Sixth Form,16+ & Apprenticeships
Welcome to UCM
Welcome to UCM!
Whether you’re a young person thinking of leaving school or you’re a mature person looking to reskill, choosing UCM for your next step is a great option. We have some fantastic courses, taught by tutors who love their subject and have wide experience in that industry. They are committed to making your experience at UCM the best it can be and want you to succeed.
At UCM you’ll be taught in high quality learning spaces and you’ll have access to a wide range of resources and study spaces in our newly-refurbished Hive.
You can apply for your course on our website, but don’t forget to come along to our open events to chat with our lecturers and see what UCM has to offer you.
I was a student at UCM (the Isle of Man College as it was known then) and look back with extremely fond memories at the experience I had, the friendships I made and how it helped me carve my path.
I look forward to seeing you around our campuses.
Choose from a wide range of courses to suit all levels of study and ability
Benefit from excellent learning spaces including our Real Working Environments
Taught by lecturers who have worked in their respective industries
Enjoy meaningful work placements where you’ll make great industry connections
Build employability skills to support your future career
Why Choose
Develop new friendships and take part in extra-curricular activities and trips
Why Choose
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Your Journey starts here
APPLICATIONS OPEN FROM NOVEMBER
1. Apply online at www.ucm.ac.im
2. Choose the subject you’re interested in
Start
IN NOVEMBER WE HOLD OUR OPEN EVENING *
3. Find the course you want to study and read the course information
4. Click the apply now* or the enrol now* button
5. Complete all the information and we’ll be in touch
Results Day – when you get your exam results upload them to the learner portal and we’ll contact you to update your offer to an unconditional offer or suggest a different course
We’ll invite you to come and enrol on your course (you’ll get your UCM pass & lanyard!) START ENJOYING YOUR COURSE
Freshers’ Fair & induction where you’ll receive your timetable.
* Visit our Open Evenings - if you still haven’t applied or want to ask any more questions this is a great opportunity.
If you’re interested in Engineering why not visit our Engineering open event in March.
We’ll invite you to an Information Sharing Appointment
We’ll contact you with either an unconditional offer (if you meet the course requirements) or a conditional offer if you’re awaiting exam results
We’ll contact you with your start date
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR APPLICATION
• For more information, advice and guidance call, or make an appointment to see our Central Applications Team
• Book a meeting with a Careers Advisor –www.ucm.ac.im/careersadvisor
• If you have support requirements speak to our Access to Education team (asc@ucm.ac.im)
• Support with English and/or maths qualifications if you don’t have the grades you need
Academic Support
If you’re looking for some extra support with academic work, our team in the Academic Support Centre (ASC) is here to help. Our team is friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
We offer one-to-one or small group support in a relaxed environment in areas such as:
• revision sessions for students re-taking English and/or maths
• study skills (essay planning and research techniques)
• skills building in areas such as spelling, algebra, percentages and punctuation
• personal statements for UCAS applications
• guidance for students working towards higher education qualifications Our supportive staff work flexibly, arranging appointments at times to suit you, and if required we’ll work closely with your tutors to ensure that your individual needs are met.
Transitioning from High School
Support is available for school pupils who are moving on to UCM and need some additional help transitioning to life in a university college. Please contact our Student Services team. studentservices@ucm.ac.im
Your Student Experience
Gaining a qualification is only one part of what UCM has to offer you. There are lots of ways you can get involved, have your say, build your employability and have fun.
Start your UCM experience with our Freshers’ Week
Activities and events to complement your learning and have fun, including fund raising and quizzes
Build transferable skills through on-course opportunities such as volunteering and workplace visits
Develop your CV, interview skills and build links with future employers
Join the Student Council or become a Student Ambassador
Out Student Services team can also:
• Help with your application before you join us
• Provide one-to-one support, counselling, tutorial programme, awareness raising campaigns and financial support
• Help you with your next steps through information, advice and guidance as you come to the end of your course
Vocational Relates to an occupation or employment.
Technical Relates to a particular subject or craft, or its techniques; involving or concerned with applied and industrial sciences.
Academic Relates to education and scholarship; not of practical relevance; of only theoretical interest.
Level 1
Provides a basic knowledge of a wide range of subjects and includes some practical skills
Catering
Construction Skills
Level 2 Vocational
Chooses appropriate skills to solve a task and reflects on those choices.
