Work Experience
Work Experience at Westwood College
At Westwood College, we believe that work experience plays a vital role in helping students prepare for life beyond school, It provides valuable insights into the world of work, helping students develop confidence, skills, and a clearer understanding of future career pathways.
Mr. Hill is our Work Experience Coordinator and is available to offer guidance, answer questions, and support students in finding suitable placements.
If you need any support or would like more information, please contact Mr. Hill at: mhill@ttlt.org.uk
Year 12 Work Experience date 14th June - 18th June
Year 10 Work Experience date 28th June - 2nd July
Students in Year 10 and 12 complete a week long work experience placement in the summer term.
I came to Westwood doing Maths, Chemistry and German for A Levels. I was part of the Oxford New College Step Up Programme and had always thought that I would go on to attend University. Work Experience completely changed my view on education and my future career.Initially I was looking for a placement in a chemical engineering company however they had no places available. Mr Hill recommended SAS Water - a Legionella Control company. I didn’t expect a lot, firstly due to my previous work experience with my dad, which was an office job that I found a bit boring. Secondly, my focus was on Chemistry, and I was disappointed I couldn’t do something more closely related to the subject. However, the experience really took me by surprise with how much I enjoyed it. The work consisted of several site visits, including Factories, Stadiums and Dental Practices to name a few. What I most enjoyed was the variety. Each day was different and it was the opposite of my Y10 Work Experience.As I enjoyed it so much, I ended up doing more work experience during the Easter break of Y13. This confirmed to me that I wanted to pursue it as a career. I have now been working with the company since September as an apprentice risk assessor and I am due to start a plumbing course in April/May this year which I am very much looking forward to. I have grown in confidence and independence travelling the country visiting sites on my own and carrying out whichever control measures are necessary.Since starting work I have come to realise the value of work experience. Whilst I understand I am in a very small minority of people that come to get a career out of work experience, I recognise the benefit from my first placement with my dad. I discovered it’s equally as valuable to work out the sort of job you don’t want as finding a job you enjoy.Oliver – Former WWC 6th Student