We offer a wide range of courses for adults looking to improve their career prospects or learn a new skill, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Browse our 19+ part-time courses to find the perfect route for you.
Can’t find the course you're looking for? You may be able to study other courses that form part of a study programme offered to school leavers. We will consider applications from adults aged 19+ to study the main qualification within study programmes on a case-by-case basis. Please click here to view our 16-18 study programme courses.
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COURSES
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Michelle Rowley
Michelle, one of Wirral Met's BA (Hons) Fine Art tutors, completed her Master's Degree with distinction at the University of Central Lancashire.
Wirral Met’s Art School has a reputation for quality and creativity. Our teaching team is dedicated to helping you explore and harness your creative talent, to prepare you for a career in this sector.
You will get support and guidance to help you develop your own unique style, and find the career that suits your needs.
Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus:
Photography
Course Level Code Award in Photography (Evening) - P129 Level 2 P129 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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Accounting & Professional Studies
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Accounting & Professional Studies
Janie Thomson
Janie is a Level 5 HR Consultant/Partner Apprentice within the NHS. She has recently been promoted and is eager to continue her studies with a higher apprenticeship.
If you are 19+ and looking for a part-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 Hamilton Campus:
Accounting Qualifications
Course Level Code AAT Award in Business Skills - D106 Level 1 D106 AAT Award in Bookkeeping - D100 Level 1 D100 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting - D053 Level 2 D053 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (part-time) - D049 Level 3 D049 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting - D050 Level 4 D050 Human Resource (HR) Courses
Course Level Code CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3 - D018 Level 3 D018 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - D105 Level 5 D105 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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Construction & the Built Environment
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus
Construction & the Built Environment
Vincent Roberts
Vincent completed Level 3 Plastering at Wirral Met, before returning to the College as a brickwork and plastering technician, whilst studying an HNC in construction. Vincent said: “The staff prove that hard work really does pay off!”
Wirral Met College can help you achieve your ambition to become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, painter & decorator, plasterer or plumber. Or, if you would like to become an architect, project manager or site supervisor, take a look at our study programmes which will help prepare you for university.
We offer excellent facilities, with a brand new campus dedicated to Construction and the Built Environment, incorporating industry standard workshops. You will develop your skills with the support of tutors who are experts in their field. Wirral Met College’s excellent links with employers will help you gain the practical work experience to prepare you for getting jobs and apprenticeships.
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus:
Bricklaying Courses
Course Level Code Certificate in Construction Skills - Brickwork (Part-time) - R274 Level 1 R274 Carpentry and Joinery
Course Level Code Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) Certificate - R285 Level 1 R285 Electrician Courses
Course Level Code Electrical Installation Studies - R235 Level 2 R235 Electrical Installation Studies Diploma - R273 Level 3 R273 Plastering Courses
Course Level Code Plastering Certificate - R277 Level 1 R277 Plumbing and Gas Courses
Course Level Code Plumbing Studies Diploma - R193 Level 2 R193 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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Counselling
Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus
Counselling
Sean Lavery
Sean has completed a raft of counselling courses at Wirral Met, from CPCAB level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills to a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Sean now works for Wirral Met as a counselling lecturer and is also an addiction counsellor for SHARP Liverpool.
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 Twelve Quays Campus:
Counselling
Course Level Code Counselling Skills Certificate - J087 Level 2 J087 Counselling Studies Certificate - J089 Level 3 J089 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma - J011 Level 4 J011 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Barristers and judges - View occupation details here
- Legal professionals - View occupation details here
- Probation officers - View occupation details here
- Counsellors - View occupation details here
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Engineering & Automotive
Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus
Engineering & Automotive
Stuart Umbers
Stuart started at Wirral Met in 2014 as an intermediate level engineering apprentice and progressed on to the advanced level apprenticeship, where he worked at Prowell Ltd in Ellesmere Port, the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated cardboard. Stuart has become an integral part of their engineering team.
Engineering career routes include becoming an engineering maintenance technician or a welder, and you could work across a range of sectors including engineering, transport, aerospace and offshore oil and gas.
Motor Vehicle students progress onto successful careers in car dealerships, franchises, service centres and general garages, working in roles such as Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Mechanic, MOT Specialist, Service Manager.
There are also many opportunities for those interested in a career in motor vehicle engineering. Many of our students progress onto successful careers in top dealerships, franchises, service centres and general garages, working in roles such as Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Mechanic, MOT Specialist, Service Manager.
Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus:
Automotive
Course Level Code Vehicle Inspection IMI Diploma (VRQ) (19+ adult only) - E220 Level 2 E220 Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities Award Level 2 - E173 Level 2 E173 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - E182 Level 3 E182 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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English & Maths
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
English & Maths
Helen Burns
Helen has no official business qualifications, yet through hard work and determination she has managed to set up her own business as a children’s party entertainer. Helen was advised a Maths qualification would be advantageous to help with her accounts so she enrolled upon a Functional Maths course and progressed to a more advanced course.