Agriculture
Brickwork
Carpentry & Joinery
Electrical Installation
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Health & Social Care
Horticulture
Hospitality & Catering
Manufacturing Engineering
Motor Vehicle
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Sport
Landscaping & Conservation
Motor Vehicle
Vocational Studies
Level 3 Vocational
Interprets a problem, identifies the skills needed to solve it and reviews the effectiveness of the method and solution.
Agriculture
Brickwork
Carpentry & Joinery
Electrical Installation
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Health & Social Care
Horticulture
Hospitality & Catering
Manufacturing Engineering
Motor Vehicle
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Level 2 Technical
Demonstrates understanding of basic facts and simple skills by applying them to a practical situation following defined process and procedure.
Digital Administration
Art & Design Business
Creative Media
Health & Social Care
Digital Technologies Science
Level 2 Academic
Understands facts and ideas, and applies these to similar problems already experienced.
Progression Map
Level 4+ Vocational
Addresses complex and non-routine tasks with high level skills and applies them in a practical way.
Health & Social Care
Quality Assurance
Level 3 Technical
Teaching & Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Understands and applies the knowledge of vocational education and skills to solve complex tasks through stated procedures
Digital Administration
Art & Design
Creative
Early Years
Digital Technologies
Health & Social Care
Animal & Land Management
Forensic Science & Criminology
Performing
Level 4+ Technical
Uses advanced vocational knowledge and skills to solve complex and non-routine practical problems.
Administration & Information Technology
Level 3 Academic
Art & Design
Health & Social Care
Level 4+ Applied Academic
Gathers knowledge and develops skills through independent research, solves complex and non-routine problems and demonstrates understanding from different perspectives.
Accounting & Finance
Business Management
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Health & Social Care
Sport
Visual Communication
Demonstrates factual or theoretical understanding of subject knowledge and applies different perspectives to routine problems.
Level 4+ Academic
Gathers knowledge through independent research and critically analyses, interprets and reviews complex information, concepts and ideas.
History
What level is right for you
Degrees, Degree-level & Post Graduate*
Postgraduate, Professional Qualifications
University, Undergraduate, Bachelors
16+ & Apprenticeships* Other Terms or Equivalents
Sixth Form, A-levels, GCSEs & Vocational, Technical, Trades
Masters, Work-based & Integrative Studies (WBIS)
BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), Work Based & Integrative Studies
HND, Foundation Degree, Diploma
Award, Certificate, Extended diploma, Foundation, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, NVQ, Diploma
Diploma, City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, Technical Certificate, Award, Technical Diploma, Extended Certificate, Apprenticeship
Diploma, City & Guilds, Pre-apprenticeship, NVQ, Extended Certificate
iGCSE & Functional Skills
certificate, Award, City & Guilds
*Apprenticeships run up to level 5
Our Campuses
We have five campuses in Douglas – all with facilities specific to different courses.
The Nunnery
Hills Meadow
William Kennish
Homefield Road
Thie Ushtey Test Centre
The Hive
Our Facilities
Hashtag 2
Access individual study and group zones, books, journals and resources
Oastan
Training restaurant for our Catering, Hospitality & Food Services students is open to the public
The Annie Gill
Training café for our students with additional needs is open to the public
Enjoy your breaks with delicious hot and cold food, and snacks
Synnova
Training salon for our Hair & Beauty students is open to the public
Little Explorers
Our real working environment for our Early Years & Childcare students
watch the highlights from last year’s celebration
Fees and Funding
The cost of each course is shown on the course page on the website. If you are under the age of 18 on the 1st of September preceding the start of a full-time course, you will be funded by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and you will not be charged the fees.
Over 18s may be entitled to a grant through Student Awards. For more information visit www.ucm.ac.im/about/fees-regulations-policies
Full Time
Part Time
Apprenticeships
*Under 18 *Over 18 *Under 18 *Over 18 Under & Over 18
No Fees
Fees are shown on the course page, residency criteria applies Fees are shown on the course page
Fees are shown on the course page, residency criteria applies Fees are shown on the course page
Funding, Grants & Remission
No Fees
Remission is available under UCM Fee Policy 3.1.
