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Contents Welcome ................................................................................................. 1 Why Choose UCM ................................................................................... 3 Your Journey ................................................................................................... 6 Academic Support ............................................................................................ 8 Your Student Experience .................................................................................... 9 Progression Map ........................................................................................................ 10 What Level Is Right For You ......................................................................................... 12 Our Campuses ...................................................................................................................... 13 Our Facilities ............................................................................................................................. 14 Fees And Funding ........................................................................................................................ 16 Our Courses ................................................................................................................................... 17 Art & Design | Media .................................................................................................................... 17 Dance, Drama & Music | Animal Land and Management ................................................. 18 Brickwork | Carpentry & Joinery ............................................................................................... 19 Construction, Architecture & Surveying | Electrical Installation ................................. 20 Painting & Decorating | Plumbing ............................................................................................ 21 Engineering ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Motor Vehicle ................................................................................................................................ 23 Sports | Catering, Hospitality & Food Service ..................................................................... 24 Hairdressing & Barbering | Beauty Therapy ......................................................................... 26 Business, Finance & Administration ..................................................................................... 28 Digital Administration & Technologies ............................................................................... 29 Science, Forensic Science & Criminology | Counselling & The Humanities ............. 30 Childcare | Health & Social Care ................................................................................................ 31 Nursing | English, ESOL & Maths ............................................................................................. 32 General Studies & Vocational Studies .................................................................................. 33

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.

JESAMINE KELLY PRINCIPAL

Choose from a wide range of courses to suit all levels of study and ability

Benefit from excellent

learning environments

including our Real Working Environments

Taught by lecturers who have worked in their respective industries

Enjoy meaningful work placements

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where you’ll make great industry connections

Build

employability skills

to support your future career Develop new friendships and take part in extra-curricular

activities and trips

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Opportunity to

shape the future

of UCM through the Student Council and Ambassadors programmes

Get involved in community projects

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of students agreed or strongly agreed that UCM is an

excellent place to study

of students agreed or strongly agreed that the

Teaching Resources are excellent

of students agreed or strongly agreed that their

Lecturer knows their subject well

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Your Journey starts here Start IN NOVEMBER WE HOLD OUR OPEN EVENING *

APPLICATIONS OPEN FROM N a. apply online at www.ucm b. Choose the subject you’r c. Find the course you wan read the course informat d. Click the apply now* or th enrol now* button e. Complete all the informa 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 & indu where you’ll rece your timetable

* Visit our Information Morning in February - if you still hav any more questions this is a great opportunity.

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ven’t applied or want to ask

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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

• 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

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR APPLICATION

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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.

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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

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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 3 Vocational Interprets a problem, identifies the skills needed to solve it and reviews the

Level 2 Vocational

effectiveness of the method and solution.

Chooses appropriate skills to solve a task and reflects on those choices.

Agriculture Brickwork

Agriculture

Carpentry & Joinery

Brickwork

Electrical Installation

Carpentry & Joinery

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Electrical Installation

Health & Social Care

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Horticulture

Health & Social Care

Hospitality & Catering

Horticulture

Manufacturing Engineering

Hospitality & Catering

Motor Vehicle

Manufacturing Engineering

Painting & Decorating

Motor Vehicle

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating Plumbing Level 1 Sport Provides a basic knowledge of a wide range of subjects and includes some practical skills.

Catering

Level 2 Technical Demonstrates understanding of basic facts and simple skills by applying them to a practical situation following defined process and procedure.

Construction Skills Digital Administration Landscaping & Conservation Art & Design Motor Vehicle Business Vocational Studies Creative Media Health & Social Care Digital Technologies Science

Level 2 Academic Understands facts and ideas, and applies these to similar problems already experienced.

Humanities

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Science

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 Teaching & Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Level 4+ Technical Uses advanced vocational knowledge and skills to solve Level 3 Technical Understands and applies the knowledge of vocational education

complex and non-routine practical problems.

Administration & Information Technology

and skills to solve complex tasks

Art & Design

through stated procedures.

Digital Digital Administration Construction Art & Design Engineering Business Health & Social Care

Level 4+ Applied Academic Gathers knowledge and develops skills

Construction

through independent research, solves complex

Creative Media

understanding from different perspectives.

Early Years Education

Accounting & Finance

and non-routine problems and demonstrates

Engineering

Business Management

Digital Technologies

Computer Science

Health & Social Care

Cybersecurity

Music

Health & Social Care

Sport

Sport

Animal & Land Management

Visual Communication

Forensic Science & Criminology Performing Arts Level 3 Academic

Level 4+ Academic

Demonstrates factual or theoretical understanding

Gathers knowledge through independent

of subject knowledge and applies different

research and critically analyses, interprets and

perspectives to routine problems.

reviews complex information, concepts and ideas.

Access to Higher Education

History

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What level is right for you Academic Term Higher Education

Other Terms or Equivalents

Levels

Courses Available at UCM

Postgraduate, Professional Qualifications

Level 7

Masters, Work-based & Integrative Studies (WBIS)

University, Undergraduate, Bachelors

Level 6

BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), Work Based & Integrative Studies

Level 5

HND, Foundation Degree, Diploma

Level 4

Foundation, HNC

Level 3

Award, Certificate, Extended diploma, Foundation, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, NVQ, Diploma

Level 1 & 2

Diploma, City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, Technical Certificate, Award, Technical Diploma, Extended Certificate, Apprenticeship

Degrees, Degree-level & Post Graduate*

Further Education

16+ & Apprenticeships* Sixth Form, A-levels, GCSEs & Vocational, Technical, Trades

Diploma, City & Guilds, Pre-apprenticeship, NVQ, Extended Certificate GCSE, iGCSE & Functional Skills School Links

*Apprenticeships run up to level 5

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GCSEs

National certificate, Award, City & Guilds

Our Campuses We have six campuses in Douglas – all with facilities specific to different courses.

