Course Listing 2024

2024/25 Courses

Our courses for 2024/25

The below table shows the courses planned for the 2024/25 academic year at Manchester Adult Education.

Last updated 30th October 2024.

Key

AMC – Abraham Moss / FOR – Forum / GHB – Gorton Hub / GHY – Greenheys / LLLC – Longsight / NEW – Newton Heath / WIT – Withington / TA – The Avenue / ALL – All centres / ONL – Online / CTY – Citywide

Start date(s)WeeksCentre(s)Entry requirements (minimum)
English
Functional Skills (Entry-Level 2)Sept40All CentresDetermined by assessment
Level 1 Functional Skills English (Intensive)Sept, Feb20
WITDetermined by assessment
Level 2 Functional Skills English (Intensive)Feb20WITDetermined by assessment
GCSE EnglishSept32AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHYDetermined by assessment
Level 3 Award in English for Literacy TeachingSept, Feb20GHYLevel 2 English
Maths
Functional Skills (Entry-Level 2)Sept40All CentresDetermined by assessment
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths (Intensive)Sept, Feb20
AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHYDetermined by assessment
Level 2 Functional Skills English (Intensive)Sept, Feb20AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHYDetermined by assessment
GCSE MathsSept32AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHYDetermined by assessment
Level 3 Certificate in Maths in ContextSept32GHYLevel 2 Maths
ESOL
Everyday English (Pre entry-Level 1)Sept40FOR, GHB, GHYS, LLLC, WIT, TADetermined by assessment
ESOL for Work (Pre entry-Level 1)Sept40FOR, GHB, GHYS, LLLC, WIT, TADetermined by assessment
ESOL Essential Skills ProgrammeSept40AMCDetermined by assessment
Computing, Digital and IT
Skill Up WorkshopsYear roundn/aALL
Digital Skills for BeginnersSept, Jan, Apr12AMC, FOR, GHB, GHYS, LLLC, WIT, TA
Digital Marketing for BeginnersSept, Jan, Apr6AMC, WITLevel 1 English and maths, Good digital skills
Microsoft for WorkSept, Jan, Apr12AMC, GHB, GHYEntry 3 English, Entry level digital skills
Entry 3/Level 1 Essential Digital SkillsSept, Jan, Apr12AMC, FOR, GHB, GHYS, LLLC, WIT, TAEntry 3 English, Entry level digital skills
Level 1 Award in Being Cyber SafeSept, Jan, Apr13AMC GHYLevel 1 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 2 Award in Cyber SecuritySept, Jan, Apr13AMC GHYLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 2 Award in Digital MarketingSept, Jan, Apr12AMC LLLCLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 2 Award in Digital Office EssentialsSept, Jan, Apr12AMC GHYLevel 1 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cyber SecuritySept
40GHYLevel 2
English and maths, Good digital skills
Business, Leadership and Management
Level 2 Award in Principles of Business AdministrationOct
Up to 36Blended - WIT and ONLLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team LeadingOct24ONLLevel 1 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and ManagementNov32 AMC, ONLLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Early Years and Education
Entry 3 Certificate in Caring for ChildrenSept26AMCGood level of written English
Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in SchoolsSept, Jan16AMC, GHB, WIT, ONLEntry 3 English and maths
Level 1 Certificate in Caring for ChildrenSept, Feb20AMC, FOR, LLLC, GHYEntry 3 English and maths
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and CollegeSept, Feb26AMC, WIT, ONLLevel 1 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsSept, Jan36GHY, ONLLevel 1 English and maths
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years PractitionerSept
36LLLCLevel 1 English and maths
Level 3 Award in Teaching and Training AdultsSept, Jan, Feb, Apr16AMC, GHY, LLLCLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 3 Award/Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementTBCTBCTBCLevel 2 English and maths, Actively teaching/training
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsSept36FOR, GHY, ONLLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)Nov2 years (part time)AMC, GHYLevel 2 English and Maths, Degree in subject specialism or evidenced occupational competency, min. 250-hour teaching placement; DBS check required.
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher ApprenticeshipNov18 months
Counselling
Level 1 Award in Counselling SkillsSept20FOREntry 3 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling SkillsSept, Jan14AMC, GHB, GHYLevel 1 English and maths
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling SkillsSept36GHB, GHYLevel 2 English and maths, Level 2 Counselling qualification, Good digital skills
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic CounsellingNov2 yearsGHYLevel 2 English and maths, Level 3 Counselling qualification, Good digital skills
Health and Social Care
Entry 3 Award in HealthSept, Jan18AMC, GHBGood level of written English
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's settingsSept21GHY, WITEntry 3 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate/Extended Diploma in Health and Social CareSept36GHYLevel 1 English and maths
Level 3 Certificate/Extended Diploma in Health and Social CareSept36GHYLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Community Interpreting
Community Interpreting (Stage 1)8ONL
Community Interpreting (Stage 1)12ONL
Level 3 Certificate in Community InterpretingTBCTBCONLLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Professional Development
Level 1 Award in Mental Health AwarenessSept, Jan, Apr8ONLEntry 3 English and maths
Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning EnvironmentMultiple11ONL
Entry 3 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British ValuesMultiple16ONL
Level 1 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesSept, Jan24ONL
Level 1 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that ChallengesSept, Jan17ONL
Level 1 English and maths
Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or GuidanceSept, JanUp to 36Blended - AMC and ONLLevel 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or GuidanceJan12ONL
Level 2 English and maths, Good digital skills
Community Learning
5 Steps for WellbeingYear round4-6CTY
Get Ready to VolunteerYear round4-6CTY
Talk English coursesYear round4-6CTYPre entry ESOL Skills
Talk English clubsYear round4-6CTYPre entry to Entry 3 ESOL Skills
Skills for HealthYear round4-6CTY
Skills for ParentsYear round4-6CTYParent or carer of a child in nursery or primary school
Sustainability and You!Year round4-6CTY