Remission is available under UCM Fee Policy 5.1 , 5.2 and 5.3 Grants can be available through Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS)
Funding is available through DESC Apprenticeship Scheme
*Age as of 1st of September preceding the start of a study program.
Free School Meals
Some students who are 18 and under may be entitled to free school meals whilst at college, if a parent or guardian is claiming specific benefits. For further information please visit Isle of Man Government - Free school meals.
Bus Travel
Depending on your age you may be eligible for bus concessions. Please visit Go Cards (iombusandrail.im) to see what option suits you best.
Art & Design
DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN
Level 2
1 year, full time
This course will provide you with an introduction to art and design, enabling you to reengage with education and acquire the requisite knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to further education or employment in the creative industries.
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN
Level 3
2 year, full time
The course has been designed to provide you with a strong foundation for progressing to a broad range of creative subjects at university or employment. It provides you with a vital bridge between school and university, helping you to become a more independent thinker and practitioner.
FOUNDATION IN ART & DESIGN
Level 3 & 4
1 year, full time OR 2 years, part time
These are pivotal courses which provide a transition from general education to specialist art and design education, enabling you to make an informed decision when applying to higher education or seeking employment within a related industry.
Media & Music
DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA, PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY
Level 2
1 year, full time
This UAL course offers students a broad, exploratory experience, helping them to understand the media industry and its professional demands. This qualification prepares students for real-world sector expectations and introduces them to various career pathways within the media field.
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA, PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY
Level 3
2 years, full time
The course provides students with the skills and knowledge required for university-level study or employment in the media industry. These qualifications enable learners to explore, develop, and refine their creative abilities, supporting them in transitioning from general studies to more specialised areas of media production.
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION
Level 3
2 years, full time
This course offers an opportunity to explore, develop, and refine your creativity in music. It is designed to be both stimulating and challenging, providing a supportive pathway from broad-based study to more specialised areas of focus.
Ed Leeming’s Success Story
During his Creative Media course Ed had the opportunity to complete a work placement with 3FM and is now a full-time Multimedia Producer with them.
Sports
SPORTS INDUSTRY SKILLS (leading on Children’s Sports activities)
Level 2
1 year, full time
This course is for learners who have a passion for sports coaching. Students will learn how to lead children’s sports activities through both theory and practical based learning, and will undertake work placements.
Connor Prescott’s Success Story
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT
Level 3
2 years, full time
The course will suit those wishing to develop their sporting talent alongside their academic studies as well as those who love sport and would like a career in the Sports Industry within non-playing/ competition roles.
Passionate sportsman, Connor Prescott, began his studies at UCM with the Level 2 Sports Industry Skills course, and has now progressed to graduate from the Sports Coaching Degree Programme, with his sights set on coaching in the states one day.
Catering, Hospitality & Food Service
NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking and NVQ in Food and Beverage Service
Level 1
1 year, full time
In this course you will explore food production and taste profiles through basic cooking and preparation techniques while developing the skills to work front of house. It is a practical course where you will develop your skills within the College production kitchen and bakery and restaurant to build and develop your skills and to enable you to seek employment in the industry or progress to the NVQ Level 2 qualifications.
NVQ in Professional Cookery and NVQ in Food and Beverage Service
Level 2
1 year, full time
This course is for those with basic kitchen and restaurant skills who want to progress in their career by achieving a nationally recognised qualification. The focus is on developing skills in a commercial kitchen and bakery and busy restaurant. It is an ideal course if you are looking to advance in this exciting and dynamic sector.
NVQ Diploma in PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
Level 3
2 years, full time
You will develop your previous knowledge, understanding and skills to become a proficient chef working in a professional environment. You will learn and develop a high standard of cookery skills, processes and menu design. In addition you will cover health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment and develop productive working relationships with colleagues.
NVQ Diploma in PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
Level 2
2 years, part time
This course is for those employed within a professional kitchen who wish to develop their basic kitchen and restaurant skills to progress in their career by achieving a nationally recognised qualification. The focus is on developing skills in your place of work and within the UCM commercial kitchen. It is an ideal course if you are looking to advance in this exciting and dynamic sector.
