All students at Peterborough College undertake a form of work experience during their course. Depending on which course you are studying will determine the type of employer activity you are involved in.
Work Experience & Industry Placements
Work Experience
All students at Peterborough College undertake a form of work experience during their course. Depending on which course you are studying will determine the type of employer activity you are involved in.
Work experience can support you to develop confidence and the skills required for your future career. In addition it will provide you with the opportunity to try different industries and different roles within those industries.
Work Related Learning
All students on study programmes have a planned programme of activities to support their personal development through work related activities to develop students’ personal skills and/or prepare them for employment, training or higher/further education.
Activities can include; visits, projects/briefs set by employers, guest speaking events and industry insight days.
How does work experience benefit me?
Develop industry knowledge
Teaches key employability skills
Builds industry contacts
Strengthens character skills
Industry Placement
What is an industry placement?Â
Industry Placements are a longer form of placement in a working environment directly relevant to your course. You will have the opportunity to transfer the skills you learn in the classroom directly into a real working environment, whilst gaining high-quality experience in your chosen industry.
Industry placements are 315 hours in length and are to be completed over the two years of the qualification, (315 hours works out at around 45 days, depending on day length). Employability skills are built into the T Level, so students will have an idea of what employers are looking for and how to conduct themselves in the workplace.
Industry Placements Structure
As part of the industry placement, students will have set objectives to work towards over the duration of the placement.
At the time of arranging the placement, tasks will be established but not limited, so placement objectives can be met and there is further opportunity for students to develop within a role. These objectives add structure to the placement and ensure the students have opportunities to develop their technical skills in line with their course.
How does an industry placement benefit me?
Develop industry skills and knowledge
Develop employability skills & confidence
Build relevant industry contacts
Enhance your CV and interview potential
Improve job and training prospects
Frequently Asked Questions about Work Experience
Yes. Work placements are a mandatory part of a majority of courses and all students will have some form of employer interaction. If you have any concerns, please speak to the Work Experience Team and/or your tutor.
Hours and placement types will be specific to the course and level you are studying – for more information please speak to the Work Experience Team.
You are responsible for the travel arrangements to your chosen employer, therefore, consider the location when sourcing you placement.
Yes, you can but only if it is relevant to your chosen industry and has been confirmed by the Work Placement Team.
We use Pro Portal/Pro Monitor to track/log placement activity. You will be trained on how to use it by your Work Placement Coach at the start of term.
Frequently Asked Questions about Industry Placements
Yes. Industry Placements are a mandatory part of your course. If you have any concerns, please speak to the work experience team and/or your tutor.
315 hours works out at around 45 – 50 days. The hours are to be completed over two years, the timing of which depends on the course set up and the employers availability.
There is support for costs associated with placement (including transport, clothing, DBS checks and CSCS cards). Students can complete an industry placement support application to access up to £275 per year of the T Level.
Yes, you can but only if it is relevant to the T Level course you are studying and it has been confirmed by the Work Experience team.
We use Pro Portal/Pro Monitor to track/log placement activity. You will be trained on how to use it by your Work Placement Coach at the start of term.