PARENT AND CARER GUIDE

Wirral Met College offers 16-18 study programmes, 19+ adult courses, apprenticeships and university level courses across our five campuses. From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will benefit from the outstanding support from tutors, career advisers, additional learning support team and our Student Services team. We believe in making every student feel valued and opening up a world of opportunities through: 

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, musicians 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.

Accounting and finance is one of the most highly sought after skills by employers. Our Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications are recognised throughout the world and also offer entry into professional level study. Accountancy is one of the largest employers in the UK and has roles to suit everyone.

Explore courses and progress further with a full or part-time study programme at Wirral Met’s new professional development Hamilton campus in Birkenhead or apply for an apprenticeship today.

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.

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.

Explore our wide range of courses and progress further in your career with a full or part-time study programme at Wirral Met’s  Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead, home to world-class facilities and industry standard software and equipment such as drones and virtual reality tools.

Whether you want to become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, 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.

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.

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.

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.

English and maths are essential skills that will help you through life, no matter what career you choose. Our courses are perfect if you want to improve your reading, writing and numeracy skills and progress to different courses, employment or higher education.

If you would like a successful career in hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy or makeup, then one of our study programmes is the perfect place to start. You will train in our fully equipped salons, learning the very latest skills and techniques. You will also have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists.

Explore courses and progress further with a full or part-time study programme in Wirral Met’s commercial hair and beauty salons at the Conway Park campus in Birkenhead.

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.

Explore our courses and progress further with a full or part-time study programme at Wirral Met’s Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead or apply for an apprenticeship today.

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.

What makes society unequal? How do social characteristics such as class, race and gender affect our everyday life? Why do people commit crime? And why are certain people more likely to go through the criminal justice system?

If you are interested in exploring a career as a Social and Humanities Scientist, or a Psychologist, our experienced tutors will provide you with the skills required to succeed in this rapidly growing sector.

Explore courses and progress further with a full or part-time course at Wirral Met’s Conway Park and Twelve Quays campuses in Birkenhead.

The public and uniformed services industry encompasses many careers, as well as HE opportunities, and at Wirral Met College, we have created two distinct pathways to support your progression, with courses at Level 1, 2 and 3 in each.

Military Preparation pathway for learners who are interested in a career in the Army, Navy, Marines or Royal Air Force.

Protective Services pathway for those interested in the blue light services such as the police, fire service, paramedics, as well as the prison service, and local government roles.

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. There are also opportunities for volunteering and a residential trip. 

Our applied science courses lead to diverse careers in forensic and biomedical sciences and higher studies in medicine. You will study at Twelve Quays Campus and have access to industry standard facilities including chemistry, biology, physics, electronics, life sciences and diagnostic laboratories.

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.

Prep For Life courses offer young people aged 16-24, with learning difficulties or disabilities, the opportunity to develop independence and work skills that will help them in adult life. Students will start at a level which suits them and receive excellent support throughout their time with us, with fully-accessible facilities, highly trained staff and small group teaching.

Our courses offer learners the opportunity to follow their career goals and progress to careers in Sports and Exercise Science, Coaching and Development, and Personal Training, as well as the support required to progress to Higher Education.  Start your journey with a study programme at the Oval Campus and benefit from our extensive expereience in the Sports, Exercise and Fitness industries.

As well as taking part in a mix of classroom based outdoor activities, our learners have access to relevant work experience opportunities and residential trips, which helps prepare them for sustainable careers within the fast-growing sport and fitness industries. 

Are you looking to get into teaching? Careers in this profession are highly rewarding and have the potential to inspire people, making differences that can truly change lives.

At Wirral Met, our friendly, experienced tutors will help you to develop your theoretical skills whilst giving you the skills and experience to succeed in becoming a teacher.

Progress on to your dream career in the teaching and assessing sector with a course at Wirral Met’s Conway Park and Twelve Quays campuses in Birkenhead.

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.

Explore our wide range of full and part-time Travel and Tourism courses, taught by friendly, experienced tutors at our Conway Park campus in Birkenhead.

If English isn't your main language, our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help you improve all aspects of your language skills. Our experienced staff will support you to improve your English and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Students also learn how to access travel, housing, healthcare and the job market alongside tours of our city region. All classes are held on-campus at Conway Park.

A Supported Internship offers young people aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, the opportunity to gain practical work-based learning experience, providing a smooth transition from education to paid employment and further study.

Students on the internships spend three days a week in employment and one day a week at College developing employability skills such as CV building, job applications, interview skills and English & maths.

Our School Liaison team aims to give all students the opportunity to discover and explore career pathways, take part in interactive and enjoyable activities, and give students and their influencers up-to-date careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).

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Gatsby Benchmarks

The services we offer help schools to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and incorporates best practice as detailed in the Gatsby Toolkit for Schools.

It can also contribute to fulfilling your school’s obligations under the ‘Baker Clause’ which stipulates that schools must allow colleges and training providers access to every student in Years 8-13 to inform them about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships. Our varied offer includes presentations, workshops, tours and application sessions.

Assembly Presentations

Our assembly presentations are a great way to deliver key information to a large group of students within a relatively short space of time. We can adapt the length of presentations to suit your schedule and cover a range of topics to meet the needs of students. 

One-To-One Sessions

Our one-to-one sessions provide the opportunity for students to access tailored support and advice from a member of our expert team. They allow students to ask questions that may have not been covered by presentations and receive information that is personalised to their interests and career aspirations. Sessions can be delivered on a drop-in basis and students can also opt to attend a session as part of a small group. 

Tours and tasters

Workshops

Our team can also deliver informative workshops to groups of students around the subject areas of Further Education and employability. If you have a topic in mind that you’d like us to cover let us know and we can tailor the session to the needs of the group.

If you would like to see anything else from us or if we can support you with your careers provision in any other way then please let us know, we would be delighted to help and support you where we can.