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Open Doors – The Regional Training Prospectus

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Issue 5 | North East Edition | Spring 2012

Apprenticeships · Careers · Jobs · Training · A-Levels · College · UNI North East edition Issue 5 - Spring 2012 ISSN: 2044-7159

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Hello, we’re Open Doors... ... and this is our Regional Training Prospectus, here to help you decide what to do next. It’s an exciting time, after all – young people like you up and down the country are planning for their futures in September 2012 – and did you know that there are endless opportunities, right on your doorstep! You could start earning money with an Apprenticeship; get a taste of the working world with employer funded study; carry on learning at sixth form or college, and much more. 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 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, advice on how to make the most of our social media and we will answer some of the most common questions that you might have.

The future is in your hands... right here in this prospectus. So turn the page and let’s get started!

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COntents The perfect place to start, jump straight to any section that instantly appeals or keep turning the pages and continue reading – it’s all here to help you find your dream career

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Careers Insight

07 HOW TO APPLY

17 Construction sector

10 Qualifications table

21 Environmental & land- based sector

Here we answer some of the most common queries you might have

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

12 Life Stories

Past and present students tell us all about their experiences and how they succeeded

Build a successful career for yourself

Consider a career out in the fresh air

25 Sport & fitness sector

How about a healthy career helping people stay fit?

29 Manufacturing sector

It’s about making things we need, from food and medicine to petrol and clothing

33 Creative, digital & media sector

Exciting, trendy careers for artistic types

37 Imagine a career...

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We give you a heads-up on the other sectors out there, which we’ll cover in later issues

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ry term, we publish a new issue of Open Doors tha t covers five sectors in you get a good idea of detail so what a career in those industries would be like the sector you’re keen . Don’t worry if on isn’t one of the five – you’ll find it in our overvie sectors in the ‘Imagine w of remaining a career in...’ article. Wi th each new issue, we’ll new sectors in detail, so cover five totally make sure you look out for us next term. If there’s anything else you ’d like us to cover, or if you just want to say hel editor@opendoorsmed lo, email us at ia.co.uk. We want to ma ke sure our magazine offe you need (or just want rs everything to read about)! Happy rea ding, and hope you hav e a great term.

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HOW TO APPLY Now you have an idea of what course or subjects would be right for you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to think about taking the next step and making an application...

Do you know what the Common Application Process is?

800,000

(number of school leavers and graduates who enter the job market each year)

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of employers say relevant work experience is the most important part of an application

How do you approach a company for work experience?

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Around 70% of 16 year olds choose to remain in full time education

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+ 0 0 ,0 5 7 2 500,000 There are more than university places in the UK each year

(number of apprenticeship starts in England each year)

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HOW TO APPLY By now you will have some good ideas about what industry and job role appeals to you. You will also be aware of what types of courses and providers can help you get there, but how do you apply? Here we cover some of the application processes for further and higher education courses as well as some general tips on how to make a successful application...

Common Application Process 14-19 area prospectuses use an online resource called the Common Application Process (CAP) which makes it easier to apply for different types of courses at age 14 or 16. 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 for any courses on your local 14-19 area prospectus. 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 kind of courses does the Common Application Process help me apply for? The courses on here are those offered by local colleges and training providers. As it is used for all applications through your 14-19 area prospectus you can use it to apply for the following types of courses: • AS and A Levels • Basic/Key Skills • BTEC’s • 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 14-19 area prospectus, 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 your 14-19 area prospectus turn to page 52 of this magazine or head to www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk. Most of the 14-19 area prospectuses are very easy to use but if you do have problems don’t be afraid to email them, they will be happy to help and guide you.

Apprenticeships

You might have decided that an app renticeship is the way to go! The National Apprent iceship Service operates a vacancy matching serv ice that allows you to search apprenticeship opportu nities 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. (Mak e sure to check the site regularly as new vacancies are uploaded all the time.) • When you find the apprentices hip 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 question s. 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.

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UCAS Application Process lication System The Universities and Colleges App cation course (UCAS) is the system for higher edu on the news as it seen applications. You’ve probably ly to university app ple peo of s hundreds of thousand undergraduate each year. The system is not just for uate degrees grad degrees; foundation degrees, post on this site. are ses cour n and most higher educatio are: y ersit univ for lying app The basic steps to literally Choosing your course – There are your research do to sure e thousands available, mak are lots of e ther you, for right on which course is ider where cons Also . help to site the on resources ns tutio insti you want to do the course, some specialise in certain courses. is all online and Applying – The application system ns you would tutio you select on the site which insti ’. You need ices ‘cho your like to apply to, these are why you’re ng sayi t men state onal to provide a pers too so make sure right for the course as part of this, to take your time. you a place Offers – If a university wants to offer system what they will let you know on the UCAS have to reply will results they expect you to get. You s. offer to accept or refuse these ersity asked Results – If you get the results the univ you will be and e for, they will probably offer you a plac you fail to If se. cour new able to start planning for your course at a find still can you es, grad get the necessary em. syst ring’ a different university through the ‘clea further help Your teachers will be able to offer you at find can you h whic using the system, www.ucas.ac.uk.

