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At the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement* we offer courses for singers, musicians, DJs and studio engineers that will take your skills to the next level. Our focus will be to get you ready for a successful career in this tough, but exciting industry.   We offer a wide variety of Music college courses for every experience level for those aged 16-18, from Level 1 to Level 3 including T Levels.

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Performing Arts

Apply Now Our Courses We offer Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3, including T Levels. Browse our courses While many people enjoy performing as a hobby, we focus on arming students with the skills and experience they need to enjoy a successful career.

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Visual Arts

Then come on, let’s go… Our Courses In our Industry Excellence Academy for Visual Arts and our Centre of Excellence for Visual Arts you’ll gain all the skills you need for a stimulating Visual Arts career. You can study a course from entry level to T Level to kickstart your career in this exciting sector. Jobs in this sector are expected to increase by at least 20 per cent in Greater Manchester over the coming years, creating plenty of opportunities for budding photographers, artists, designers and fashionistas to turn their passion and artistic flair into a career.

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Work Experience and Placements

They are a mandatory part of some Study Programme courses, including T Levels and the main features include: 45-60 days in industry, with at least 315 hours on placement A designated role with an employer 3 reviews during your placement and mentoring support throughout As you can see, an Industry Placement is a significant undertaking and you will be prepared in advance through your Employability Hour and will be matched to a suitable role and employer.

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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

As Beth Jones, Head of Careers programmes at the Gatsby Foundation, said: "The continuing changes to technical education, including the introduction of T-levels and launch of the Institutes of Technology , meaning that it is more important than ever that young people fully understand the breadth of options open to them.

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Enrol now on an adult learner course

Johns Start date: 8th January Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting (evening) Campus: St. Johns Start date: 3rd April Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting  Campus: St.

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English and Maths - Are they important subjects to have and what programmes are available at college

The levels for Functional Skills are:  Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Level 1 Functional Skills Level 2 Functional Skills- Highest level Entry Level Functional Skills courses are included in ESOL programmes.

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Enrol now

Enrol now - Whatever your passion, interest or career ambition The Manchester College can help you reach your goals.  We have limited places on the following courses: Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care Campuses: Nicholls, Northenden, Harpurhey, Openshaw Start date: Immediate start Level 3 Health and Social Care Subsidiary Diploma Campuses: Nicholls, Northenden, Harpurhey, Openshaw Start date: 23rd January 2018 Level 1 Principles of Coaching Campus: Nicholls Start date: 15th January 2018 Level 1 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport Campus: Nicholls Campus Start date: 16th January 2018       Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Campus: Nicholls; Start date: 15th January 2018 Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Campuses: Harpurhey, Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care                      Campuses: Harpuryhey, Openshaw, Northenden                              Start date: 26 th February 2018     Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges                     Campus: BSS Seminary 27 th February 2018 Level 2 ABC Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery Campus: Fielden Start date: 22nd January 2018 Entry Level 3 Award in Intro to Hospitality Industry Campus: Wythenshaw  Start date: 8th January 2018 Fashion Photographic Makeup Campuses: Harpurhey and Northenden Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Campuses: Harpurhey and Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Campuses: Wythenshaw, Harpurhey Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Certificate Travel and Tourism Campus: Wythenshaw                                                                      Start date: 8th January 2018  Level 2 Award Business Skills With Entrereneurship                                                 Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden                   Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 3 Certificate Business Venture                                                                         Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden                  Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Certificate Introduction to Business Skills with Entrepreneurship                   Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden                Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 2 Award in Creative Media Production and Tech                                             Campuses: Openshaw, Shena Simon                                                 Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Exploring Creative Arts  Campuses: Shena Simon Start date: 8th January 2018 The Prince’s Trust Team Programme Campuses: Wythenshawe and Harpurhey Full-time 12 Week short course Open to both adults up to 25 and 16-18 year olds Free to all ages Start date: 15th January 2018 Enrol now!

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Make 2017 the start of your journey to Amazing

