Wigan & Leigh College courses

Do you dream of going to university but don't have the qualifications you need? Then an Access to HE course could be for you. The Access to HE Diploma courses are a fast-track route into higher education for adults aged 19 and over. If you are committed to setting aside time to achieve the right level of academic development needed to progress onto university, this may be the route for you. The Access to HE Diploma programmes are highly regarded by Universities across the UK. Students can progress onto a range of degrees including nursing, midwifery, social sciences, paramedic, social work, health sciences, sport, physiotherapy and primary teaching, If you are aged 19-23 and do not currently have a Level 3 qualification, then the course may be free. If you do have a Level 3 qualification or are over 24, then you can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan. This does not have to be paid back if you go to University and successfully complete your chosen degree.

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Our AAT courses will provide you with the practical skills and financial expertise to have a rewarding career in the professional field of accountancy. This well recognised and widely respected qualification is often preferred by employers. Accreditation is by the AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians).

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Animal related careers can be extremely rewarding and exciting. An integral part of our Animal Management courses is valuable and stimulating work experience. Plus having hands on experience with animals at one of our offsite providers and the exceptional animal management classrooms which are home to over 25 different species of exotics and small mammals. The rooms are fully equipped to provide students with hands on experience of caring for and managing animals. There is also purpose built dog kennels and a large dog grooming suite.

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The School for the Arts is home to our Centre of Excellence for Art & Design. The school offers creative and talented students the very best facilities including dedicated production and studio-based classrooms. There is a wide-range of creative courses to choose from for aspiring artists, graphic designers, photographers, fashion designers, games designers, set designers and textile designers. Students gain real work experience on real live industry briefs and showcase their work in exhibitions, fashion shows and competitions along with extensive visits to events and galleries.

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The Wheel Restaurant is an award winning restaurant where catering & hospitality students showcase their culinary dishes, created in the state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. Our student's success is testament to their passion for the industry; real hands on work experience; fantastic facilities and expert tuition that they benefit from here at the College. That is why students who choose one of our inspiring catering courses at Levels 2 and 3 achieve 100% pass rate each year.

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When it comes to beauty the Image Centre is top of its game. We have an exceptional reputation for equipping students with the skills and knowledge to work at national and international levels. Students choosing to study beauty therapy will benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities where real work experience is gained. Students will benefit from highly experienced and qualified tutors who have strong links with industry professionals to provide quality work experience and training on the latest techniques and products. The Image Centre is at the forefront of the Personal Care industry and has a strong ethos of responsible futures.

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The Construction industry offers careers in a wide-range of trades including brickwork, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Students studying at the College will benefit from some of the regions very best purpose built facilities and workshops in which to master their trade. Each trade has its own workshops within the Centre for Engineering & Construction at our Pagefield Campus. Our tutors are experts in their trade and have years of valuable experience. The College has extensive links with local and national employers offering opportunities for high quality work experience.

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Business students at the College will learn about the dynamic world of business. Students will develop skills and knowledge to equip them to become a confident decision maker in a cutting-edge, professional environment. Our courses will allow you to explore the range of diverse departments that work together to form a successful business. Students will benefit from the industry experience of our expert tutors who will teach you the principles of marketing, accounting, human resources and business environment & resources. Whatever your ambition these courses will prepare you for university level study or to begin your career in the commercial world.

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The Construction industry offers careers in a wide-range of trades including brickwork, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Students studying at Wigan & Leigh College will benefit from some of the regions very best purpose built facilities and workshops in which to master their trade. Each trade has its own workshops within the Centre for Engineering & Construction at our Pagefield Campus. Our tutors are experts in their trade and have years of valuable experience. The College has extensive links with local and national employers offering opportunities for high quality work experience.

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The Wheel Restaurant is an award winning restaurant where catering & hospitality students showcase their culinary dishes, created in the state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. Our student's success is testament to their passion for the industry; real hands on work experience; fantastic facilities and expert tuition that they benefit from here at the College. That is why students who choose one of our inspiring catering courses at Levels 2 and 3 achieve 100% pass rate each year.

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Working with infants and young children can offer a range of rewarding and exciting careers. Our childcare qualifications are designed to prepare students to work with children between birth and 18 years, with knowledge of children above 19 years with SEN. Students will benefit from high quality work placements with local nurseries and primary schools.

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Computing and IT is a dynamic industry where innovation is paramount. That is why we have invested in the very best software, industry standard hardware and state-of-the-art multimedia and web development Mac suite. There are so many computing careers to choose from; that is why our course content is constantly reviewed to reflect the fast past of industry demand. Students at Level 3 have a 100% pass rate.