If English is not your first language, these courses will develop your reading, writing and listening skills in English. In classes you can take Skills for Life exams awarded by Ascentis and Functional Skills exams in English, maths and ICT.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Course Level Code Functional Skills English - W999 No Level W999 Functional Skills Maths - M999 No Level M999 English & Maths GCSE
Course Level Code GCSE English Language - W888 Level 2 W888 GCSE Maths - M888 Level 2 M888 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Teaching and other educational professionals - View occupation details here
- Teaching assistants - View occupation details here
- Educational support assistants - View occupation details here
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English for Speakers of Other Languages
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
English for Speakers of Other Languages
If English is not your first language, these courses will develop your reading, writing and listening skills in English. The ESOL programme ranges from Pre-Entry Level 1 up to Level 2 and comprises full-time, part-time, evening and community based classes. As well as learning a new language students have to learn how to access travel, housing, health care and the job market.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
ESOL
Course Level Code Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role - X146 Level 2 X146 ESOL - English for Speakers of other Languages - ES999 No Level ES999 ESOL - English for Speakers of other Languages - X999 No Level X999 -
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Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup
Vicky Diamond
Vicky completed her level 3 qualification in Hairdressing at Wirral Met and is now studying towards a Barbering qualification.
This sector provides a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Our professional tutors will support you to develop your skills and experience whilst you work in our commercial hair and beauty salons at the Conway Park Campus.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Beauty Therapy
Course Level Code Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up - G159 Level 3 G159 VTCT Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Certificate - G009 Level 3 G009 Hairdressing
Course Level Code Diploma in Barbering - G041 Level 2 G041 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G023 Level 3 G023 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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Social Studies
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Social Studies
Cristina Radu
Cristina graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree after studying for the first 2 years at Wirral Met College. Cristina said: “Going back to education after almost 20 years was quite a daunting task, but my Wirral Met tutors gave me wonderful support as well as challenged me, making me aim higher.”
If you are interested in a range of areas such as history, sociology, critical theory, media and literary studies, then a programme in Humanities & Social Studies is for you.
Students on these courses gain a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and research skills. You may progress in areas such as administration, publishing, research or tourism.
Courses available at Hamilton Campus:
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Course Level Code Certificate in Criminology level 2 - U037 Level 2 U037 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Social and Humanities Scientists - View occupation details here
- Psychologists - View occupation details here
- Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists - View occupation details here
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Science
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Science
Adam Ravenscroft
Adam completed Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities, HNC & HND Applied Chemistry and a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship/BSc Applied Chemistry at Wirral Met. Adam is now studying a Master’s Degree at the University of Liverpool.
You will study in Wirral Met’s specialist Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre including a Chemical Instrumentation Lab with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment; Molecular Biology and Micro Biology Labs; a Robotics and Mechatronics Arena; a Physics and Electronics Lab; a Life Sciences Lab.
Courses available at Hamilton Campus:
Psychology
Course Level Code Certificate in Psychology level 2 - U036 Level 2 U036 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Biologist - view occupation details here
- Chemical chemist - view occupation details here
- Forensic scientist - view occupation details here
- Pharmacist - view occupation details here
Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.
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Sports, Exercise and Fitness
Courses available at Oval Campus
Sports, Exercise and Fitness
Chris Connelly
Chris completed the Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science at Wirral Met, then completed BA and MA Degrees at the University of Chester. He now works at GB boxing as Senior Performance Analyst & Technical Lead.
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 Oval Campus:
Personal Training & Fitness Instructor
Course Level Code Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training - K130 Level 3 K130 Sports Coaching & Management
Course Level Code Sports Massage Diploma - K132 Level 3 K132 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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Teacher Training
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Teacher Training
Louise Fury
Louise applied to study a PGCE in Education as a mature student, as she wanted a change in career. Louise graduated in 2018 and now works full-time as a lecturer in English Language at a local college. She teaches students aged 16 plus, including an evening class.
Professional careers in teaching are highly rewarding, and your inspirational teaching can make a real difference to the lives of your students.
You will be based at our Conway Park Campus where our highly qualified and experienced tutors will help you develop a wide range of interactive, student focused teaching methods and resources, so that you can be an outstanding teacher, tutor or trainer. These qualifications prepare you for teaching in the post-16 education and training sector.
Courses available at Hamilton Campus:
Entry Level Education and Training
Course Level Code Education and Training Award - B124 Level 3 B124 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Teaching assistants - View occupation details here
- Higher education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Further education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Secondary education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Educational support assistants - View occupation details here
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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."
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 Conway Park Campus:
Travel & Tourism
Course Level Code Cabin Crew Professional Level 2 - L037 Level 2 L037 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.
