The Open College

The Open College is an initiative to bring together broadcasters, educationists and industry to provide vocational education and training for a mass audience. The objective is to improve the UK's economic performance, using open learning to widen access to training in a range of skills necessary for the changing world of work. The College will provide courses up to degree level designed to help students improve their vocational competence. Courses will be available through a combination of broadcasting on radio and TV, work books, videos and audio cassettes, with local back‐up provided by colleges, employers and other teaching establishments.