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Build your career with one of inspiring construction and civil engineering courses. The sector is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, building, canals and damns. If you are an aspiring Architect, Surveyor or Civil Engineer our courses will provide you with the skills to progress into this fast paced industry.

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Engineers are in high demand across the UK.The sector reports evidence of skills shortages for employers in key UK engineering sectors including aerospace, telecoms, rail, power, nuclear, chemical, civil and defence. Over 2.85 million engineering jobs need to be filled by 2024. The average starting salaries for engineering and technology graduates are well above the average at £25,800. The College has a long-standing history and reputation for providing excellence in engineering and manufacturing and is committed to training highly skilled engineers of the future. The College specialises in intelligent engineering including mechatronics, robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles, as well as the development and evolution of hybrid technologies. The Centre has had significant investment of £1.4m to ensure that future engineers develop technical skills and knowledge using the latest equipment and technologies which include a CNC Milling Machine, CNC Plasma Cutter and Thermo Fluid Bench and Bernoullis Principle Test equipment. Electrical and Electronic Engineers can work in a diverse range of sectors including aerospace, broadcasting, telecoms, manufacturing, power and utilities. Courses prepare students for higher education and employment. Tutors are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience from British Gas, Atomic Energy and Network Rail.

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If you're thinking about building a future in the electrical industry you're in the right place. Our Centre of Excellence in Engineering & Construction has some of the best technical facilities in the region.

If you are good at practical tasks, can follow technical plans and want a varied job, this could be a great career for you.

We've invested millions for future electricians to develop their skills and get work ready. So whether you're based at our Pagefield Campus or at our brand new campus, The Skills Academy you'll have everything you need to build a successful career in the electrical industry.

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Develop your flair for fashion & textiles at our Centre of Excellence for Creative Arts. Here you will study in large purpose built studios where you will learn how to design and create your own fashion ideas and styles. You will gain hands on experience of using industry standard machinery and explore a range of fabrics and garment construction techniques. Our expert tutors all have industry experience and will support you through your programme.

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The Floristry and horticulture department has a flourishing reputation and is becoming one of the finest education providers in the country. Floristry students develop their artistic display skills and floral knowledge in the dedicated workshops. Horticulture students will gain hands-on experience in one of our purpose built polytunnels and work on real horticultural projects.

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Learn how to transform your creative ideas into visual and textual context at our Centre of Excellence for Creative Arts. Students on our Graphic Design courses use the latest technology in our Mac Suite to develop their skills and knowledge and work on live briefs provided by employers. You will produce and showcase your work in the end of year Art Exhibition. 90% of our Level 3 students progress onto university to study a range of creative degree level programmes.

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The Image Centre is a contemporary working salon that offers students an exceptional environment in which to develop their skills. Our tutors are highly experienced and have great links with industry professionals to provide students with quality work experience. Students will master the latest cutting, colouring and creative styling techniques.

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The College is a Centre of Excellence for Health & Social Care and is dedicated to providing exceptional training programmes for the region's aspiring nurses and health care workers. The College has invested in a new training environment to enhance students'; technical skills and knowledge, opening a brand new Clinical Skills Centre in 2018. According to Health Education England, health workers are in high demand, in particular residential care workers, nurses, therapists, midwives and paramedics. The NHS needs to recruit 190,000 more staff by 2027 to meet the demands of a growing and ageing population. Health and social care is also the largest employment sector in the Wigan borough across a range of occupations, many of them highly skilled. Clinical and social care staff shortages mean that those choosing to follow a career in these areas, will be highly likely to secure jobs in a range of settings. Our highly trained tutors have all enjoyed great career in the sector have great links with the NHS and private care providers; ensuring our students receive high quality work placements.

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High quality management and leadership skills are essential for any successful business. We offer a range of professional qualifications, delivered by our industry trained professionals.

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Engineers are in high demand across the UK. The sector reports evidence of skills shortages for employers in key UK engineering sectors including aerospace, telecoms, rail, power, nuclear, chemical, civil and defence. More than 2.85 million engineering jobs need to be filled by 2024. The average starting salaries for engineering and technology graduates are well above the average at £25,800. The College has a long-standing history and reputation for providing excellence in engineering and manufacturing and is committed to training highly skilled engineers. The College specialises in intelligent engineering including mechatronics, robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles, as well as the development and evolution of hybrid technologies. The Centre has had significant investment of £1.4m to ensure that future engineers develop technical skills and knowledge using the latest equipment and technologies which include a CNC Milling Machine, CNC Plasma Cutter and Thermo Fluid Bench and Bernoullis Principle Test equipment. Electrical and Electronic Engineers work in a diverse range of sectors including aerospace, broadcasting, telecoms, manufacturing, power and utilities. Tutors are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience working for British Gas, Atomic Energy and Network Rail.