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General Tips on Applications Applications vary greatly on the system you are using or the course or job you are applying for, but there are some general tips that can be applied to most cases. Grammar and Spelling Take your time when applying. None of the application systems covered on this page force you to log on, find a course and apply all in one go. This means you have plenty of time to check your application thoroughly, applications with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors suggest that you have rushed the process. You might like to word process your application and then ‘cut & paste’. It’s often a good idea to get your parents, teachers or friends to help you by double checking! Work Experience You may decide to get some work experience to help you get the course, apprenticeship or job that you want. This can often be a good way to get ahead. If you have a company in mind for work experience you could telephone to find out who to approach or send a polite, and well written, letter or email with a CV attached. Be Yourself! This is a top tip for any application. In many cases the people you are applying to have to look through hundreds of application forms. Try to show what would make YOU 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 candidate for the course or job? Make sure you’re picking the course or job that suits your personality and skills best! If you are having trouble with your application your school careers advisor should be able to help.

Top 5 CV Writing Tips from InspireEducation

most companies will select only 4 Sometimes, 70 people or even more will apply for every vacancy, and g Letter right to give you the best Coverin and CV your get to l essentia is people to attend an interview. It chance of being interviewed. the pile, always use a word processor 1. Spelling and Grammar mistakes will put your CV at the bottom of and get someone to check it for you. an employer has 70 to read! Keep your CV, clear, 2. Remember your audience; CV’s can be boring to read especially if emphasize particular points or experience, which are to CV your tweak to want easy to read and to the point. You might relevant to that particular job. that makes the reader carry on or dismiss the 3. A good Personal Statement at the start of your CV will be the hook you would be good for the job, inspire them to why and are you application. In 3 – 4 sentences you need to say who want to interview you. skills match their requirements, using bullet points 4. Bullet point your key skills, the reader will need to see quickly if your will make it easier for them. , everyone does this; you need to stand out from 5. Do not list “reading, going to the cinema and socialising” in your hobbies and environment you are. the crowd and show them how involved in your community, activities students to be successful post education. Finding a job part-time or full-time is very tough; InspireEducation helps e-education.co.uk See our website for more information on our IAG workshops. www.i2

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Qualifications explained Did you know that completing an Advanced Apprenticeship is the same as getting an A level? There are lots of different qualifications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how they compare. Remember that within any one level, qualifications can cover a wide mix of subjects, and take different amounts of time to complete. 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 at entry level (English, maths and ICT)

OCR Nationals

BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates

GCE in applied subjects

Diploma of Higher Education

Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas at entry level

NVQs at level 1

NVQs at level 2

BTEC Diplomas, Certificates and Awards

HND, HNC

Foundation Diploma

Higher Diploma

NVQs at level 3

Advanced Diploma

Want to earn while you learn? With our industry approved Apprenticeships you’ll work in a real job from day one, it’s a great way to start your career and the perfect stepping stone to getting ahead. And the best part? You’ll earn a wage and gain invaluable experience too.

The choice is yours… During your Apprenticeship you’ll receive training, within a work environment. All of our training is sector specific and will equip you with the right skills to get you where you want to be. You can get qualifications in areas such as: • Business Administration • Childcare • Customer Service

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Life Stories Apprentice brings skills to life Michael Hodges has been able to pursue a career in marketing thanks to a Business Administration Apprenticeship with Newcastle College. Michael, 22, is currently employed as an apprentice working within the marketing team at the Centre for Life, one of the world’s most innovative and pioneering science villages. ael went to After completing his A-levels, Mich really for him. n’t was it university but soon found that a job that had ing find of e hop Having almost gave up er, Michael care ing -last long a him give to the potential website hip ices visited Newcastle College’s Apprent Life. for tre Cen the at where he found the vacancy vacancy job Life for tre Cen the d Michael said: “I foun s website. I got just by looking at Newcastle College’ and speak the g in touch and I was invited to go alon there. from t people at the college and it wen been taking on just have I y ersit “Since leaving univ y found anything part-time jobs but I had never reall I decided I that would give me a proper future. n’t even had I and wanted to do something new before. hip ices rent App an thought about doing gathering a I’m re whe job llent exce an “I now have an exciting in with k great amount of experience. I wor e of rang wide a with marketing team, helping out y reall I h whic area an in ects campaigns and proj a find me bled ena has hip ices rent enjoy. The App career, not just a job.” iceship as a future If you are considering an Apprent College a call today career route then give Newcastle have a current on 0191 200 4000, or to see if we you go to: suits that Apprenticeship job vacancy iceships. rent app .uk/ e.co lleg www.newcastleco

