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WE ARE
INDUSTRY
EXCELLENCE
WE ARE NO.1 IN GREATER MANCHESTER
Important information about this prospectus and changes to course and facilities information. Please read this carefully.
The information given in this prospectus is intended as a general guide to The Manchester College, its courses and facilities. All the information
contained in this prospectus was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to print. The prospectus does not form part of a
contract. It is therefore important that you check tmc.ac.uk for updates, or contact The Manchester College using the contact details contained
within this document. As referenced on the cover of this prospectus, The Manchester College is the No1 College in Greater Manchester for
Achievement. This is based on 2018/19 Government NARTs data.
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WELCOME CONTENTS
Welcome from Principal Lisa O’Loughlin 6
The Number One College in Greater Manchester 8
We are Industry Excellence 10
We are Industry Connected 16
Building Industry Excellence 18
SCHOOL LEAVER Aspiration for all 20
PROSPECTUS Your Route to Excellence 22
2021/22 Manchester: A place to work and play 24
Version 1.1 published September 2020
Life at The Manchester College 26
Our Campuses 28
Getting started in further education 30
Course listings 32
Supported Learning 84
How to Apply 86
Progression to UCEN Manchester 88
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HELLO,
I am delighted that you are considering joining us as you embark on the next stage of your journey to a
successful and rewarding career.
By embracing one of our programmes of study, your ambitions and the learning environment we provide,
all of which are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, I am confident that you will be able to achieve your goals and really
make the most of your time with us.
The standards we set you will be high but we will give you the help you need to meet and exceed them,
ensuring that you fulfil your full potential. We will also work to instil in you the professional standards and
values that will be essential for a successful career.
At The Manchester College, we are incredibly proud of our partnerships with local, regional and
national employers who not only help to establish our course requirements and curriculums but ensure our
students gain first-hand experience and real understanding of industry through work placements and
internships. By working closely with industry, we are able to ensure that you develop the skills that
employers want and need from you, as the next generation of industry excellence.
This approach leads to more students at The Manchester College progressing on to university, work or
further study than any other institution in the region. Take a look at our student case studies and the news
stories on our website and our social media channels to see for yourself the successes our students achieve.
Ultimately, our goal is simple – to help YOU to be amazing and to equip you with all the technical and
professional skills you’ll require for a future career. We are a diverse and incredibly inclusive learning
community and our students come from lots of different backgrounds and starting points, which is
something we respect and celebrate.
We would love for you to come and join us as, ultimately, we believe that if you work hard, we can help you
to achieve anything in your studies. I wish you every success for the rest of your education and hope to see
you in the future.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
Lisa O’Loughlin
Principal
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THE NUMBER
As you come to the end of your secondary 04. More of our students go straight to university,
education, you’re faced with the exciting prospect work or further study than from any other College
of deciding what you’ll do next. From T Levels in Greater Manchester.
to Level 3 BTECs, apprenticeships, employment
and everything in between, you have a number of 05. We provide award winning careers guidance*.
ONE COLLEGE
options to choose from. As such 97% of our students complete a work
placement in exciting business environments,
But, as exciting as it is, we know that making that providing invaluable experience to add to their CV.
decision isn’t always easy. The chances are you
will know that you ultimately want to end up in a 06. 9/10 employers tell us our students are ready
IN GREATER
rewarding and fulfilling career but you may not for the workplace.
know how to get there.
07. Our tutors maintain close relationships with
As you set off on this next stage of your journey over 1,000 industry partners. As a result, we have
you’ll want to know you’re coming to a College partner employers in every subject area.
MANCHESTER
that isn’t just number 1 in Greater Manchester for
student achievement but is also somewhere you’ll 08. We are investing heavily in our campuses,
feel comfortable and have the best chance of meaning you will have access to, and be able to
progressing into a successful career. train in, industry standard facilities.
So, what you’ll really want to know is why you 09. We leave nobody behind and are committed
should choose The Manchester College to help to aspiration for all. This means from your first day
equip you with the technical and professional skills with us to your last, you’ll be given everything you
you will need for that exciting career. Here’s more need to unleash your full potential.
than a handful of reasons why you should choose
us! 10. Our courses offer direct progression to our
higher education partner UCEN Manchester.
01. For two years straight we have been named
the number 1 College in Greater Manchester for Whatever your ‘amazing’ looks like, we
achievement. We’ve earned this because of the passionately believe that education and training
amazing results we help our students to achieve! are key to unlocking a better, brighter future. We’ll
work with you to help you make the choices that
02. The success of our students in basic English will give you the best possible chance of success!
and maths means we are the number one further
education college in the UK for student
achievement in these subjects.
03. The results we help our students attain means
we are one of the top 20 colleges nationally for
achievement.
