Professional Programmes

Certificate in Education / PGCE in Further Education (Levels 5&6)

This is year one of the in-service Certificate in Education/Post Graduate Certificate in Education in FE endorsed by LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK).

Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing (NQF Level 7)

Those who are interested in gaining the third-level qualification in marketing from the CIM.

Professional Diploma in Marketing (NQF Level 5)

Formerly CIM Stage 2, this syllabus prepares you for a role in marketing management at the operational marketing level. Hopwood Hall College is one of the few colleges in the country that offers this programme purely with project-based assessment and not external examinations. The course is delivered in two semesters which means you can start in either September or January.

Advanced Post-Graduate Management Certificate (NQF Level 7)

This level 7 programme is designed for middle/intermediate line managers who are committed to a long term career in management and wish to gain professional status from the Chartered Management Institute.

Post-Graduate Management Certificate (NQF Level 5)

This level 5 programme is designed for middle/intermediate line managers who are committed to a long term career in management and wish to gain professional status from the Chartered Management Institute.

Health & Social Care NVQ (Level 4)

A level 3 qualification or equivalent is required before undertaking this qualification.The following criteria must also be completed by all candidates before starting the course. This programme is delivered to meet the demanding needs of managers working in a variety of care setting and although this course is delivered in college, attendance is kept to a minimum, once a month to meet with the Tutor,Assessor and delivery of some underpinning knowledge.

Accounting (Level 4)

The AAT is the recognised professional body for accounting technicians and is sponsored by four of the major UK-based chartered accountancy bodies.

Orchard Skills Centre official opening

Orchard Skills Centre on Drake Street, Rochdale was officially opened on 23rd February, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Keith Swift and Ms Sue Etchells.

Orchard Training Solutions; Hopwood Hall College’s Employer Engagement Arm developed the skills centre after the government launched the Response to Redundancy (R2R) initiative in mid 2009. The aim of the project is to help individuals who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and make training available so they can broaden their skill range and increase their employability.

The College’s Vice-Principal for Finance & Corporate Services, John Spindler, and the College’s Vice-Principal for Skills, Dr O J Rahim, members of the College executive, local government representatives, partners, tutors and students attended.

The opening provided an opportunity for the many organisations who work with the skills centre to meet and celebrate the successes that the project has enjoyed so far.

Jane McAuley, R2R Project Co-ordinator said: “In just a short space of time since the skills centre opened in early November, we’ve already had learners who have completed training courses, secured job interviews and accepted job offers. In an area of high unemployment like Rochdale, this is a fantastic achievement.”

Siobhan Probert of Syke, a former hairdresser, had been unemployed for several months when she called in to the skills centre to enquire about the training opportunities available. Siobhan said: “The staff at the skills centre were friendly and really helpful. I wanted to get into office work and they put me on the office skills course followed by basic and intermediate IT. I got help updating my CV and was back in employment within 2 months of contacting them. I’d recommend anyone who is in my situation to contact the skills centre.”