Whether you are returning to education after a break, or you are progressing from another course at college or university, we offer a full support package to meet your individual needs.
When you enrol on a full time course, you will be teamed up with a Personal Tutor who you will have regular meetings with. Your Personal Tutor is on hand throughout your time at Trafford College to:
The College student intranet gives you 24 hour access to course materials and resources from wherever you are. It is your gateway to:
Our award winning* expert team of careers and guidance staff are on hand to offer impartial advice about your next step after your college course.
*Inspiring IAG Gold Award for advice and guidance 2012
We understand that there may be other factors that can affect your progress and personal development whilst at College. This is why the College has a professional Counsellor on site with whom you can talk to in confidence about any worries you may have.
Support for Learners with Disabilities or Learning Difficulties
The Study Support Service exists to help all our learners, regardless of disability or learning difficulties, achieve success on their programme of study. Support is confidential and is provided according to individual needs. The College enrolment form gives all learners the opportunity to disclose their disability and/or learning difficulty and mechanisms are in place to invite learners to discuss their needs more fully.
Equipment and Resources Available to Assist Learners
Whenever possible the College will access equipment and resources to assist learners with disabilities and learning difficulties. The College will endeavour to meet the needs of the Disability Discrimination Act and provide accommodation, access and learning resources to ensure equality of opportunity. Visit the Disability Discrimination Act website for more information. Equipment available includes:
If you are concerned about how you will cope with your course, or simply want to improve your study skills, ALS can help. Support available ranges from:
This service is available throughout your studies and is designed to suit your needs, helping boost your confidence and achieve your goals.
Trafford College Chaplains are on hand to support you spiritually and emotionally. They are available to listen to your questions, hopes, concerns and problems, and help you explore faith issues, interests and questions.
Will 'Status' Kennard visits Manchester Music Base On Tuesday 24 October a packed out Trafford College Manchester Music Base welcomed back former tutor Will ‘Status’ Kennard, one half of double-platinum DJ super-group Chase & Status, who visited to provide advice
After discovering that he was suffering from a brain tumour at the tender age of eighteen, Tom Graham’s life came crashing to a halt. The Trafford College student from Urmston was a bright and popular member of his group and
Trafford College is pleased to announce an £8 million investment into new science and technology facilities at its Talbot Road site.
“Trafford College has really developed my skills as a HR practitioner. They made things simple for us to understand and they provide you with all the materials you need to get the results you want.”
Caps and gowns were the order of the day at the Waterside Arts Centre in Sale this week as family, friends, tutors and guests celebrated the successes of more than 100 Trafford College students graduating from their university level and professional courses