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Welcome
Hello, we’re
careersworld... ... and this is Careers World magazine, here to help you find your perfect Career! We know it’s still early in 2013, and September seems miles away, but students everywhere are planning their futures. There are millions of different routes you can take: you could start earning qualifications and money with an Apprenticeship, get a taste of the working world with employer funded study, discover a vocational course at college, apply to be an academic at university and much more. So no matter what you want to do you’re in the right place. In this issue we will profile some of the biggest sectors in your region and explain how to take the first step to a career in the ones that interest you. We’ll also cover all of the main sectors out there, explore employment trends in your area and take a look at some remarkable true stories of young people who have had success after leaving school. But that’s not all! We also have a guide to all of the confusing qualifications out there, some advice on how to apply for different courses and jobs, and the latest on how we’re using social media (like facebook and twitter) to help people like you find careers.
The future is in your hands ... right here in this magazine. So what are you waiting for? Turn the page and let’s get started!
Careers World – Spring 2013 South West edition
Publisher | Karl Mason karl@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Editor | Stan Neal editor@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Business Development | Simon Bell simon@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Regional Consultant | Louisa Craggs louisa.craggs@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Production Manager | Sarah Peel production@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Design | James Sharman design@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Distribution | Subscriptions distribution@opendoorsmedia.co.uk Contact us on 01765 694120 | info@opendoorsmedia.co.uk ISSN: 2050-6619
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Contents
The Intro Bits 07
How to Apply
Careers Insight 17
Know what course you want to do, but not sure how to apply for it? Get ahead with this quick and easy guide to applications.
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Qualifications Table
You could make a career of helping people enjoy themselves.
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See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare.
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Life Stories
Travel & Hospitality
Motor Vehicles Love cars? If so, there are lots of careers on offer.
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Transport & Logistics A fleet of careers that keep our world moving forward.
Past and present students tell us all about their experiences and how they succeeded.
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Creative, Digital & Media Exciting, trendy careers for artistic types.
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IT & Telecoms This cutting edge industry isn’t just for geeks.
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Imagine a Career We give you a heads-up on the other sectors out there, which we’ll cover in future issues.
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Useful Stuff 43
Spotlight: South West All about your region.
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Apprenticeship Week Kick off your career with an Apprenticeship.
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More Helpful Stuff Useful links, contact details and more – get in touch with people who can help.
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Social Media Review Find out how you can connect with Careers World’s expert team online!
TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE
Truro and Penwith College is one of the best colleges in the UK. Modern, purpose built campuses provide excellent facilities and resources for an amazing variety of subjects. Join students from across Cornwall and the UK in our friendly environment for the highest quality education.
A LEVELS VOCATIONAL COURSES APPRENTICESHIPS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMIES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION PART-TIME COURSES BUSINESS TRAINING COMMUNITY LEARNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Truro: 01872 267000 Truro College, College Road, Truro TR1 3XX Penwith: 01736 335000 Penwith College, St. Clare Street, Penzance TR18 2SA E-mail: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
How to Apply
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How to Apply
Common Application Process and UCAS Progress Some 14-19 area prospectuses use an online resource called the Common Application Process (CAP) but others have been replaced by www.ucasprogress.com. Whichever it is for you they both allow you to search and apply for courses in the local area. Head to the ‘your region’ section (page 43) of this magazine to see which it is for your area.
What is the Common Application Process? Basically the CAP allows you to easily manage all of the applications you want to make for different courses. There might be lots of courses that interest you and the CAP lets you upload your application details so that you can quickly apply. This means that you should not have to fill out lots of different application forms but can just upload your details once and then browse courses and click to apply. The system also keeps track of the status of all of your applications so you can check their progress and see if you have any offers of places. It also links to local Information Advice and Guidance services so that you can get some helpful advice if the providers you have applied to are unable to make you an offer.
What is UCAS Progress? UCAS Progress is different from the UCAS university application process. It’s designed for 13-19 year olds looking for all different types of courses, from all different types of providers, in their local areas. Like the CAP you will be registered by your local authority or school to use the site. This means you can search for courses and save your favourites. The UCAS Progress site helps you find the courses closest to you – you can even bring up courses on an interactive map! You may get lots of results in your searches but you can filter these down by location or provider type. What kind of courses can I apply for? Both the CAP and UCAS Progress have courses offered by local colleges and training providers. Some of the qualifications available include:
• AS and A Levels • Basic/Key Skills • Diplomas • GCSE’s • Higher Education Courses • Vocational Qualifications How do I get involved? Your school should be able to give you a login to use on your CAP or UCAS Progress, which will allow you to complete a personal profile and application form, browse the available courses and apply for them online. For the details of who can help you find a course in your area turn to page 52 of the magazine or head to www.careersworld.co.uk.
Apprenticeships You might have decided that an apprenticeship is the way to go! The National Apprenticeship Service operates a vacancy matching service that allows you to search apprenticeship opportunities and make applications for them online. To apply for an apprenticeship follow these simple steps:
• Head to www.apprenticeships.org. uk and click ‘search for vacancies’. • Register on the site and activate your account. You only have to do this once and you will get a homepage that allows you to track your applications. • Search for apprenticeships by keywords, job roles, locations or learning providers. (Make sure to check the site regularly as new vacancies are uploaded all the time.)
• When you find the apprenticeship you want you can click to apply through the site. You’ll be asked to fill in your personal info, outline your experience and possibly answer some questions. You can even save your application as a draft and return later if you have to. • Keep applying! You can apply for up to 10 vacancies and if successful will be invited for an interview or assessment.
09 UCAS Application Process The Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS) is the system for higher education course applications. You’ve probably seen it on the news as hundreds of thousands of people apply to university each year. The system is not just for undergraduate degrees; foundation degrees, postgraduate degrees and most higher education courses are on this site. The basic steps to applying for university are:
Choosing your course There are literally thousands available, make sure to do your research on which course is right for you, there are lots of resources on the site to help. Also consider where you want to do the course, some institutions specialise in certain courses.
Applying The application system is all online and you select on the site which institutions you would like to apply to, these are your ‘choices’. You need to provide a personal statement saying why you’re right for the course as part of this, so make sure to take your time.
Results If you get the results the university asked for, they will probably offer you a place and you will be able to start planning for your new course. If you fail to get the necessary grades you can still find a course at a different university through the ‘clearing’ system.
Offers If a university wants to offer you a place they will let you know on the UCAS system what results they expect you to get. You will have to reply to accept or refuse these offers.
Your teachers will be able to offer you further help using the system, which you can find at www.ucas.ac.uk.
General Tips on Applications
Grammar and Spelling
Take your time when applyin g. None of the application systems cov ered on this page force you to log on, fi nd a course and apply all in one go. Thi s means you have plenty of time to check your application thoroughly, app lications with spelling mistakes or gra mmatical errors suggest that you hav e rushed the process. It’s often a good ide a to get your parents, teachers or frie nds to help you by double checking!
