Our range of 16-18 courses reflect employer needs and market demands, preparing you for a bright future in your chosen career.
We understand that every student is unique, so our focus is to work with you to explore your aspirations and then create a personal learning plan to help you succeed. Whatever your passion, we have the perfect course for you.
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Animal Management
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Animal Management
Jessica O’Mahoney
"I have benefited from my course tremendously. With the help of my tutors, I have been able to finish my courses with a triple distinction* which enabled me to move forward to my chosen university and closer to my dream career."
Based in our purpose-built animal care facilities, you will develop your skills working with many species including snakes, lizards, rabbits and toads. Your classroom learning will come to life as you visit farms, zoos and wildlife parks for work experience. Our experienced tutors will support you every step of the way and help you explore the varied careers on offer in this dynamic sector.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Animal Care
Course Level Code Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills - S278 Level 2 S278 Veterinary Nursing - S283 Level 2 S283 Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Animal Management Professional - S282 Level 1 S282 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Animal Care Services - View occupation details here
- Veterinarians - View occupation details here
- Horticultural trades - View occupation details here
Veterinary nurses earn around £14,000 per year and Zoo Keepers’ salaries start at around £13,000 per year. Experienced farm managers may earn between £25,000 and £30,000.
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Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Anthony Brown
Anthony studied art & design at Wirral Met and is now a self-employed artist. His clients include Bloomingdales, the BBC and Anthony was the merchandise and brand manager of ‘The Beatles Story’.
With a reputation for quality and creativity, Wirral Met’s Art School can help you explore and harness your creative talent in art & design, creative media, photography and music. With courses validated by the prestigious University of Arts London (UAL), your creative future starts here.
Our talented team of artists, designers and illustrators will encourage you to experiment with a range of techniques to improve your craft and support your learning through external trips to galleries and museums. You will work with professionals both inside and outside of college to complete project work and gain valuable skills for future job roles.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Art & Design
Course Level Code Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art and Design - A089 Level 2 A089 UAL Art and Design Extended Diploma - A064 Level 3 A064 UAL Art and Design Pre Degree Foundation Diploma - A016 Level 4 A016 Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Creative Industries Professional - P126 Level 1 P126 Creative Media
Course Level Code BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Skills - P131 Level 2 P131 Games Design Diploma - P132 Level 2 P132 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice - P073 Level 3 P073 Games, Animation and VFX Skills Extended Diploma - P125 Level 3 P125 Music
Course Level Code UAL Music First Diploma - P010 Level 2 P010 UAL Music/Music Technology Diploma - P065 Level 3 P065 Photography
Course Level Code L2 Photography - P128 Level 2 P128 BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography - P089 Level 3 P089 BTEC National Diploma in Photography (Art and Design Practice) - P097 Level 3 P097 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Artist - View occupation details here
- Graphic Designers - View occupation details here
- Photographers - View occupation details here
- Fashion Designer - View occupation details here
Graphic Designers’ salaries start at around £14,000 to £17,000 per year and experienced senior Graphic Designers can earn between £32,000 and £50,000 per year. Starting salaries for Junior Interior Designers are around £18,000 and experienced Interior Designers can earn around £24,000 to £40,000 per year.
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Childcare & Early Years Education
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Childcare & Early Years Education
Emma McFarlane
Emma progressed through levels 1, 2 & 3 in Childcare & Early Years, and is now employed at Auntie Jayne's House nursery.
Pursue a career dedicated to the care and development of children with our range of childcare and early years study programmes. You will be taught through practical workshops, classroom activities and leading industry speakers to develop the skills employers are looking for. You will be given support and guidance throughout your learning journey to help you progress from introductory to professional level.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Early Years Professional - N119 Level 1 N119 Early Childhood Education & Care
Course Level Code CACHE Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate - N092 Level 2 N092 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - N116 Level 2 N116 T Level in Education and Childcare - Early Years Educator - N115 Level 3 N115 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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Computing & IT
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Computing & IT
Stuart Williams
Stuart completed Digital & Computing Technologies Foundation & level 3 Extended Diplomas at Wirral Met.
