Tameside College
College · Ashton-Under-Lyne · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 142
- Subject areas covered
- 24
- Courses listed in total
- 210
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2024
Inspected on 5 March 2024 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
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What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and land | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| History and humanities | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Languages | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Clarendon Sixth Form College · Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 6DF
- Tameside One · Ashton-Under-Lyne · OL6 6BL
- Beaufort Road · Ashton-Under-Lyne · OL6 6NX
- Old Street · ASHTON UNDER LYNE · OL6 7SF
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction23 courses
- Level 3 BrickworkLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 3 CarpentryLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 ElectricalLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 PlumbingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 BrickworkLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 CarpentryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 ElectricalLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 JoineryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 PlumbingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Plumbing - EveningLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Health and Safety Training with CSCS TestLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 week
- Health and Safety Training with CSCS TestLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 week
- Level 1 Bricklaying - Evening (Sep)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
- Level 1 BrickworkLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Carpentry & JoineryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery - Evening (Sep)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
- Level 1 Construction MultiskillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 ElectricalLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Electrical Installation - Evening (Jan)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
- Level 1 in Construction Skills (Civils)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Painting & DecoratingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 PlumbingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Plumbing - Evening (Jan)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 17 weeks
Skills for life and work22 courses
- Level 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Level 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Level 2 Classic Car RestorationLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 2 ESOL Skills for LifeLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Level 1 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Level 1 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Level 1 Classic Car RestorationLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 ESOL Skills for LifeLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Entry 1 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)Entry level · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Entry 1 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)Entry level · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Entry 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)Entry level · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Entry 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)Entry level · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Entry 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)Entry level · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Entry 3 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)Entry level · Stepping stones · 9 weeks
- Entry 3 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)Entry level · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Entry 3 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)Entry level · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Entry Level 3 Award in Health and CareEntry level · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)Entry level · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
Hair and beauty17 courses
- Level 3 Beauty TherapyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Certificate in Barbering (Adult Part Time)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 3 Hair & Media Make-UpLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 HairdressingLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Swedish Massage (Part Time)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Barbering (Part Time Eve)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Beauty TherapyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services (Adult Part Time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing (Adult Part Time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Hair & Media Make-UpLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 HairdressingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 in BarberingLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Nail ServicesLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Nail Services (Part Time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Beauty TherapyLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Introduction to Hairdressing (Adult Part Time)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Media Make Up (Adult Part TIme)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hospitality and catering12 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Adults)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Food & Beverage Service SupervisionLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Professional BakeryLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Professional CookeryLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and ConfectionaryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Food & Beverage ServiceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Professional BakeryLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Professional Cookery (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Certificate in Food Industry Skills Bakery (Adults)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Introduction to Professional CookeryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Professional BakeryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Art and design9 courses
- A Level Art & DesignLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 3 Art & DesignLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Fashion & TextilesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Graphic DesignLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 Art & DesignLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Cake DecorationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Creative Media SkillsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Cake DecorationLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Introduction to Creative IndustriesLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Business and enterprise8 courses
- A Level Business StudiesLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- AAT Accounting Level 3, part time dayLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- AAT Accounting Level 3, part time eveningLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- AAT Accounting Level 2, part time eveLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Business (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Business & FinanceLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 in Bookkeeping AAT (Part Time Day)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 23 weeks
- Level 1 Business & FinanceLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Media and film8 courses
- A Level Digital Art (Photography & Graphic Design)Level 3 · A levels · 2 years
- A Level Film StudiesLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- A Level Media StudiesLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 3 Animation & Game ArtLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Creative Media Production & TechnologyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 PhotographyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 Certificate in Photography (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Award Photography (Adults)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Health and social care8 courses
- Health & Social Care (Vocational A Level)Level 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 3 Diploma in Social CareLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 2 years
- Level 3 Health & Social CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 Award in Health and CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Health & Social CareLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Award in Health and CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Level 1 Introduction to Health & Social CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Level 1 Introduction to Health & Social CareLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Computing and IT6 courses
- A Level Computer ScienceLevel 3 · A levels · 2 years
- Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) - (Term2)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 17 weeks
- Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills (Jan)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 16 weeks
- Level 2 ComputingLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- IT Level 1 Essential Digital SkillsLevel 1 · T Levels · 10 weeks
- IT Entry 3 Essential Digital SkillsEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Travel and tourism6 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel, Tourism and AviationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Travel, Tourism and AviationLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 in AviationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Travel & TourismLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Travel & TourismLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 18 weeks
- Level 1 Travel & TourismLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 22 weeks
Motor vehicle6 courses
- Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair PrinciplesLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Service and Maintencance TechniciansLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Vehicle Accident Repair (Body)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Vehicle Accident Repair (Paint)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Vehicle Accident RepairLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Science5 courses
Engineering5 courses
- Level 3 Engineering (Mechanical)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 2 EngineeringLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 2 Engineering (Pre Apprenticeship)Level 2 · Apprenticeships · 1 year
- Level 2 Furniture, Furnishings and InteriorsLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year