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Digital Media - Level 1 Diploma Are you aiming to work in the TV and Film industries? This is the perfect course to get you on the right path. The Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design & Media will provide you with an introduction to Creative Media and Games Design...

Rochdale

Full Time

1 Year

BTEC Introductory Diploma

4 September 2023

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Art & Design - Level 3 National Extended Diploma If you’re bursting with creativity and looking to express yourself as you work towards a thrilling career, then you are the perfect person to study our Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design.This course is taught at our Rochdale Campus in Ro...

Life Skills Plus - Entry Level 2 Certificate in Using Employability Skills (NOCN) Our Skills for Life courses accommodate learners aged 16-24 who have challenges/barriers to entering education, employment or training. They are designed for students who want to gain some qualifications in a mixture of life, vocational, fu...

Pathways to Adulthood Our Pathways to Adulthood Study Programme is designed to enable learners who have a learning difficulty and/or disability and are unlikely to get into full-time paid employment, to learn some independence skills through four key pathways:Em...

Multi-Skills - Level 1 Diploma in Construction If you’re the type of person who knows that they would thrive in a trade-based role but are still trying to determine which construction discipline you’d enjoy the most, then you would be perfect for our Level 1 Certificate in Multi-Ski...

Construction and the Built Environment - Level 2 First Certificate This Level 2 course in Construction and the Built Environment with DEC (Design - Engineer - Construct) has been designed by industry professionals to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to launch a successful career in in eithe...

Middleton

Full Time

1 Year

BTEC First Certificate

4 September 2023

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Plumbing - Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma If you’re the type of person who aspires to work in a hands on industry, likes to solve problems and complete jobs to a high standard then you would be perfect to study the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing.This course is tau...

Construction and the Built Environment - Level 3 National Diploma This level 3 course in Construction and the Built Environment with DEC (Design - Engineer - Construct) has been designed by industry professionals to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to launch a successful career in in eithe...

Middleton

Full Time

2 Years

BTEC National Diploma

4 September 2023

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T-Level - Building Services Electrical Engineering Are you ready to join the technical revolution that is T-Levels?This T-Level has been developed in consultation with employers in the construction industry to ensure you learn the skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunit...

Engineering - Level 3 National Extended Diploma Are you a hands-on innovator who likes to take an idea from a piece of paper and bring it to life? If so, you are the perfect person to study our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middl...

Carpentry & Joinery - Level 2 Diploma If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things done, then you would be the perfect person to study our Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.This course is taught at our Middlet...

Painting & Decorating - Level 2 Technical Certificate If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get a job done well, then you would be perfect to study the Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Greater...

Middleton

Full Time

1 Year

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

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Plumbing - Level 2 Technical Certificate If you’re the type of person who aspires to work in a hands on industry, likes to solve problems and complete jobs to a high standard then you would be perfect to study the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing.This course is taught a...

Middleton

Full Time

1 Year

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

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Carpentry & Joinery (Site Carpentry) - Level 2 Technical Certificate If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things done, then you would be the perfect person to study our Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middle...

Middleton

Full Time

1 Year

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

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Brickwork - Level 2 Diploma This course is for learners looking to develop their skills in brickwork and gain a recognised qualification. This course is available to learners who have successfully completed the Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork or Cskills Level 1 in Carpen...

Brickwork - Level 2 Technical Certificate If you’re the type of person who jumps at the opportunity to create something that’s both impressive and practical, then you’d be perfect for our Level 2 Technical Certificate in BrickworkThis course is taught at our Middleton Campus ...

Middleton

Full Time

1 Year

Technical Certificate

4 September 2023

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Carpentry & Joinery - Level 1 Diploma If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things done, then you would be the perfect person to study our Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Gr...

Electrical Installation - Level 1 Diploma Does the idea of working with all things electric spark your interest? If so, you’d be the perfect fit for the Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation.This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Greater Manchester. In p...

Skills for Life - Think Forward This course accommodates young people who have challenges/barriers to entering education, employment or training at Level 1. The programme aims to provide a broad learning experience with the development of the personal and social skills...

Entry Level 3 Practical Workskills (NOCN) Our Skills for Life courses accommodate learners aged 16-24 who have challenges/barriers to entering education, employment or training. They are designed for students who want to gain some qualifications in a mixture of life, vocational, fu...

Joinery Taster Session This session will look at fitting door latches and door handles, cutting and fitting skirting board and architraves.This course is FREE given that the following eligibility is met:You live within the Greater Manchester areaYou have lived in...

Multi-Skills Taster Session This will focus on how to lay block paving and also how to repair block paving if your block paving has started to dip and become uneven.This course is FREE given that the following eligibility is met:You live within the Greater Manchester ...

Basic Plastering Taster Session This session will look at how you repair holes in your plasterwork, basic plastering techniques, plaster boarding and basic skimming.This course is FREE given that the following eligibility is met:You live within the Greater Manchester area...

Photography - Level 1 Award This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore digital technologies in the field of photography. Digital image making and manipulation has become the preferred form for much image making activity in industry today and ...

Multi Skilled - Level 1 Award This course runs for 29 weeks, 3 hours per week on a Tuesday evening from 5.30-8.30pm. The full course cost is £290.

Electrical Installations - Level 1 Award This course has been designed to give both practical hands on skills and an understanding of the electrical industry with some health and safety for the construction industry also included. The course is for: Homeowners DIY enthusiasts Main...

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering This course is for learners who have achieved the required prior qualifications, skills and knowledge within the field of electrical/electronic engineering to advance to YHC/HND level. This qualification will allow learners to pursue career...

Middleton

Part Time

2 Years

Higher National Certificate

18 September 2023

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HNC Mechanical Engineering The course is aimed at people working in a production, design, technical or supervisory capacity within the engineering industry who wish to gain higher qualifications.The course is also suitable for those who do not currently work in the i...

Middleton

Part Time

2 Years

Higher National Certificate

18 September 2023

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HND Art & Design - Arts Practice If you wish to work in the Creative Arts industry, then this is the course for you. The course focuses on the development of practical skills, practical exploration of ideas, concepts across a range of different mediums, methods, techniques...

Rochdale

Full Time

2 Years

Higher National Diploma

18 September 2023

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Print Making - Level 1 Award in Art & Design Printmaking as a creative activity has a long and distinguished history. It has provided a multi-faceted vehicle for an enormously diverse range of artists, from Durer to Warhol, to explore an equally diverse range of issues and ideas. This...

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