A computing and IT qualification at Wirral Met will provide you with a fantastic grounding for an exciting career in many industries. You will study in our specialist facilities and have access to the latest technology including drones and virtual reality tools. Our experienced teaching team will support you in learning about all aspects of this dynamic and innovative sector.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Course Level Code T Levels Digital Support and Cyber Security - C137 Level 3 C137 Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Digital and Computing Professional - C128 Level 1 C128 Digital Computing & Technology
Course Level Code Digital and Computing Technologies Level 2 - C053 Level 2 C053 T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development - C116 Level 3 C116 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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Construction & the Built Environment
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus
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.”
Whether you want to become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, painter and decorator, plasterer, plumber or leading professional in the construction industry, Wirral Met’s wide range of construction programmes will help you achieve your ambitions.
Our construction study programmes are based at our multi-million pound Wirral Waters campus in Birkenhead, which is set to support the largest regeneration project in Europe. You will benefit from learning practical skills in our outstanding facilities, whilst also developing your theoretical knowledge and understanding. You will be supported by our tutors who have substantial commercial experience and professional expertise.
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus:
Course Level Code Aspiring Professional - Brickwork - R305 Level 1 R305 Aspiring Professional - Carpentry and Joinery - R304 Level 1 R304 Aspiring Professional - Plastering - R307 Level 1 R307 Aspiring Professional - Plumbing - R306 Level 1 R306 Bricklaying Courses
Course Level Code Bricklaying Diploma - R077 Level 2 R077 Carpentry and Joinery
Course Level Code Site Carpentry Diploma - R080 Level 2 R080 Site Carpentry Diploma - R081 Level 3 R081 Electrician Courses
Course Level Code Electrical Installation Studies Diploma - R212 Level 2 R212 Electrical Installation Studies Diploma - R213 Level 3 R213 Plastering Courses
Course Level Code Plastering Diploma - R105 Level 2 R105 Plumbing and Gas Courses
Course Level Code Plumbing Studies Diploma - R194 Level 2 R194 Plumbing Studies Diploma - R224 Level 3 R224 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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Engineering & Automotive
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Engineering & Automotive
Mahamat Nour
I started with ESOL two years ago before I joined Engineering. Since the beginning I have had a lot of support from the college. Engineering is my dream and I now have a conditional offer from Liverpool John Moores University for Mechanical Engineering. I would recommend Wirral Met to my friends.
Our engineering study programmes will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills for a range of sectors including civil, transport, electrical, aerospace and offshore oil and gas. You will develop your skills in our multi-million pound engineering workshops and mechatronics lab at our Twelve Quays Campus, which contain a range of specialist machinery to support your studies.
Or accelerate your skills on an automotive course. You will master your skills on real cars, including petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid engines and be taught by tutors with a wide variety of industry experience. Our excellent links with employers have enabled us to develop a flexible range of qualifications to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this industry.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Automotive Maintenance Professional - E219 Level 1 E219 Automotive Engineering
Course Level Code Diploma in Vehicle Inspection IMI Level 2 (VRQ) - E192 Level 2 E192 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma - E023 Level 3 E023 Manufacturing Engineering
Course Level Code Engineering Diploma - E013 Level 2 E013 Diploma in Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) Level 3 - E167 Level 3 E167 T Level - Engineering- Fabrication and welding - E196 Level 3 E196 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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Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup
Jessica Hallas
Jessica progressed from the level 2 to level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at Beautee salon.
