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What to expect from our Open Day:

 

  • Explore our state of the art facilities
  • Speak to our friendly tutors and student support teams
  • Discover our career-focussed qualifications for ages 16 and over
  • Meet our students
  • Take part in interactive demos

How to find us

 

We are easily accessible from all parts of the Wirral, Merseyside and Cheshire with great links to public transport and parking close to all of our campuses. Most of our campuses are also within walking distance from each other so you can easily use the facilities best for you.

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Is an apprenticeship right for me?

  • There are apprenticeship vacancies available to start right now!
  • Earn money while you learn  – many employers pay national minimum wage
  • Gain a qualification whilst working
  • Benefit from a range of shift patterns across the day and evening
  • You will work towards one of the following apprenticeships: Production Chef at level 2; Commis Chef at level 2; Hospitality Team Member at level 2 and Hospitality Supervisor Level 3.

Why a career in Catering?

  • You'll work as part of close knit team!
  • Working in hospitality is fun and rewarding
  • Every day is different
  • Lots of opportunities for career progression – you can work up to team leader and management roles, Chef de Partie/Executive Chef, open your own business or work on a cruise ship

How will T Levels be taught?


1 Core Component

  • Technical knowledge and skills relevant to your chosen industry (75% assessment)
  • An employer-set project (25% assessment)

2 Specialist Skills

  • 80% spent in specialist industry learning environments, developing knowledge and skills for specific jobs

3 Industry Placements

  • 20% spent on an industry placement - between 45-60 days
  • You’ll develop the workplace skills that employers are looking for, gain a clearer idea about the job and learn about the opportunities to secure future employment
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WHY STUDY HIGHER EDUCATION AT WIRRAL MET?

Good quality of teaching and learning

Small class sizes with excellent support for learning

Save money on travel and accomodation by staying local

Fit your education around your commitments 


 HEAR FROM ONE OF OUR UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDENTS

gain a level 2 qualification...for free!

Aged 19+ and earning less than £18,135 a year? You can study for FREE* on selected part-time or full-time level 2 courses in subject areas such as...

Accounting Art & Design
Childcare & Early Years Health & Social Care
Computing & IT Construction
Engineering & Motor Vehicle Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Science Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education

 *Funding is provided by the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority’s (CA) Adult Education Budget. Terms and conditions apply. See our Fees & Discounts leaflet (opens in new window) for full eligibility details.

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current apprenticeship vacancies

We advertise a number of exciting apprenticeship vacancies on our website. If you are out of work, or thinking about changing career, an apprenticeship is a fantastic way to learn new skills, gain experience and develop your career. 

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Higher education is for all

Whether our students are returning to education after a break, studying for the first time or wanting to retrain for a new career, we welcome and encourage mature students from all backgrounds and ambitions.

We know that as a mature student it can be harder to balance your study, work and life commitments. Returning to education is a big decision, so it is important that you make the right choice when choosing a place to study.

Wirral Met College can support you. We are committed to ensuring that our students have a good study/life balance. This is achieved by ensuring that our courses are delivered over as few days as possible, giving students the chance to maximise their spare time for work, family or other commitments alongside achieving their qualification.

Where can I progress to after achieving my T Level?

  • Employment in a skilled occupation in your chosen career

  • A level 4, 5 or Degree Apprenticeship

  • Higher level study such as university degree (T Levels are equivalent to A Level UCAS points), Higher National Certificate/Diploma, technical or professional qualification.

What are the differences between apprenticeships and T Levels?

Apprenticeships - 80% in the workplace and 20% off the job training i.e an employment opportunity with training for those who are keen on working in a specific role.

T Levels - 80% classroom-based with 20% on an extended industry placement. A T Level gives an overview of different roles and career routes within an industry. You do not get paid for your industry placement on the T Level course, however you may be eligible for the ‘T Award’ which includes a package of benefits worth up to £300.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A* - C/9 - 4, including English Language and Maths.

The Digital Support Services T Level requires an IT-related GCSE such as IT, Computing or Computer Science.

Not quite ready for a T Level?

Wirral Met offers T Level Transition programmes – find out more below.

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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE? 

If you have any questions about T Levels, please get in touch.

Call 0151 551 7777 or complete our ENQUIRY FORM

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Sophie's Accounting Journey


Sophie started her accounting journey by studying on the level 2 AAT Fast-Track Foundation Certificate in Accounting. In just 4 months, Sophie had mastered basic costings, how to use accounting systems and purchase and general legders. Sophie then progressed on to the level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting to expand her skills and has since landed a job working in a busy Finance department. 