Work Experience
You may decide to get som e work experience to help you get the course, apprenticeship or job that you want. This can often be a good wa y to get ahead. If you have a compan y in mind for work experience you could telephone to find out who to approach or send a polite, and well wri tten, letter or email with a CV atta ched. Alternatively you or your par ents may know people who would be willing to let you shadow them at work and give you the experience to boost your applications.
Be Yourself!
This is a top tip for any app lication. In many cases the people you are applying to have to look thro ugh hundreds of application form s. Try to show what would make YO U the right person for the course. Do you have a real passion for the subject or is it your dream to go into a career in that sector? What makes you stand out as a good applicant and the best can didate for the course or job? Make sur e you’re picking the course or job tha t suits your personality and skills best! If you are having trouble with your application your school car eers advisor should be able to help.
GCSEs Foundation Learning Tier
Higher or Advanced Diplomas GCSEs / A Levels Foundation Learning Tier Apprenticeships
Further education
Options @ 18
Foundation or Higher Diplomas
Options @ 16
Options @ 14
Qualifications Table
Higher education Apprenticeships post-18 Employment Employment with training
Employment with training
Entry Level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4-8
Entry Level Certificates
5 GCSEs (grades D-G)
5 GCSEs (grades A*-C)
A Levels
Foundation Degree
Skills for Life
BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
Higher Apprenticeship
Functional Skills
OCR Nationals
BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates
BTEC Diplomas, Certificates and Awards
Diploma of Higher Education
Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas
NVQs
NVQs
NVQs
HND, HNC
Foundation Learning
Foundation Diploma
Higher Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma of Higher Education
OCR Nationals
OCR Nationals
Specialist awards
GCE in applied subjects
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Come and “shape your future” email study@huish.ac.uk
Richard Huish College and the Huish Business School Huish is one of the best sixth form colleges in the country and has been ranked in the top ten for A level performance in the last five years. We provide a combination of excellent vocational and academic courses, professional training and apprenticeships that will ensure you get your choice of career development either at university or in employment.
• Over 50 ‘A’ Level courses for school leavers • CIMA, ACCA, AAT accountancy courses • Foundation Degrees in Business & Management & Sports Development & Coaching • Team Leading, Leadership & Management (ILM) courses • Apprenticeships in a wide range of disciplines • ICT, Skills and a variety of short courses available • NEW evening classes, see website for more details South Road, Taunton Somerset. TA1 3DZ. 01823 320 800 www.huish.ac.uk hello@huish.ac.uk
Life Stories
Aaron Potter Aaron Potter joined the Specialised Chefs Apprenticeship program at Bournemouth & Poole College in 2009 as it is widely regarded as one of the best training centres for chefs in the country. He immediately stood out as a talented and committed student so was sent to work at Trinity Restaurant in London with celebrity chef Adam Byatt. For three years Aaron has trained with both the employer and The College and is now an exceptional chef. In June he won the coveted “Annual Award for Excellence” given by the Academy of Culinary Arts, given to just 6 chefs out of 500, against competition from the Ritz, Claridges and Petreus to name a few. Aaron says “the specialised chef course has amazing standards and is a brilliant course, I will always remember it for launching my career, just as it did my mentor Adam Byatt”. Adam Byatt, who appears on Saturday Kitchen, rates Aaron as one of the brightest prospects he has ever seen and was himself a specialised chef at Bournemouth & Poole College. He now owns and cooks at the widely acclaimed Trinity Restaurant in Clapham. Trinity currently holds three AA Rosettes. www.thecollege.co.uk
Hair & Beauty at SGS College Perfect Image & Envy Salons The hairdressing and beauty therapy industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, offering many exciting and diverse career opportunities. SGS College offers an excellent range of courses, including traditional beauty therapy and hairdressing, as well as make-up artistry, and both complementary and holistic therapies. Courses range from the Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector through to the Level 4 City and Guilds in Theatrical Make-Up. Our state-of-the-art Perfect Image & Envy Hair and Beauty Salons give students the chance to try out their skills on paying customers, and to gain valuable experience, all under the supervision of our expert staff. Techniques you can learn range from nail extensions, pedicures and hair styling to waxing, massage and facials. Our practical courses can lead to a range of exciting career opportunities, in hair and beauty salons, hotels and spas, in the tourist industry, on cruise liners, or running your own business. For further information call 0800 0567 253, visit www.sgscol.ac.uk or e-mail info@sgscol.ac.uk
13 Chef Success! Jack Hay began his Apprenticeship as a Pastry Chef for Cordial and Grace, a modern tea room in the heart of Clifton, Bristol. Jack is training to be a professional chef and currently has sole responsibility for the food that is produced for the clients who dine at Cordial and Grace. Jack prepares and makes the cakes, light lunches and afternoon teas and has overall responsibility for the kitchen including replenishing stock when necessary. Jack heard about the South West Apprenticeship Company (SWAC) through the National Apprenticeship Services (NAS) website:
Tamsin Ackland Huish Apprentice Tasmin started work at the South West Strategic Health Authority in Taunton when she was 16. Tasmin has successfully completed an apprenticeship in Business and Administration, and has since progressed onto an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration, which she has nearly completed. Tasmin is now 18, and she has applied to go onto Huish Business School’s Foundation Degree in Business Management. Tasmin says: “Like anyone I was nervous on my first day. However, everyone was so welcoming and our line manager was so helpful and introduced everyone, now I feel like part of the family. During my placement I had hands on experience in the HR and Workforce department covering many different aspects such as recruitment support; arranging and supporting conferences and meetings (venues, minutes, agendas); maintaining and updating excel spread sheets and databases, preparing letters, maintaining and organising team diaries and calendars. I would recommend Apprenticeships as it’s a great experience. You get all the knowledge and skills required in the workplace by experiencing it all first hand.” Amanda Shobrook, Tasmin’s employer says “We had two Apprentices start within South West Strategic Health Authority in 2009, and it has been a brilliant experience for them and also the team they have worked with. It is the first time we have had apprentices in the organisation and they have shown maturity and have quickly picked up new skills and knowledge. Richard Huish College have been very good at involving us in the on-going development of our apprentices. I would encourage any employer to take on an apprentice as they bring an enthusiasm to the workplace which is addictive for the whole team.” www.huish.ac.uk
“I applied online and went through a telephone interview and a face to face interview with a Learner Account Manager from SWAC. I was then put forward to Cordial and Grace for an interview and a trial day in the kitchen.” Jack was attracted to working at Cordial and Grace as, “the managers were really friendly, I really liked the atmosphere of the workplace and the business was very different to the typical tea room. Also the Apprenticeship gave me the opportunity I wanted to develop my weakest skills as a bakery chef.” Jack is currently studying a Level 2 in Professional Cookery with HIT Training. The support he has received from SWAC and HIT Training has been paramount in his success. Jack thoroughly enjoys his Apprenticeship and would like to one day progress onto a Level 3 Professional Cookery Apprenticeship and learn other aspects of cookery such as A La Carte dining. For more information about Apprenticeships and to see our latest vacancies go to www.theswac.org.uk.
