Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery
Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery is hosting 'Life', an exhibition exploring the human figure through the eyes of several local artists, later this month (28 November 2011).
Full DetailsHands on Learning at National Grid Former Gasworks Site
National Grid has teamed up with Petroc to run several events to bring the classroom alive for local students from Barnstaple.
Full DetailsPetroc Tiverton charity events raise over £700
Charity events led by students at Petroc in Tiverton have raised over £700 for two charities.
Full DetailsPetroc’s celebrates world class graduates of 2011
More than 100 Petroc degree students graduated at a ceremony in Barnstaple on Saturday October 15.
Petroc's new prospectuses for 2012/13
Petroc has unveiled new college prospectuses for courses starting in September 2012.
Full DetailsPetroc 2011 A Level exam results
You can now view Petroc's A Level record breaking exam results from summer 2011 online.
Full DetailsVote now for Petroc's Barnstaple Grand Prix!
Petroc’s Barnstaple Grand Prix is up for a NatWest Community Award and we need your votes.
Full DetailsFormer Petroc student makes recycling into an artform
Former Petroc student Sarah Darling has turned recycling into an artform.
Full DetailsPetroc supports Business Forum Mid Devon
Petroc is among the organisations supporting Business Forum Mid Devon .
Full DetailsJerwood Painting Fellowship exhibition at Petroc
A prestigious touring exhibition of new works by the inaugural Jerwood Painting Fellows is now on display at Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery.
Full DetailsSLDD Activity Programme: photo gallery
Photos from Petroc's Summer Activity Programme for students with learning disabilities.
Petroc nominated for TES FE Award
Petroc is in the running for the Outstanding Practice in Sustainability prize at the 2011 TES FE Awards.
Full DetailsRecord breaking A Level results at Petroc: 2011
Petroc’s students and staff celebrate record breaking A Level results!
Petroc Pedal Car Grand Prix excites Barnstaple
The first ever Petroc Pedal Car Grand Prix got the crowds cheering on Sunday as committed teams raced their Pedal Cars and Lawn Mowers through Barnstaple Town all in aid of Childrens Hospice South West.
Petroc’s Barnstaple Grand Prix
Petroc has organised the first ever Barnstaple Grand Prix for Sunday August 14.
Full DetailsMeet one of Petroc’s rising stars
Petroc’s Matt Hitchins is about to become a Pastoral Tutor at the Barnstaple Campus and he’s looking even further ahead.
Petroc on the move
Petroc has announced changes to its Honiton Campus and the School of Management in Barnstaple, as well as a number of exciting building and refurbishment projects.
Full DetailsPetroc student enjoys a technological trip to Cardiff
Petroc student William Garnett spent four days in Cardiff studying the engineering behind modern mobile communications, recently.
Full DetailsPetroc joins the Race for Life
Sunday July 10 was Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and runners from Petroc were among those who took part.
An inspiring day for school pupils at Petroc in Tiverton
Petroc’s Tiverton Campus has hosted an Inspiration Day for pupils Tiverton High School, Cullompton Community College and Court Fields School, Wellington.
Full DetailsPetroc praised for young people's health services
Petroc’s health services for young students in Tiverton and Barnstaple have been given the Government seal of approval with 'You're Welcome' accreditation.
Full Details'Futureproof your Business': top designer visits Petroc
Fashion designer turned sustainability guru, Wayne Hemingway is one of the guest speakers at 'Futureproof your Business' - a major LSIS STEM event, organised by Petroc, on Thursday June 30, 2011.
Full DetailsWatch highlights from Petroc's Motorsport Fun Day
Petroc's recent Motorsport Fun Day was featured on Channel 4's 'Mobil 1 The Grid', last weekend and we have a link to the video.
Pigments, Pixels and Particles at Brannams Campus
Art and design students based in Barnstaple have launched their end of year exhibition at Petroc's Brannams Campus.
Full DetailsUpdated student transport pages
Petroc has updated its student transport information for 2011-12, including details of the new College Transport Scheme.