JOIN SOPHIE AND START YOUR ACCOUNTING CAREER TODAY!

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Are you an employer looking to upskill your workforce?


Set yourself apart as an employer of choice.

Local employers can make the most out of our free English and maths courses, to help their employees develop better basic skills for the workplace. 

Benefits to organisations include increased workplace confidence and morale, reduced operational mistakes and improvements to overall business performance. 

Our free courses, which all lead to a nationally recognised qualification, can be delivered online or on-campus and include flexible timetables with day and evening classes available - making it easy for staff to fit their learning around their work and home life.

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"This was hands down the best decision I have ever made!"

Jessica Williams studentJessica Williams joined Wirral Met in 2020 on an Access to HE Psychology and Mental Health course. At 22 year old, Jessica decided it was time to fulfil her ambition to study Psychology at university. Jessica had given birth just three months before starting her Access to HE course but was determined to create a new future for her child and partner.

Jessica successfully completed the course in June 2021 and has since progressed on to the BSc (Hons) Psychology (2+2) degree at Wirral Met, in partnership with the University of Liverpool.

“The course gave me a new lease of life and a purpose. I knew I needed to do well for my child and partner for our future," explains Jess.

"The support at Wirral Met is incredible. Doing the course is one of my biggest achievements yet and I am really excited to carry on my journey with Wirral Met."

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Information, Advice and Guidance

Wirral Met’s Information, Advice & Guidance Service holds the national matrix Standard, which means we are committed to giving new and prospective students, parents and other advisers impartial advice and guidance.

Get in touch to:

  • Get help with finding and choosing the right course for you and explore your options
  • Discover the different ways you can study

Our Student Advisers are on hand and happy to help with any query you have. They offer a friendly, confidential and welcoming service to help you make the most of your time at college. 

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Did you know that study programmes are FREE for most students aged 16-18?

If you are aged 16-18 (on 31st August), study programmes are FREE for most students as these courses are funded by the government.

Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:

  • A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
  • English and maths, if you don’t already have GCSE grade A* - C in English and maths already
  • Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising / charity work, sport or trips

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Wirral Met's Access to HE courses lead to a wide range of Degrees, including Health, Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedics, Radiography, Medicine and Veterinary Science. You could also progress onto Degrees in Criminology, Science, Social Science, Education Studies, Primary Education, English and Maths.

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You can progress into employment or continue into Higher Education. If you continue with a degree course, such as the BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation at Wirral Met College, this course is validated by the University of Chester.

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You can apply for an apprenticeship or job in accounting, or progress on to the level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting at Wirral Met.

Accountancy courses are acreditied by AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).

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Many students progress into jobs or an apprenticeship after completing their Level 1 or 2 study programmes. Students completing their level 3 award often progress to Higher Education and you can study towards the Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) Advanced Practice in Work with Children & Families programme at Wirral Met College.

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Many students progress to employment within the travel industry once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and our Level 3 students often progress onto Higher Education programmes and University.

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Many students progress onto jobs and/or self employment once they have completed their full-time study programmes. Level 3 students often progress onto Higher Education to study on degree programmes.

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Many students progress onto full-time or part-time courses at Wirral Met, or onto the Supported Internship programme once they have completed their study programme. 

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Many students progress into full-time employment once they have completed their study programme. Students can also progress on to vocational courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.

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Many students progress onto jobs and/or apprenticeships once they have completed their full-time study programmes. Level 3 students often progress onto Higher Education programmes such as the Higher National Certificate (HNC), or Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Applied Chemistry, or the Foundation Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science, which are offered at Wirral Met College working in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

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Students can progress into careers in the Armed Forces, Fire, Police or Ambulance/Paramedic services, although some will progress into Higher Education to study on a degree programme.

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Students completing level 1 and 2 study programmes progress to the level 3 programme, or progress into jobs or apprenticeships within the hospitality and catering industry.

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Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.

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Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, such as the BSc (Hons) Psychology at Wirral Met College, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.

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Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.

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Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 and 4 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, such as the BSc (Hons) Psychology at Wirral Met College, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.

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Students completing the level 2 study programmes move on to higher-level courses, jobs, or apprenticeships. Level 3 students often progress on to jobs or Higher Education; you can also study towards the Foundation Degree in Computer Science at Wirral Met College.

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