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Caring for Children and Young People: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about caring for children and young people, and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
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Learn more about our huge range of courses, including our Level 3 A Level and Vocational Study Programmes, Level 2 Pathway, GCSE resits, Apprenticeships and Professional Courses.
Early Years Practitioner: Level 2 Apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship can provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to support Early Years Educators working with children from birth to 5 years old.
Higher Project Qualification: Level 2 GCSE
The HPQ is a research project available to Level 2 students as part of the Social Science pathway. It is worth 50% of a GCSE and it will help improve your critical, reflective and independent learning skills.
Sport: Level 2 Certificate
The course aims to build the skills and knowledge to start a career in the Sport and Leisure industry and prepare learners for Level 3 study.
Accounts/Finance Assistant (AAT): Level 2 Apprenticeship
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Film Studies: A Level
This course will frequently challenge you and you will gain an appreciation of film as an art form.
Media, Film and Advertising: Single Vocational
This course will teach you the skills needed to pursue careers in Television, Film and Radio.
French: AS Level
This one-year course can be added as an addition to your Study Programme if you are extremely confident in your academic ability and wish to be stretched further.
German: AS Level
This one-year course can be added as an addition to your Study Programme if you are extremely confident in your academic ability and wish to be stretched further.
Spanish: AS Level
This one-year course can be added as an addition to your Study Programme if you are extremely confident in your academic ability and wish to be stretched further.
Music: AS Level
This one-year course can be added as an addition to your Study Programme if you are extremely confident in your academic ability and wish to be stretched further.
IT Helpdesk
How to contact the IT helpdesk for IT support.
Trips and Visitors
Find out more about visiting speakers to Huish, RICHTalks and local and international trips available.
EnRICH Day
Huish host two EnRICH days a year where you can get involved in a whole range of fun activities!
Sociology: Level 2 GCSE
GCSE Sociology is typically taken as part of the Level 2 Pathway, and studied alongside two other GCSE/Vocational courses for a duration of one year
Combined Science (Trilogy): Level 2 GCSE
This course is the core component of the Level 2 Science Pathway, and is studied alongside two other GCSE/Vocational courses for a duration of one year.
English Language: Level 2 GCSE
GCSE English Language is typically taken as part of the Level 2 Pathway, and studied alongside two other GCSE/Vocational courses for a duration of one year.
Mathematics: Level 2 GCSE
GCSE Mathematics is typically taken as part of the Level 2 Pathway, and studied alongside two other GCSE/Vocational courses for a duration of one year.
Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care: Level 2 Online Course
This free online course is ideal for those working in adult health & social care settings wishing to understand more about safeguarding.
Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings: Level 2 Online Course
This free online course is ideal for adults working in care settings wishing to further their personal and professional development.
Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace: Level 2 Online Course
This free online course is ideal for anyone looking to learn how to support colleagues with their mental health.
Counselling Skills: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to develop their communication skills and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Understanding Mental Health In The Early Years: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for anyone interested in working with young children and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Community and Charity
Discover ways to support your community and charities with Huish.
Joining us from outside the UK
Huish accepts applications from British Nationals across the world – find out more about how to apply from outside the UK.
Criminology: Single Vocational
This course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of crime and the criminal justice system.
Oak House
Find out more about boarding at Oak House.
Community Travel Plan
The community travel plan is a 5-year strategy that identifies travel challenges and opportunities for students and staff.
Support Work in Schools and Colleges: Level 2 Professional Qualification
This free qualification is for adults looking to support teaching staff and includes a placement.
360º Virtual Campus Tour
Take a virtual tour of Richard Huish College campus.
Huish Boarding
Find out more about boarding and flexi-boarding at Richard Huish College.
Tigers Football
Huish Tigers Football Club are part of the community sports club Huish Tigers who are based at Richard Huish College.
Tigers Basketball
Huish Tigers Basketball are part of the community sports club Huish Tigers who are based at Richard Huish College.
Huish Tigers
Huish Tigers are a community sports club based at Richard Huish College.
Contact our team
Contact us to discuss boarding at Huish or applying from outside the UK.
Huish Headstart
Huish Headstart programme will head you prepare for joining us in September.
Governor Vacancy
Governor Vacancy at Richard Huish College
History (Early Modern): A Level
Early Modern History includes; The Tudors 1485-1603, The French Revolution and the Portuguese Empire.
Supporting Teaching and Learning: Level 2 Professional Qualification
This free qualification is aimed at people who currently volunteer/work in a role that supports teachers of children aged 5 and upwards.
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: Level 2 Online Course
This free course will support anyone who is responsible for the safeguarding of people and for helping prevent radicalisation.
Understanding Behaviour That Challenges: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to support others in managing their behaviour and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Principles of Care Planning: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to work in care settings and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Common Health Conditions: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults in the care sector looking to earn a qualification in their own time with the College’s support.
Principles of Dementia Care: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about dementia and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Principles of Infection Prevention and Control: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about infection control and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about adult social care and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Understanding Nutrition and Health: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about nutrition and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand how to handle medications safely and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Awareness of Mental Health Problems: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about mental health and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Understanding Autism: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about autism and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Principles of Working With Individuals with Learning Disabilities: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about learning disabilities and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.
Principles of End of Life Care: Level 2 Online Course
This free course is ideal for carers looking to learn more about supporting people towards the end of their lives.
Adult Care Diploma: Level 3 Professional Qualification
This diploma is aimed at anyone with previous experience and knowledge of the care sector who is wishing to progress.
Care Diploma: Level 2 Professional Qualification
This qualification will support adults interested in working in Health and Social Care.