Artists and designers of the future at Petroc’s Tiverton Campus
The annual Creative Industries Expedition at Petroc's Tiverton Campus opens on Saturday June 18, 2011.
Full DetailsVocational Skills Open Day at Tiverton Campus
'Have a go' at a range of activities, find out more about your local College and enjoy a great day out: Petroc’s Vocational Skills Day in Tiverton, Saturday June 18, 10am to 2pm.
Full DetailsUffculme students' success at Petroc Tiverton
Pupils from Uffculme School have successfully completed a hospitality course at Petroc in Tiverton.
Full DetailsPetroc Mark National Food Safety week
National Food Safety Week begins on June 6 and to coincide with this Petroc are hosting a Food Industry Event, as part of the South West Regional Skills Project, where local businesses can learn more about current legislation and gain specialist industry advice from top industry professionals.
Full DetailsTiverton's got talent
Petroc has presented prizes to the winners of a creative writing competition, organised in partnership with Tiverton High School.
College Radio Station wins bid for brand new equipment
Students from Petroc’s radio station, Fresh FM, have won a bid of £7,027 which has enabled them to purchase brand new equipment.
Photos of the Motorsport Fun Day
Have a look at some of the attractions that were at the Motorsport Fun Day held at Chivenor Airbase.
Cancer Awareness month at Petroc
May has been Cancer Awareness month at Petroc
Roadshow helps students wise up to the dangers of driving
The number of Petroc students to have attended the Impact Roadshow, which aims to educate young people on the dangers of driving, has now reached the 1,000 mark.
Students draw artistic inspiration from local beauty
Students were inspired by the beauty of the local landscape during the new ECOMind Art on Prescription programme.
Successful Season for Petroc's Volleyball players, Swimmers and Athletes at the 33rd BSC National Championships
A successful 2010/2011 sporting season for Petroc’s 19 Male and Female Volleyball Players, 4 individual cross country runners and 3 swimmers reached its peak as the College’s athletes, sponsored by Subway congregated at Bath University to represent the South West Region at the 33rd BCS National Championship.
Full DetailsA top class catering experience for the chefs of the future
Students from local schools enjoy a week long catering project and produce top quality food
Local Company Donates Equipment to Petroc
Electronics firm TDK-Lambda has generously donated over £5,000 worth of electronics equipment to Petroc
Petroc Motorsport Fun Day back again even bigger and better
Petroc are pleased to announce the line up and the launch of ticket sales for this years event
Full DetailsArt students design the coffins of the future
Art and Design students were given an unusual creative brief when they were asked to create a design for a coffin.
Petroc Water Polo Team Qualify for the National Finals
Petroc Water Polo team competed at the English Schools Southern Plate Championships which was hosted by Charterhouse. Petroc produced outstanding performances and have now qualified for the National Finals.
Talents unleashed at Petroc’s fifth Annual Hair Competition
Petroc fifth Annual Hairdressing Competition resulted in some spectacular hairdressing styles and techniques
Early Childhood Studies Students help raise money for Chicks for Change
The Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies students have been up late baking and decorating cakes to help raise money for Amigos Chicks for Change.
Petroc's Netball Academy take part in the E-Teach.com National Schools Netball Championships
Petroc Netball Academy finished a creditable 7th in the recent E-Teach.com National Schools Netball Championships at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre.
Former Apprentice teaches the next generation of trainee chefs
Anthony Williams came to Petroc as an Apprentice in 1976 to train to become a chef and now, years later, Anthony is back at college teaching the next generation of Apprentice Chefs.
Motor Vehicle Students Learn their Trade Spanish Style
Motor Vehicle students from Petroc will be visiting Spain this May to undertake work experience in garages in and around Barcelona.
Petroc Celebrates World Book Night
Petroc recently benefitted from the generosity of Diane Trembath, one of The World Book Night ‘givers’, when she attended Petroc to present 48 copies of Half a Yellow Sun by Chimanmanda Ngozi Adichie for Petroc’s students to enjoy free of charge.