NVQ Diploma in PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
Level 3
2 years, part time
This is for those who hold a level 2 professional cookery qualification who wish to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to progress in the career or to specialise in an area in which they have a particular strength or passion such as Professional Cookery or Patisserie & Confectionary.
Tyler Livesey’s Success Story
Guided by his recipe for success: passion, determination and a positive work ethic, Head
Chef Tyler Livesey started out in the kitchen as a kitchen porter. After picking up some basic food preparation skills by watching chefs at work, he decided to formally learn and gain the qualifications he needed to become a chef by undertaking the Catering & Hospitality course (Level 1, 2 and 3).
Hairdressing & Barbering
DIPLOMA IN BARBERING
Level 2 NVQ
1 year, full time
This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a barber including: health and safety; client consultation; shampooing and conditioning hair; basic hair cuts; blowdry and finishing and cutting facial hair to shape.
DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING
Level 2 NVQ
2 years, full time
This course consists of practical training in our realistic salon environment alongside theoretical knowledge & understanding and participating in work experience within a local salon.
Diploma in HAIRDRESSING
Level 2 NVQ
2 years, part time
The course is designed to develop all the skills you will require to enable you to become a Hair Stylist.
Diploma in Hairdressing
VTCT Level 3 NVQ
1 year, part time
This qualification is for stylists who have completed a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and gained a minimum of 1 year’s industry experience working full time in a salon. You will experience all aspects of creative practical hairdressing skills alongside learning the underpinning knowledge required to become a Senior Stylist.
Beauty Therapy
DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY
Level 2 NVQ
1 year, full time
Training is undertaken in a modern training suite with highly qualified tutors who have many years’ experience within the beauty industry, ensuring you achieve the highest level of training and maximum employment opportunities in this fast-growing industry.
DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY Massage
Level 3 NVQ
1 year, full time
Gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as an advanced beauty therapist specialising in various massage treatments, spa treatments and/or facial electrotherapy.
AWARD IN MANICURE
Level 2 NVQ
1 week, part time
This intensive course will provide you with the relevant skills and knowledge needed to be a manicurist.
Martine Vermeulen’s Success Story
When Martine Vermeulen moved to the Isle of Man from South Africa with her husband, she was keen to make a fresh start and change her career. As she had always had an interest in beauty therapy, she signed up to some beauty therapy courses with us and as a result of her learning and hard work, is now the proud owner of a flourishing beauty salon.
CERTIFICATES IN SWEDISH MASSAGE AND ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Level 3 NVQ
12 weeks, part time
This course will help you to develop practical skills in providing the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of body massage alongside independent study for anatomy & physiology.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Award in Level 3 NVQ
8 weeks, part time
This course will help you to develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care, communication, as well as equip you with the practical skills you’ll need to provide a relaxing and stress relieving treatment of Indian Head Massage, enabling you to provide your own services for clients.
Animal & Land Management
LANDSCAPING AND CONSERVATION
Level 1
1 year, full time
Gain the practical knowledge and skills you need to work in the landscaping or environmental sector.
HORTICULTURE SKILLS
Level 2
1 year, full time OR 2 years, part time
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to work with plants - from maintaining turf as a groundskeeper, to caring for plants as a gardener, or even designing gardens and parks as a landscape artist.
WORK BASED GOLF GREEN KEEPER
Level 3
2 years, part time
The Horticulture apprenticeship framework offers the opportunity to work in the horticulture industry while gaining a recognised qualification.
EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Level 3
2 years, full time
A Level 3 course that contains both practical and theoretical elements that equips students to either progress to higher education or to work in the animal related industries.
Brickwork
DIPLOMA BRICKLAYING
Level 1
1 year, full time
The course includes Principles of building construction, information and communication, Contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course, Carrying out block laying activities, Carrying out bricklaying activities, Carrying out cavity walling activities, Health, safety and welfare in construction, and Professional Standards.
DIPLOMA BRICKLAYING
Level 3
1 year, part time
DIPLOMA BRICKLAYING
Level 2
1 year, part time
The course includes Principles of building construction, information and communication, Producing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding, Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers, Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures, Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures, and Health, safety and welfare in construction.
The course is includes Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work, Repair and maintain masonry structures, Constructing radial and battered brickwork, Carrying out decorative and reinforced brickwork, Constructing fireplace and chimneys, and Health, safety and welfare in construction.
