WVR School Leavers' Prospectus 2021-2022

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - VOCATIONAL COURSES
WHY STUDY HEALTH
SOCIAL CARE WITH US?
Industry links
Our career focused courses involve lots of work placements
and aim to provide you with valuable industry experience.
We have strong connections with local employers, including
care homes, primary schools and hospitals, to give you a
real insight into the working world. We work with impressive
placement providers such as Warrington Hospital, St.
Rocco’s Hospice and Catalyst Choices, meaning you will
have every opportunity to develop fantastic practical skills.
Throughout your course you will also meet leading
professionals from the industry, who will come into college to
provide advice and inspiration for your future career.
Alumni
Many of our past students have progressed onto higher
education, where they have studied a range of courses
including Social Work, Paediatric Nursing and Paramedic
Science. There is an immense variety of career pathways
available within the Health & Social Care sector. Our
students have a long-standing history of success in
securing employment after their course or securing offers
from their first choice university.
Trips and visits
As part of your course you will explore exhibitions at places
such as the Slavery Museum and the Thackray Medical
Museum. You will also have the opportunity to journey
further afield and take part in some fantastic projects
abroad. Past students have enjoyed trips to Martos in Spain
to take part in a rewarding challenge of caring for people
with limited English.
Facilities
Our Health & Social Care department contains all the
equipment and facilities you will need to ready yourself for
a career in the sector, including hospital beds and medical
equipment. We aim to provide an immersive learning
environment which allows you to become accustomed to a
working environment.
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