Exam Information
Here you will find information from our Exams team during exam periods.
Early Years Educator: Level 3 Apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship can provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to support Early Years Educators working with children from birth to 5 years old.
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Contact the Richard Huish College Apprenticeship team for more information on how they can help your business or career.
Reporting an absence
If you are absent from College for any reason please contact us. This page also includes information about unexpected college closures.
Meet our Governors
Find out more about the Richard Huish College Board of Governors.
Apprenticeship Vacancies
View current Apprenticeship vacancies
Richard Huish Trust
Richard Huish is a group of educational organisations that spans primary, secondary and further education committed to delivering exceptional education.
Catering
Catering at Richard Huish College is supplied by Huish Education Services. Find out more about the different food options available to students on campus.
Working for us
Find out more about becoming a staff member.
Accounting (AAT) Professional Diploma: Level 4 Professional Qualification
This diploma is the final element of the AAT qualification. You will become an affiliate of AAT and eligible to apply for membership.
Accounting (AAT) Advanced Diploma: Level 3 Professional Qualification
This diploma is a qualification in its own right and the second step towards becoming fully AAT qualified and eligible for membership.
Business: A Level
You will get an insight into the diverse range of activities a business engages in, studying local, national and global businesses and looking at them in a variety of different contexts.
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All Courses
A list of courses available at Richard Huish College
Teaching Assistant: Level 3 Apprenticeship
You will work alongside a Teacher to support classroom activities, and alone with individuals or groups of students, training as a Teaching Assistant.
Sport, Exercise and Coaching: Triple Vocational
This course gives you an insight into sport-based careers. You will gain practical experience of training and explore the physiological effects exercise has on our anatomy.
Spanish: A Level
You will improve your existing Spanish skills, communicate effectively and discover the rich culture of Spain.
Sociology: A Level
You will develop your understanding of people and how they are affected by the world around them and develop your critical and analytical skills in relation to your everyday life.
Philosophy, Religion & Ethics: A Level
You will study ancient and modern Philosophy, Ethical theories, and the development of the Buddhist religion in the East and West.
Uniformed Protective Services: Triple Vocational
This course provides you with the skills needed for careers that involve supporting the public, for example within the armed services, police force, local authority or government.
Health and Social Care: Level 2 Certificate
On this one year course you’ll learn the essential skills needed for careers working with people.
Psychology: A Level
You will explore why people and animals behave in the way they do, looking at both scientific and theoretical theories of behaviour and the mind.
Professional Accounting Technician (AAT): Level 4 Apprenticeship
Through this Apprenticeship you will complete the final year of the AAT qualification, gain experience, and become eligible to apply for AAT membership.
Music Performance and Production: Triple Vocational
This course is for anyone with a genuine interest in working within the Music Industry. You will learn about production, performance, marketing and promotion.
Music Performance: Single Vocational
You will work as part of a production team, choosing repertoire, writing songs, designing promotional materials and working on a budget to put on a concert.
Politics: A Level
Politics is for students with a strong interest in current affairs. You will focus on both UK and US politics and be encouraged to discuss current political events.
Physics: A Level
Physics is for anyone curious about the world around them, those who want to know how things work and the fundamental nature of the universe.
Physical Education: A Level
Physical Education combines both physical performance and academic challenge to give you an insight into sports performance.
Photography: A Level
You will build a creative portfolio, showcasing work produced in a photographic studio, darkroom and out on location, demonstrating both film and digital photography.
Music Production: Single Vocational
You will look at every aspect of the technology used to create, manipulate and capture music through practical work that includes writing, recording and producing music.
Music: A Level
You will perform, compose and study music, covering both academic and practical aspects of the subject.
Media: Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma
This one year course will help students take their first steps towards working within the Digital Industry, by looking at topics such as video production, audio production, editing and many more.
Mathematics (Further): A Level
Further Mathematics is suitable for strong Mathematicians who wish to earn two Mathematics A Levels. It can be studied alongside two other subjects.
Mathematics: A Level
Problem-solving is a large part of this course and you will be required to think more deeply and creatively than you have at GCSE.
Law: A Level
Law will help you develop good powers of reasoning. You will cover a wide range of topics including; criminal courts, magistrates, juries and law-making.
History (Late Modern): A Level
Late Modern History includes; The British Empire 1857-1967, The Cold War 1945-1991, and India 1757-1857.
Health and Social Care: Single Vocational
This course is suited to those hoping to pursue careers within Social Work, Midwifery, Nursing, Paramedic Science or similar fields.
Graphic Design: A Level
This course will provide you with a broad introduction to traditional art-based and digital design processes.
German: A Level
You will improve your skills to a level where you are able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written German.
Geology: A Level
You will investigate the clues that indicate how, when and what environment rocks and minerals were formed in millions of years ago. You will also cover topics such as plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes.
Geography: A Level
Geography explores both physical and human geography, providing you with a greater understanding of the fragile relationship between people and the planet.
French: A Level
You will improve your skills to a level where you can communicate effectively in both verbal and written French.
EPQ (Extended Project Qualification): Level 3 Certificate
EPQ is a research project available to Level 3 students in their second year worth 50% of an A Level. The project will help improve your critical, reflective and independent learning skills.
Environmental Science: A Level
You will gain a scientific understanding of the earth, focusing on the science behind environmental issues and seeing what actions are currently taking place to save our planet.
English Literature: A Level
You will study a variety of texts, including plays, poetry and novels. You will develop key literary analysis skills, be encouraged to form your own opinions and required to read a wide range of texts.