Have you been furloughed, lost your job or decided it’s time to move on to a new career with better prospects? Do you work as a volunteer and would like to improve your skills to help others? Wirral Met College can offer you help.
The College has launched a wide range of new online fully accredited courses that will help support you to retrain, gain new skills and build your confidence to get a new job or improve your career prospects.
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COURSES
Accounting & Professional Studies
Courses available at Off Site Campus
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.
If you are 16-18, looking for a full-time course in accountancy, the Associate of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications are internationally recognised. They are based on practical, real-world accounting knowledge and you will learn essential business and finance skills that you can put into use from day one.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Business
Course Level Code Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Certificate Level 2 - D079 Level 2 D079 Leading and Motivating a Team - D081 No Level D081 Performance Management - D082 No Level D082 Personal Money Management - D085 No Level D085 Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service - D083 No Level D083 Understanding Equality and Diversity - D084 No Level D084 Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance - D080 Level 2 D080 Equality and Diversity Certificate Level 2 - D078 Level 2 D078 
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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COURSES
Childcare & Early Years Education
Courses available at Off Site 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.
Preparing for a career dedicated to the care and development of children is very rewarding. You will learn the theoretical side of child development and early year’s education, whilst developing a range of practical skills and experience.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Behaviour that Challenges in Children Certificate Level 2 - N109 Level 2 N109 Certificate in Understanding Autism - N111 Level 2 N111
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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COURSES
Computing & IT
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Computing & IT
Stuart Williams
Stuart completed Digital & Computing Technologies Foundation & level 3 Extended Diplomas at Wirral Met.
This is a very fast moving and exciting area to be involved in, as technology constantly changes. You will study in Wirral Met’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Centre using impressive IT facilities including drones and virtual reality tools.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Course Level Code IT User Skills Certificate Level 2 - C109 Level 2 C109
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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COURSES
Health & Social Care
Courses available at Off Site 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.
Working closely with NHS Trusts, local authorities and private businesses across the adult social care and healthcare industries, we have built our reputation for high quality education and training that makes a difference.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Award in Mental Health Awareness - J221 Level 1 J221 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems - J218 Level 2 J218 Mental Health Awareness Introduction - J222 No Level J222 Principles of Weight Management - J223 No Level J223 Understanding Anxiety - J225 No Level J225 Understanding Depression - J226 No Level J226 Understanding Eating Disorders - J227 No Level J227
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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COURSES
Health, Safety & First Aid
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Health, Safety & First Aid
Health and Safety qualifications are relevant for people at all levels of an organisation and in every industry / service sector. You will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be invaluable as you progress your career.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Award in Prevention and Control of Infection - J220 Level 2 J220 COSHH Risk Assessment - S264 Level 2 S264 Alcohol Awareness - J217 No Level J217 Food Safety Awareness - H110 No Level H110 Health and Safety in the Workplace - S265 No Level S265 Prevention and Control of Infection - J219 No Level J219 Stress Management in the workplace - J216 No Level J216
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Health and safety officers - View occupation details here
- Paramedic - View occupation details here
- Inspectors of standards and regulations - View occupation details here
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COURSES
Hospitality & Catering
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Hospitality & Catering
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.”
Working in our industry standard training kitchens and fully licensed training restaurant, you will develop the skills and experience to start your career in this exciting profession. Our students progress into jobs as chefs, baristas and bar managers.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Event Planning Certificate Level 2 - H109 Level 2 H109
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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COURSES
Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education
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.
These study programmes are based in the specialist Oval Campus in Bebington. With the help of your tutors’ extensive experience in a range of outdoor activities and competitive sports, you will develop your theoretical knowledge and physical skills to succeed in this growing industry.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness - K121 No Level K121
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.