Sam Fazackerley, Head Chef at Rosso Manchester , joined Level 2 Culinary Skills students, providing two hours of industry-standard mentoring and expert advice about the hospitality & catering sector. Sam, who’s also worked as Chef de Partie, Head Pastry Chef and Sous Chef at Rosso, set the students a challenging task of cooking roast pork with roasted squash puree and fennel mostarda, with the students worked on seasoning, pan-roasting, plating and presentation.
View detailsThe knowledge I would gain from working with experienced tutors would be beneficial to my future career as a tutor in the childcare sector." What are your career goals? "My career goals are to continue working within the childcare sector as a tutor to both adults and 16-18 year olds.
View detailsAdult courses If you’re over 18 and you’re already working in the fitness sector or you’d like to, you might be interested in one our specialist personal training course. As an Active IQ approved centre, you’ll receive high-quality, industry-relevant training in personal training.
View detailsHere’s a quick comparison: Criteria T Levels A Levels Style Vocational, career-focused Academic, broad Time split 80% classroom, 20% work placement 100% classroom Subject range Vocational/sector-specific (e.g. Construction, Digital) Wide range (e.g. History, Biology, Maths) University progression Yes (growing number of courses) Yes (broad acceptance) Employer value High in relevant sectors High for general roles and academic careers In terms of career progression , T Levels may offer faster access to apprenticeships or jobs in technical fields.
View detailsTop Chinese chef cooks up a storm - Kevin Liu, Chef/Director of Tops Buffet Restaurant in Manchester, treated staff and students at The Manchester College to a master class in Chinese cuisine when he visited the College’s Openshaw Campus. Kevin prepared five dishes to showcase traditional Chinese cuisine and new trends. Beijing roast duck, Sichuan crispy beef and Cantonese sweet and sour chicken were the traditional dishes alongside the new trends of salmon from Chinese Imperial cuisine and a dessert called Snow White which comes from private home cuisine.
View details"This unique event means that our future students can meet and interact with their tutors through live chats and get a feel for college life through interactive sessions with their chosen subject areas." For more details visit our Events page .
View detailsHe is also taking part in the Junior Choices Programme, where he visits local schools as a student representative with the College’s youth team enhancing his Employability Skills. He said, “I have always been motivated to give back to the community.
View detailsWith dreams to work in the TV and film industry as a professional Make-up Artist before establishing her own make-up academy, UCEN Manchester tutors worked closely with Angela to ensure she was equipped with the right knowledge and skills to excel in the industry. Tutors organised workshops and visits with industry professionals, shared their own wealth of experience and provided invaluable opportunities for Angela, from working alongside them on short films to assisting photographers working with models and actors.
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View detailsRegardless of your background, age, experience and ability, you can find the path to success at The Manchester College. To learn more and view our hundreds of courses, visit our course finder .
View detailsI think about what I would have liked to be given as a 17–18 year old and present students with opportunities, from internal opportunities to working with industry professionals. My students have been given tickets to shows, taken on visits to well-known theatre schools and received paid work on television shows. “By making my tutorials and 1-1s inspiring, attendance always stands above 90%.
View detailsFor students seeking guidance on their next education or career steps, a wealth of resources are available to explore. Start by visiting university websites, which often provide detailed information on courses, entry requirements, and career prospects. Career advisors at your institution can offer personalised advice and help you navigate your options.
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