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.
Free* level 2 courses leading to qualifications linked to career routes are available. They include online support from a trainer/assessor who will guide you every step of the way, mark your assessments and give you feedback, similar to studying in college. You will have a window of time to complete your qualification but the benefits of studying online is that you’ll have the flexibility to fit your learning in around your life and home commitments; study when you want, progress as quickly as you want; you’re in control.
If time is limited and you’re looking for short professional development courses to refresh your skills and/or need specific support for your job role, there are flexible four hour courses which are automatically assessed online and certificated, costing as little as £30.
NEW! You could be eligible to take a free qualification at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels) as part of the Government's #LifetimeSkillsGuarantee. Find out more.
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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:
Online Professional Development
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:
Teaching & Learning in Schools
Course Level Code Behaviour that Challenges in Children Certificate Level 2 - N109 Level 2 N109 Certificate in Understanding Autism - N111 Level 2 N111 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - N113 Level 2 N113 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Level 2 - N110 Level 2 N110
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:
Entry Level Computing
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:
Health and Social Care Courses and Apprenticeship Vacancies
Course Level Code Explore the Principles of Healthy Eating (CPD) - H114 No Level H114 Online Mental Health
Course Level Code Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems - J218 Level 2 J218 Dementia Awareness CPD - J228 No Level J228 Mental Health Awareness Introduction - J222 No Level J222 Prevention and Control of Infection - J219 No Level J219 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:
Health & Safety
Course Level Code COSHH Risk Assessment - S264 Level 2 S264 Alcohol Awareness - J217 No Level J217 Health and Safety in the Workplace - S265 No Level S265
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 & Culinary Arts
Courses available at Off Site 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.”
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:
Food Preparation
Course Level Code Food Safety Awareness - H110 No Level H110
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
Travel & Tourism
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Travel & Tourism
Jon Fridriksson
Jon completed the HND Travel & Tourism and progressed to Liverpool John Moores University to study towards the BA (Hons) International Tourism & Leisure Management. Jon said: “I believe that my time was extremely beneficial for my future and prepared me well for University. I highly recommend it.”
There are many different careers available in this dynamic career sector. You will take part in an exciting study programme that leads to an industry recognised qualification, and includes events and trips as well as valuable work experience within areas of travel, tourism and aviation.
Courses available at Off Site Campus:
Travel & Tourism
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:
- 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.