Apprenticeships allow you to work, earn and gain a qualification as you start your career. How you study will depend on your apprenticeship - you may need to attend College one day a week, alternatively you may do all your studying in the workplace, or you could do a combination of the two.
Wirral Met supports both the apprentice and employer to ensure the training meets the required standards and is successful for all concerned.
From Accounting to Science, browse our varied Apprenticeship programmes below.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Accounting & Professional Studies
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 Conway Park Campus & Off Site Campus:
Apprenticeships
Course Level Code Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Customer Service - B056 Level 2 B056 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Business Administration - B053 Level 2 B053 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Marketing - B080 Level 2 B080 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Team Leading - B065 Level 2 B065 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Management - B071 Level 3 B071 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Marketing - B081 Level 3 B081 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Social Media and Digital Marketing - B101 Level 3 B101 Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant - B176 Level 3 B176 Apprenticeship Standard in Professional Accountant - B175 Level 4 B175 
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.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Childcare & Early Years Education
Childcare & Early Years Education
Louis Muse
Louis progressed from level 1 to level 2 Early Years Education and Care. He was nominated and won a personal achievement award for his dedication and hard work throughout the course. With excellent attendance Louis has progressed to a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a nursery worker at a local day nursery.
Apprenticeships in the Children and Young People’s Workforce sector include careers in areas such as supporting teaching and learning in schools, children’s social care, early years educator or playwork.
Apprenticeships available at 12 Quays Campus:
Apprenticeships
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Childminder - View occupation details here
- Classroom assistant - View occupation details here
- Nanny/nursery nurse - View occupation details here
- Teacher - View occupation details here
Nursery nurses can earn £13,000 when they start their career, and then they can progress to up to £18,000 as they become more experienced and take on additional responsibilities. Nursery Managers can earn around £22,000 - £30,000 per year.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Computing & IT
Computing & IT
Apprenticeships for IT professionals cover a wide range of roles and include developing your skills and experience in areas such as software & web development, technical support, telecommunications and IT project management.
Apprenticeships available at 12 Quays Campus:
Apprenticeships
Course Level Code Advanced Level Apprenticeship for IT Professionals - C060 Level 3 C060
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Games designer - View occupation details here
- IT support technician - View occupation details here
- Software designer - View occupation details here
- Systems analyst - View occupation details here
- Web designer - View occupation details here
IT Support Technicians can earn from between £18,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on their experience and Web Designers can earn around £15,000 to £30,000 per year.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Construction & the Built Environment
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 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Plumbing - R146 Level 2 R146 Intermediate level Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations - R018 Level 2 R018 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Plumbing - R147 Level 3 R147 Advanced level Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations - R019 Level 3 R019 Apprenticeship Standard in Installation Electrician - R255 Level 3 R255
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
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Engineering & Motor Vehicle
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
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.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Jessica Hallas
Jessica progressed from the level 2 to level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at Beautee salon.
Apprenticeships in this sector include barbering and hairdressing for those interested in becoming barbers, hair stylists, session stylists or salon managers. Beauty therapy apprentices can specialise in careers such as make-up artists, massage therapists, or nail technicians.
Apprenticeships available at Conway Park Campus:
Apprenticeships
Course Level Code Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Barbering - G081 Level 2 G081 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy - G071 Level 2 G071 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Hairdressing - G068 Level 2 G068 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy - G074 Level 3 G074 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Hairdressing - G069 Level 3 G069
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Beauty therapists - View occupation details here
- Massage therapist - View occupation details here
- Salon manager - View occupation details here
- Hairdresser or Barber - View occupation details here
- Salon manager - View occupation details here
Beauty Therapists earn between £12,000 and £17,000 per year (plus tips and any commission they gain for selling products in salons), and Salon Managers can earn over £20,000 per year.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Health & Social Care
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 & Conway Park Campus:
Apprenticeships
Course Level Code Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support Services - J111 Level 2 J111 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Health (Pharmacy Services) - S136 Level 2 S136 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health Healthcare Support Services - J110 Level 3 J110
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.
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Hospitality & Catering
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:
Apprenticeships
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.
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Science
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 12 Quays Campus & Off Site Campus:
Apprenticeships
Course Level Code Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Process Manufacturing (Pathway One) - S217 Level 3 S217 Apprenticeship Standard in Laboratory Technician - S243 Level 3 S243 Apprenticeship Standard for Healthcare Science Associate - S252 Level 4 S252
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.