Life Stories
Ben Goss, 19 Ben left school after taking A Levels but didn’t like the thought of university, incurring a loan or studying for another three years. He enjoyed his GCSE and A Level PE courses and was a big gym fan, so considered taking a gym instructors’ course. His local gym was actively seeking personal trainers qualified to Level 3 REPs standard and invited him to apply. Some personal trainer courses would take Ben to the industry minimum Level 2 but The Training Room course would take him to the required Level 3 grade. Having successfully studied independently at home for his A Levels, Ben opted for its eLearning course. With his practical grounding from his gym work and physiology and anatomy knowledge from his GCSE and A Level courses, Ben took to the eLearning course with ease. “The modules were really well constructed and I received immediate, constructive feedback from the tutors online before I completed the practical assessments towards the end of the course.” After qualifying with The Training Room, Ben walked straight into his new job where he works as a personal trainer, oversees gym activities and takes a variety of fitness classes. Ben is now looking to complete more courses to extend his employability skills. “I don’t regret not going to university and the fitness industry has plenty of opportunities for me to progress and develop,” says Ben. “The Training Room course gave me an excellent foundation and as I’m now earning, I can invest in further training without fear of running up debts.” Find out more at: www.thetrainingroom.com 0800 028 4162
Esther Pearson Why did you choose to study at Truro and Penwith College? I chose to study at Truro and Penwith College as it was near to my family, and as I have moved around a lot and am not from Cornwall, I wanted to settle down here and stay here to study. Why did you choose the particular course? I had done an NOCN course in Community Development and wanted some more fulfilling work, so was thinking of community or youth work. However I did not want to sign up to a full 3-year degree. The FdSc Community Studies (Development and Youth Work) course was perfect because it is a 2-year Foundation Degree where if I wanted to I could progress on to do a final year in a relevant subject. What elements/modules/assignment have you enjoyed the most? I enjoyed the whole course but have specifically enjoyed the Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Mental Health, Mental Well Being, Interpersonal Skills and Social Policy modules. Any future plans e.g. top-up year, post-graduate, teaching, careers? While on my course I have managed to get a job in the organisation where I did my volunteer placement, which the course lecturer originally introduced me to. Long-term I would like teach in a primary school or work in child social care. Firstly I plan to do a top-up year in Combined Social Sciences. I would also love to do a Masters Degree, however do not feel the need to rush to do this straight away. Any other comments? I have surprised myself at how well I have done but have to admit this is down to the support from the lecturers and study skills experts. If you need help it is there and I would advise anyone, at whatever level, to make use of all the resources. www.truro-penwith.ac.uk
Let’s Get Working
Somerset Skills & Learning
with Apprenticeships
Whether you’re just leaving school or looking to change career, it isn’t easy to find a job these days. Employers expect qualifications and experience, so even the best candidates are struggling to get a break. That’s why more and more people are choosing an Apprenticeship.
To develop the skills that will change your life forever, call Somerset Skills & Learning (SS&L) on:
01278 426828 and let’s go to work
The Job Shop is a new and free service being offered at Petroc, Barnstaple and Tiverton Campuses to assist our students into employment whilst they are studying with us and when they leave College. By placing more emphasis on all our learners both young and adult finding relevant employment, The Job Shop will provide advice and guidance to students and match the skills required in the local economy with the learners we produce. This will enable the student to get hired and an employer to find talent. The Job Shop advertises job vacancies for: • Full time • Part time • Seasonal • Weekend • Work experience • Voluntary opportunities • Apprenticeships The Job Shop is also looking to provide a bridge between education and employment by • Building a programme of regular events for employers and our students to raise awareness and increase knowledge of: - A range of industries - Potential career opportunities - What employers are looking for in a potential candidate - Expectations from employers and students • Building opportunities for individuals not in employment, education or training
For students wishing to find out more information, or if you are an employer who is interested in supporting this new initiative by advertising a vacancy, being part of our events to raise the profile of your company and industry, offering advice to students, providing work experience and voluntary opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Louise Laing on T: 01271 852424 / 07411 092294 E: jobshop@petroc.ac.uk W: www.petroc.ac.uk/jobshop
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Real World Are your students interested in an Aviation or Uniformed Public Services career - either working in the air or on the ground? At J.A.R.E. Airline Training Partnership we have been offering a unique service for the last 22 years and work with 150 schools and colleges each year and 3,000 students. We can offer short One Day Airline, Airport or Uniformed Public Services options at our Unique Boeing B737 Trainer & Aviation Centre at Bournemouth International Airport where we have a full Boeing B737 trainer aircraft, checkin desks, departure lounge, Security Screening, crew room and much more for your students to learn and work in...
In the Air We offer options to support Travel, Tourism and Air Cabin Crew options – these are designed to introduce students to the airline roles. On the Ground We also offer practical Airline/ Airport Customer Service Agent options – these programmes are designed to introduce students to the Airport roles. Additionally we offer Uniformed Public Services options i.e. Handling a Major incident, Systematic Security Checks, Aircraft Hi-jack and many more options – aviation is a major employer of Uniformed Public Services personnel. All these options will help your students to get a head start and insight into these exciting aviation and related roles and take advantage of our 22 years of expertise at our Boeing 737 Trainer & Aviation Centre to let your students have a practical, hands-on experience
of aviation roles either in the Air or on the Ground. For further information please contact us as follows:J.A.R.E. Airline Training Partnership Tel: 01202 582354 Fax: 01202 579843 e-mail info@jare-atp.co.uk
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Catering This is all about professional cooking – for restaurants, takeaways, canteens, pubs, cafes and anywhere else that boasts a menu. It’s an industry that rewards hard work and ambition. As you can imagine the types of cooking you could be doing vary massively depending on where you work, but many chefs who get into the industry with little or no qualifications can be very successful. After all, Jamie Oliver started out as a cooking apprentice. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.
Hotels & Resorts It takes a lot of people to run a successful hotel – the receptionists who check in guests, the housekeeper who keeps the sheets crisp, the reservations assistant who makes bookings, the porter who ferries luggage to the room. This industry covers work in hostels, caravan parks and holiday parks too. Service with a smile is key to hotel work as customers expect excellent service and attention from hotel staff. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.
Air Cabin Crew Fancy a career up in the air? These are the people who make sure we’re comfortable and safe during flights. The perks are lots of free travel and a career that’s always on the go. Good customer service, as well as a friendly and reassuring personality are vital in this career; air cabin crew have to ensure travellers are comfortable and be trained in passenger safety. Earnings: Salaries start between £14,000 and £16,000 a year.
Bars & Wait Staff We Brits love to go out. This is the perfect industry for people who like to get out there and mingle. Bar and wait staff work ‘front of house’ in restaurants, pubs and nightclubs and serve customers. It’s all about good customer service…and the tips of course! Employers are always looking for outgoing young people to fill these job roles - bar and wait staff are the youngest in average age in the entire industry. Earnings: Salaries start between £9,000 and £12,000 a year (plus tips).
