What is "petroc"

Petroc is a further education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) college in Devon, England, with a catchment area covering more than . The college serves up to 20,000 students each year, on a wide range of full and part time courses (from entry level to higher education in partnership with Plymouth University), including distance learning and work-based training.

The college undertakes research and development projects, often alongside European partners, and works with a wide range of employers to deliver apprenticeships, short courses and industry-specific training.

Many of the college’s premises are open to the public, including restaurants, hair, beauty and complementary therapy salons and entertainment venues.

The current Principal is Diane Dimond, who was appointed in December 2015. And, in 2015, the college was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Petroc may refer to:

• Saint Petroc, 6th century Celtic Christian saint
• Petroc Baladrddellt, 7th century Dumnonian king
• Petroc Trelawny, 21st century Cornish broadcaster
• Petroc (college), a college in north Devon, England
• Abbey of St Mary and St Petroc