*Association of College’s Beacon Award 2020: The Careers and Enterprise Company Award for Innovation in Careers and Enterprise’
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WE ARE
At The Manchester College we passionately An Industry Excellence Academy may be for you
believe in helping you to reach your ultimate if you have the entry qualifications and want to
goal, focussing on your future employability and broaden your employability skills. Here you will
developing the technical and professional skills benefit from completing your course with the
INDUSTRY
you need to have a successful career. added value of employer related learning. What’s
more, employers have co-developed many of our
Everything we do, from the courses we offer, the programmes and also co-deliver on some.
advice and support we provide and the work
placements we will help you to secure, is about All courses have been designed to include a
preparing you for industry and helping you to take mandatory work placement of more than 15 days,
EXCELLENCE
the steps you need to secure your first job in your with many including an industry placement with
dream career. a named employer for 45 days (a minimum of 315
hours). You’ll also be supported every step of the
To help us to achieve this goal we have way by an Employability tutor and an
partnerships with a range of regional, national and Employability co-ordinator who will oversee your
global employers that either provide input on our placement.
courses, offer work placements or a combination
of both. This means that everything you learn If you aren’t as far along your personal journey to
when you study with us will help you to acquire the your future career, we’ll help you to develop your
skills that employers demand and prepare you for skills in one of our Centre’s of Excellence. Here
a career in your chosen sector. we’ll help you to gain the qualifications you need
to progress closer to your dream career and you’ll
Depending on how many of the skills and benefit from completing work experience with one
qualifications you already have, you’ll continue of our employer partners.
your journey to a future career at one of our
Centre’s of Excellence or our Industry Excellence What’s more, we’ll provide you with all the support
Academy. you need to graduate into our Industry Excellence
Academy, where you will be able to further
All our courses are designed to respond flexibly to develop your skills and gain additional
the needs of employers and learners. Courses can qualifications.
be blended from on-site activity, on-line, face to
face, placements with employers and independent Regardless of where you study our dedicated
study – all designed to meet your needs. Employability and Partnerships team will be on
hand every step of the way to support you with
careers guidance and opportunities.
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In one of The Manchester College’s 19 Centre’s of Excellence, covering everything from Animal Care to In our unique Industry Excellence Academy you’ll benefit from a programme of study that has been
BTEC Science, you’ll develop the skills and gain the qualifications that you need to take the next steps co-developed with one of our industry partners.
towards your dream career.
This input not only helps to ensure that our courses are aligned with current industry skills demands but
While studying at one of our Centre’s of Excellence you can obtain qualifications ranging from Entry Level also means that you will benefit from a range of industry level activities and lessons.
and Level 3 certificates through to Extended Diplomas. If you haven’t already obtained a Grade 4 GCSE in
English or maths you’ll also study to achieve this level of qualification, which is a mandatory requirement This includes sessions delivered by industry experts, visits from guest speakers that are at the forefront
of your course and essential for many careers. of their sector and receiving industry standard ‘live briefs’ that will require you to work on the types of
projects you would be completing in the workplace.
Depending on your level of study you will also complete work experience with one or more than one
employer, this can either be completed in separate days throughout your course or in a single block. In our Industry Excellence Academy you’ll complete either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and a
You’ll also receive dedicated ‘employability’ sessions that will equip you with the skills that you’ll need to placement with an industry employer of at least 15 days. You’ll also receive dedicated ‘employability’
thrive in the workplace. sessions with a named Employability Tutor to develop your skills and knowledge. In addition you will be
allocated a dedicated Employability Advisor who will support you every step of the way helping to
When you complete your journey in one of our Centre’s of Excellence you will have all the skills you need prepare you and equip you with the skills that you will need to thrive in the workplace.
to be ‘work ready’ and the qualifications you need to take the next steps towards an amazing career.
We currently have an Industry Excellence Academy in:
You’ll also have the opportunity to progress into an Industry Excellence Academy if you obtain the
necessary entry requirements during your time in one of our Centre’s of Excellence.
Automotive and Logistics
Business
Childhood Studies
Computing
Construction
Creative and Digital Media
Health and Social Care
Hospitality and Catering
Music
Theatrical and Media Make-up
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T Levels at The Manchester College Industry Excellence Academy
From 2021, in our Industry Excellence Academy, we will also be offering Technical Levels (T Levels).
T Levels are new two-year technical programmes that will provide you with a high-quality technical
alternative to A Levels, combining classroom learning with an extended industry placement. This will last
at least 315 hours (approx 45 days), and will enable you to learn the most up to date industry skills.
They are equivalent to 3 A Levels and will be graded in a similar way.
In September 2021 The Manchester College will initially be offering T Levels in four subject areas:
Construction
Computing and Digital
Education and Childcare
Healthcare and Science
There are two entry pathways to T Levels
1. TRANSITION YEAR 2. DIRECT ENTRY
You can join one of our courses indicated with If you have achieved the required entry criteria and
within the Industry Excellence Academy in can provide the supporting information required
September 2021 at level 2 and on successful for the individual course then you apply for direct
completion of all aspects of the course progress entry to the T Level of your choice
directly to the corresponding T Level
When you complete your journey in our Industry Excellence Academy you will have the qualifications you
need to take the next steps towards an amazing career as well as the experience and skills that will help
you stand out to future employers.
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EMPLOYER PARTNER PROFILES
WE ARE INDUSTRY
In our Industry Excellence The Architectural and Our partnership with The Chef’s
We strongly believe that if we are going to help you to achieve a
Academy for Computing and Construction Engineering Forum provides Hospitality and
job in your dream career and be work ready, it makes sense to work
Digital we have partnerships Scholarship (ACE) is an Catering students with
with employers to ensure our courses are helping you to develop
with some of Manchester’s most Extended Diploma designed unrivalled access to the UK’s
the technical and professional skills you’ll actually need when you
innovative technology to provide you with the most inspirational culinary
enter the world of work.
businesses that will provide you foundations necessary for a experts. To date, students have
with a co-created programme lifelong career in the worked with more than 70
That’s why we have developed relationships and partnerships with
of study. construction sector. industry professionals as part of
a multitude of employers and businesses across a diverse range of
the weekly academy sessions,
industry sectors. We work closely with them to identify the skills and Depending on your course you’ll It has been designed in creating mouth-watering dishes
qualifications you’ll need in your future career and ensure that when work with Silverchip, Embroyo partnership with industry under the guidance of critically
you complete your time with us you are 100% work ready. Digital or Invasion Corp who will partners - Balfour Beatty, acclaimed and rosette awarded
CONNECTED
deliver some lessons, provide Bowmer and Kirkland, Conlon chefs.
