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At The Manchester College - the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement*, you’ll learn advanced techniques using state-of-the-art professional equipment. You’ll train in one of our specialist automotive training centres and explore the latest technological innovations.
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Colleges specialise in these areas, offering courses in: Construction & Engineering (bricklaying, plumbing, electrical installation) Hair & Beauty (barbering, makeup artistry, beauty therapy) Performing Arts (acting, dance, musical theatre) Digital & Media (games design, film production, graphic design) These subjects are taught by experienced professionals and prepare students for direct entry into their chosen industries.
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We have limited places on the following courses: Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care Campuses: Nicholls, Northenden, Harpurhey, Openshaw Start date: Immediate start Level 3 Health and Social Care Subsidiary Diploma Campuses: Nicholls, Northenden, Harpurhey, Openshaw Start date: 23rd January 2018 Level 1 Principles of Coaching Campus: Nicholls Start date: 15th January 2018 Level 1 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport Campus: Nicholls Campus Start date: 16th January 2018 Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Campus: Nicholls; Start date: 15th January 2018 Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Campuses: Harpurhey, Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Campuses: Harpuryhey, Openshaw, Northenden Start date: 26 th February 2018 Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Campus: BSS Seminary 27 th February 2018 Level 2 ABC Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery Campus: Fielden Start date: 22nd January 2018 Entry Level 3 Award in Intro to Hospitality Industry Campus: Wythenshaw Start date: 8th January 2018 Fashion Photographic Makeup Campuses: Harpurhey and Northenden Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Campuses: Harpurhey and Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Campuses: Wythenshaw, Harpurhey Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Certificate Travel and Tourism Campus: Wythenshaw Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 2 Award Business Skills With Entrereneurship Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 3 Certificate Business Venture Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Certificate Introduction to Business Skills with Entrepreneurship Campuses: Openshaw, Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northenden Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 2 Award in Creative Media Production and Tech Campuses: Openshaw, Shena Simon Start date: 8th January 2018 Level 1 Exploring Creative Arts Campuses: Shena Simon Start date: 8th January 2018 The Prince’s Trust Team Programme Campuses: Wythenshawe and Harpurhey Full-time 12 Week short course Open to both adults up to 25 and 16-18 year olds Free to all ages Start date: 15th January 2018 Enrol now!
View detailsShafia Helps Manchester Museum South Asian Heritage Month
Alongside final year studies, Shafia undertook an extended industry placement working with Venture Arts , a charity that supports people with learning disabilities. The role involved working with mentors to create artwork, then designing a calendar.
View detailsCreative & Digital Students Fly High After RSPB Experience
Students at The Manchester College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Creative & Digital Media have had their work shared by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) as part of a national campaign. The second year Animation , Graphic Design and Digital Art students were briefed by the charity to make an animation, short film or series of images (photos/graphics/illustrations) drawing attention to RSPB England’s social media platforms in the run up to the RSPB’s biggest annual campaign – Big Garden Birdwatch.
View detailsStudents ‘Rise Up’ to win Denstu industry challenge
From September 2022, Creative & Digital courses will be taught at our brand new, state-of-the-art City Campus Manchester .
View detailsThe Manchester College champions net zero in Platinum Jubilee Challenge report
In addition to including recommendations based on the College’s contributions, the report also featured a case study on the College’s alignment with Manchester City Council’s Transport Strategy which aims to reduce emissions across the city during the development of City Campus Manchester, it’s state-of-the-art learning facility which opened in September 2022. With the Council committed to ensuring 90% of morning journeys to the city centre are completed either on foot, by bike or public transport by 2040, City Campus Manchester was strategically developed close to the city’s main transport hubs while only providing parking for those with accessibility needs.
View detailsHospitality & Catering
We also offer low-cost evening hospitality and catering courses available to adults of any ability and experience, including Basic Cake Decoration, Cakes, Bakes and Treats, Hobby Bread Course and moreBakery, The Art of Vegan Baking, Chocolate making and more. Our Hospitality and Catering courses are offered at our City Campus Manchester, Harpurhey, and Wythenshawe campuses.
View detailsIn Conversation with an Events Management Alumnus
The biggest challenge was that on the morning of the event, the original freestyler cancelled on us - so we had to act fast, use our problem solving skills and just hours before the start, find a football freestyler that would perform at the museum…and all for free! 10. What is your dream job/end goal? As I have a Broadcast TV & Theatre production background, I would love to have a job where I can combined my two passions, theatre and events.
View detailsCareer Focus on the Sports Industry
An expansion in the use of data among managers, coaches and support staff, and the rise of technology for critiquing player performance, scouting and management, again demonstrates the expected demand for relevant qualifications leading to employment. This is supported by the Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), who report that since 2019, the demand for jobs across all sectors of the Sport and Physical Activity sector has increased by 98%.
View detailsWillmott Dixon and The Manchester College partner up to invest in the future of Manchester
Upon completion of the course, the students will gain a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and Built Environment, an industry and university-recognised qualification equivalent to three A Levels. The new, state-of-the-art campus, located opposite the Manchester Arena and Manchester Victoria Station, will become home to The Manchester College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Creative and Digital Industries as well as UCEN Manchester’s Arden School of Theatre and Manchester Film School .
View detailsStudents cook up four-course feast with Exose Grant
Featuring dishes such as seaweed butter poached halibut and lemon meringue mille feuille, Exose and the students took advantage of the College’s state-of-the-art kitchen facilities to create a delicious menu. “Working with The Chefs’ Forum our students are able to gain experience of working with top-professionals to really take their skills to the next level.” commented Christine Kenyon, Deputy Principal at The Manchester College.
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