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Work Experience That Takes You Places


Every student undertakes work experience as part of their course - developing real skills with real employers, from local businesses to international opportunities.

500 +
Employer partners
12 +
Countries for international placements
315 +
Hours for T-Level industry placements
100 %
Students complete work experience

Why Work Experience Matters

Work experience gives you an invaluable insight into the world of work. Learning happens in the classroom, workshop, and through real experiences with real employers.

Build Real Skills

Develop the practical and technical abilities employers are looking for. See how your learning applies in the workplace.

Explore Career Paths

Try different roles and industries to discover what excites you. Many students secure employment or apprenticeships with their placement employers.

Go Further

From local businesses to international placements through our Tuning Scheme—gain experience that stands out, whether in Doncaster or destinations like Thailand and Bali.

Types of Work Experience

All students

Standard Work Experience

Part of every study programme

  • Develop employability skills in your chosen field
  • Flexible hours to fit around your timetable
  • Arranged with support from Work Placement Officers
  • Explore career options hands-on
T-Level students

Industry Placements

315+ hours (45+ days) of real experience

  • Substantial placement as a core part of your qualification
  • Extended real-world experience with employers
  • Counts towards your T Level qualification
  • Structured learning objectives with regular reviews
Selected programmes

Extended Placements

400+ hours of real experience

  • Substantial placement as a core part of your qualification
  • Extended real-world experience with employers
  • Counts towards your overall qualification
  • Structured learning objectives with regular reviews

Go International with The Turing Scheme

Our international Turing Scheme offers you the chance to work on real projects around the world. Students in selected pathways are invited to participate.

  • 🇧🇪 Belgium
  • 🇹🇭 Thailand
  • 🇪🇸 Spain
  • 🇵🇹 Portugal
  • 🇺🇸 USA
  • 🇮🇩 Bali
  • 🇮🇩 Indonesia
  • 🇬🇷 Greece
  • 🇫🇮 Finland
  • 🇫🇷 France
  • 🇩🇪 Germany
  • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

How We Support You

You're not on your own. Our dedicated team helps you find the right placement and get the most from your experience.

Expert Guidance

A full team of Work Placement Officers will support you in finding work placement, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.

Wide Employer Network

We work with 500+ employers across construction, engineering, health & social care, business, media, sport, hospitality, and more.

Community Impact

Our students make a real difference—from developing skate parks to creating dignity smocks for elderly residents and running sports camps.

Make a Real Difference

Many of our students get involved in fantastic community projects that make a tangible impact. It’s work experience that matters.

Past projects have included:

  • New skate parks
  • Dignity smocks for care homes
  • Holiday sports camps
  • Community gardens

Ready to find your placement?

Our Work Placement Officers are here to help you find the right opportunity.

Contact Us: Work Experience
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