We’re exceptionally proud of our industry partnerships because they guest speakers and offer you Construction, Caddick
help you, our students, gain the invaluable experience that will help work placement opportunities. Construction, Kier Regional The extensive list includes
you to stand out from the crowd to future employers. What’s more, Their input will ensure that you Building RW, Lovell, Vinci TV chef James Martin,
they ensure our tutors are fully up to speed with the latest have access to the latest Construction UK, Wates and Rochdale-based Andrew Nutter,
developments in industry practice and thinking. developments, thinking and Wilmott Dixon – and is ideal for MasterChef winner Simon Wood
techniques in this exciting anyone who wants to develop a and Lisa Goodwin-Allen from
Indeed, many of our students secure employment with the sector and that you acquire broad range of industry skills. the Michelin starred Northcote
organisations that they do work placement with. Now that’s what we cutting-edge, industry-relevant, restaurant. In addition to
call success! skills. The scholarship includes delivering academy sessions,
industry designed bespoke Simon and Lisa are also the
You’ll work on industry- modules, masterclass sessions College’s exclusive academy
standard projects and live briefs from industry experts and an ambassadors.
that our partners are delivering extended 45 day industry
for their own clients in real-time. placement programme to Students have reaped the
This will offer you the convert theory into practice. benefits of having access to
opportunity to gain experience Theory is complemented by a established chefs and kitchens
working on exciting projects full range of related field trips, across the UK. Benefits have
alongside expert professionals covering areas of the sector included gaining work
with years of experience. As a such as transportation, placements in prestigious hotels
result you’ll have a head-start on infrastructure, civil engineering, and restaurants, participating in
the competition when you enter sustainable energy and urban open question and answer
the jobs market. regeneration. sessions with industry leaders
and visiting restaurants to see
We have similar co-created If you are successful in applying best practice in action. Many of
programmes of study in our to this programme you will these placements have resulted
Business and Creative and receive a £300 bursary and a in part time and full time
Digital Media Industry free laptop. employment.
Excellence Academies, where
we have partnerships with an
array of employers.
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If your course choice is your first step in a • A mock hospital ward kitted out with industry
BUILDING INDUSTRY journey to a rewarding career, you’d probably
prefer to learn in an environment that matches
what you’d expect to see in industry. In fact there
isn’t a probably about it, you definitely would!
With that in mind we’re spending £140 million
standard equipment for Health students at our
redeveloped Openshaw campus
• Eight specialist studio workshops for fashion,
photography, jewellery, ceramics, printmaking,
3D design and digital media and an incredible
(yes you read that right) in not only building a double height collaborative art studio and
brand new campus in the city centre (a stone’s exhibition space for Visual Arts students at our
throw away from the Arena) which will be jam new city centre campus.
packed with state-of-the art industry equipment
These new and redeveloped campuses will provide
and facilities but also redeveloping our existing
exceptional study facilities along with access
campuses to bring them up to industry standard
to outstanding student services and support,
as well!
allowing our students to thrive in industry standard
training environments.
By September 2022, this will include:
After all, if we are truly going to help you become
• A bakery, restaurant and coffee shop for
the next generation of industry excellence, we’ll
Hospitality and Catering students to refine their
EXCELLENCE
need industry standard facilities if we’re going to
skills in, based at our new city centre campus
achieve our mission. And this way you are sure to
• New construction workshops for building be ready to hit the ground running on your first
services engineering, on-site construction and day in the job, as you’ll be familiar with the
design, surveying and planning as well as environment and systems you’ll be expected to
electrical testing, brickwork, plumbing, use.
plastering, painting and decorating, carpentry
and joinery and a multi-disciplinary area at our
redeveloped Openshaw campus
• Eight rehearsal rooms with full PA systems, five
recording studios, four Mac suites running state
of the art industry software and a DJ studio for
Music students at our new city centre campus
• Upgraded Automotive facilities including an
immersive suite containing virtual and
augmented reality software at our Openshaw
campus
• Six double height professional multi-purpose
studios with full sprung Harlequin floor systems
for Performing Arts students, based at our new
city centre campus
• A multi-sport 4G pitch, a match analysis suite,
a fitness testing room and a sports science
laboratory for Sport students at our
redeveloped Openshaw campus
18 19ASPIRATION
CAREERS AND WELFARE
Our Careers and Welfare team and Student Experience team are here to help, from the moment you
consider The Manchester College until the day you get your qualification… and beyond.
FOR ALL
Once you are enrolled with us you will have the chance to get support through workshops and one-to-one
appointments throughout the College year.
Our award winning Careers and Welfare team can help you to choose the right courses for your career
plans, guide you through career options and offer workshops on career topics like job applications, CV
writing, job interviews, Labour Market Information and using social media to find work.
You don’t become the number 1 College in Greater Manchester unless all your students achieve positive
They will also help to remove any financial barriers to your learning.
outcomes. That’s why we are so committed to ensuring that each and every student has the best
possible opportunity to reach their potential, regardless of their starting point and the journey that they
For more information on the help available please speak to a member of the Careers and Welfare Team or
take to realise it.
contact the Student Experience team: careers&welfare@tmc.ac.uk
So, what does that mean? It means that when you enrol on a course with us you know that you will receive
Did you know….our Careers, Employability and Welfare services are all fully matrix accredited and have
all the help and support you need to achieve you ambitions. Equally it means that you are committing to
achieved five consistent Matrix Awards.
working towards your goals and to learning the skills you will need for a successful career.
