As part of the work experience journey, the college undertakes a process called ‘Vocational Profiling’– this helps us to explore what type of work students would like to do and provides an opportunity to understand what they are interested in.  We use this information to help source a suitable work experience placement. 

Where at all possible, we source placements linked to a student’s vocational area of study; this is why it is so important for students to select a vocational option that best fits with their future goals for work. 

By attending work experience placements, students not only have further exposure to industry (and a variety of jobs within this) but also have the opportunity to ‘test’ if this is the right area for them. 

Work experience is a mandatory component of all study programmes. However, the type of work placement (individual or group) and level of support provided on placement will depend upon the individual and Pathway they are enroled onto.  The number of days and regularity of work placements will also differ too (see below which serves as an approximate guide).

Please note, if students choose to not engage in a work experience placement, the college is unable to accommodate alternative provision; students would need to remain at home or make alternative arrangements.

Students will be notified of all/any placement details some way in advance of the start date.

Frequency of placements

Health and Social Care Placements

If students follow the Health and Social Care Vocational Pathway their work experience placement will be linked to this Industry.  It is a mandatory requirement for students undertaking Health and Social Care placements to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in order to meet regulations.  A DBS check is the process taken in this Industry to check the criminal record of anyone working within the setting.  DBS checks are carried out online and cannot be completed on behalf of students by the college.