Braintree College is a further education college located in Braintree, Essex. Braintree College is set to merge with Colchester Institute and this merger assures the future of further education in Braintree. The College, a major local employer with more than 300 staff, has a separate campus at Witham which is included in the merger. The courses offered are A- and AS-levels; GCSEs; Art and Design; Beauty Therapy; Business Computer Studies; Construction; Health and Childcare; Hospitality and Catering; Media Motorcycle and Motor Vehicle Mechanics; Music Technology; etc.