To make sure that everyone can meet their commitments and that every student at The Manchester
College can aim to achieve their full potential, we make sure that no student makes their journey to
STUDENT SUPPORT
industry excellence alone! That means providing support on everything from your welfare and wellbeing
Our Support and Experience team ensure that you receive the support you need to overcome any
through to career and progression advice.
challenges and barriers to you achieving your goals. With this support you will have everything you need
to achieve the highest possible grades and reach your aspirations.
You will be assigned an Achievement Tutor who will focus on your attendance, progress, aspirations and
supporting your learning and personal development.
Should you need extra help or more personal support, there is a dedicated Student Mentor, Experience
and Support team here to help you.
Our dedicated Additional Support Team will work to provide personalised learning support for students
with special educational needs and disabilities as well as specialist support for those students with an
Education, Health and Care Plan.
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
We are committed to supporting you to take the next steps required towards achieving your ambitions,
including helping you chose a higher education (HE) provider.
Our Careers and Welfare team can help you to choose the right course and place of study, whether with
our partner HE organisation UCEN Manchester (ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk) or another university.
All applications for full-time places are through UCAS and our Careers and Welfare team can help you with
your application and personal statement.
20 21YOUR
To ensure that you become the next generation of industry excellence, we will put together a full
Programme of Study. This will include your core qualification alongside other elements that will be
important in getting you work ready, developing your wider skills and preparing you for your career.
This will include:
ROUTE TO Enrichment
Support
EXCELLENCE
Employability skills
English – if you don’t already have a GCSE grade 9-4 or Functional Skill Level 2
Maths - if you don’t already have a GCSE grade 9-4 or Functional Skill Level 2
Depending on the skills and qualifications you have already gained, we have a number of different
options available to help you take your next step to a successful career. These include:
• Entry Level qualifications
• Level 2 and 3 diplomas
• Extended diplomas
• T Levels
What’s more, after you complete a level of study we’ll provide you with the support you need to take the
next steps along your journey to a career in industry.
22 23MANCHESTER:
A PLACE TO WORK
By coming to our Industry Excellence Academy or one of our Centre’s of Excellence you’ll be giving
yourself the best possible chance to go on and fill one of the many roles that Greater Manchester’s
A PLACE
booming economy is set to create in the coming years. Take a look at the opportunities that might be
waiting for you in our amazing city!
• Jobs in business expected to grow by projected 3.1% each year until 2027
• A projection of more than 5% increase in IT and computing roles until 2027, the highest in any region
TO WORK
within England
• Construction roles set to grow by more than 4% every year until 2027
• Hospitality roles projected to increase by 2.2% until 2027
AND PLAY
• Jobs in automotive to grow by 5.2% until 2027
• Logistics roles projected to increase by 5% until 2027, twice as much as any other region in England
• Media City offers fantastic opportunities in the creative and media sector without having to move to
London.
• Jobs in creative, cultural and digital industries to grow by more than 20% by 2025
A PLACE TO PLAY
At The Manchester College our campuses are either in the city centre or offer easy access to it. As such,
when you join an Academy or Centre of Excellence you’ll be in a great place to be able to enjoy all the
leisure activities Manchester has to offer!
From vintage shops, record shops and sports venues like the aquatic centre to the many theatres and
cinemas and from the coffee shops to the vast variety of activities such as junkyard golf and bowling,
there are plenty of ways to have fun in our wonderful city!
In a city renowned for its music and football you’ll never be more than a stone’s throw away from a live
music venue or the opportunity to watch live sport. And of course there are a vast array of galleries and
museums where you’ll find somewhere to soak up the culture of both our city and the rest of the world.
Put simply, whatever your interests might be, Manchester has something for you.
*Stats taken from ESMI/GM State of the City report
24 25LIFE AT THE
At The Manchester College we passionately • Free tea and toast available before 8.45am
believe that you are more likely to achieve your
potential and go on to be the next generation • Annual Student Excellence Awards where we
of industry excellence if you’re enjoying life as a celebrate your successes
student.
MANCHESTER
• Free Office 365, giving you access to Microsoft
services
That’s why we are committed to creating an
environment you feel comfortable in and provide • Financial support for purchasing professional kit
a range of extras that are designed to make your required for your course
time with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.
COLLEGE
• Student and Industry mentors to help your
These not only include some fantastic benefits but career and your professional and social
also fun activities that will also help you to develop development.
some of the essential skills that employers and
universities really want you to have.
Here’s just a sample of the opportunities that we
offer:
• Enrichment activities covering everything from
sports to volunteering and clubs and societies to
short courses
• Access to treatments in our beauty studios, The Students’ Union (SU) supports you in getting
performances in our theatres, meals in our your voice heard around the College. It is a
training restaurants and much more community of students, for students and run by
students.
• Use of our sports pitches, even for just a casual
kick around, and our on-site gyms Primarily, they run activities, societies, and
campaigns and represent your views and ideas
• Support for students who want to participate in
about what matters to you.
the Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Fantastic discounts in high street stores and You can get involved in a number of ways and
restaurants with the TOTUM card there are dedicated SU areas and spaces on each
campus.
