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Most examination papers vary as to what you require for the examination, so it is best to check with your tutor before hand. What equipment will be provided by the college/invigilator? You are expected to bring along your own equipment to each exam.

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SMART Targets – Guide for Students Your teachers and your Achievement/Personal Tutor will want to regularly discuss in order to agree and set SMART Targets with you that will help support you in making the best possible progress whilst at college and will link to you achieving your target grade. The setting of these targets, and you successfully achieving them, is going to be very important to your own personal success and development on your programme of study.

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Exhibition invite for former photography student Katie

With my Final Major project coming up, I thought that this would be a new area within photography for me to explore, and also a way for me to become involved with the homeless community, gain knowledge and help to raise awareness of the issue. 

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Students upskill with Enterprise Project

Student Zaneeb Hussain Akhtar said: “I’ve really enjoyed it, and we’ve met loads of new people. I particularly enjoyed learning leadership skills such as how to motivate, encourage and support other people.” Fellow student Wessaf Mahmood said: “The project has given us the independence to create and produce our own project to tight deadlines, and also the confidence to pitch our ideas.”

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Students selected to exhibit work at Origins Creatives

Motion Design and Animation in partnership with Flow Creative student Tia-Lily’s ‘A Sunset’s Blaze’ is an animated drama series that follows the adventures of a close-knit trio of friends. On hearing the news his game had been chosen, Troy said: “I am so surprised and grateful that my work was chosen out of so many talented people to be showcased in the Origins exhibition.

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Students take part in media camp to help charity plan for landmark occasion

Students take part in media camp to help charity plan for landmark occasion - As part of a two-day media camp at The Manchester College’s brand-new City Campus Manchester, students pitched their ideas for a celebratory event to make the 21st anniversary of one of the College’s long-standing partners, The Ideas Foundation.

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Your Path to a Thriving Career: Top Growth Industries in Manchester

Manufacturing Although this sector has shrunk significantly since 2005, in the years up to 2025, new jobs in the industry have been created, due to both industry growth and  replacement demand from its ageing workforce.   Currently, 115,000 people work in the manufacturing industry in Manchester.  

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Hair and Beauty tutors under the spotlight

And we are continually meeting the ever changing demands of the industry by introducing new techniques, such as microblading, laser and epilation, which opens up more pathways for the learners.” Zara Prior, Barbering tutor “I’m seeing a lot of barbers who have been in the business for 20 years coming back for their qualification, and that is because of a change in the law which requires them to have a certificate to get insurance.

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

There has also been a 230% rise in home baking businesses, making many people successful in the art of baking and cake decorating. Equally, if what you are looking for is to learn a new hobby, or find an escape from your busy, everyday life, studies show that 80% of people who took up baking said baking is stress relieving.

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T Level students secure employment after successful industry placements

Loretta Kiely, Niche Lead Business Analyst at Lloyds, said: “Liz’ level of work was incredibly high, she came up with new innovative ideas and was confident in her delivery. She was capable of taking it back to the users’ perspective, which is so important in Design work, and she displayed very well-rounded thinking.”

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Six Great Reasons to Host an Industry Placement

Our students are eager to learn, brimming with curiosity, and often bring bold, creative ideas you may not have considered. Their enthusiasm is infectious — and it can spark new momentum across your workforce.  Workforce Development Work experience or a T Level industry placement Industry placement don’t just benefit the students — they’re a fantastic opportunity for your team too.

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The 4 Skills Employers Look for & How to Acquire Them

Good interpersonal skills will make you likeable and memorable – essential for making a good first impression on an employe  How to improve interpersonal skills Smile when meeting new people.  Express gratitude when someone helps you.  Seek feedback from trusted individuals about your communication style. 

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