Work placements

Where our students have gone on work placement:

Students on placement

You'll have the chance to do a work placement in the UK or abroad. Here are just a few examples of where previous students have been:

  • East Staffordshire Borough Council
  • Upper Limits
  • World Challenge Expeditions
  • APASS (Anglo Polish Assisted Universities Project)
  • Go Ape Buxton Country Park
  • Manchester Climbing Centre

What the employers had to say about our students:

  • "Extremely professional and has a fantastic working relationship with colleagues as well as his team. He will be a great asset to the outdoor industry."
  • UK Leader Recruitment Manager of World Challenge.
  • "I would be more than happy to employ him if a position is available."
  • Open Space Officer of East Staffordshire Borough Council.
  • "He has been first class in all aspects of the job he has been given. We now employ him on a part time basis to join an increasing instructor team."
  • Managing Director of Manchester Climbing Centre.
  • "He had been an important member of the team. He is very keen and positive. As an instructor he gives very clear instructions and builds up a moral with a variety of customers."
  • Manager of Go Ape Buxton Country Park.
  • "She has worked extremely well both independentlyand as part of the team, showing a willingness to help anyone who needed support."
  • Jeanette Proctor, Team Leader of APASS.
  • "Her attitude and commitment have been exemplary and as a result she has been an invaluable asset to the World Challenge team this summer."
  • UK Leader Recruitment Manager of World Challenge.
  • "He is a very keen climber and portrayed his enthusiasm to his customers - he has a pleasant manner with clients and generated some good feedback. I would happily work with him again."
  • Acting Manager of Upper Limits.

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