The West Midlands Consortium attracts students with a wide range of qualifications and experiences. Sample profiles are shown to illustrate the variety.
Student 1:
Subject: Design and Technology
Sex: Male Age: 43 years
Degree: BA (Open) Design & Technology, Ord
Industrial / Commercial Experience: Science Research Council - Electrical Craftsman. University Technician - electro-mechanical workshop.
Student 2:
Subject: Design and Technology
Sex: Female Age: 27 years
Degree: BA (Hons) Design (Packaging) - Graphic Design / Corporate Identity / 3D Design / Contextual Studies, 1:1
Industrial / Commercial Experience: Junior designer - graphics/packaging. Production Controller - control of production, typographical design, Production Account Executive - production of magazines from conceptions through printing, finishing and delivery.
Student 3:
Subject: Design and Technology
Sex: Male Age: 32 years
Degree: BA 3D Design - Wood, Metal, Plastics, 2:2
Industrial / Commercial Experience: Adult Tutor - A&D courses, Furniture Design, Mechanical toy making. Design, manufacture and installation of mechanical playground equipment.
Student 4:
Subject: Information Technology
Sex: Female Age: 28 years
Degree: BSc Psychology, C&G Systems Analysis & Business Management, 2:2
Industrial / Commercial Experience: IT Security Coordinator In-house IT training coordinator
Student 5:
Subject: Information Technology
Sex: Female Age: 22 years
Degree: BSC Computing - Information Studies / Databases / Web Page Design, 2:1
Industrial / Commercial Experience: Direct from University studies
Student 6:
Subject: Information Technology
Sex: Male Age: 32 years
Degree: BA Business - Information Systems and Information Management, 2:1
Industrial / Commercial Experience: Manager of Small Business. Responsible for the company IT infrastructure, data management and information needs.
Student 7:
Subject: Physical Education
Sex: Female Age: 22 years
Degree: Sports Studies with Business, 2:2
Sports background / experience: Gymnastic performer and active coach for 6 years, BAGA Club coach award. Netball coaching award at Level 1.
Student 8:
Subject: Physical Education
Sex: Male Age: 21 years
Degree: Applied Sports Science, 2:2
Sports background / experience:
Fitness instructor in leisure industry. Club rugby player, former County schoolboy player. EBBA Assistant Coach award at Level 1.
Student 9:
Subject: Physical Education
Sex: Male Age: 27 years
Degree: Sports Science, 2:1
Sports background / experience: Former residential Sports Coach and boarding school assistant. FA Preliminary award. ECB Level 1 cricket coaching award.