Travel Services These are the travel agents and tour operators who help people book their holidays. They work in both call centres and high street travel agencies (like Thomas Cook, STA Travel), advising people on anything from flight schedules and tour packages to travel insurance and visa information. Good customer service is an essential part of this career. Earnings: Salaries start between £11,000 and £14,000 a year.
19 Get Qualified Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this secto r. (It’s how Jamie Oliver started.) You’l l get a job with an employer and do ha lf of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or tra ining provider. There are Apprentice ships ranging from catering to air cabin crew. Here are the Apprenticesh ip frameworks relevant to the secto r, all of these result in level 2 qualificatio ns such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas : • Cabin Crew • Cl eaning and Support Services • Hospitality and Catering • Travel Se rvices
Advanced Appren tic
A Levels
A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation De gree, which are explained below. Mo st employers and universities will value subjects that demonstrate yo u have solid base level knowledge an d would be able to develop skills relev ant to the industry. Here are some recom mended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Design & Techno logy – Food Technology • Trave l and Tourism
Foundation Degre es
A Foundation Degre e is a higher education qualifica tion which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and emplo yers, they should give you the right sk ills to be ready for employment.
eships Advanced Apprenti ceships are equivalent to A Leve ls, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Ad vanced Apprenticeships he lp you become more qualified whils t gaining employment experie nce. Here are the They are universityApprenticeship frame level qualifications works relevant to and are equivalent the sector, all of the to the first two se result in level 3 years of an Honours qualifications such Degree. A typical as NVQs, BTECs or full-time Foundatio Diplomas: n Degree takes two years to complete, • Hospitality and Ca and are different tering • Travel from Honours Degre Services es as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. You can do a Foundation De gree in hospitality and tourism manage ment. College Courses
A college course ca n also be a great route into this secto r. To see which colleges have relev ant courses in your region check out www.careersworld. co.uk.
South West Focus The South West attracts around 26 million visitors every year, bringing in over £8 billion annually; the region needs employees to serve the billions of visitors, which is why we are so reliant upon our service sector. A large majority of these employees are in your age category. South West Tourism has developed an action plan for tourism in the region which includes a vow to create quality jobs with career progression and prospects.
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SGS offers courses in: • Access to College Education (ACE) • Access to Higher Education • A level’s • Animal Care • Apprenticeships • Art & Design • Bricklaying • Business & Administration • Carpentry & Joinery • Computing & IT • Construction Skills • Creative Games Development • Electrical • Engineering • Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies • Health, Care and Early Years • GSCE’s • Make up Artistry • Media • Music Technology • Performing Arts • Plumbing • Public Services • Sport • Travel and Tourism
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Real World Sam Ray IMI Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing Operations Sam Ray had no idea what to do after school. Luckily for him, his elder brother had some words of wisdom and, knowing Sam was good with practical work, encouraged him to do the Repair and Refinishing course. Two years later and Sam has completed Level 1 and 2 with flying colours and is waiting to be accepted onto an Apprenticeship. “I definitely made the right decision in coming to Petroc on this course, it’s a massive difference to school; you have fun while learning!,” said Sam. “The facilities here at the Braunton Road Campus are brilliant. The place has really good morale and a great atmosphere.
We have classes of about 12 so you get loads of attention and help from the tutors,” added Sam “My highlight has been doing three work trials for an Apprenticeship – getting into the real world of work and loving it! It puts everything we have learnt into practice,” enthused Sam. Sam has big plans for the future: “I’d like to take my skills abroad to work – hopefully having a trade will give me enough points to work in a country like Australia or New Zealand.” www.petroc.ac.uk
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Maintenance & Repair Maintenance and repair is about keeping cars roadworthy. These technicians service, fix and replace parts of all sorts of vehicles. They can work in independent garages or as part of dealerships, say working on just BMWs. Some technicians specialise in things like electrics or motorcycles. Earnings: Between £13,000 and £20,000 a year.
Roadside Assistance When someone’s car breaks down on the side of the road, it’s the roadside recovery technician who comes to the rescue. They either fix the car onsite or safely tow it back to a garage and need a high level of technical ability. Workers in this role may also need to be available for on-call services. Earnings: Between £13,000 and £16,000 a year.
Fitting Motor vehicle fitters repair and replace parts on cars, like tyres, batteries, brakes and exhausts while the customers wait. Workers in this role will also need to advise customers on simple maintenance issues. They can work in fast-fit centres, dealerships or alongside motor vehicle technicians. Earnings: Between £12,000 and £15,000 a year.
Body & Paint Body and paint technicians fix cars that have been damaged in accidents. Body work can be sorting out rust or dents and scratches and paint work is about sprucing up after to make everything look like new again. You need a good eye for detail and an understanding of vehicle bodywork in these roles. Earnings: Between £13,500 and £18,000 a year.
Parts Operations This area is about selling car parts to the public – dealerships, motor vehicle technicians and everyday customers. It’s a customerservice based role that requires good organisation to process payments, manage inventory, advise customers, and more. Earnings: Between £9,000 and £14,500 a year.
Sales This is about selling cars, which involves broad knowledge of cars and negotiation skills. It’s also about understanding people – sales people need to find the car that’s right for the customer, and have the confidence to seal the deal. Earnings: Between £10,000 and £15,000 a year, plus commission.
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els Apprenticeships are the recommend ed A Levels can either lead to university route into this sector. You’ll get a job or a Foundation Degree, which are with an employer and do half of you r explained below, but which ones are learning on the job, and half in the right for you depend on what role classroom with a college or training you want to do. Most people take provider. Here are the Apprentices hip the vocational routes into the mot or frameworks relevant to the sector, all industry, but you could do the mor e of these result in level 2 qualificatio ns practical Foundation Degree after such as NVQs, BTECs or Diploma s: A Levels or study something like • Roadside Assistance and mechanical engineering at universit y. Recovery • Vehicle Body and Pain t Operations • Vehicle Fitting • Veh icle Foundation Degrees Maintenance and Repair • Vehicle A Foundation Degree is a higher Parts Operations • Vehicle Sale s education qualification which combines academic study with Advanced Apprenticeships prac tical hands-on experience. Advanced Apprenticeships are Designed jointly by universities, equivalent to A Levels, but like colleges and employers, they sho uld Apprenticeships are advantageous for give you the right skills to be read y for practical roles. Historically Advanc ed employment. Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and man y They are university-level qualificatio ns have gone on to become supervis ors and are equivalent to the first two or managers, because of the han dyears of an honours degree. A typic al on practical nature of the sector this full-time Foundation Degree takes two is a good route to take. Here are the years to complete, and are differen t Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to from Honours Degrees as they usua lly the sector, all of these result in leve l3 involve learning in the workplace as qualifications such as NVQs, BTE Cs or well as at university or colle ge. They Diplomas: are available in a range of subjects , • Roadside Assistance and from motor vehicle performance to Recovery • Vehicle Body and Pain t mechanical engineering, and are a Operations • Vehicle Fitting • Veh icle good way to get qualified and gain Maintenance and Repair • Vehicle experience. Parts Operations • Vehicle Sale s College Courses
A college course can also be a grea t route into this sector. To see whic h colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.