Carpentry & Joinery
DIPLOMA CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
Level 2
2 years
Year 1 - full time
Year 2 - part time
If you enjoy working with timber and want to put your practical skills to good use or if you are interested in learning basic woodworking techniques or making complex structures this is the course for you.
Diploma SITE CARPENTRY
Level 3
The course includes Health, Safety and Welfare, second fix flouring and roofing, second fixing operations, principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work, first fix roofing and stairs, second fixing double doors and mouldings, and setting up and using fixed and transportable machinery.
Construction, Architecture & Surveying
DIPLOMA IN PRE APPRENTICESHIP
Level 1
1 year, full time
The course is broken down into a mixture of units from Introduction to Health & Safety, Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting & Decorating, and Plumbing.
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE & SURVEYING
Level 3
2 years, full time
This qualification is designed to meet the requirements of today’s Construction Industry and give you the necessary skills and competences to work effectively.
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE & SURVEYING
Level 3
2 year, part time
This qualification is designed to meet the requirements of today’s Construction Industry and give you the necessary skills and competences to work effectively.
BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION Management
Level 4
2 year, part time
The course includes areas such as Construction Design Project, Construction Technology, The Construction Environment, Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction and Surveying, Measuring and Setting-out.
DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Level 2
1 year, full time
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who aspire to be skilled in their chosen trade, by progressing through an apprenticeship and working towards becoming a master craftsperson.
DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Level 3
2 years, part time
Electrotechnical Qualification Level 3
2 year, part time
This qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work as electricians, installing systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment, within the Electrotechnical industry.
The course includes Health, Safety and Welfare in building services engineering, Principles of electrical science, fault diagnosis and rectification, inspection, testing and commissioning, Electrical system design, and Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems.
Painting & Decorating Electrical Installation
DIPLOMA PAINTING & DECORATING
Level 1
1 year, full time
This qualification is aimed at students who want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area of painting and decorating.
DIPLOMA PAINTING & DECORATING Level 2
1 year, part time
The course includes Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms, Preparing surfaces for decoration, Applying paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas, Applying standard papers to walls and ceilings, Producing specialist finishes for decorative work, Creating and applying colour, and Health, safety and welfare in construction.
DIPLOMA PAINTING & DECORATING
Level 3
1 year, part time
The course includes Applying hangings to walls and ceilings, Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work, Producing specialist finishes for painted decorative work, Producing specialist architectural finishes for decorative work, Applying water-borne paint systems using airless equipment and Applying water-borne paint systems using High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray equipment.
Plumbing
DIPLOMA PLUMBING & DOMESTIC HEATING
Level 2
Year 1 - full time
Year 2 - part time
The course includes safe working practices, installing and maintaining domestic hot water systems, domestic above ground drainage, and professional standards.
Chris Hardisty’s Success Story
It has been an eventful journey, from bricklayer to Building Control Officer for Chris Hardisty, and yet he shows no signs of stopping. After a few years of completing the bricklaying course with us he returned to study the Construction & the Built Environment (Level 3) then he progressed to the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction & the Built Environment.
DIPLOMA PLUMBING
Level 3
1 year, part time
The course includes health and safety, fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems, plumbing system installation planning, complex cold water systems, domestic hot water, sanitation and drainage systems, central heating systems, and domestic gas principles.
Engineering
CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING
Level 2
1 year, part time
The Level 2 part time qualification is aimed at engineering apprentices from a local industry and is designed to provide them with knowledge and practical understanding of a broad range of engineering activities.
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Level 3
2 years, part time
Aimed at candidates working in the engineering industry and who already hold the Level 2 qualification or have relevant experience.
CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING
Level 2
1 year, full time
Aimed at those who wish to progress to a level 3 full time qualification or an engineering apprenticeship from local industry and is designed to provide them with a practical understanding of a broad range of engineering activities.
Foundation DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING WITH ENHANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING Level 3
2 years, full time
The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Diploma in Engineering qualification will develop skills and knowledge required by local engineering industries.
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (General enfineering)
Level 3
2 years, part time
This qualification is aimed at apprentices working in the Engineering industry that wish to develop their skills and knowledge.
Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 3
2 years, full time
This qualification will develop skills and knowledge for those wishing to find employment in the Island’s engineering industries or for progression on to a degree in higher education. The 18-unit qualification is delivered over two years which is equivalent to 3 A Levels (UCAS points 48-168). Core subjects include Maths, Science and Mechanical design.
BTEC HNC IN ENGINEERING (GENERAL ENGINEERING) Level 4
2 years, part time
The course is intended for those persons who are currently employed in engineering and wanting to progress their industrial careers, or for those wishing to continue with their studies to HND/degree level.
BTEC HND IN ENGINEERING (GENERAL ENGINEERING)
Level 5
2 years, part time
The course is intended for those persons who are currently employed in engineering and wanting to progress their industrial careers.
Motor Vehicle
DIPLOMA IN MOTOR VEHICLE STUDIES
Level 1
1 year, full time
It provides learners with specialist and transferable skills, engages them with current industry practice, and prepares them to progress onto further qualifications or employment within the motor vehicle industry.
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING
Level 2
2 year, part time
This qualification is aimed at apprentices working in the Motor Vehicle industry. This qualification is designed to give student’s a relevant understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems that are used on a motor vehicle in terms of maintenance, operation and design.
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Level 1
1 year part time
This qualification is aimed at apprentices working in the Motor Vehicle industry. You will develop a clear understanding of the maintenance procedures required to maintain modern day vehicles in our purpose built workshop.
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Level 3
1 year, part time
This qualification is aimed at apprentices working in the Motor Vehicle industry. Designed to give students developing a career in the Motor Industry the opportunity to achieve a recognised level of competence.
Frankie Stenett’s Success Story
After completing his Engineering qualification, Frankie joined F1 team
BWT Alpine working to operate and programme various Mazak machinery, and producing a large variety of components directly for the cars, test rigs, and bespoke pit-equipment.
Business, finance & administration
AWARD IN BOOK-KEEPING
Level 1
12 weeks, part time
Gain knowledge of basic manual bookkeeping routines concerning the documentation and process related to making and receiving payments, and you will gain an introduction to the process of keeping double entry records, preparing reconciliations and a trial balance.
CERTIFICATE IN BOOK-KEEPING
Level 2
17 weeks, part time
Learn the underpinning knowledge and skills necessary for carrying out a range of day to day book-keeping routines and activities using a sub-divided double entry book-keeping system up to trial balance stage.
CERTIFICATE IN BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTING
Level 3
30 weeks, part time
Introduces you to the process of making accounting adjustments in the preparation of financial statements and the complexities of preparing financial statements from double entry and incomplete records for sole traders, partnerships and not for profit clubs and societies.
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Level 2
1 year, full time
Develop your skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work.
ASSESSOR QUALIFICATIONS - UNDERSTANDING PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT
Level 3
8 weeks, part time
This qualification is for people interested in learning about the theory of assessments.
ASSESSOR QUALIFICATIONS - ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Level 3
36 weeks, part time
The Certificate teaches you about the principles of assessment and then covers the practical application of assessment through observations.
Insterested in Level 4?
Check out our Degree Propectus.
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Level 3
2 years, full time
Designed for people who want to work in administrative support roles in public or private sector organisations, or people who want to improve their administrative and supervisory skills.
NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
Level 3
2 years, full time
The course is a blend of 13 business modules studied over 2 years which are essential in today’s workplace.
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Level 4
2 years, part time
This course is for people who want to work in administrative support roles in public or private sector organisations, or people who want to improve their administrative and supervisory skills. A qualification in Business and Administration can help you succeed in a support role in any size or type of organisation.
Higher natIONal certificate in BUSINESS
Level 4
2 years, part time
Students will gain a wide range of business knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Digital administration & technologies
TECHNICAL
DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Level 2
1 year, full time
Digital technology is an integral part of all businesses today, from mobile and online presence to delivering reliable network connections, managing your information and backing up your data. Businesses rely on digital technology to manage and improve their customer communications, product/service delivery, financial management and staff training.
PREPARATION
Level 3
FOR CISCO CCNA (ROUTING AND SWITCHING)
36 weeks, part time
It covers networking theory, the devices used in networks, and how they are configured and secured.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN
Level 3
2 years, full time
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
This level of national qualification is designed to provide specialist workrelated experience and skills that will prepare you for employment or further study at university. The 8 units you will study, as part of the Extended Diploma, are equivalent to 2 A Levels.