• Exciting and interesting trips linked to your
course To learn more, email: SU@tmc.ac.uk
• The chance to enhance your CV by becoming a
Student Ambassador, where you will play a role
in supporting events and speak to potential
students and visitors to the College
• An opportunity to join the Student Council and
represent the views of your fellow students and
plan activities.
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OUR CAMPUSES
Manchester
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Openshaw
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Moss Side
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Didsbury
Northenden
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Harpurhey Campus Shena Simon Campus Nicholls Campus
Rochdale Road, Whitworth Street, Hyde Road,
Harpurhey M1 3HB Ardwick,
M9 4AF M12 6BA
4. 5. 6.
Openshaw Campus Northenden Campus Wythenshawe Campus
Ashton Old Road, Sale Road, Brownley Road,
Openshaw, Northenden, Wythenshawe,
M11 2WH M23 0DD M22 9TG
28 29GETTING
STUDY PROGRAMME AWARD
To support you financially on your journey to amazing we offer the Study Programme Award (SPA). You
will qualify for this if:
STARTED IN
• You have excellent attendance
• Put 100 percent into your work and behaviour: have a can-do attitude, be inclusive and kind, aim high
and hit your deadlines.
FURTHER
You will receive your SPA support every week you are in College or when you are off-site as part of your
studies, for example, if you are on a work experience placement. The award is made up of:
Bus Pass Award
EDUCATION
If you are over 16 and under 18 on 31 August 2020 you can get free travel across the whole of
Greater Manchester (GM) with Our Pass (ourpass.co.uk). We will even refund the £10 application fee.
Meal Support
You could be entitled to a meal award of up to £3.50 a day when in College or on a Work Placement.
At The Manchester College we believe in giving everyone, regardless of their individual circumstances,
Low income criteria applies. Plus you’ll receive free tea and toast if you come into College before 8.45am.
the opportunity to realise their dreams and have a rewarding career. To make sure that there are no
barriers to accessing further education we offer a range of financial support to those who need it.
Kit Award
If your course requires you to have a kit, you will receive a voucher to help with the cost up to a maximum
of £75.
Contact Us
We understand that finance and funding can be confusing so for more information, please drop in to
reception at your nearest campus or call 03333 222 444 and ask to speak to Careers and Welfare.
Terms and conditions apply. For full eligibility criteria and how to apply see Careers, Employability and
Welfare or the fees and funding section at tmc.ac.uk
30 31CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR COURSES
Level 3 Animal Management
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Biology of different animals
Extended Diploma Animal behaviour
Health issues and diseases
Farming industry
Level 2 Animal Care Health and welfare of animals
Extended Certificate Learn how to care for zoo animals
In our Centre of Excellence for Animal Care you’ll learn all the skills you need to turn your love for animals Develop an understanding of British wildlife species and their habitats
into a successful and rewarding career. And with demand for animal care professionals set to grow by
Level 1 Land based studies with Animal Care Introduction to a variety of animal care methods to give a real insight into
20% by 2026, there is likely to be plenty of opportunity to achieve your goals! the industry
Certificate
Mixture of practical and work related skills sessions to learn the basics
You’ll work with a wide range of species, learning about health needs, animal behaviour, breeding, nutrition of feeding, handling and safely transporting animals
and conservation, acquiring all the skills you’ll need for a fulfilling career caring for animals with a clear
focus on conservation, research and education.
CAREER OUTCOMES
There are number of different career options open to those of you that want to work with animals. These
range from Zoo Keepers to Vets and from Farmers to Countryside Rangers. For more details on the career
opportunities, explore our guide to studying animal care.
PARTNERS
The College’s Centre of Excellence for Animal Care has fantastic links with a range of organisations that
will offer you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience. These partnerships include:
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Animal Care at The Manchester College is really enjoyable. You get to learn lots of theory on
topics such as biology, which supports all the practical work we do caring for the animals.
There were other courses closer to where I live but I chose this one because of its study
modules. I originally wanted to work with dogs in particular, but there is such a large mix of
animals. I’m loving working with the racoons.
To find out more, download our guide to studying Animal Care by scanning this QR code or by
Abigail Murray, Animal Management.
visiting our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/centres-excellence/animal-care
32 33INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE ACADEMY FOR COURSES
Level 3 Auto-Electrical and
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Electronic ignition and engine management systems
Mobile Electrical Principles Transmission and driveline component diagnosis and repair
Diploma Auxiliary enhancement and fitting
Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Exploring engine management systems and component faults
Repair - Sponsored by Moffatts Motor Dissecting electrical auxiliary equipment and issues
Accessories Repairing chassis faults
Diploma
In our Industry Excellence Academy for Automotive and Logistics, you’ll work in our state-of-the-art
Level 2 Auto-Electrical and Diagnosing and repairing electrical units
facility on industry-specific training vehicles, learning all the skills required to move through the gears
Mobile Electrical Principles Correcting simple electrical faults
and motor into a career in this rapidly growing industry. Diploma Removing and fitting basic mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) components
The automotive and logistics sector has a host of fulfilling career possibilities and in our Industry Level 2 Fitting Principles Correcting mechanical and electrical faults
Excellence Academy, you’ll learn everything from basic maintenance and bodywork to diagnosing issues - Sponsored by Wynn’s Removing and refitting vehicle components
Diploma Service and maintenance
and fitting vehicle components. You’ll also have the opportunity to obtain industry standard driving
qualifications that will open up an exciting range of potential careers. Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance Replacing engines and repairing exhaust systems
and repair Repairing and maintaining vehicle parts such as brakes, steering, suspension
What’s more, if a career in automotive and logistics gets your motor racing but you don’t yet have the Diploma systems and chassis components.
qualifications required for our Industry Excellence Academy, you’ll be able to start your journey to an
Level 2 Vehicle Accident Repair Repairing vehicle body panels, including welding techniques and
exciting career in this vibrant sector in our Centre of Excellence for Automotive. Here you’ll be able to put Diploma paint mixing and alloy wheel refurbishment.
in place the foundations to progress into the Academy under the guidance of our expert team.
Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance Brakes, steering, suspensions systems, tyres and exhaust systems
and Repair
Diploma
Level 1 Introduction to Body Repair
Motor Vehicle Studies Paint and Mechanical repair
Diploma Electrical and trim (MET)
CAREER OUTCOMES
The automotive sector offers a vibrant range of career options ranging from Motor Vehicle Technicians,
with an average salary of £25,000 a year, to Service Managers who earn on average £38,000 a year.
For more details on career opportunities, explore our guide to studying automotive.
PARTNERS
The College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Automotive has fantastic links with a range of organisations
that will offer you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience. These partnerships include:
“ ”
I would definitely recommend The Manchester College. They have given me direction and
support through practical training and work placement opportunities, so now I feel more
confident in achieving goals I’ve set for the future.
To find out more, download our guide to studying Automotive by scanning this QR code
Luke Young, Motor Vehicle Studies or by visiting our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/academies/automotive
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Level 3 Business Venture with
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Human resource management and marketing
Entrepreneurship in partnership with Business law, finance and accounting
Invasion Corp Work on live briefs from Invasion Corp to give real-life experience of what it
Extended Diploma is like to work for a brand
Level 3 Digital Business with Social media and Develop key skills in digital marketing such as SEO, video advertising and
Marketing in partnership with Pie Analysis e-commerce
Extended Diploma Stakeholder management and market research
In our Industry Excellence Academy for Business, you’ll get all the skills you need to set off on a Campaign analysis
rewarding career in Manchester’s booming business and professional service sector. In the past 10 years
the business, accountancy and finance sectors have been three of the fastest growing industries in Level 3 Business Venture Ins and outs of business law
with Entrepreneurship Exploring how marketing, finance and human resource management
Manchester creating 45,000 new jobs in the region. With thousands more on the horizon, a business
Extended Diploma interacts with the legal profession
career in the city promises enormous opportunity to anyone with ambition who is ready to work hard.
Entry Level 3 Creative Digital Technologies Develop organisation skills and team building skills
All you need to start learning about business is a keen interest in how it works and, as you move up to Extended Diploma Undertake key primary and secondary research
higher qualifications, you can start to specialise in the areas that interest you the most. You will enjoy work Get creative on industry based business projects
placements and visits to businesses as well as real-world activities like running a small company.
Level 2 Business Skills with Entrepreneurship Skills and techniques required to effectively manage a business
Extended Certificate Track spend and income to oversee resources
What’s more, if a career in business appeals to you but you don’t yet have the qualifications required for
Work with large and well respected businesses in Manchester
our Industry Excellence Academy, you’ll be able to start your journey to an exciting career in this vibrant
sector in our Centre of Excellence for Business. Here you’ll be able to put in place the foundations to Level 1 Introduction to Business Skills and Develop key business skills including presenting a business idea, effectively
progress into the Academy, under the guidance of our expert team. Entrepreneurship organising meetings and running an event
Extended Certificate
Level 1 Introduction to the world of Business, Develop organisational skills
Digital and Creative Media Undertake primary and secondary research
Extended Certificate Develop progression plans and teamwork skills.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Studying in our Industry Excellence Academy or Centre of Excellence for Business will open the door to
a wide variety of professional service and business careers. These range from Digital Marketing Officers,
with an average yearly salary of £29,000, to solicitors that can earn an average salary of £56,000 a year.
For more details on career opportunities, explore our guide to studying business.
PARTNERS
The College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Business has fantastic links with industry and offers a
range of industry partnerships that will give you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience. These
partnerships include:
“ ”
I have been a student for four years and have been through a lot inside and outside of
College. With the support of my mentors and tutors, I have gained a lot of confidence and Continue your journey with a
have been able to bring myself outside my comfort zone. degree at UCEN Manchester
Venus Ubah, Business and Animation, TMC’s Student of the Year 2019. To find out more, download our guide to studying Business by scanning this QR code
or by visiting our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/academies/business
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Level 3 Childcare and Education
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Child development
Diploma Health and wellbeing
Understanding children’s additional needs
Play and learning, assessment and planning
Emergent literacy and maths
Level 2 Childcare and Education T Level Transition Programme
Certificate Childcare settings
Child development
Anatomy and physiology,
Creative and therapeutic activities
Literacy and numeracy in early years
Paediatric First Aid
In our Industry Excellence Academy for Childhood Studies, you’ll equip yourself with all the skills that
the childcare and education sector are crying out for. If you are a compassionate, patient, nurturing and Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Gain knowledge and understanding of babies and young children
encouraging person with an ability to recognise what each individual requires in order to succeed, you’ll Diploma from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge of 0-5 years
be right at home in our Academy for Childhood Studies. Support play opportunities and educational programmes
Support special educational needs and disabilities
You’ll gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children including Level 1 Caring for Children Gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to care
issues around safeguarding, health and safety. You’ll also learn about child development, how to provide Diploma for young children
support to children and how to teach through play and activities. Health and safety, safeguarding
Technology and music activities
If a career working with children or in education appeals to you but you aren’t yet ready for our Industry Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Setting goals
Excellence Academy, we’ll help to prepare you for a career with children in our Centre of Excellence for Development Certificate Working in a team
Childhood Studies. Here you’ll be able to gain the skills required to progress into the Academy under the Healthy living
guidance of our expert team. Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
CAREER OUTCOMES
Studying in our Industry Excellence Academy or Centre of Excellence for Childhood Studies, you will
nurture and develop skills that will set you up for a rewarding career helping young people to achieve
their potential. These range from early year practitioners, with an average yearly salary of £17,000, to
educational therapists with an average annual salary of £47,000. For more details on career opportunities,
explore our guide to childhood studies.
