Petroc (college)

Petroc (college)

Petroc is a further education college in Devon, England, with a catchment area covering more than 1,500 square miles (3,900 km2). It serves up to 20,000 students each year—including distance and work-based learners all over the UK—from entry level courses, through FE, higher education and beyond. The college employs more than 1,000 people. Its main campuses are in Barnstaple and Tiverton. The college also undertakes research and development projects, often working with European partners. The organisation works with thousands of businesses, training apprentices, delivering short courses, facilitating Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and providing conference facilities. Many of its premises are open to the public; including restaurants, hair, beauty and complementary therapies salons and entertainment venues.

The current Principal and Chief Executive as of 2011 is David Dodd who was previously Principal of North Devon College. A 2006 Ofsted inspection accorded North Devon College a Grade 1 (outstanding), while at East Devon College in 2007 Ofsted judged leadership and management to be inadequate.