Coastland College

Coastland College is Dorset’s leading provider of technical, vocational and higher-level skills, working in partnership with employers, educators and investors to drive growth, innovation and opportunity across the region.

With campuses in Weymouth and Kingston Maurward, Coastland connects education with enterprise - providing a powerful gateway between learners, industry and the wider community. Our training and apprenticeship programmes are designed with employers, ensuring every course reflects real sector needs and emerging technologies. From construction, engineering and digital to healthcare, hospitality, land-based industries and creative sectors, we equip students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make an impact from day one.

We’re proud to support Dorset’s economy by helping businesses attract and retain talent, upskill their workforce and prepare for the future. Our specialist facilities, including our Centre of Excellence in Construction, mock hospital ward, workshops, science labs and more, provide access to industry-standard environments that reflect the pace of real-world innovation.

As a partner in Dorset’s growth, Coastland College brings together education, enterprise and investment to strengthen the county’s workforce and sustain its position as a dynamic, competitive place to live, learn and do business.

At Coastland, we believe in collaboration - working alongside local authorities, business networks and employers of every size to ensure Dorset remains a place where opportunity thrives, innovation flourishes and people are truly future-ready.

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