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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

The Government pledges to invest in the infrastructure and resources of colleges; in return colleges must comply with the statutory career obligations and requirements, and states that colleges “should continue to make every effort to improve their performance against the Gatsby Benchmarks”. This is why it is still crucial that all those working within colleges understand the relevance of the Benchmarks are and how all their work contributes to a successful and meaningful careers programme.

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Building Industry Excellence

This will also be available for students to us as an office when their industry placement requires them to 'work from home' State-of-the-art science labs including three wet and one dry laboratory, fully equipped with everything you'd expect to see when you enter the world of work A roof terrace for socialising with friends An extended library Plus IT suites and classrooms. 

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Business and Professional

All of our campuses have excellent public transport links and student facilities and all of our classrooms are well-equipped with high performance PCs. You’ll also get access to specialist business software, as well as podcasts, Skype, Moodle and more. Find out more Find out even more about our Business and Professional department in our subject area guide or on our YouTube playlist: Watch our YouTube playlist Download our subject area guide19+ adult courses starting in 2024/25 Start something new with our  Adult Education  courses for 19+ starting in 2024/25! 

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What is an Animal Management Course?

With brand new facilities dedicated to animal management , including custom-designed reptile and small animal care rooms, as well as state-of-the-art outdoor animal pens, you'll have everything you need to excel in your studies and practical training. What careers can you pursue in animal management? 

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ProPortal

Types of SMART Targets and how they will be set The three main areas in which targets will be set for you are as follows: Academic: some targets will be about how you can improve your course work so that you can improve your prospects of academic achievement (e.g. how to get a better grade) Essential Skills: some targets will relate to the development of your English, maths, or digital literacy skills The Deal : The Deal is an agreement between you and the college about your attitude to learning and the development of skills for employment. Some targets may relate to improving your performance in this area (e.g. attendance, time management, behaviour) Breakdown of the different types of SMART Targets Academic SMART Targets Usually, these will be generated by the feedback you receive on any coursework.

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Logistics

So, when you enrol on one of our Logistics courses, you’ll benefit from industry-standard training vehicles, specialist software and other sector-specific tools. You’ll also be learning in state-of-the-art modern facilities at our Wythenshawe campus. Our Logistics department has new and improved facilities including: The installation of large roller shutter doors to accommodate large HGV vehicles A brand new mezzanine area for classroom based learning New mechanical and electrical services installations which provide specialist ventilation, lighting, power and data.

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Adult Courses (Campaign Page)

Financial Support Automotive Business and Professional Education and Early Years Computing and Digital Construction and Engineering ESOL, English and Maths We offer adult and professional courses in a huge range of subject areas: Our Courses Foundation Learning Hair, Beauty and Make-up Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering Logistics Music Supported Learning Teacher Education Sport Visual Arts Explore Courses for Adults Course Enquiries & Admissions   03333 222 444 enquiries@tmc.ac.uk Head office: The Manchester College Ashton Old Road Openshaw Manchester M11 2WH GOT A QUESTION?

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Get ready for your next steps

The Accelerator Award will see any student who successfully progress from the College to enrol on select courses in September 2022 at UCEN Manchester, receive £1000 cashback during their first year of study, subject to good attendance and progress.    Eligible courses for the Accelerator Award  BA (Hons) Game Art and VFX  BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Branding  BA (Hons) Design for Digital Media (D4DM)  HND Art and Design Fashion  BA (Hons) Photography and Social Practice  FdSc Exercise, Physical Activity & Health  FdSc Sport Science: Strength & Conditioning  FdSc Sports Coaching  HTQ HND Computing  FdSc Computer Network Engineering  FdSc Computer Network Security  FdSc Software Development  HNC Construction Built Environment. 

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Degree Courses

You can get up to £9,535 if the subject is partly practical, including science, engineering, subjects allied to medicine or the creative and performing arts. The loan is available for courses that start on or after 31 August 2025. Maintenance Loan You can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help pay for your living costs such as books and rent.

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Public Services & Criminology

You have to be fit to succeed in most public services and criminology roles, so you’ll have access to extensive sports and leisure facilities including state-of-the-art, fully equipped gyms, where you can push yourself on resistance and cardiovascular machines. Plus, you’ll be able to see how much you’re improving using our wide range of high-tech testing equipment.

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Science & Medical Sciences

The extended City Campus Manchester will include: State-of-the art science labs including three wet and one dry laboratory, fully equipped with everything you’d expect to see when you enter the world of work A Click Studio and repair lab run by students as part of their curriculum where you will be able to have your equipment repaired A roof terrace for socialising with friends An extended library IT suites and classrooms.

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What Are T Levels?

Students receive an overall grade, ranging from a Pass to a Distinction*.   This grade reflects their performance in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course. A Distinction* is the highest grade you can get and is equivalent to three A*s at A-level in terms of UCAS points.  

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