Salford Higher Technical Skills
Our Higher Technical Skills courses are designed to give you hands-on, vocational training, fast. These qualifications provide a concentrated experience over one or two years, so you’re prepared for immediate employment upon finishing your studies and can hit the ground running.
Greater Manchester Institute of Technology
The world is changing and technical skills are in demand. The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) offers a range of Higher Technical Skills courses designed to fast track learners into jobs within the construction, engineering, health, and digital sectors – all areas of growth for Greater Manchester.
At Salford we are working in partnership with a variety of colleges and employer partners in the city region to develop courses that ensure our learners have real world experience and prepare them for the jobs of the future.
When studying a Higher Technical Skills course with us, you will have regular contact with industry and employers through visits, guest speakers, live briefs and placement opportunities, and you will learn in state-of-the-art facilities.
You will be based at the University of Salford, and also part of the GMIoT community of learners across the network.
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Learn by doing
By choosing one of these programmes, you are preparing for your future. The courses are hands-on and practical, and you will be supported throughout your studies.
Each of our courses has been written and advised upon by a variety of senior industry professionals to ensure that we’re developing courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges. Employers in all sectors are desperate for competent, technical, digitally savvy people to join their teams.
The flexible learning options available mean that you can choose to study either full or part-time.
On a Salford Higher Technical Skills course, you will learn by doing – making sure that you develop the job-ready skills needed to succeed. The course will teach you the technical elements of your chosen field and provide you with the practical skills required to satisfy industry and employer needs.
Business Analytics
Assess. Interpret. Optimise.
Business Analysts play an important role in many organisations, working with stakeholders to improve business processes and to successfully plan and deliver business change projects. You will develop a range of both technical and communication skills which will enable you to successfully fulfil the role of a Business Analyst.
The programme is mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Occupational Standard for Business Analysts, meaning it develops in students the skills, knowledge and behaviours demanded by employers in this sector.
Construction
Survey. Plan. Construct.
This course will train you in both traditional and modern methods of construction and build your knowledge about the practicalities and legalities involved in built environment projects.
You will also be able to specialise in one of four discipline-focused modules in order to suit your personal preferences – readying you for a fulfilling career in the built environment sector.
Creative and Digital Media
Film. Edit. Export.
This two-year course trains you to become a digital media creative, highly skilled in all the tools necessary for developing and distributing digital content across broadcast media and streaming platforms within business, government, and the charity sector.
The course focuses on the software and hardware you need to master in order to become an essential team member in this fast-growing field.
Digital and Software Technology
Script. Test. Launch.
This two-year course will allow you to gain a broad set of skills that are suitable for technical job roles. You will learn how to implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and increase productivity using a selection of digital technologies.
You will also gain an understanding of computing, data science, networking, security and business systems and operations.
Esports Business Management
Host. Broadcast. Level Up.
On this two-year course you will develop the creative and digital skills needed in the Esports industry and have the ability to demonstrate these in live environments. You will learn about the ethics and integrity that sustain the industry, with a view to ensuring sustainable practices for Esports communities.
The course will also allow you develop your broadcasting technical skills in a practical and safe environment.
Social Media Content Creation
Create. Share. Influence.
This two-year course trains you to become a social media creator – highly skilled in producing, delivering, distributing, and measuring the success of content across a range of social media channels and platforms.
You will gain detailed knowledge of the social media industry and learn how to confidently shoot content using the latest market-relevant camera and sound recording equipment.
Supply Chain and Project Management
Plan. Develop. Manage.
This two-year programme has been developed in consultation with employers to develop the skills and knowledge required in this field.
You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of how organisations operate, the impact of supply and demand patterns, and how an effective and efficient management of procurement, logistics, operations, and harnessing Industry 4.0 technologies can help achieve competitive advantage.
Qualifications
Once you've completed your course, you'll receive a level 4 or a level 5 qualification. As an example, level 4 is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and level 5 is equivalent to a foundation degree.
Take a look at our list below to see the most common UK qualifications under each level of study (from levels 3 - 8).
Level 3
- A Levels
- Level 3 BTEC
- Access to HE diploma
- Advanced apprenticeship
Level 4
- Year 1 of an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
- Level 4 BTEC
- CertHE (Certificate of Higher Education)
- HNC
- Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
Level 5
- Year 2 of an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
- Level 5 BTEC
- Foundation degree
- DipHE (Diploma of Higher Education)
- HND
- Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
Level 6
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
- Degree apprenticeship (Undergraduate)
Level 7
- Postgraduate (Masters) degree
- Degree apprenticeship (Postgraduate)
Level 8
- PhD / Doctorate
Why study with us?
There are countless reasons why our university could be the place for you, including our unbeatable links to industry, state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning academics.
But the thing we love most about Salford is the community our staff and students have built together, to make our university a warm and welcoming place to live and study.
You will benefit from being part of both the University of Salford, and the GM IoT network of learners - based here at Salford but with access to support and activities within the GM IoT network.
How to apply
We want to make sure that applying to study a Higher Technical Skills course at the University of Salford is as straightforward as possible, so we’ve put together some useful information to help you with your application. You can find the individual entry requirements on the relevant course page.
If you are an employer and would like to find out more about our Higher Technical Skills courses and how they can be used to develop, retain and up-skill your staff, please get in touch with us at highertechnicalskills@salford.ac.uk.
Fees and funding
Fees for our Higher Technical Skills courses vary and you can find more information about the cost for your chosen course on the individual course webpage. We know that making the decision to study at university can be a big financial commitment, but there’s lots of financial support available to help with the cost of your studies.
Events
Open Day events are the best way to discover more about studying at University of Salford. You’ll have the chance to get help with finance, explore our campus, and learn more about our courses. Our next Open Day takes place on Saturday 17 June.
Get in touch
Have any questions? Or want to find out more? Please get in touch and we'll be happy to help!