Greater Manchester Skillcentre - Trafford Park
The Greater Manchester Skillcentre offers practical, career‑focused training for young people aged 16–18, adults, and apprentices. Whether you are taking your first steps after school, upskilling as an adult, or developing your career through an apprenticeship, our industry‑standard facilities and expert tutors help you build real skills for real jobs.
Why Choose the Greater Manchester SkillCentre?
- Industry‑standard workshops and facilities
- Experienced tutors with real‑world expertise
- Routes into apprenticeships, employment, or further study
- Strong links with local employers across Greater Manchester
- Free minibus service
Useful Links
Click here for our FREE minibus timetable.
Click here for the date of our next Open Evening.
Click here for the 25/26 term dates for the Greater Manchester SkillCentre
EPYP (Education Programmes for Young People)
Supportive programmes designed to help young people build confidence, improve essential skills, and prepare for vocational study or employment.
View all courses here.
English & Maths
Essential qualifications to support progression into further study, apprenticeships, or work.
- Functional Skills Maths – Level 1 to Level 2
- Functional Skills English – Level 1 to Level 2
- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
Vocational Courses – Level 1
Ideal for learners starting their journey into a technical or construction‑based career.
- Diploma in Electrical Installation – Level 1
- Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery – Level 1
- Diploma in Plastering – Level 1
- Diploma in Construction Multiskills – Level 1
- Diploma in Automotive Maintenance – Level 1
Vocational Courses – Level 2
For learners ready to build advanced practical skills and progress towards employment or apprenticeships.
- NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations – Level 2
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies – Level 2
- Diploma in Electrical Installations – Level 2
- Diploma in Site Carpentry – Level 2
- Diploma in Plastering – Level 2
Our adult courses are designed for people looking to retrain, upskill, or gain a recognised trade qualification.
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- Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
- Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying
- Level 2 Diploma in Plastering
- Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry
Earn while you learn with our employer‑led apprenticeships, combining practical training with on‑the‑job experience.
View all apprenticeship vacancies here.
Automotive
- Autocare Technician – Level 2
- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) – Level 3
- Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician – Level 3
Construction
- Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2
- Craft Carpentry and Joinery – Level 3
- Gas Engineering Operative – Level 3
- Property Maintenance Operative – Level 2
Manufacturing & Engineering Operations
- Machining Technician – Level 3
- Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – Level 3
- Metal Fabricator – Level 3
- Welder – Level 2
- Lean Manufacturing Operative – Level 2
Business Improvement
- Improvement Practitioner – Level 4
Whether you are a learner, parent, employer, or adult looking to retrain, we are here to help you find the right course.
Contact us today to explore your options, book a visit, or apply for a course at the Greater Manchester Skillcentre.
T. 0161 876 3300
E. GMSkillCentre@gceducationandskills.ac.uk
Greater Manchester Skillcentre
Unit B, Ashburton Point
Wheelforge Way
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1EH
