Building the Future of Construction: Construction Courses at TMC

Leading employers in the construction sector attended The Manchester College to meet the first students on the new Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship.

The first cohort of scholarship students met with representatives from the College’s partner companies - Bardsley Construction, Conlon Construction, Kier Regional Building RW, Lovell, Vinci Construction UK and Wates Group. 

The group discussed the first cycle of work placements, developed future learning modules, and scheduled guest lectures from industry experts. They also provided feedback on their scholarship experiences so far, from both a student and employer perspective. 

The construction course at The Manchester College

The unique construction learning programme, which launched in September 2019, was co-designed in conjunction with five leading construction industry partners from the North West Construction Hub.  

The scholarship aims to support curriculum development, ensuring it reflects current practices, and identifies and develops young talent to prepare them for a successful career in the industry. 

Not only do students benefit from 90 days of industry placement, with 11 bespoke study modules designed and delivered by industry experts, but they can also access an annual £300 bursary, a free Precision 3540 Mobile Workstation Laptop (terms and conditions apply), and a licence to practise CSCS Green card free of charge. 

Construction course experts at The Manchester College

Chris Wright, Assistant Principal, said: “It was fantastic to welcome our industry partners to The Manchester College, the number one in Greater Manchester for achievement.” 

"Working in partnership means that our employers are helping us to identify and develop talented construction professionals of the future, who will help address the current skills gaps at Levels 3, 4, and 5 within the sector.” 

It also means that our students are gaining the latest industry skills and knowledge from companies and industry experts, who are redefining the skylines across our city and the region. 

Scholarship student Nicholas Tapper said: “This experience is allowing me to develop an understanding of the working world, as well as helping me to develop the skills and knowledge that I’ve gained.” 

Scholarship student Marsa Abraham added: “It has been an incredibly eye-opening experience for me. I’m positive that the work experience that I’ve gained will benefit me in the future.” 

Choose TMC for your construction course in Manchester

Find out more about our wide range of Construction and Engineering courses at The Manchester College, where you'll benefit from industry experience, expert-led modules, and gain all the skills you need to succeed in the construction sector.  

Start building your future with us and enrol today!