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What Course Should I Take If I Want to Learn to Bake?

Patisserie and confectionery course For those who want to take their baking seriously and develop skills to a genuinely high level, our Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery course offers a comprehensive, year-long programme covering the full range of patisserie skills.

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Jumpstart Your Tech Career with Free Coding Courses in Manchester

If you're wanting to enter the industry, you'll be happy to learn that there are government-funded courses available for coding; which means they are completely free!  Here at TMC, we offer ‘Coding Practices’ a free Level 3 course. This works as an accessible pathway for individuals to gain essential skills and enter the coding industry.  Level 3 coding practices Our Level 3 Coding Practices course is perfect for beginners to coding, offering a comprehensive introduction to coding essentials.

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Shafia Helps Manchester Museum South Asian Heritage Month

It’s also the next step on what promises to be an exciting journey for Shafia, who is moving on to study Graphic Design at Salford University.  As a Level 1 Media student, Manchester Museum’s new Digital Producer won an animation competition run by Yellow Mouse Studios , then went on to do a work placement with our College’s employer partner Creative Cow  during Level 2.

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The Manchester College students at GMColleges Skills

Everyone who took part in the showcase of technical skills spoke positively about their experiences of the competition. One of those was Grace Taylor, a Level 3 Media Make-Up student from the College’s Harpurhey Campus, who came in first place in the Media Make-Up competition. Grace said: “I enjoyed competing.

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Former student Kelly returns as trainee teacher

I would also like to do my Masters, so I am enabling myself to teach at a higher level in universities up to degree level." How have your tutors prepared you for your career? "I’ve worked with a range of different tutors from level 3 up to level 7 and felt I’ve always had positive relationships with them.

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The Manchester College ‘tips off’ new partnership with Manchester Magic and Mystics

However, with this partnership, we can now extend it to suit the needs of our students that aspire to play at a high level during their time here. With a range of courses from entry level to degree level, we can now officially announce a basketball programme with one of the most successful community and junior basketball programmes in the country.

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Patisserie students win international dessert competition

There was further success in the People’s Choice Award, which took the form of a public vote on Facebook. From 111 entries, Level 2 student Sarah Garside’s plated dessert came third. Congratulations to our wonderful Patisserie & Confectionary students on their success!

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Teacher Education

Top Career OpportunitiesJob Opportunities Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels. Education TechnicianLearning MentorSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching AssistantTeaching AssistantAssessor CoachESOL TeacherFurther Education LecturerHigher Level Teaching AssistantLearning & Skills TeacherTraining OfficerAcademic ProfessionalCareers AdvisorEducation Welfare OfficerHigher Education LecturerSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) TeacherSpecial Educational Needs CoordinatorTeacher

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The Manchester College and PureGym Get Students Employed

In addition to being guaranteed an interview with PureGym upon successful completion of their course and work placement, our students will also find out more about setting up their own personal training businesses, which complements a module on our Level 3 course that requires students to produce a viable business plan. Stuart Nickson, who is Head of Department for Sport, Public Services and Criminology at The Manchester College, added: “By the time they start their placements, our students will have already delivered personal training sessions in the state-of-the-art sports facilities at our Openshaw Campus, so they’ll arrive at PureGym with a good level of experience.

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All You Need to Know About Childcare Courses for Your Career

What types of childcare courses are available? Childcare courses come in different levels and formats, depending on where you are in your education or career journey. At The Manchester College, you can study: Entry-level & Level 1-2 courses: perfect if you’re just getting started or don’t have previous qualifications Level 3 Diplomas: designed for those ready to begin working in the sector or progressing to higher education Level 4-5 qualifications: advanced study that prepares you for senior roles or university-level learning Childcare courses are available full-time or part-time, and often combine classroom learning with practical placements in nurseries, schools, or care settings.

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College students progress to second round of the WorldSkills UK Nail Technician competition

They’re now working hard on phase two of the competition and I wish them the best of luck in making it to the UK Finals.” Danae, Rachelle, Unita and Ria are all studying Level 2 or 3 Extended Diploma Nail Technologies at our Hair & Beauty Centre of Excellence .

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