South West Focus There are various different roles within the sector that you can get involved with; these include vehicle sale, roadside assistance, vehicle repair, body building, vehicle rental and parts distribution and supply. Sales and light vehicle maintenance have the highest number of employers here. Gloucestershire is home to the Colt Car Company (they own Mitsubishi) and metal is pressed for MINIs in Wiltshire.
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Real World Jonathan Chappell Hobbs My name is Jonathan, I’m 20 years old. 6 months ago I was pretty lost; claiming unemployment benefits for nearly 2 years, with no future prospects. My personal advisor at JCP introduced me to Outsource Training & Development, and this is when I was finally given a chance. I enrolled onto the pre-employment 5 week course that Outsource delivered. This enhanced all my skills for employment. Outsource Training and Development’s Contact Centre helped me find apprenticeship opportunities, and after a few interviews, I finally met Mixed Freight, where I am now employed as an Operations Office Apprentice’, and
working towards an NVQ apprenticeship in ‘International Trade & Logistics Operations’. I have now been with Mixed Freight for a couple of months. I’m working in the operations office of a prominent freight company close to Heathrow Airport. I’m managing a fleet of trucks, knowing the geography of the world and UK in particular, while keeping up with the policies of aviation. (Not to mention all the paperwork that goes with it!) An apprenticeship route allows you to train on the job, learn and earn. Outsource support you all the way. I would recommend any individual to search for an apprenticeship opportunity. It has worked for me!
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Rail Transport Operations It’s no simple feat to keep our railway network running to schedule – we need people to drive the trains, take fares, assist customers, operate the signals and more. You could work for the Underground or above ground. With new high speed rail systems being proposed by government there will be more opportunities in this area in the future. Earnings: Salaries start around £13,000 a year.
Airports It takes more than pilots to keep plane passengers safe – air traffic controllers help planes land safely and baggage handlers make sure luggage reaches the right destination. This sector is continually growing, with more and more flights every year. There are also lots of customer service roles throughout airports. Earnings: Salaries start between £14,000 and £17,000 a year.
Engineering & Maintenance Transport and logistics rely heavily on vehicles – trains, buses, aeroplanes, vans, cars and motorcycles – so the sector needs people with the skills to keep them running. You could learn how to service sections of rail or fix lorries, depending on your interests. Maintenance specialists are also vital to our railways and motorways. Earnings: Salaries start between £16,000 and £19,000 a year.
Mail Services This deals with the collection, processing and delivery of mail and packages. The Royal Mail is the largest employer, but there are lots of other specialist mail providers like FedEx who have grown with the popularity of internet shopping. You could sort in a processing centre or be out and about, making deliveries. Earnings: Salaries start between £12,500 and £17,000 a year.
Driving & Carrying Goods This covers the transport and delivery of goods by both light vehicles (like motorcycles and van) and large goods vehicles (like lorries). Large goods vehicle driving requires a special type of driving license. There are over 300,000 HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) drivers in the UK. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,500 and £12,500 a year.
Warehouse & Storage An essential part of transport and logistics, this area deals with the movement and storage of goods. It involves more than just lifting and moving things around – it takes organisation skills to manage inventory and specialist skills to operate forklifts and other machinery. Many roles in warehouse & storage are admin or management roles. Earnings: Salaries start around £13,000 a year.
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Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Aviation Operations on the Ground • Cabin Crew • Driving Goods Vehicles • Mail Services • Passenger Carrying Vehicles Driving – Bus and Coach • Purchasing and Supply Management • Rail Transport Engineering • Rail Services • Traffic Office • Transport Engineering and Maintenance • Warehouse and Storage
Advanced Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Driving Goods Vehicles • Logistics Operations Management • Purchasing and Supply Management • Rail Transport Engineering • Transport Engineering and Maintenance You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, level 4, in: • Purchasing and Supply Management
A Levels
A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree. As many of the skills needed in the industry there aren’t specific A Levels that are the key to the sector. However if you’re interested in management aspects here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Business Studies • Economics
Foundation Degrees
A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical handson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment. They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in some interesting subjects, such as air transport management.
College Courses
A college course can also be a great route into this sector. To see which colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.
South West Focus Combining new jobs and those that need replacement employees, for example after retirement, there will be an expected 81,000 jobs to fill by 2017. Like the sound of those odds? There are a variety of roles to suit different people including supply chain management, cargo handling, warehouse and storage and various modes of transport like road, sea and rail. The most common job role here is in goods handling and storage, like the people who operate warehouses, over 30,000 people work in these roles here.
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Real World Montana Lowery, 2011 Graduate from the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) BA Hons Commercial Photography Job Title: Freelance Photographer Time in Job: 1 year Why did you choose to study at AUB? I had done a lot of research into similar courses, but when I visited the AUB it seemed to be the most fashion orientated course where you could lead the style of photography you wanted. It felt more personal and they had great facilities. What were the best parts of your degree? Third year, by then you’ve done all the practical learning and know the direction
you want to go in and you’re getting good practice of managing your time in the future. What would you say to students considering studying at AUB? Go for it! Make the most of your time and the facilities. Get involved in everything and try to mix across the different courses as they are all creatives. Be experimental, aim high with your projects and let your imagination go wild! What was your first job after you graduated? I moved to New York and had a 7 month internship with the photographic agency Art Partner. During my time there I was working with all their artists and getting to go on shoots with Vogue and Love Magazine . To find out more the AUB’s creative courses visit aub.ac.uk
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Film & TV We all know who the actors are, but what about the hundreds of names that scroll by during the end credits? They all perform technical roles that equal a great film: production assistants, camera operators, set designers, lighting technicians, directors, special effects people, etc. This is one part of the sector where there are similar levels of male and female employees. Earnings: Salaries start quite low (£12,000 a year), but can build up with experience and hard work.
Graphic Design We live in a world of visual messages: websites, billboards, magazines, signs, packaging, etc. A graphic designer uses type (lettering) and images to get information across and make an impact. The wide use of graphic design means you could be working on any variety of projects. Earnings: Salaries start anywhere between £13,000 and £18,000 a year.
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Interactive media or ‘new media’ covers any digital product that responds to the user’s action by presenting pop-ups, text, video and sound. Facebook is a perfect example – others include iPhone apps, viral ads and dynamic websites. It’s all things digital, and it’s a fast-paced industry where technology pushes forward each day. Earnings: As creative and IT-type role, salaries are quite high for the industry – you could make between £16,000 and £20,000 a year.
Publishing It takes a team of creative types to produce computer games and the industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK – employing 28,000 people across a range of roles! Games development is a very popular career path: artists, animators, graphic artists, designers, computer programmers, audio programmers, testers and production managers are all needed to make a great game. Staff turnover in the industry is low too, meaning most employees spend most of their careers working in the games business. Earnings: Salaries start between £15,000 and £19,000 a year.
