Apprenticeship Opportunities | Wirral Met College

Start your career with an Apprenticeship.

Allowing you to earn whilst you learn, an Apprenticeship will provide you with valuable workplace and industry experience whilst gaining a qualification. From levels 2 through to degree apprenticeships, Wirral Met offer a wide range of training programmes across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

Working with over 500 public and private sector organisations, Wirral Met believe that apprenticeships are a great way to give people of all ages an opportunity to progress further in their chosen careers.

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Accounting & Professional Studies

APPRENTICESHIPS

Accounting & Professional Studies

Hannah Grieg

Hannah Grieg is currently undertaking an apprenticeship in accounting and is an accounts assistant at A1-CBISS Limited, based in Tranmere.She would like to gain a level 3 qualification in AAT and continue her career at A1-CBISS once she has completed her apprenticeship with Wirral Met.

These apprenticeships are for those who are in paid employment within roles such as accounting, administration, customer service, marketing, social media & digital marketing, team leading, management and operations/departmental manager.

Apprenticeships available at Off Site Campus, 12 Quays Campus & Conway Park Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship Standard Accounts and Finance Assistant - B186	Level 2	B186
Apprenticeship Standard Intermediate Customer Service Practitioner - B183	Level 2	B183
Apprenticeship Standard Advanced Customer Service Specialist - B062	Level 3	B062
Apprenticeship Standard Advanced L3 Business Administrator - B184	Level 3	B184
Apprenticeship Standard in Advanced Leader/Supervisor - B185	Level 3	B185
Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant - B176	Level 3	B176
Apprenticeship Standard in HR Support - B178	Level 3	B178
Apprenticeship Standard in Professional Accountant - B175	Level 4	B175
Apprenticeship Standard - HR Consultant/Partner - B177	Level 5	B177
Apprenticeship Standard Operations/Departmental Manager - D077	Level 5	D077

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Financial and accounting technicians -View occupation details here
Accountant- View occupation details here
Financial accounts managers - View occupation details here

Salaries start at around £15,000 - £22,000 per year and experienced accountants can earn around £30,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Male Construction Apprentice Wearing Hi Vis Jacket And Drilling In To Wall

Construction & the Built Environment

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Construction & the Built Environment

Deanna Robinson

Deanna completed level 2 Painting & Decorating Diploma at Wirral Met then progressed onto an apprenticeship with Whittle Hankinson. She said: “I am so lucky to have secured this place, I couldn’t have done this without Wirral Met. The apprenticeship has given me the courage to start a female decorating business when I finish.”

If you would like a career in areas such as plumbing, wood occupations or as an installation electrician, these apprenticeship provide you with the key skills, experience and qualifications you need to succeed in this sector.

Apprenticeships available at Wirral Waters Campus & Off Site Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship - Plastering Level 2 - R177	Level 2	R177
Apprenticeship Standard Intermediate in Carpentry & Joinery - R270	Level 2	R270
Apprenticeships - Brickwork Level 2 - R009	Level 2	R009
Contracted Apprentice Delivery - Painting and Decorating Level 2 - R051	Level 2	R051
Apprenticeship Standard Advanced in Carpentry & Joinery level 3 - R271	Level 3	R271
Apprenticeship Standard Plumbing & Gas - Gas Engineering Operative level 3 - R272	Level 3	R272
Apprenticeship Standard in Installation Electrician - R255	Level 3	R255

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Bricklayer - View occupation details here
Property developer - View occupation details here
Carpenter/joiner - View occupation details here
Electrician - View occupation details here
Construction or building trade - View occupation details here
Painter/decorator - View occupation details here
Plasterer - View occupation details here
Heating and ventilation technician - View occupation details here

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Engineering & Motor Vehicle

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Engineering & Motor Vehicle

Jon Faragher

Jonathan competed level 2 & 3 apprenticeships at GS Engineering before progressing on to an Engineering Officer cadetship at Maersk Shipping, studying towards a Degree in Engineering at Southampton Solent University.

If you would like to be a professional engineer, apprenticeships include improving operational performance, fabrication and welding, and mechanical manufacturing engineering.