If you are passionate about your future career we will help to get you there with expert teaching, first class facilities and a welcoming learning environment.  16 - 18 courses Childcare and Health & Social Care Award in Fitness & Physical Activity - Nicholls Hair & Beauty Hospitality & Catering  Travel & Tourism Automotive, Construction, Engineering & Logistics Introduction to Motor Industry - Openshaw IMI Level 1 & Level 2 in Light Vehicle - Openshaw Introduction to the Construction Industry - Welcomb Street Level 1 & Level 2 Bricklaying - Welcomb Street, Wythenshawe Level 1 & Level 2 Plastering - Wythenshawe Level 1 & Level 2 Painting & Decorating - Wythenshawe Performing Arts & Music Art & Design  Animal Care Computing & Information Technology Media ESOL ESOL Study Programme - Harpurhey, Shena, Openshaw, Northenden, St John's  Prince's Trust Programme (12 weeks full-time)  - Harpurhey, Wythenshawe  Adult Courses Childcare and Health & Social Care CACHE Level 2 & Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Harpurhey CACHE Level 2 Early Years Education and Care - Harpurhey Counselling Certificate in Counselling Concept - Fielden, St Johns Supported Learning - SEND Supporting Learners with Dyslexia - Shena Simon Teaching Learners with Dyslexia - Shena Simon BSL - Openshaw Sport Diploma in Exercise Referral - Openshaw Certificate in Fitness Instruction - Openshaw Hair & Beauty Level 1 Award Gel Polishing - Harpurhey, Northenden Level 2 Award in Shaping & Colouring Eyebrows - Harpurhey, Northenden Level 2 Award in Photographic Make Up and Dressing Hair - Harpurhey, Northenden Award in Threading Depilation - Harpurhey, Northenden Barbering for Hairdressing - Northenden Campus Refresher Colour Course - Northenden Campus Semi-Permanent Lashes - Harpurhey, Northenden Celebrity Contouring - Northenden, Harpurhey Mastering Eyes - Harpurhey, Northenden  Nail Tech - Harpurhey, Northenden Hospitality Chocolate Indulgence - Fielden  Artisan Bread - Fielden Automotive, Construction, Engineering & Logistics IMI Level 1 in Light Vehicle - Openshaw Performing Arts and Music Adult Acting Class - Nicholls Adult Physical / Stand Up Comedy - Nicholls Art & Design Spring into Jewellery - Northenden Jewellery Workshop - Northenden Printmaking - Northenden  Teaching Education (flexible delivery) Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Evidence Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment  Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate /Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Business & Professional AAT Level 1 - St John's  Award in Book Keeping AAT - St John's  AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - St John's  ACCA Accounting Qualification Level 5/6

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Choosing the Right Counselling Course for You

On the other hand, the Level 3 Counselling Skills Course is designed for those aspiring to become professional counsellors. The decision hinges on your desired level of expertise and commitment, with the Level 2 course offering a more casual introduction and the Level 3 course providing a rigorous path towards professional counselling.

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Teacher Education

General Teaching Courses We offer a range of general teaching and assessment courses including: Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 Education and Training Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement Specialist Teaching Courses  We offer a range of teaching qualifications enabling you to develop specialist skills for your teaching and assessment role, including: Level 5 Teaching English: Literacy Level 5 Teaching Maths: Numeracy Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Degree Level Teaching Courses Together with UCEN Manchester , we have a range of degree-level and postgraduate-level teaching courses to help you take your career to the next level, including: PGCE (Lifelong Learning) Where To Find Us A number of our Teacher Education programmes are based at Shena Simon Campus in Manchester city centre, while some are delivered at external locations.

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Students Sports, Public Service and Criminology Awards

Full list of awards and winners: Student of the Year awards Sport Student of the Year – Chun Hin Hung Public Service Student of the Year – Phoebe Lind Criminology Student of the Year – Umer Farooq Academic Excellence awards Criminology – Amber Savage Level 1 Sport – Kobe Micah Level 2 Sport – Kinza Fatima Level 3 Sport – Lucas Dyer Level 1 Public Service – Hadia Noori Level 2 Public Service – Jad Kalakech Level 3 Public Service – Maddie Bates Special Recognition awards Criminology – Alicia Heaton Level 1 Sport – Stephen Green Level 2 Sport – Maximillian Bunter Level 3 Sport – Harley O’Donnell Level 1 Public Service – Khuram Ahmed Level 2 Public Service – Kacie Neath Level 3 Public Service – Emma Hartley Industry Excellence awards Criminology – Lil Mitchell Level 2 Sport – Ben Lawler Level 3 Sport – Olivia Neokli Level 2 Public Service – Michael Phythian Level 3 Public Service – Oliver Terry Sports Awards Netball Academy MVP – Mary Otoe Netball Academy Coaches Player – Luana Chaves Netball Academy MIP – Brandy Osazuwa Basketball Academy MVP – Joshua Forde Basketball Academy Defensive Player – Chun Hin Hung Basketball Academy MIP – Malik Sodik Leke Football Academy Top Scorer – Lewis Docherty Football Academy Coaches Player – Charlie Atherton Football Academy Players Player – Charlie Atherton Sports Volunteer of the Year – Adam Mfelam Sports Leadership Award – Miranda Ruziwe Male Student Athlete of the Year – Omogbolahan Solarin Female Student Athlete of the Year – Luana Chaves Outstanding Progress Award – Reece Graham Learn more about Sport , Public Services and Criminology courses at The Manchester College and apply today.

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