EXTENDED
Level 3
DIPLOMA IN Information Technology
2 years, full time
This level of national qualification is designed to provide specialist workrelated experience and skills that will prepare you for employment or further study at university. The 13 units you will study, as part of the Extended Diploma, are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
HIGHER
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Level 4
2 years, part time
This level of national qualification is designed to provide specialist workrelated experience and skills for those in relevant employment. The Level 4 qualification is a part-time two year course for people working in IT.
Joseph Everett’s Success Story
Joseph Everett studied the Extended Diploma in IT. “One of the best things about this course is the amount of practical work that it involves, such as making websites and developing databases, rather than just theory work.”
Science, Forensic Science & Criminology
FIRST PRINCIPLES & APPLICATION OF SCIENCE
Level 2
1 year, full time
This course will enable you to develop and apply core knowledge and scientific skills in biology, chemistry and physics.
FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY WITH PYSCHOLOGY
Level 3
2 years, full time
A wide-ranging course that includes practical science alongside forensic and criminal investigation and psychology.
Counselling & the humanities
AWARD IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
Level 2
20 weeks, part time
Counselling skills, theories and ethics. Personal development when putting these into practice.
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
Level 3
30 weeks, part time
More in depth exploration of counselling approaches and the theories that underpin them along with practice of counselling skills.
Childcare
DIPLOMA
Level 3
IN CHILDCARE & EDUCATION
2 years, full time
This gold standard qualification ensures that the best training and professional standards are followed, resulting in early years professionals with excellent career prospects and the skills and expertise that employers and learners are looking for.
Tina Kearsley’s Success Story
Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector
Level 3
Part time, 1 year
Completing this programme will enable you to qualify as an Early Years Practitioner and to be counted in the level 3 staff:child ratios in early years settings. Students need to be in employment in a childcare setting.
Tina Kearsley has always been interested to know more about children’s development and how they learn and progress. She studied the Childcare & Education (Level 3) course at UCM, which she thoroughly enjoyed, especially because of the opportunity to work on placements alongside studying. Tina is now a primary school teacher.
Health & Social Care
EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Level 2
1 year, full time
This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of health and social care organisation and practice.
EXTENDED
Level 3
DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
2 years, full time
A broad course that covers birth to death and everything in between. Work placement is an integral part of the course which equips students to move on into a
wide range of roles within the sector or to undertake further study to train to enter professions such as nursing, midwifery, psychology, therapy and many others.
Access to Higher educatio Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Services
Level 3
1 year, full time
Specifically designed to help adult learners (over 18) who wish to study at degree level, but do not have the current qualifications required for entry.
DENTAL NURSING
Level 3
2 years, part time
Applicants must have employment as a trainee dental nurse before they can apply for the course. Completion qualifies them to work as an accredited dental nurse.
Free courses
Nursing English, ESOL & Maths
We offer a range of part-time English & maths courses for people over 16 who would like an up-to-date, recognised qualification in this subject or the opportunity to improve general understanding and skills.
• GCSE English
• Community English
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Functional Skills
• GCSE Maths
• Level 1 & 2 Awards in Mathematics Number & Measure
• Community Maths
These subjects can also be studies alongside your full time course.
Natalie Kneen’s Success Story
When Natalie Kneen undertook the Functional English and Maths courses with us to help her children with their homework, she didn’t realise it would be the start of her learning journey at the College, which has now brought her closer to her dream of opening up her own bakery
General studies & vocational studies
ENTRY
1 ACHIEVEMENT CONTINUUM, LIFE AND LIVING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
2 years, full time
This course provides personalised learning pathways for students with complex needs. The course takes, as its starting point, the individual strengths and needs of its students to develop personalised learning aims
GENERAL STUDIES
2 years, full time
This is a ‘Life and Work Skills’ course for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Level 1
1 year, full time
Four mandatory units, which include Being Organised, Developing a personal progression plan, Working with others and Researching a topic. Whilst investigating different vocational areas, for example: Applied Science, Business, Sport, Digital Media, Art & Design, Hospitality, Performing Arts (Music) and Information Technology.