Wirral Metropolitan College
College · Birkenhead · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 62
- Subject areas covered
- 17
- Courses listed in total
- 131
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Requires improvement2023
Inspected on 3 October 2023 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Requires improvement
- Leadership and management
- Requires improvement
Published by Ofsted and reused under the Open Government Licence. We show these judgements but never rank or order colleges by them: a grade from one framework cannot be set against a grade from another.
What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and land | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Music | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
Campuses
- Hamilton · Birkenhead · CH41 1AH
- Twelve Quays · Birkenhead · CH41 1AG
- Wirral Waters · Birkenhead · CH41 1AA
- Oval · Bebington · CH63 7LH
- Conway Park · Birkenhead · CH41 4NT
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction12 courses
- Electrical Installation Studies level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Site Carpentry level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Bricklaying Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Electrical Installation Studies Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plastering Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Site Carpentry level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Aspiring Professional - BrickworkLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Aspiring Professional - Carpentry and JoineryLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Aspiring Professional - PlasteringLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Aspiring Professional - PlumbingLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hair and beauty7 courses
- Beauty Professional Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-UpLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Womens Hairdressing Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Beauty Professional Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Hair Professional Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Makeup Professional Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Aspiring Hair and Beauty ProfessionalLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Engineering5 courses
- Aspiring Shipbuilder - Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Aspiring Shipbuilder in partnership with Cammell LairdLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Engineering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Engineering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Diploma in Engineering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Skills for life and work5 courses
- Aspiring Health Care ProfessionalLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- InternshipsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Routes to Success (Route 1) - NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability SkillsLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Prep for LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Stepping Stones to Further EducationEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Media and film4 courses
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media PracticeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- BTEC National Diploma in Photography (Art and Design Practice)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Games, Animation and VFX Skills Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Level 2 PhotographyLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Health and social care4 courses
- Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Animal Nursing Assistants Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Sport and fitness4 courses
Art and design4 courses
- UAL L3 Art and Design (2D Fine Art or 3D Textiles and Fashion)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- BTEC Diploma in Creative Media SkillsLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- UAL Level 2 Art and DesignLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and MediaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Childcare and education4 courses
- CACHE Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Aspiring Early Years ProfessionalLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year