JAMES WATT COLLEGE
James Watt College, based on Aldridge Road in Great Barr, is a centre of excellence for technical and vocational training.
A WARM WELCOME
James Watt College offers full-time courses for 16-19s, apprenticeships and T Levels, as well as part-time courses for adults, including Access to Higher Education and university-level study.
The college specialises in construction, engineering, games, media, health and social care, and early years, with gas and electrical engineering workshops that rival many commercial operations.
Build Your Skills. Shape Your Future.
Train, qualify, and launch your career at James Watt College and Erdington Skills Centre.
Students at James Watt and Erdington develop real-world skills that lead to careers in construction, engineering, and technical industries. Many progress directly into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
Get a glimpse of the college
Our video tour of the college explores our cutting edge facilities, industry spaces and amazing study areas.
ERDINGTON SKILLS CENTRE
Erdington Skills Centre offers practical and vocational courses in bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, and electrical, alongside maths, English, and free courses for unemployed learners.
A COMPLETE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
James Watt College offers modern and purpose-built learning and social spaces:
ASSESSMENT CENTRES
Complete your End Point Assessment (EPA) or Assessment of Occupational Competence (AOC) with confidence at BMet.
The ACS Centre offers flexible assessment and training in Domestic Natural Gas, Domestic LPG, and plumbing systems.
HOW TO FIND US
- Address: Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NE
- Phone: 0121 446 4545
- By Road: M6 Junction 7, approx. 5 minutes
- By Bus: Routes 997 (Aldridge Road) and 28 (Beeches Road)
- By Rail: Hamstead Station & Perry Barr approx. 5 minutes by car; New Street Station approx. 15 minutes
