Work Experience for Students
Gain real-world experience to kickstart your career! Work placements are an essential part of your course, helping you build skills, industry knowledge, and confidence for the future.
Work experience placements are an integral part of your course
Whether you’re training to be a hairdresser, chef, sports professional, or pursuing a career in the motor vehicle industry. These placements offer you the chance to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, gain hands-on experience, and explore your chosen industry.
The length of your work experience will depend on the qualification you are doing – the majority of courses require you to do a short placement of around 30 hours however, for some qualifications, the placement will be longer – you will be advised of this as part of your admissions interview.
Some placements are arranged by your tutor, while for others you may need to find your own. These can be structured as block releases of one or two weeks, or as weekly commitments.
It’s important to consider how the placement will benefit your career and the practical aspects, such as transport options and travel time. Your tutor will also help you prepare by covering essential employability skills like timekeeping, communication, and professionalism.
Students have gained valuable insights through placements in a variety of organizations, from local businesses to large international companies. This experience enhances your skills, boosts your CV or personal statement, and could even lead to future job or apprenticeship opportunities.
Work Experience Abroad with the Turing Scheme
Expand your horizons and gain international experience!
The fully funded Turing Scheme offers students an incredible opportunity to work and travel abroad in countries such as Italy, Portugal, and Japan—completely free of charge. All costs, including travel, accommodation, and food, are covered, making this a fantastic chance for students to gain hands-on experience while broadening their horizons.
During the programme, students are placed in companies aligned with their area of study, gaining valuable professional experience. In addition to work-based learning, students have the chance to explore local areas and neighbouring cities during their free time, fully immersing themselves in a new culture.
Beyond the practical experience, the Turing Scheme helps students build key skills such as confidence, communication, and independence, all of which are invaluable for future career prospects. This experience also enhances university applications and employability, giving students an edge in a competitive job market.
To qualify, students must be 18 or older and enrolled on a Level 3 course in one of the following subjects
Eligible subject areas include:
Travel and Tourism
Creative Arts
(Media, Music, Art & Design, Games, Photography, Performing Arts)
Business Studies
ICT
Hospitality and Catering
Engineering
Hair and Beauty
Early Years
Health and Social Care
To find out more, contact Alana Graham: grahama@wolvcoll.ac.uk