Without this industry, the media you’re reading wouldn’t exist. From journalists looking for the big story to book editors crafting an author’s manuscript into a bestseller, this is an industry for people who love the written word. Many publishing companies are small and specialised, focusing on a particular niche type of publishing. Earnings: Starting between £15,000 and £20,000 a year.
It’s more than just cartoons – films like Toy Story proved just how profitable animation can be. In addition to films, you’ll find animated content on TV, in films, adverts, websites and computer and video games. Earnings: Between £16,000 and £20,000.
Performing Arts It takes years of practice, talent, hard work (and luck) to be a performer, but there are plenty of supporting roles on offer. You could help light the productions, dress the actors in wardrobe or man the ticket booth – all without the risk of stage fright! Earnings: Salaries are between £12,000 and £16,000 a year.
Fashion This stylish industry needs fashion designers to dream up the next hot look, pattern cutters to turn the designs into real clothes, buyers to stock shops with the best trends, managers to make sure everything runs to budget, plus many more hard-working people. Earnings: Starting around £12,000£15,000.
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The creative Apprenticeship is a way to get your foot in the door of this exci ting industry. You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your lear ning on the job, and half in the classroo m with a college or training provider. The work experience will give you a real advantage over other candidates. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQ s, BTECs or Diplomas: • Creative • Design • Fashion and Textiles • Freelance (Music Practitioner) • Games Testing
Advanced Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in leve l3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTE Cs or Diplomas: • Creative • Creative and Digital Media • Design • Fashion and Textiles • Freelance (Music Practitioner) • Photo Imaging for Staff Photographers
A Levels
A Levels can either lead to universit y or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Art and Design • Dance • Dra ma and Theatre Studies • Fine Art • Graphic Design • History of Art • Media Studies • Music/Music Technology • Performance Stud ies • Performing Arts • Photograph y• Three-Dimensional Design
Foundation Degrees
A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they sho uld give you the right skills to be read y for employment.
They are university-level qualificatio ns and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typic al full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are differen t from Honours Degrees as they usua lly involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. The y are available in a range of subjects , such as creative writing or animatio n.
College Courses
A college course can also be a grea t route into this sector. To see whic h colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.
South West Focus A lot of people in our region are employed in this industry, and it is growing. If you like the idea of not being tied down to one employer, freelancing is quite common in this industry; around 33% of workers in this sector here are freelancers. The roles available vary from content production and photo imaging to publishing and computer game production.
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Real World Josh Carley Wiltshire College IT student now at Kings College London I enrolled on the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT at Wiltshire College in September 2010. I looked at Sixth Forms but decided I would prefer a College environment at it seemed less formal than school. I already had a good understanding of IT and Computing and wanted to learn as much as possible whilst on the course. I was delighted with my results and achieved a D*D*D grade profile, gaining a place at my first choice University – Kings College London.
Studying on the BTEC at Wiltshire College gave me additional programming skills over and above what is taught on the A level syllabus and these skills have given me a huge advantage in comparison to other students on my degree programme. Now I’m looking forward to a prosperous career as an Application Developer in the Financial Services sector in London. For more information about IT courses at Wiltshire College contact us via: Email: info@wiltshire.ac.uk Telephone: 01225 350035 Or visit: www.wiltshire.ac.uk/courses
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Web Designer These designers use a mixture of technical and creative skills to build websites that look good, function well and are user-friendly. Many web designers work independently but those working in companies may be in a team with programmers and other specialists. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000.
IT Trainer These people make courses to teach clients how to use computers and different applications. They train people of all abilities and backgrounds and will generally specialise in a particular area, which could be anything from technical training to general use of applications like MS Office. Salary: starting around £18,000.
Software Developer These people design computer programmes and applications that help businesses work more effectively, such as bookkeeping software. Working on anything from these business applications to games these roles are highly complex and technical. Salary: starting between £20,000 and £26,000.
Helpdesk Assistant Offering support to IT users with technical difficulties. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to explain problems clearly, as well as technical knowledge. Salary: starting between £14,000 and £17,000.
Telecoms is a broad term for any technology that transmits information, like phone lines, broadband, TV, mobile phones and satellites. This industry includes internet suppliers, mobile phone companies and the big companies like BT and SKY who offer a wide range of services (phone + broadband + satellite TV) in one package. It’s a growing sector with lots of different career paths. You could be installing fibre optic broadband cables, selling contracts in a call centre or assisting customers in a mobile phone shop. Apprenticeships are a recognised way of progressing through this industry.
Telecoms Technician The people who install, test and repair telecommunication systems like telephone and broadband cabling. This can range from installing home satellite systems to working on communications for large companies and corporations. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £15,000.
Customer Service The people who assist contract holders and users with any enquires, from billing to technical problems. Similarly to helpdesk assistants communication skills are required in order to help people. Salary: starting between £14,000 and £16,000.
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If you’re aged 16 or over, you could take an Apprenticeship in IT services & development, telecoms. You’ll do half of your learning on the job and half in the classroom with a college or training provider, picking up qualifications along the way. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, both of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • IT and Telecoms Professionals • IT User
Advanced Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Information and Library Services • IT and Telecoms Professionals • IT User You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, level 4 qualification, in: • ICT Professionals
A Levels
A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. In this industry demonstrating that you’re handy with computers is an obvious advantage; however technical roles may require other skills too. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Computing • Design & Technology – Systems and Control • ICT
Foundation Degrees
You can also do a foundation degree in Information Technology. A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical handson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment. They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college.
College Courses
A college course can also be a great route into this sector. To see which colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.
South West Focus The IT and telecoms sector isn’t just a sector on its own, IT is used in most job roles in some way. It is beneficial to have IT skills as they are required for a lot of different jobs in various sectors. The good news is that the number of employees in this sector is expected to grow by nearly 4 times the region’s average, with an estimated 45,000 IT professionals needed in the next 5 years.
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Armed Forces Britain’s armed forces – the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and MoD – all invest a lot in their personnel to give them an education that’s relevant in the civilian world as well as in the services. They all offer Apprenticeships so recruits can earn nationally recognised trade qualifications alongside their regular training. For example, a cook for the Royal Navy could also complete a chef Apprenticeship. Each organisation offers different schemes, so visit their websites for more details. Salary: Starting around £13,400 the first year, with excellent benefits and progression. Qualifications: The armed forces offer Apprenticeships in many areas, including Engineering, Fitting, Maintenance, Cookery, IT, Admin, Marine Engineering and more.
Business & Finance This sector is about money – saving it, borrowing it, managing it and most of all, making lots more of it. It’s the UK’s most global industry and covers a wide range of services and products that everyone uses like bank accounts, mortgages, pensions, credit cards and insurance. The perk of working with money is that salaries tend to be higher than average. Job roles: Accounts assistant, payroll assistant, admin assistant, bank cashier, trainee accountant. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £20,000. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Business & Admin and Financial Services; A-level Traineeships; Foundation Degrees.
Construction Its more than just bricks and mortar. The construction industry is worth billions and builds the world around us, from hospitals and houses to bridges and football stadiums. One of the most popular ways into this career is the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme, which takes two years for a Level 2 award, and one more year for the Level 3 qualification. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you. Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer. Salary: Apprentices can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year. Qualifications: Construction Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees.
