Apprenticeships

Why become an apprentice?

• Get paid whilst you start your career
• Gain the skills and experience employers need
• Achieve an apprenticeship qualification recognised by the sector
• Progress your career – via promotion or a new direction
• Higher apprenticeships save you paying university fees

What levels of Apprenticeship are available?

• Level 2 (Equivalent to 5 GCSE Passes at Grades A*/9 to C/4)
• Level 3 (Equivalent to 2 A Level Passes)
• Level 4 & 5 (Equivalent to a Foundation Degree and HNC/D)
• Level 6 (Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree)
  
  

How will Wirral Met College support me during my Apprenticeship?

• If you have a learning difference or disability, you can take advantage of a range of additional learning support services which can include personal 1-1 support, eg for those who have dyslexia.
• If you are under 25 and have been in local authority care, we can help you get a £3000 Care Leaver's Bursary from the Government when you start your apprenticeship. 
• You can save money with NUS Apprentice and NUS Apprentice extra cards,
• You have access to half price rail travel if you’re aged 16-24 and live in the Liverpool City Region.
• You can download the TalkCampus app to support your mental health.   

Download the Talk Campus App

Step 1

Explore our apprenticeship standards linked below, and select the pathway which best suits your career aspirations.

Step 2

Search for an apprenticeship vacancy via

• Wirral Met vacancies
• National Apprenticeships Service – gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Step 3 

If you are already in a role and looking to progress, talk to your manager about apprenticeship training to help you progress

Step 4

Get in touch with Wirral Met:
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We currently offer a wide range of apprenticeships, across various exciting industries.