If you would like a successful career in the hairdressing or beauty therapy industry, then one of our study programmes is the perfect place to start. You will train in our fully equipped salons at Conway Park Campus, learning the very latest skills and techniques. You will also have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Hair and Beauty Professional - G154 Level 1 G154 Beauty Therapy
Course Level Code Diploma in Beauty therapy - G025 Level 2 G025 Makeup Professional Level 2 - G123 Level 2 G123 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - G027 Level 3 G027 Make-Up Professional Level 3 - G141 Level 3 G141 Hairdressing
Course Level Code Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level 2 - G024 Level 2 G024 Womens Hairdressing Diploma level 3 - G039 Level 3 G039 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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Health & Social Care
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Health & Social Care
Josh Platt
Josh completed Health & Social Care level 3 Extended Diploma at Wirral Met and is now studying with Sheffield Hallam University/Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
The health and social care sector is rapidly growing and needs dedicated professionals. At Wirral Met, you can train to become a care worker, healthcare support worker, nurse or midwife with our wide range of courses. With strong employer links with eight NHS Trusts and many private businesses, you will develop in-demand skills and experience for an incredibly rewarding career, whatever path you choose to take.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Course Level Code Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - J233 Level 2 J233 T Level Programme - Health - J232 Level 3 J232 Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Health Care Professional - J236 Level 1 J236 Health and Social Care Courses
Course Level Code Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work - J187 Level 2 J187 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 & Culinary Arts
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
Paul Askew
Paul completed the BTEC Diplomas in Hotel Management at level 2 & Professional Cookery at level 3 at Wirral Met. Paul said: “If you’ve got a passion in your heart and you’ve got a real desire to do this properly, then the best thing can do is get on a foundation course.”
Our range of culinary arts & hospitality study programmes will help you start your career as a chef, barista or hospitality supervisor. Working in our fully licensed training restaurant and kitchens, you will develop skills to prepare you for work in this exciting profession. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, such as acclaimed chef Paul Askew, who is president of our hospitality school and take part in exciting competitions to show off your skills.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Hospitality and Culinary Arts Professional - H121 Level 1 H121 Catering
Course Level Code NVQ Professional Cookery Diploma - H017 Level 2 H017 NVQ Professional Cookery Advanced Diploma - H081 Level 3 H081 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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Public & Uniformed Services
Courses available at Oval Campus
Public & Uniformed Services
John Holmes
John Holmes completed the Level 2 Military Preparation Course at Wirral Met and is now training to become a Paratrooper in the Army’s Parachute Regiment.
The public and uniformed services industry includes many career opportunities for you to make a real difference, such as working in the Armed Forces, Police Service, Fire Service and many more. Alongside classroom based lessons at the Oval Campus, these programmes include a strong focus on health and fitness, helping prepare you for selection tests. We offer a wide range of practical outdoor activities, exhibitions and visits to develop important skills such as teamwork and leadership.
Courses available at Oval Campus:
Public & Uniformed Service
Course Level Code BTEC First Extended Certificate in Public Services - K139 Level 2 K139 Military Preparation Diploma L3 - K110 Level 3 K110 Protective Services National Foundation Diploma - K094 Level 3 K094 Public Services Diploma (2nd Year top up) - K095 Level 3 K095 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Army/Navy/RAF - View occupation details here
- Fire officer - View occupation details here
- Police officer - View occupation details here
Starting salaries for Police Officers are from £19,000 per year and a sergeant can earn between £36,000 and £41,000 per year. Private soldiers can earn between £17,000 and £28,000 per year.
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Skills for Life & Work
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Skills for Life & Work
Ian McCann
Ian completed his Prince's Trust programme before progressing to the Police. Ian said: “The Prince’s Trust say it will help young people’s lives, but that is an understatement because it changes lives!”
At Wirral Met College you can learn and develop a variety of different skills to help you progress in your work or life. Courses in this area are designed to give young people and adults more confidence as well as helping you to develop personal and work related skills.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Course Level Code NCFE Award in Developing Enterprise Skills (Route 3) - L106 Level 1 L106 Prep for Life
Course Level Code Stepping Stones to Further Education - Q119 Level 1 Q119 Prep for Life - Q105 No Level Q105 Progression into FE
Course Level Code Progression into Further Education - K057 Level 1 K057 Routes to Success (Route 1) - NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills - L071 Level 1 L071 Routes to Success (Route 2) - Personal and Social Development Award - L072 Level 1 L072 Progression to FE Level 2 - L109 Level 2 L109 -
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Sports, Exercise and Fitness
Courses available at Oval Campus
Sports, Exercise and Fitness
Joseph Collins
Joseph completed BTEC level 3 Sports & Exercise Science Extended Diploma at Wirral Met and is now studying towards a Degree in Sports Psychology & Education at Liverpool Hope University.
