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Students celebrate exam and assessment success at The Manchester College

The 2021 students will be the last to take A Levels at the College as from September the College will be replacing them with T Levels , the new high-level technical qualification where students will complete a 45 day industry placement with an employer.

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Students collaborate with Novus and HOME on art exhibition

“A huge thank you to everyone at Novus and HOME for allowing us to be part of such a fantastic collaboration." Finn Wake, currently studying T Level Textiles and Fashion Design at the College, was involved with the exhibition and said: “The project has been fun and rewarding even if it was challenging initially as it’s a different kind of material to what I’m used to working with.”

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Embedding careers within curriculum – and why

From September 2021, The Manchester College will be offering the new next-level qualification T Levels  in 4 subject areas: Construction; Digital; Education & Childcare; and Health & Healthcare Science, where students will be able to combine classroom learning with an extended 45 day industry placement, to put their learning into practice in a real work environment with one of our employer partners. 

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Health and Social Care

Enrol now Our Courses Whatever your starting point, we can help you to gain the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence you need to progress to a range of career paths or onto further study.  You can study courses from Level 1 to Level 3, including T Levels. Whichever route you take, you won’t just be learning your new trade in the classroom; you’ll also be applying your new skills through work experience opportunities and placements in real-life settings, such as hospitals, pharmacies and care homes.

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Information for Employer Partners

Aligned to specific curriculum areas, they work closely with staff and employers to secure meaningful work experience and T Level industry placements for our students. Their in-depth understanding of each subject area ensures that opportunities are tailored and relevant.

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Careers

We can support you to find your perfect career pathway, regardless of your age or level. Whether you’re just starting out on the path or looking for a change in direction, The Manchester College is the perfect place to gain skills to be successful in the future.

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Science & Medical Sciences

As a T Level Lead in Science, her goal is to provide the best experience to students, empowering them to carve their own identities and achieve remarkable success.

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The Manchester College partners with Community Revival to offer students hands-on work experience

Through these placements, Computing and Digital students take on roles in IT Support, where they manage website updates, troubleshoot issues, create digital content, and oversee social media activities. Salman Chaudhari, who is studying towards a T Level in Digital Business Services at the College described his experience with Community Revival during his Foundation Year placement as “thrilling and eventful”.

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Creative & Digital Media

Enrol Now Our Creative & Digital Media Courses The creative and digital media sector is incredibly diverse – there are so many opportunities open to you if you have the talent, ability and drive to succeed. We have courses for all levels and abilities from Entry Level through to T Levels and can teach you everything from 3D animation and visual effects to graphic design, TV and film production.

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Technical success for students at The Manchester College

Technical success for students at The Manchester College - Technical qualifications see Level 3 students aiming high with career launching jobs and university plans. Businesses in Greater Manchester struggling to find qualified staff now have the pick of a new talent pool as students at The Manchester College secure top grades in their Level 3 results.

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Asha Lee’s industry work placement with Oak Lodge Care home

Industry placements, which equate to approximately 45 days of experience, have been introduced by the Department for Education to give 16-19-year-old students on technical and vocational courses the chance to put into practice the knowledge and practical skills they have gained from a college course. This is in preparation for the roll out of T-Levels in 2020 and beyond. Fiona Richardson, Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator, said: Work placements are incredibly important to our students, they help to develop soft skills such as communications, organisation and time keeping skills.

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Calling All Employers!

Quality-driven work experience Whilst there are many different options to consider on our employer section , offering an industry placement (315 hours / 50 days) is a great way to engage with potential future talent as it allows a young person to make a sustained and tangible impact on your day-to-day activities or special projects. In preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots. We therefore have the know-how and track record to make it a great experience for both you and the student you choose to host.

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