Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Bury College University Centre is proud to deliver higher education programmes up to Level 6. There are five levels of qualifications which you can choose to work towards under the framework for Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ).
These include:
This qualification is equivalent to the first year of a degree. Upon completion you may choose to progress to the second year of a degree course. To achieve a Level 4 qualification you must be able to:
Securing a Level 4 qualification will equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills to progress directly into employment or onto further training.
Securing a Level 5 qualification prepares you for careers in specific occupational areas. To achieve this qualification you must be able to:
On completion of a Level 5 qualification you will have transferable skills necessary for employment and be confident in taking personal responsibility for specific situations and making decisions. You will also have the ability to progress to further appropriate training.
A Level 6 qualification further builds on the skills and knowledge you achieved when studying your previous levels. To achieve this level of qualification you must be able to:
Once you have gained a Level 6 qualification you will have the skills required for employment as well as the confidence to accept personal responsibility and decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts. You will also have the ability to progress to further appropriate training.
Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Bury College welcomed learners from 12 Greater Manchester colleges for the GM Skills Foundation Studies Competition, where students showcased creative heritage-inspired projects and took part in a collaborative team challenge. The event celebrated student creativity, confidence, and community.
Bury College hosted the GM Skills Construction Competition on Friday 13th March 2026, with students from nine colleges competing across Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, and Plumbing, showcasing top skills and earning multiple wins.
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