Homefield Road

William Kennish

Hills Meadow

The Nunnery

Elmwood House

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Our Facilities The Hive

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Oastan

Synnova

The Annie Gill

Little Explorers

Access individual study and group zones, books, journals and resources

Training restaurant for our Hospitality, Catering & Food Service students is open to the public

Training café for our students with additional needs is open to the public

Enjoy your breaks with delicious hot and cold food, and snacks

Training salon for our Hair & Beauty students is open to the public

Our real working environment for our Early Years & Childcare students

Construction & engineering workshops 12

Give our students a real working experience

Every year we celebrate the successes of our Further Education students

watch the highlights from last year’s celebration

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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.

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Art & Design DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

Level 2 This course will provide you with an introduction to art and design, enabling you to re-engage with education and acquire the requisite knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to further education or employment in the creative industries.

1 year, full time

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

Level 3 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 more independent thinker and practitioner.

2 year, full time

Media DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA, PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY

Level 2 The course has been designed for those with an interest in media and who wish to explore this interest via a full-time and immersive learning experience.

1 year, full time

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA, PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY

Level 3 This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the media sector.

2 years, full time

FOUNDATION IN ART & DESIGN

Level 3 & 4 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.

1 year, full time OR 2 years, part time

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. Hear more about Ed’s experience.

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Dance, Drama & Music EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION

Level 3 2 years, full time This course provides you an opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity in music, on a course that is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Level 3 2 Years, full time This course is designed for individuals who have a strong interest in their chosen discipline, whether it be acting, dance, music, or any other form of performance and backstage activities.

Sports SPORTS INDUSTRY SKILLS (leading on Children’s EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT Level 3 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

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.

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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.

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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) at University College Isle of Man (UCM).

Hairdressing & Barbering CERTIFICATE IN HAIRDRESSING

Level 1 NVQ 1 year, full time This course is designed to develop all the skills you will require to enable you to become a ’salon assistant’ and gain a basic knowledge of hairdressing.

DIPLOMA IN BARBERING

Level 2 NVQ 1 year, full time This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a junior barber including: health and safety; client consultation; shampooing and conditioning hair; basic hair cuts; blowdry and finishing and cutting facial hair to shape.

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DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

Level 2 NVQ 1 year, 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 2 years, part time This qualification is designed for hairdressers who already have a Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification and wish to progress to a Senior Stylist role. You will experience all aspects of creative practical hairdressing skills alongside learning the underpinning knowledge required.

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 NAIL TECHNOLOGY

Level 2 NVQ 8 weeks, part time This intensive course has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in providing and maintaining nail enhancements using either UV gel or liquid and powder nail systems.

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.

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.

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 at University College Isle of Man (UCM) and as a result of her learning and hard work, is now the proud owner of a flourishing beauty salon.

Animal & Land Management LANDSCAPING AND CONSERVATION

WORK BASED GOLF GREEN KEEPER

Level 1 1 year, full time Gain the practical knowledge and skills you need to work in the landscaping or environmental sector.

Level 3 2 years, part time The Horticulture apprenticeship framework offers the opportunity to work in the horticulture industry while gaining a recognised qualification.

HORTICULTURE SKILLS

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

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, to designing gardens and parks as a landscape artist.

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

DIPLOMA BRICKLAYING

Level 1 Level 2 1 year, full time 1 year, part time The course includes Principles of building The course includes Principles of building construction, information and communication, construction, information and communication, Contribute to setting out and building Producing thin joint masonry and masonry masonry structures up to damp proof course, cladding, Building solid walling, isolated and Carrying out block laying activities, Carrying attached piers, Interpreting working drawings out bricklaying activities, Carrying out cavity to set out masonry structures, Construct walling activities, Health, safety and welfare cavity walling forming masonry structures, in construction, and Professional Standards. and Health, safety and welfare in construction.

DIPLOMA BRICKLAYING

Level 3 1 year, part time 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 21 Surveying, Measuring and Setting-out.

Electrical Installation 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.

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.

DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Level 3 2 years, part time 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 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.

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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.

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.

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 at University College Isle of Man (UCM), he returned to the College to study the Construction & the Built Environment (Level 3) then he progressed to the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction & the Built Environment.

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Engineering CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING

Level 2 1 year, part time The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma 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 This level 3 Diploma is 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 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.

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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (General enfineering)

Level 3 2 years, part time This qualification will develop skills and knowledge for those apprentices currently serving in industry.

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 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 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 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.

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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 re cords, 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.

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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 FOR CISCO CCNA (ROUTING AND SWITCHING) Level 3 36 weeks, part time It covers networking theory, the devices used in networks, and how they are configured and secured.

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Level 3 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 8 units you will study, as part of the Extended Diploma, are equivalent to 2 A Levels.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN Information Technology Level 3 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.

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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.

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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 IN CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Level 3 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.

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

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.

Tina Kearsley’s Success Story

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 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Level 3 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 HE DIPLOMA HEALTH PROFESSIONS

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.

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Nursing 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.

English, ESOL & Maths Free courses

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 at University College Isle of Man (UCM) 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

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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.

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