Apprenticeships in vehicle maintenance and repair support roles such as motor vehicle technician, mechanic or breakdown technician.

Apprenticeships available at 12 Quays Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician - E171	Level 2	E171
Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician - E170	Level 2	E170
Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician - E172	Level 2	E172
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) - E092	Level 3	E092

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Engineer - View occupation details here
Electrical engineer - View occupation details here
Maintenance engineer - View occupation details here
Mechanic - View occupation details here
Mechanical engineer - View occupation details here

There are a wide range of jobs in the engineering sector; starting salaries for Engineering Operatives are around £12,000 per year and graduate starting salaries for Energy Engineers are from £22,000 – £30,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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Health & Social Care

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Health & Social Care

Health and healthcare support services apprenticeships will help you develop your career in roles such as care assistant, health professional, nurse and social worker.

Apprenticeships available at Off Site Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship Standard in Adult Care Worker - J207	Level 2	J207
Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker - J209	Level 3	J209
Apprenticeship Standard in Dental Nursing - J200	Level 3	J200
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard - J210	Level 3	J210

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Care Assistant - View occupation details here
Counsellor - View occupation details here
Dental Nurse - View occupation details here
Health Professional - View occupation details here
Nurse - View occupation details here
Social Worker - View occupation details here

Starting salaries for Care Assistants can be between £12,000 and £16,000 per year. With experience, qualifications and extra responsibilities or specialist support worker skills, Care Assistants may earn between £18,000 and £21,000 per year. Mental health nurses can earn from £21,000 to £27,000 per year, and experienced nurses working as clinical specialists or nurse team managers can earn from £25,000 to £40,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Hospitality & Catering

Rizal San Pedro

Rizal is studying the Professional Cookery level 2 apprenticeship and is currently employed as a kitchen assistant apprentice. He plans on continuing his Hospitality & Catering career by becoming a trained chef.

If you would like a career in the hospitality and catering sector, apprenticeships include food beverage services, professional cookery, and hospitality supervision and leadership. Careers include bar manager, chef, hotel manager, front of house receptionist and restaurant manager.

Apprenticeships available at Conway Park Campus & Off Site Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship Standard in Hospitallity Team Member - H108	Level 2	H108
Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef - H107	Level 2	H107
Apprenticeship Standard in Chef de Partie - H104	Level 3	H104
Apprenticeship Standard in Hospitality Supervisor - H101	Level 3	H101

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Bar manager - View occupation details here
Chef - View occupation details here
Hotel manager - View occupation details here
Receptionist - View occupation details here

Trainee chefs (Commis Chefs) earn from around £13,000 per year, but Head Chefs in top hotels and restaurants may earn around £30,000 per year. Waiting staff can earn around £12,000 to £16,000 per year and bar people can earn from between £11,000 and £17,000 depending on their experience; if you take on additional responsibilities and are managing staff, you may earn around £20,000.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Science

Ethan Briscoe

Ethan progressed from intermediate and advanced apprenticeships to a higher level apprenticeship as a Laboratory and Science Technician. He now works as a lab technician in microbiology services for the NHS.

Apprenticeships in this sector include process manufacturing and laboratory technician.

The process manufacturing industries produce many of life's necessities including soap and toiletries. Apprentices in these industries operate and monitor basic plant and equipment, including pumps, valves, temperature gauges, filtration equipment, tanks and vessels.

Laboratory technicians involve a variety of laboratory-based investigations within biological, chemical, physical and life science areas.

Apprenticeships available at Off Site Campus:

Apprenticeships

Course	Level	Code
Apprenticeship Standard for Healthcare Science Assistant - S251	Level 2	S251
Apprenticeship Standard in Laboratory Technician - S243	Level 3	S243
Apprenticeship Standard for Healthcare Science Associate - S252	Level 4	S252

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Career Opportunities

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Biologist - View occupation details here
Chemical chemist - View occupation details here
Forensic scientist - View occupation details here
Pharmacist - View occupation details here

Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Apprenticeship Level	Qualification Equivalent
2	5 GCSE Passes at Grades A*/9 to C/4
3	2 A Level Passes
4 & 5	Foundation Degree and HNC/D
6	Bachelor’s Degree
7	Master’s Degree