Petroc Supports Earthquake Appeal
Staff and Students at Petroc Tiverton Campus will be holding a fundraising event on Thursday 31 March in order to help raise funds for those left devastated by the recent Earthquake in Japan.
Professional Hypnosis Training Coming to North Devon
The Institute of Clinical Hypnosis (ICH), one of the country’s foremost and prestigious hypnosis training organisations will be offering its Foundation Course in Clinical Hypnosis, over three weekends, in Bideford this September.
Full DetailsStudents Win Best Rookie in National Final
Following on from their success at the Formula 1 in Schools regional finals, six students from Petroc won the Best Rookie Team of the Year Award at the National Finals held during the Big Bang Fair at the London Excel centre.
Catering careers conference helps students aim high
An Ambition Careers Conference Day was held at Petroc for Hospitality and Catering students
Double celebrations for Babcock Marine
Babcock Marine employees had two reasons to celebrate
Petroc offer intense plastering course at new Brannams Campus
A two week intensive basic plastering course at Petroc’s new Brannams Campus has just come to an end for 11 candidates
Second year of prize giving success
Success for the College’s second annual prize giving event was held for the academic year 2009/2010
Construction Students Celebrate Success
Petroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment held its annual Prize Giving Evening recently in celebration of the outstanding achievements and successes of their learners.
Renowned British artist to Exhibit at Petroc
British abstract artist Patrick Jones will be exhibiting works from his collection at Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Roundswell between Monday March 7th and Friday April 8th.
Staff and students pulled out the stops for Comic Relief 2011
A sports challenge, nail art and a drastic haircut - all in the name of Comic Relief
Visitors get all the advice and guidance they need for the future
Petroc’s Advice and Guidance Event on Wednesday 16 March saw around 300 visitors
Awe-inspiring performance from the Petroc Male Volleyball Team
After winning the quarter final of the British Colleges National Cup on 2 March 2011 against Peter Symons College in Winchester the Petroc male volleyball team travelled to Brockenhurst for the Semi-final on the 16 March 2011.
Full DetailsPetroc Apprentice is a real bright Spark
Student, Matt Stoneman has been named as the region’s Sparks Expo UK Apprentice Electrician of the Year 2011
An active summer ahead for young people
A summer activity programme for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
Full DetailsLocal businesses get on board to offer advice and guidance
Visitors will be able to speak to both lecturers and local employers at Petroc's Advice and Guidance Event
British Biology Olympiad success for Petroc Science students
Nine Petroc learners are to be congratulated on their success in the British Biology Olympiad
New Gap Year Fair at Petroc Tiverton
Find out more about opportunities to enjoy incredible adventures overseas at Petroc’s first ever Gap Year Fair
Full DetailsForches Youth Group get messy at Petroc
A group from Forches Youth Group spent the morning getting messy with plaster at Petroc’s Brannams Campus
Best Rookie Award for Students in Formula 1 Challenge
Six students from Petroc were awarded the Best Rookie award at the South West Regional heats of the Formula 1 in schools competition
STEM Conference Success
The South West’s Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, Petroc, hosted the STEM Learning Fair.
Full DetailsWriting Flair at Petroc
Local children’s author, Amy Sparkes, will be running an evening class about writing for magazines.
Full DetailsPerfect puddings win prizes
A catering student from Petroc’s Tiverton Campus wowed the judges with her delicious desserts at a prestigious competition, last week.
Welcome to Tiverton Campus Sixth Form
Donna Townsend welcomes you to the new Tiverton Campus Sixth Form
What's new
- Apprentice ShowcasePetroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment (ACBE) is holding an open door event on Wednesday February 8, 2012, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
- Your Future, Your Choice, Your CollegeApply online now for courses, starting in September 2012.
- Look to Excel with SpreadsheetsOur one day courses will give you the skills to be more productive in using Excel 2010
- CompetitionWin a set of beats solo by dr dre.

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