Announcing the strategy Principal Lisa O’Loughlin said: “With the short to medium term economic environment looking incredibly challenging due to the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever before that we help equip Mancunians with the skills that will be needed to help the local economy recover. With us starting delivery of T Levels, the government’s new technical qualification equivalent to three A Levels, next September, the timing is right to focus our efforts on becoming the leading provider of technical education in the North West.
View details“When it comes to writing nominations, I’ve always got so much to talk about because all our students work to a really high level and support our employer partners with live briefs, which is something I’m keen to celebrate. “It’s great to see some of the students I nominated at the event and recognised in this way.”
View detailsPainted a picture worthy of an art gallery? Whether it’s a dance routine you’ve choreographed, a new t-shirt you’ve made or a poem you’ve written - if you’ve created it, we want to see it! There’s an ASOS voucher worth £100 up for grabs for the winner, with a £50 voucher for the runner-up.
View detailsEwen Spencer , renowned photographer of British subculture, was commissioned to take the photographs. Our T Level Media, Broadcast and Production students also shot content on the day for i-D social channels . Fashion and Textiles student Mia Thomas, who modelled a Loewe dress, said: I’ve been dressing up in amazing brands for this amazing shoot and working with so many creative people.
View detailsIf you are 16 to 18 and considering accounting as a career, our T Level in Accounting is a two-year technical qualification designed in collaboration with employers. It includes a mandatory 45-day industry placement and provides a strong academic foundation alongside genuine real-world experience.
View detailsAs a vital industry in the global supply chain, logistics professionals can climb the career ladder, moving from entry-level roles to senior management positions. With increasing global trade and e-commerce, there is a constant demand for skilled logistics experts.
View detailsIf you want to understand more about entering the profession, read our guide on how to become an engineer . A key part of our engineering provision is the T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing , specialising in electrical and electronic engineering. This is a Level 3, two-year technical programme that combines classroom learning with a minimum 45-day industry placement.
View detailsCollege Courses Continuing to study in further education at college may be the best option for you. Aside from qualifications such as A Levels, T Levels or BTEC’s as an adult learner you can also study professional qualifications. These are courses linked to a specific profession and offer an alternative route in.
View detailsWe are also working with employers to build on our industry placement opportunities to help students gain real life work experience. This work is helping us to plan for T Levels , which we will start to deliver in September 2021. Sources: Ons.gov.uk. (2019). The probability of automation in England - Office for National Statistics.
View detailsThis path is perfect for those who want to earn while they learn. Also, T-Levels offer a unique approach, as they combine classroom learning with valuable on-the-job experience, allowing you to gain practical skills alongside your qualification.
View detailsRemoving those barriers creates more opportunities for people to start a course and take the next step towards their goals. That's as true for a school leaver weighing up a T Level as it is for an adult thinking about retraining after a career break or a redundancy, and it's why the range of financial support on offer matters just as much as the range of courses.
View detailsFor many people it might be a straightforward step up to the next level in the same subject area, from Level 2 Health and Social Care to Level 3 Health and Social Care, for example. You may have completed your Level 3 programme and now plan to study a Higher Education course – in which case, there are a fantastic range of qualifications at Level 4 upwards in UCEN Manchester, which is the College’s HE provision.
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