T Levels for Craft and Design

T Levels for

In our Industry Excellence Academy you can study one of the brand-new Craft and Design T Level qualifications or Transition Programmes. They have been developed in collaboration with employers, and combine theory, practical and classroom learning with a minimum 45-day industry placement. If you opt to take a T Level you will spend 20% of your time on an industry placement and 80% in the classroom.

The T Level and Transition Programmes are designed to inspire students and provide them with the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to progress into a range of craft and design occupations. Students can expect to get their hands dirty with a range of tools, textures and techniques from modelling and shaping pottery to stitching and styling with beautiful fabrics.

T LEVEL COURSES

T Levels are Level 3, two-year technical programmes that provide you with a high-quality alternative to A Levels.

T Level - Ceramics Maker - Industry Excellence Academy

T Level | Level 3 | City Campus Manchester

T Level - Textiles and Fashion Maker – Industry Excellence Academy

T Level | Level 3 | City Campus Manchester

TRANSITION PROGRAMMES

If you haven’t quite achieved the grades for a T Level there is the option of a Transition Programme, which are Level 2, one-year programmes that will then allow you to progress on to a T Level.

COMING SOON

T Award

Those successful in gaining a place on our T Levels or Transition Programmes will be eligible for the ‘T Award’, a package of benefits that includes:

£300 per year bursary*
Free branded work wear
Access to industry standard technologies
Guaranteed progression to a Higher Education course at UCEN Manchester
And much more

*Subject to requirements

JUMP START PROGRAMME

The Jump Start to T Levels programme is a two-week introduction to our Industry Excellence Academy, T Levels and T Level Transition Programmes.

The programme is designed to inspire students to think and create. We will cover topics including:

An introduction to Craft and Design
The Creative Economy
Audience and Consumer Needs
Basic craft skills

Completion of the Jump Start programme is an entry requirement of our T Level and Transition Programmes.

Gallery

From our outstanding facilities to fantastic work placement opportunities, get a taste of what it’s like working in the industry and see what you can expect from studying at The Manchester College in our gallery.

ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT

If you want to find out more about our Craft and Design T Level and Transition Programme, register to attend one of our upcoming open events. Speak to tutors, hear from current students and get a glimpse of our facilities.

Register now

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