Customer Service & Admin Any business that wants to be successful has to make its customers happy. From helping a shopper find the right size at Topshop to answering customer queries at a BT call centre, customer service jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Another thing businesses can’t function without is effective admin. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer the phone, input data, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. Since administration and customer service are needed in most organisations, you could work across many different sectors. Job roles: Admin assistant, office junior, personal assistant, customer service representative. Salary: Starting anywhere between £13,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Business & Admin; Foundation Degree in Customer Service Management.
39 Energy & Renewables This essential sector deals with the utilities we rely on: water, electricity and gas. It also covers waste management and alternative sources of power like nuclear energy, wind power and solar energy. Careers in this sector cover the distribution and supply of gas; the generation and transmission of electricity; the collection and purification of water; the treatment of sewage; and nuclear fuel processing. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into this industry and offer excellent career progression. Job roles: Gas network engineer, gas service technician, wastewater plant worker, process operator, decommissioning operative. Salary: Starting anywhere between £12,000 and £20,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Gas, Nuclear and Utilities; Foundation Degrees, including Power Distribution.
Engineering At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. Chemical engineers create new fuels to keep vehicles moving; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design the most modern aircraft. Engineers use problem solving, creativity and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less. How can they make something more cheaply, quickly and effectively than ever before? Engineering is one of the most varied sectors out there, with specialist areas like chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, marine and defence. Job roles: Maintenance fitter, welder, mechanical engineering technician. Salary: Starting anywhere between £15,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Engineering; Foundation Degrees.
Food & Drink Entrepreneurial An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business or enterprise, they’re the boss! Entrepreneurs are amongst the most successful people in the world but they have to work hard, be very determined and of course have a money making idea. Businesses created by entrepreneurs are vital to the UK’s economy. Job roles/Salary/Qualifications: All of these things depend on the individual. The beauty of creating your own business is that you don’t need any special qualifications. You might need some help in setting up a business though so head to www.careersworld.co.uk to see what’s out there to support young entrepreneurs.
Environmental & Land-based This broad sector offers lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, from farming and protecting wildlife to looking after parks and conservation. The main areas within this sector are: Horticulture & landscaping, Agriculture, Animal care, Environmental conservation, and Land-based engineering. Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000. Landscape engineers make between £20,000 and £26,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Animal Care to Agriculture; Foundation Degrees.
Food and drink is one of the largest industries in the UK – in fact, it even helped pull the country out of the recession. This sector is about taking what’s grown by farmers and transforming it into our favourite foods and beverages. It takes a lot of people working together to make this happen, which means loads of career paths on offer. You could be processing ingredients, fixing machines on the production floor, processing meat, baking cakes or testing quality. Job roles: Production operative, bottling operative, baker, warehouse worker. Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Food Manufacture Apprenticeships; Foundation Degree in Food & Drink Management.
Health & Social Care If you’ve got a big heart and want to work with people, then a career in Health and Social Care could be for you. This sector is about helping people live healthy, full lives. Health care covers careers in medicine (nurses, physiotherapists, dental nurses, etc) while social care is about supporting people with special needs. Most people in this sector work for the NHS while the rest are employed by private practices. Because healthcare is an essential part of our society, there’ll always be jobs on offer for qualified people. In fact, this is one sector that continues to thrive during recessions. Job roles: Care assistant, nursing assistant, dental nurse, porter. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation degrees in Health and Social Care.
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Maritime Hair & Beauty This industry is all about helping people look good and feel better about themselves. It’s a booming sector that makes billions each year. There are many different paths within this sector – hairdressing, nail services, beauty therapy, spa therapy – and all of them require common skills: creativity, the ability to work on your feet for long hours, good hand-eye co-ordination and up-to-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out). Job roles: Hairdresser, spa therapist, beauty therapist, aromatherapist Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Hairdressing to Beauty Therapy; Foundation Degree in Salon Management.
Manufacturing From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. This sector is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, aeroplanes, fuel… it’s a very important industry. There are many career paths in the sector, from operating machinery that makes plastics or testing the quality of finished engine parts. Job roles: Production and process engineers, technicians, maintenance engineers, welders and machine setters. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £18,000 a year. Qualifications: Manufacturing Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.
Maritime basically involves every industry where business takes place in harbours, at ports or on vessels. Marine engineering is also an area in this sector, which has plenty of job opportunities. This involves designing and constructing both ships and equipment to be used at sea or on the water. This sector remains vital to our economy as the sea remains the best way to bring products and materials into the country. Job roles: Commercial sea fishing, marine leisure, maritime search and rescue, merchant navy, ports and harbours. Salary: Starting salary after completing a marine industry apprenticeship can be anywhere between £12,000 and £17,000. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Maritime Occupations and Marine Industry; Foundation Degrees.
Public Services In this sector, your work could help other people and improve your local community. Public services are an essential part of our society – education, housing, the police, and the fire service are all services that the government provides for its citizens (that’s you and us). In this sector, you could help organise a community arts programme, work for a housing association or support a teacher in the classroom. Your local council is a large employer in this sector. Contact them directly for job vacancies. Job roles: Classroom assistant, nursery nurse, admin assistant, youth support worker. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Public Services.
Retail Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you walking around the shops). It covers high street shops, supermarkets, independent shops, large national chains and more. It’s also one of the most fun and young industries out there, with more than one third of the workforce under 25 years old. Whether your strengths are creativity of organisation, there’s a role for you in Retail. The main areas are: store operations, buying, visual merchandising, and management. Job roles: Sales assistant, visual merchandiser, team leader, buyer. Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Retailing, Employer sponsored traineeships.
Sport & Fitness Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This sector is about promoting health and fitness. For example, exercise and fitness instructors work for gyms and leisure centres and help people stay fit and healthy. Sports coaches teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors and operations managers make sure gyms and leisure centres run smoothly. Job roles: Personal trainer, fitness instructor, swimming coach, leisure centre assistant, playworker. Salary: Starting around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Foundation Degree in Playworking.
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Total population: 749,900 People in employment: 353,800 Key cities: Plymouth, Exeter. Key colleges: Bicton College, City College Plymouth, Exeter College, Petroc, Plymouth College of Art, South Devon College. Key universities: University of Exeter, Plymouth University, UCP Marjon. Key employers: The Met OfďŹ ce, Devon County Council, Ambrosia. Key industries: Environment & Land Based, Customer Service, Retail. Useful website: www.options4me.co.uk
Total population: 537,400 People in employment: 243,200 Key city: Truro. Key colleges: Cornwall College, Truro and Penwith College. Key university: Falmouth University. Key employers: Eden Project, Visit Cornwall, Cornwall Council, Ginsters. Key industries: Leisure & Tourism, Creative, Digital & Media. Useful website: www.cornwall.gov.uk
Did you know? Over 1/3 of employees in Devon work on a part-time basis.
Did you know? 85% of workers in Cornwall are qualiďŹ ed to at least NVQ level 1 or higher.