Are you interested in a career as a sports scientist, personal trainer or PE teacher? Start your journey towards your dream career with a study programme at our specialist sports campus - the Oval Campus. With the help of your tutors’ extensive experience in a range of outdoor activities and competitive sports, you will develop the knowledge and physical skills to succeed within the fast-growing sport, leisure and fitness industries.
Courses available at Oval Campus:
Course Level Code Aspiring Uniformed Services or Sports Professional - K141 Level 1 K141 Exercise & Fitness
Course Level Code Certificate in Fitness instructing - K122 Level 2 K122 Personal Trainer (Gym based) Diploma - K048 Level 3 K048 Sports Coaching and Sports & Exercise Science
Course Level Code Sport Diploma - K065 Level 2 K065 Sport and Exercise Science Diploma - K040 Level 3 K040 Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Certificate - K086 Level 3 K086 Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Diploma - K085 Level 3 K085 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Fitness coach/instructor - View occupation details here
- Personal trainer - View occupation details here
- Sports instructor - View occupation details here
Salaries for Sports Development Officers range from £20,000 to £35,000 per year and managers can earn up to £50,000 per year. Starting salaries for Fitness Instructors are around £13,000 per year and experienced instructors can earn around £20,000 per year. Leisure Centre Managers can earn between £17,000 and around £25,000 per year, and senior managers can earn over £35,000 per year.
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Supported Internships
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Supported Internships
Cameron Adams
Supported Internship student Cameron secured a job with local employer, Jacksons Leisure Supplies (JLS) while on his Internship.
A Supported Internship offers young people aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), the opportunity to gain practical work-based learning, providing a smooth transition from education to paid employment and further study. Students on a Supported Internship spend three days a week at a local supportive employer and one day a week at college developing employability skills such as CV building, job applications, interview skills and English and maths.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Supported Internship
Course Level Code Supported Internship - Q106 Entry Level 3 Q106 Internships - F017 Level 1 F017 -
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Travel and Tourism
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Travel and Tourism
Rachel Foster
Rachel is a Travel Consultant for Above and Beyond Travel. She said: "I progressed from level 1 to level 3 in Travel and Tourism, which lead on to an International Tourism Management degree at the University of Chester. Wirral Met will always be the key that unlocked the path to my career in an industry I love."
Wirral Met’s travel and tourism courses lead to industry recognised qualifications, which will prepare you for an exciting career in this dynamic sector. You will be given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience within the travel, tourism and aviation industry, including trips abroad. You will also expand your knowledge by taking part in behind the scenes tours of airports and hearing from industry guest speakers.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Aspiring Professional
Course Level Code Aspiring Travel and Tourism Professional - L108 Level 1 L108 Aviation & Cabin Crew
Course Level Code Cabin Crew Professional Level 2 - L037 Level 2 L037 Travel & Tourism
Course Level Code Travel and Tourism Professional Level 2 - L100 Level 2 L100 Travel and Tourism Professional Level 3 (Year 1) - L069 Level 3 L069 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Air transport operatives - View occupation details here
- Air traffic controller - View occupation details here
- Air travel assistant - View occupation details here
- Pilot - View occupation details here
- Travel agent - View occupation details here
Experienced air traffic controllers can earn between £36,000 and £50,000 per year, experienced air cabin crew can earn between £15,000 and £21,000 per year and senior cabin crew can earn up to £25,000 a year. Airline pilots can earn between £38,000 and £90,000, depending on their experience.
