Work Experience at Hull College
Work experience is a key part of your journey at Hull College. Not only is it a requirement for some courses, it’s also your chance to gain real-world skills, explore potential career paths, and build confidence as you prepare for life after college.
Why Work Experience Matters
Develop Key Skills: Build communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Put Learning into Practice: Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real workplace situations.
Build Confidence: Learn to navigate professional environments with ease.
Shape Your Future: Explore industries, discover your passions, and open doors to apprenticeships or employment.
Enhance Your CV: Gain professional experience and start building a network of industry contacts.
Course Requirements
Full-time learners are expected to complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience, which can take place online, internally, or externally. Learners on advanced courses, such as T Levels, may take part in extended industry placements of 300+ hours.
Finding a Placement
Our dedicated Work Experience Team will help match you with local employers. You can also arrange your own placement – just let us know so we can complete necessary safeguarding checks beforehand.
Industry Placement
Formal, employer-based placement related directly to your course.
Industry Activity
Shorter engagements like masterclasses or simulated workplace tasks that still develop your employability.
Governance & Support Industry Placement
All placements are subject to pre-placement checks to ensure health & safety and safeguarding requirements are met. Our formal policy sets out responsibilities, placement types, and quality assurance procedures to keep your experience safe and productive.
Need Help?
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Visit us: Upstairs in Elevate (double doors straight ahead)