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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
5
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...
Rochdale
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2 September 2024
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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 ...
Rochdale
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2 September 2024
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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...
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Multi Skilled - Level 1 Award
This course runs for 12 weeks, 3 hours per week on a Tuesday evening from 5.30-8.30pm. The full course cost is £290.
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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
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2 September 2024
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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 Camp...
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2 September 2024
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2 September 2024
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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...
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2 September 2024
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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 ...
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2 September 2024
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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...
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2 September 2024
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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 Manchest...
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2 September 2024
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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, Grea...
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2 September 2024
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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 M...
Middleton
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2 September 2024
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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...
Middleton
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2 September 2024
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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 in Mid...
Middleton
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Technical Certificate
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2 September 2024
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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 Middleton C...
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2 September 2024
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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,...
Middleton
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2 September 2024
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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 Middleto...
Middleton
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2 September 2024
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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
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2 Years
Higher National Certificate
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5 August 2024
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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
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5 August 2024
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