Continuing your professional development will help you to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date with industry trends - ensuring you stay ahead with the latest advances, are equipped to manage change and have credibility in your field. Recognised by Ofsted as a Good education provider, Wirral Met can support you in achieving your goals.
Many courses are FREE* for those living in the Liverpool City Region. Take a look at the fees section on the course(s) you are interested in – many have a purple box with details of who is eligible for a FREE course.
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COURSES
Accounting & Professional Studies
Courses available at various campuses
Accounting & Professional Studies
Janie Thomson
Janie works for the NHS and chose a CIPD Level 5 course to enhance her career prospects and develop professionally.
If you are looking for a 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 & Off Site Campus:
Accounting Qualifications and Apprenticeship Vacancies
Course Level Code AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting - D053 Level 2 D053 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (part-time) - D049 Level 3 D049 Human Resource (HR) Courses and Apprenticeship Vacancies
Course Level Code CIPD Human Resources Practice Certificate (Foundation) (Part-time) - D018 Level 3 D018 Leadership and Management
Course Level Code Certificate in Leadership & Management - ONLINE - D108 Level 3 D108 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 CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate - N059 Level 2 N059 Certificate in Understanding Autism - N111 Level 2 N111 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - N113 Level 2 N113 CACHE Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma - N060 Level 3 N060
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 various campuses
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 12 Quays Campus, Hamilton Campus & Off Site Campus:
CISCO Network
Entry Level Computing
Course Level Code Beginners/intermediate Excel - B159 Level 2 B159 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
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Jessica Hallas
Jessica progressed from the level 2 to level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at Beautee salon.
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:
Hairdressing
Course Level Code Award in Dressing and Styling Hair (with progression route onto L2) 19+ - G116 Level 1 G116 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G144 Level 2 G144 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G023 Level 3 G023 Massage
Course Level Code VTCT Sports Massage Diploma - G040 Level 3 G040
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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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:
Course Level Code Certificate in Counselling Skills - J215 Level 2 J215 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 Certificate in Counselling Skills - J215 Level 2 J215 Dementia Awareness CPD - J228 No Level J228 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 various campuses
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 Hamilton Campus & Off Site Campus:
Health & Safety
Course Level Code Award in Prevention and Control of Infection - J220 Level 2 J220 Alcohol Awareness - J217 No Level J217 COSHH Risk Assessment - S264 No Level S264 Health and Safety in the Workplace - S265 No Level S265 IOSH
Course Level Code IOSH Working Safely - S141 Level 1 S141 IOSH Managing Safely - S101 Level 2 S101 NEBOSH
Course Level Code NEBOSH General Certificate - Unit NG2 (Evening) - S086 Level 3 S086 NEBOSH General Certificate Unit NG1 - S083 Level 3 S083 NEBOSH General Certificate Unit NGC1 (Evening) - S085 Level 3 S085 NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction - Unit NC1 - S087 Level 3 S087
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
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Margareta Tintesan
Margareta has successfully completed a range of programmes including ESOL Skills for Life Certificate, Interpreting Award, English level 1 and Early Years level 2. She now hopes to progress onto a job as an interpreter, nursery practitioner or teaching assistant.
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 Interpreting Award - X047 Level 2 X047 Interpreting Award - X046 Level 3 X046 -
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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:
British Sign Language
Course Level Code British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 (Part 2) - Z007 Level 1 Z007 -
COURSES
Teaching & Assessing
Courses available at various campuses
Teaching & Assessing
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 & Conway Park Campus:
CELTA
Course Level Code CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) - X066 Level 5 X066 Certificate in Education
Course Level Code Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) - B109 Higher Education B109 Entry Level Education and Training
Course Level Code Education and Training Award - B124 Level 3 B124 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Course Level Code Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) - B110 Higher Education B110 Quality Assurance and Assessor
Course Level Code Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate - B067 Level 3 B067 Internal Quality Assurance Award - B068 Level 4 B068
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, Tourism & Airline Operations
Courses available at Off Site Campus
Travel, Tourism & Airline Operations
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 Off Site Campus:
Travel, Tourism & Airline Operations
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.
*Please note, you will be required to provide information including if you have a degree and your wage bracket, in order to be eligible for free courses.