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Somerset
Total population: Bristol - 441,300 Bath – 179,700 People in employment: Bristol – 228,500 Bath – 86,900 Key colleges: City of Bath College, City of Bristol College, Norton Radstock College. Key universities: University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol, University of the West of England. Key employers: NHS, Ministry of Defence, Lloyds TSB Group, Local Councils. Key industries: Engineering, Tourism, Financial Services, Public Services. Useful website: www.ucasprogress.com
Total population: 525,200 People in employment: 244,800 Key place: Taunton. Key colleges: Bridgewater College, Norton Radstock College, Richard Huish College, Somerset College, Strode College, Weston College, Yeovil College. Key employers: The Royal Marines, Dairycrest, Yeo Valley Organic. Key industries: Tourism, Energy & Renewables, Creative Industries. Useful website: www.six.somerset.gov.uk
Did you know? The historic city of Bath attracts around 5 million visitors each year.
Did you know? Somerset is home to Glastonbury the world’s biggest open air arts and music festival, covering 900 acres of farmland.
Gloucestershire Total population: 593,500 People in employment: 298,700 Key places: Gloucester, Cheltenham. Key colleges: Cirencester College, Filton College, Gloucestershire College, Hartpury College, South Gloucestershire & Stroud College. Key university: The University of Gloucestershire. Key employers: Ministry of Defence, Airbus UK, Kraft Foods, Endsleigh Insurance, Orange. Key industries: Hospitality, Engineering, Business & Finance. Useful website: www.ucasprogress.com Did you know? Tourism accounts for 22,000 jobs in Gloucestershire.
Dorset Total population: 404,800 People in employment: 181,800 Key city: Bournemouth. Key colleges: Bournemouth and Poole College, Kingston Maurward College, Weymouth College. Key universities: The Arts University College Bournemouth, Bournemouth University. Key employers: Unisys Insurance Services, Merlin Entertainments, West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust. Key industries: Leisure and Tourism, Health & Social Care, IT & Telecoms. Useful website: www.ucasprogess.com Did you know? Average weekly pay in Dorset is £473.70.
Wiltshire Total population: 459,800 People in employment: 214,900 Key places: Swindon, Salisbury. Key colleges: New College Swindon, Swindon College, Wiltshire College. Key employers: Virgin Mobile, Dyson, Honda. Key industries: Manufacturing, IT & Telecoms, Engineering. Useful website: www.ucasprogress.com Did you know? Wiltshire’s also home to plenty of beauty spots – tourism provides nearly 20,000 jobs.
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Size of the South West workforce in each industry - 2,699,000 total Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Water supply; sewerage & waste management Construction Wholesale and retail trade; repair of vehicles Transportation and storage Accommodation and food service activities Information and communication Financial and insurance activities Real estate activities Professional, scientific and technical activities Administrative and support service activities Public administration and defence Education Human health and social work activities Arts, entertainment and recreation Other service activities
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Vicky Second Year Signalling and Telecoms Apprentice I was first attracted to the scheme because it offered a job with a future. During my time on the apprenticeship scheme, I can honestly say there have been very few moments that I haven’t enjoyed. Your first year is spent at HMS Collingwood, where you meet some brilliant people and get the opportunity to take part in new activities. The job is very varied – one day you could be doing routine maintenance in a signal head and the next you could be installing new equipment on the railway. I chose to do signal engineering as this appealed to me the most. I knew it would be mentally challenging as well as physically, without me diving in way over my head as I am not the world’s strongest person at only 5ft 2! I would recommend that anyone who enjoys problem solving in a fast paced outdoors environment should also choose signals. Females are still the minority on the railway but it is slowly changing. We are very well looked after and not treated any different to the males, apart from the occasional bit of banter, so a good sense of humour would be a key quality! If any females are looking to apply, please do! The work is challenging and you are expected to work shifts including nights. This can sometimes be a bit disappointing when you’re working a Friday or Saturday night but I’m looking at it as a money saver.
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Universities University of Bath 01225 383019 www.bath.ac.uk Bath Spa University 01225 875875 www.bathspa.ac.uk Arts University Bournemouth 01202 533011 www.aucb.ac.uk Bournemouth University 01202 524111 www.bournemouth.ac.uk University of Bristol 0117 928 9000 www.bristol.ac.uk University of the West of England, Bristol 0117 32 83333 www.uwe.ac.uk University of Exeter 01392 723044 www.exeter.ac.uk The University of Gloucestershire 01242 714501 www.glos.ac.uk
Colleges Bristol
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City of Bristol College www.cityofbristol.ac.uk 0117 312 5000
Bicton College www.bicton.ac.uk 01395 562400
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College www.sgscol.ac.uk 0117 931 2121
City College Plymouth www.cityplym.ac.uk 01752 305300
St Brendan’s Sixth Form College www.stbrn.ac.uk 0117 977 7766
Cornwall Cornwall College www.cornwall.ac.uk 0845 2232567 Duchy College www.cornwall.ac.uk/duchy 01209 722100 Truro and Penwith College www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 01872 267000
Exeter College www.exe-coll.ac.uk 0845 111 6000 Petroc www.petroc.ac.uk 01271 345291 Plymouth College of Art www.plymouthart.ac.uk 01752 203434 South Devon College www.southdevon.ac.uk 08000 380123
Dorset Bournemouth and Poole College www.thecollege.co.uk 01202 205205
Falmouth University 01326 211077 www.falmouth.ac.uk
Kingston Maurward College www.kmc.ac.uk 01305 215000
Plymouth University 01752 585858 www.plymouth.ac.uk
Weymouth College www.weymouth.ac.uk 01305 761100
Royal Agricultural College 01285 652531 www.rac.ac.uk UCP Marjon 01752 636700 www.marjon.ac.uk
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Colleges Gloucestershire Gloucestershire College www.gloscol.ac.uk 0845 155 2020 Hartpury College www.hartpury.ac.uk 01452 702345 National Star College www.natstar.ac.uk 01242 527631 Ruskin Mill College www.rmet.org.uk 01453 837500 South Gloucestershire & Stroud College www.sgscol.ac.uk 0117 931 2121
Somerset Bridgwater College www.bridgwater.ac.uk 01278 455464 City of Bath College www.citybathcoll.ac.uk 01225 312191 Norton Radstock College www.nortcoll.ac.uk 01761 433161 Richard Huish College www.richuish.ac.uk 01823 320800 Somerset College www.somerset.ac.uk 01823 366331 Strode College www.strode-college.ac.uk 01458 844400
Other Useful Sites Weston College www.weston.ac.uk 01934 411411 Yeovil College www.yeovil.ac.uk 01935 423921
Wiltshire Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk 01285 640994 New College Swindon www.newcollege.ac.uk 01793 611470
Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk National Apprenticeship Service www.apprenticeships.org.uk Skill www.skill.org.uk Somerset Skills & Learning www.learnsomerset.co.uk The South West Apprenticeship Company www.theswac.org.uk UCAS Progress www.ucasprogress.com
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