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 Hamilton Campus
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:
Accounting Qualifications
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
Course Level Code CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3 - D018 Level 3 D018 
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 CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate - N059 Level 2 N059 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 12 Quays 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 12 Quays Campus:
Entry Level Computing
Course Level Code Beginners/intermediate Excel - B159 Level 2 B159
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
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 -
COURSES
Skills for Life & Work
Courses available at various campuses
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 12 Quays Campus & Conway Park Campus:
British Sign Language
Course Level Code British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 (Part 2) - Z007 Level 1 Z007 British Sign Language (BSL) level 2 (Part 2) - Z008 Level 2 Z008 -
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Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education
Courses available at Oval 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 Oval Campus:
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
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
*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.