Case Studies
School Leavers
You learn something new on the course everyday – I get to use different machines and tools such as lathes, pilar drills and all the safety equipment.
Engineering
I really enjoy the Health & Social Care course because the tutors and people in my class are supportive.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
My dream job is to be a Health & Social Care Teacher so I’d like to study at university after College.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
We get to do a variety of activities such as painting, building and planting in the garden at Thornes Park.
Horticulture
I have learnt about types of plants, how to crop and care for them and how to make different plants.
Horticulture
I enjoy this course and like listening to all the realistic stories from past events that relate to topics I’m learning in class.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
I study the Animal Management course at Wakefield College as well as attend my work placement at an RSPCA shelter once a week.
Animal Care
My favourite thing about the course is there is a large variety of animals available to work with such as snakes.
Animal Care
I chose to study this course because it matches my career aspirations as I want to be a Paediatric Nurse.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
have enjoyed learning lots of new things about dementia, mental health issues and different kinds of abuse.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
There are a few careers I’d like to do in the future such as a psychologist, occupational therapist and a social worker.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
I have learnt a range of skills which I will apply to my work placement in the future.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing