Vocational
At Wilds Lodge we are very fortunate to be able to offer construction, welding, catering and mechanics on our Crossroads site. These are all accredited courses which allow students to try courses which are more hands-on to see if they enjoy them and perhaps want to build their career in a trade pathway. The students at Wilds are therefore able to build academic, vocational or a combination of the two paths within their KS4 and 5 experience. This gives them a confidence and a skill set to take on with them to their next educational setting.
Construction
At Wilds Lodge we have lots of different aspects of Construction trades and offer qualifications from the National Open College Network in those areas.
Currently we offer qualifications in bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, carpentry and joinery, multicraft and painting. These are Entry level qualifications through to Diploma level 2.
We are also a member of the Guild of Bricklayers.
Catering
All students at Wilds Lodge have the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and cookery. From the younger students achieving AQA Unit awards to the older working towards the BTEC qualification there are opportunities for everyone to take part.
Barista Skills
We also offer Barista training through the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA). This has helped some of our older learners to gain employment after they leave school as a continuation of their work experience placements.
Mechanics and Welding
At Wilds Lodge we work with City and Guilds to provide accreditation in vehicle mechanics and welding. City and Guilds are a global leader in skills development, providing services to training providers, employers, and trainees across a variety of sectors to meet the needs of today’s workplace. These teach students practical skills designed to be the first steps in a career. Welding is particularly popular with the more creative students and we have our own enterprise stall on Sports Day allowing parents to buy some of the products.