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The Media department is a self-contained ideas factory located in The School for the Arts building; creativity and invention lies at the heart of everything we do. We have recently invested in a range of brand new technologies that are second-to-none. Virtual reality filming and photography techniques can be captured with the very latest Omni Cam 360

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Students with a passion for engines will benefit from the fully equipped purpose built eutomotive engineering workshop. The workshops are installed with industry standard equipment including: 4 & 2 poster ramp, a simulated MOT bay, break testing and diagnostic testing equipment.

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The music industry offers a wide-range of careers for talented performers, writers and producers. Our professional tutors currently work in the music industry and have great links with industry experts. Students will develop their skills in our purpose built practice rooms, recording studios Mac and PC suites equipped with both Logic Pro and CuBase.

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Choose when and where to study with a free distance learning course. Aimed at adults over 24, our accredited home learning courses might mean the difference between landing your dream job, or staying stuck in a career rut.

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The Construction industry offers careers in a wide-range of trades including brickwork, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Students studying at the College will benefit from some of the regions very best purpose built facilities and workshops in which to master their trade. Each trade has its own workshops within the Centre for Engineering & Construction at our Pagefield Campus. Our tutors are experts in their trade and have years of valuable experience. The College has extensive links with local and national employers offering opportunities for high quality work experience.

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The School for the Arts offers exceptional facilities for ambitious performers including the purpose built Saidy Theatre and three sprung floor dance studios. Students will develop their performance skills and knowledge to become confident and accomplished artists through a variety of shows and plays. We will work with you on a career plan and explore the range of university level courses and employment opportunities available to you.

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The School for the Arts is home to our Centre of Excellence for Art & Design. The school offers creative and talented students the very best facilities including dedicated production and studio-based classrooms. There is a wide-range of creative courses to choose from for aspiring artists, graphic designers, photographers, fashion designers, games designers, set designers and textile designers. Students gain real work experience on real live industry briefs and showcase their work in exhibitions, fashion shows and competitions along with extensive visits to events and galleries.

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The Construction industry offers careers in a wide-range of trades including brickwork, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Students studying at the College will benefit from some of the regions very best purpose built facilities and workshops in which to master their trade. Each trade has its own workshops within the Centre for Engineering & Construction at our Pagefield Campus. Our tutors are experts in their trade and have years of valuable experience. The College has extensive links with local and national employers offering opportunities for high quality work experience.

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The Construction industry offers careers in a wide-range of trades including brickwork, carpentry & joinery, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Students studying at Wigan & Leigh College will benefit from some of the regions very best purpose built facilities and workshops in which to master their trade. Each trade has its own workshops within the Centre for Engineering & Construction at our Pagefield Campus. Our tutors are experts in their trade and have years of valuable experience. The College has extensive links with local and national employers offering opportunities for high quality work experience.

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Our Public Services courses develop the physical and academic skills required for successful careers in the Police, Fire and Rescue, Prison Services and Armed Forces. Students benefit from the College's great links with the public services and gain real physical and problem solving experience on a residential programmes with the Army.

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Science is brought to life in our outstanding, well equipped laboratories. Our Science programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge to enter a variety of science related careers and degrees.

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The College is a Centre of Excellence in Sport, dedicated to providing exceptional training programmes for the region's aspiring sports professionals. Our world-class facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, athletics stadium, 3G AstroTurf pitches and indoor sports hall. Around 371,800 people work in the sport industry in 176,000 businesses throughout the UK. Careers are many and varied, from sporting professionals, to personal trainers, coaches and sports scientists. The typical salary for senior coaches, employed by National Governing Bodies or professional sports clubs, ranges from £30,000 to £35,000. Exercise physiologists employed in the sports sector may earn between £18,000 and £35,000. And for those in high-profile sport science, salaries can exceed £60,000 and may reach up to £100,000.

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There are lots of teaching opportunities in post compulsory learning and skills sector. Our teacher education courses provide trainees with the skills and confidence to teach within the post-16 education sector. We have a range of flexible delivery options available.

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Teaching Assistants inspire and nurture the development of young children from the very start of their education. Each day can be very different and offers the opportunity to offer a rewarding and exciting career. Our popular Teaching Assistant courses are designed to equip those working as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor with the skills and confidence to support children with their learning and development.

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The Travel & Tourism courses are taught by highly experienced professionals who have extensive experience working in the aviation, tourism and hospitality sector. Our courses prepare students for careers in this fast paced industry where high standards of customer service are expected. Courses range from Level 2 up to Higher National Diploma Level.

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