It will support the expansion of the College’s engineering provision, enabling more students to access high-quality training, from Level 1 to Level 3 courses, including T Levels. Four new classrooms will also be introduced to support theory-based learning, including English and maths, while existing construction spaces will be upgraded to meet growing demand in plumbing, joinery, electrical installation and brickwork.
View detailsPlatinum award Some or all of the above, together with: Providing industry placements in preparation for, and during, T Level implementation Guaranteeing a job interview for work placement students. AND/OR: Setting live briefs with employer branding, employer feedback, competitions etc.
View details“Manchester Cathedral wanted its own dedicated crib so our carpentry and joinery students, whose qualification will feature in our brand new Industry Excellence Academy , were asked to create one. “Our students, who will become our T Level students in September 2021, did a superb job designing and building the crib to a professional brief in just a two week window.
View detailsThe 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.
View detailsFrom 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.
View details“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.”
View detailsAligned 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.
View detailsThey will work with you and your tutors to log your activities, help you feel prepared and to check consent. Each course and level have specific minimum targets to achieve for work experience. Centres of Excellence Level of Study External Work Placement (min. hours) Level 1 Up to 6 hours Level 2 24 hours Level 3 35 hours Industry Excellence Academy Level of Study External Work Placement (min. hours) Level 2 15 days/105 hours T Level Transition Year (Level 2) 15 days/105 hours Level 3 15 days/105 hours T Level (Level 3) 315-350 hours over two years In addition to external work placement hours, you'll also engage in a range of work-related activities such as virtual-work experience, masterclasses, industry insight talks and careers events.
View detailsThrough 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”.
View detailsTechnical 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.
View detailsIndustry 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.
View detailsQuality-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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