PARTNERS
The College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Childhood Studies has established links with industry and
offers a range of industry partnerships that will give you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience.
These partnerships include:
“ ”
The course has given me a lot more information about how to help other people. I now
know different ways to talk to people with learning difficulties. Going forward I would like to
go on to the second year of this course and then progress on to university so I can go into Continue your journey with a
teaching children with learning difficulties in the future. degree at UCEN Manchester
To find out more, download our guide to studying Childhood Studies by scanning this QR code or
Summer Hogan, Childcare and Education by visiting our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/academies/childhood-studies
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Level 3 Computing Science and Digital
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Focus on web development using Industry standard tools
Development in partnership with Silverchip Handle data with MongoDB and SQL
Extended Diploma Scriptwriting with Javascript
Industry lead modules on coding with CSS and HTML.
Level 3 Computer Science and Digital Work on live briefs for Invasion
Technologies in partnership with Software design and development projects
Invasion Corp Website development
Extended Diploma
Work experience opportunities with Invasion
Using coding to solve problems
Level 3 Digital Technologies Website and application development – using CSS, HTML and C#
Extended Diploma Computer game development and digital graphics
Using coding to solve problems
In our Industry Excellence Academy for Computing and Digital, you’ll develop all the skills you need to
advance into a challenging career in Manchester’s rapidly expanding IT and technology sector. Level 2 Cyber Skills for the Digital Age in T Level Transition Programme - Progress straight onto a T Level in 2021
In Greater Manchester alone there are expected to be 22,000 jobs in the sector by 2022, ranging from partnership with Embryo Digital Coding and network development in hardware programming and network
Extended Certificate design
cyber security and system administration through to games developers and software writers.
Use HTML, CSS, Javascript and VBJNET to develop websites
Create programmes in Python and C#
As you progress through our Academy, you’ll improve your coding skills and explore how computer
systems and IT solutions can be used across a wide variety of industries for different business applications. Level 2 Information and Creative Technology Introduction to games and app design and development.
Diploma Develop software for desktop computers
Seeing how vital these skills will be for all companies, you’ll understand why there are many career
Produce digital portfolios constructing websites using HTML coding.
opportunities to choose from.
Level 1 Introduction to the World of Business Develop organisational skills
If a career in computing or IT appeals to you but you aren’t yet ready for our Industry Excellence Academy, Digital and Creative Media Undertake primary and secondary research
Diploma Develop progression plans and teamwork skills
you’ll be able to start writing the code for an exciting career in this forward thinking sector in our Centre of
Excellence for Computing and Digital. Here you’ll be able to start writing the software required to progress Level 1 Introduction to Digital Technologies E-commerce, website design and imaging software
into the Academy, under the guidance of our expert team. Diploma Design and publishing project
CAREER OUTCOMES
Studying in our Industry Excellence Academy or Centre of Excellence for Computing and Digital will enable
you to consider a variety of careers in the computing, IT and digital technology sectors. These range from
Network Administrators, where you’ll earn an average of £30,000 a year, to IT Systems Analysts, with an
average yearly salary of £44,000. For more details on career opportunities, explore our guide to studying
computing and digital.
PARTNERS
The College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Computing and Digital has fantastic links with industry and
offers a range of industry partnerships that will give you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience.
These partnerships include:
“ ”
I’ve always been interested in computers and this course is a good opening for the industry
because it covers different units rather than just web development. I’ve changed my mind Continue your journey with a
many times about what I want to do and this course means I get to explore different aspects degree at UCEN Manchester
of computing
To find out more, download our guide to studying Computing by scanning this QR code
Adam Murray, Computer Science and Digital Technologies or by visiting our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/academies/computing
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Architectural and Construction
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Delivered in partnership with leading construction industry experts
Engineering Scholarship
Diploma
Level 3 Construction and Project management and civil engineering
The Built Environment Measuring, estimating and tendering processes
Extended Diploma / Diploma / Certificate Attending site visits to many of Manchester’s ongoing regeneration projects
45 day work placement
Level 2 Construction and Introduction to Construction practices and processes, including project and
The Built Environment site management, trade and professional roles and responsibilities
Diploma
Level 2 Design and Surveying T Level Transition Programme
Certificate Highly specialised project management
Working on-site to develop team building skills
Develop presentational skills
Level 2 On Site Construction T Level Transition Programme
Certificate Design in collaboration with Industry partners
One look at the number of cranes dotted across the Manchester skyline will tell you that the construction Focus on carpentry and joinery
sector is booming in the city. Demand is high for highly skilled tradespeople, from architects to joiners Operations and expectations working on site
and plumbers, meaning there are endless career opportunities in the construction industry.
Level 2 Building Services Engineering T Level Transition Programme
Certificate Up skill in electro technical sectors and electrical installation technology
In our Industry Excellence Academy for Construction and Engineering, you’ll start to build the skills base
Learn the principals of electrical science
required for a fully developed career in this exciting industry.
Install wiring systems and enclosures
You’ll be learning in a fully simulated working environment with industry standard equipment, which Level 1, 2, 3 Plumbing Hot and cold water supplies and sanitation
includes 25 specialist construction workshops and bespoke areas for building services engineering, on-site Certificate Domestic heating
construction, ground works and design, surveying and planning to name a few. Preparing for the workplace
Level 1, 2, 3 Plastering Solid and fibrous plastering
What’s more, if a career in construction and engineering appeals to you but you aren’t yet ready for our Diploma Fixing dry linings and plasterboards
Industry Excellence Academy, you’ll be able to put in place solid foundations for a career in this sector in
Level 1, 2 Brickwork Produce thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
our Centre of Excellence for Construction and Engineering. Here you’ll be able to gain the skills required to
Diploma Build solid and cavity walling
progress into the Academy, under the guidance of our expert team.
Level 1, 2, 3 Carpentry and Joinery First fix flooring, roofing, frames, partitions, stairs
Diploma Double doors and mouldings
Level 1, 2, 3 Electrical Installations Health and safety in the industry
Diploma Electrotechnical technology
Principles of electrical science
Level 2, 3 Engineering Engineering materials
Extended Diploma / Diploma / Certificate Mathematics for engineering
Industry skills
Level 1, 2, 3 Painting and Decorating Preparing surfaces and applying paints
Advanced Technical Diploma Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
Prepare specialist finishes
Level 1 Introduction to Construction Skills Build skills in a range of areas from carpentry and joinery to plumbing,
Advanced Technical Diploma plastering and bricklaying
42 43“ ”
These days, work experience can definitely be the deciding factor in getting a job.
The College is very keen on promoting practical experience and thoroughly preparing
students for realistic expectations of work life and career paths. I say, whatever the College
has to offer, students should make the most of it.
Zubair Ibrahim, Construction Student
CAREER OUTCOMES
Studying in our Industry Excellence Academy or Centre of Excellence for Construction and Engineering
will open doors to the numerous careers that exist in construction. These range from a joiner, a career
with an average yearly salary of £25,000, to an engineering technician with an average yearly salary of
£35,000. For more details on career opportunities, explore our guide to studying construction.
PARTNERS
The College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Construction has established links with industry and offers
a range of industry partnerships that will give you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience. These
partnerships include:
Continue your journey with a
degree at UCEN Manchester
To find out more, download our guide to studying Construction by scanning this QR code or by visiting
our website: https://industry-excellence.tmc.ac.uk/academies/construction-and-engineering
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Level 3 Creative Media Production Technology
KEY AREA OF STUDY
Creating animation and motion graphics
– Motion Design and Animation, Telling clients stories through animation and motion
in partnership with Flow Creative
Extended Diploma
Level 3 Content Creation and Digital Film Producing short films and content for Social Media
Production in partnership with Pie Analysis Develop digital marketing strategy including Influencer Marketing
Extended Diploma Co develop projects in partnership with digital media agency, Pie Analysis
Level 3 Creative Media Production Technology Communicating through design including branding and marketing
– Digital Design and Communication, Graphic and digital design skills for various purposes
in partnership with Creative Cow
Extended Diploma
Have you ever watched a perfectly executed film scene or played a hyper-realistic computer game and
thought, “I want to do that?” It doesn’t have to be a dream – you can gain the skills you need to achieve Level 3 Digital Art and Animation for Film, Expand capabilities in 2D and 3D techniques using state of the art facilities
your ambitions right here at The Manchester College. VFX and Games Learn how to brief in design work and seek client approval
Extended Diploma Gain employment focused skills for applying for jobs
The creative and digital media sector is incredibly diverse – there are so many opportunities open to you
if you have the talent, abilities and drive to succeed. We can teach you everything from 3D animation to Level 3 Creative Media Production and Look at traditional, 2D and stop-motion animation
Technology Motion graphics
graphic design and film production.
Extended Diploma
In our Industry Excellence Academy you’ll learn from tutors who are specialists in their fields, and become Level 3 Creative Media Production and 3D techniques in modelling, texturing, rendering and sculpturing
familiar with DSLR cameras, graphics tablets, animation scripts and 3D modeling software. Our classrooms Technology - Games Development Design, animate and develop characters, assets and environments
are set up as design and production studios with industry standard software. You’ll also gain practical Extended Diploma
experience in our film studios and recording rooms.
Level 3 Creative Media Production and Producing films from concept creation to audio and visual editing
Technology - TV, Film and Broadcast Produce your own short dramas, music videos, documentaries,
Extended Diploma and multi-camera recordings
Level 3 Creative Media Production and Producing films from concept creation to audio and visual editing
Technology - TV, Film and Broadcast Produce your own short dramas, music videos, documentaries,
Extended Diploma and multi-camera recordings
Entry Level 3 Creative Digital Technology Develop key creative media skills
Extended Diploma Up skill in digital or business
Try a range of specialisms to help you progress onto a tailored course
Level 2 Creative Media 2D animations and TV and film productions
Production and Technology Graphic and games design
Extended Diploma Digital photography
Level 1 Creative Media Production Digital photography, web design, and digital image creation
Extended Diploma Develop and edit video and audio productions
Level 1 Introduction to the world of Business Develop organisational skills
Digital and Creative Media Undertake primary and secondary research
Extended Diploma Develop progression plans and teamwork skills
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