Apprenticeships are one big adventure for a group of North Tyneside recruits North Tyneside Council is providing on-the-job training to four new playwork apprentices, at its Adventure Playground in Shiremoor. Trainees Natasha Killeen, 16, Jade Barnes, 17, Shaunna Tweddle, 19, and Les Dent, 20, will be based at the site for the next 18 months, learning the ropes of playwork whilst working towards an NVQ level 2 qualification. The opportunities have been created as a result of a partnership between Constructing Communities - a local Community Interest Company which provides training and employment opportunities, North Tyneside Council and Tyne Metropolitan College. Natasha Killen, aged 16, is the youngest of the four apprentices. She said: “I have wanted to work with young people for a long time, so this was a perfect opportunity for me. The apprenticeship is really hands-on, which in my view is much better than just sitting in a classroom learning about it in theory.” Fellow apprentice Les Dent, 20, added: “I have done lots of voluntary work with young people in the past, and really enjoyed it. Being here on this site provides a great experience as there’s just so much going on.” The four recruits are being mentored by Keeks McGarry. He said: “We were really keen to develop an apprenticeship in this field, to provide the next generation of playworkers with opportunities to develop their skills and experience, in a real-life setting. The apprentices are coming along really well, and it’s great to see them marrying the theory with the practical experience they’re getting here on site.” For further information please send an e-mail to employability.skills@northtyneside.gov.uk

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Adrian’s A+ Attitude = Apprenticeship Adrian Balmer (19) never envisaged his education and employment would take him full circle, but since first studying at Darlington’s Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in 2008, he’s now become a valued employee. Adrian studied AS Level Applied IT at QE for a year followed by an NVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration however, career choices took him to ITEC North East for a vocational IT Apprenticeship and his CV was submitted to Jackie Heaton, QE’s Assistant Principal. During interview Adrian impressed her with his mature, positive attitude and was offered a one year placement to work towards his NVQ Level 2 IT Practitioner. Initially based in the Open Access area, Adrian provided QE’s 1,900 students and staff with professional and knowledgeable 1st line support. As Information & Learning Technology resources are key to the College, and as Adrian gained in experience, his role evolved to include work with their Management Information Systems (MIS) and a full range of audio visual equipment. All QE’s classrooms have digital projectors, computers and internet access, whilst more specialist equipment is required for Media, Music Technology and an Art area with a suite of Apple PC’s. Jackie, who is responsible for 12 staff including Adrian comments, “Adrian is a valued member of staff and is appreciated within the team for his ‘can do’ attitude. With his role constantly developing and expanding, Adrian is relishing progressing onto his Advanced Apprenticeship to study IT Professional Level 3. His is a real success story and we are pleased to have been able to support his professional development.”

Louise blows away the competition Talented Northumberland College hairdressing apprentice Louise Bainbridge got through to the national final of The Hairdressing Council UK Student of the Year Awards 2011 after blowing the competition away to win first prize in the regional heat. Louise entered the level 3 cut and blow dry round at the competition in Edinburgh and had to create an innovative style, with judges marking students on the overall look. Creative Louise impressed the judges to win her category receiving a framed certificate and a place in the national final. 24 year old Louise from Bedlington is studying for her Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing at Northumberland College’s Ashington campus and has been working at Chic Salon in Bedlington since February 2010. Louise said “My apprenticeship lets me gain hands on experience and a qualification so is ideal. Competitions like this one really help to develop my skills further.” She was encouraged to enter the competition after her tutors pushed her to believe in herself, Louise’s tutor Rachel Pollicino said “I knew Louise had what it took to go far in the competition so I encouraged her to enter and it has paid off. Competing in a national competition is a fantastic way for our students to raise their confidence and increase their employment prospects.” For more information on what courses and apprenticeships we offer call us on 01670 841200 email us at advice.centre@northland.ac.uk or visit us at northumberland.ac.uk

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Life Stories Studying at Oxford and Cambridge Last September, eight students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington embarked on their degree studies at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. They achieved outstanding A Level results in the summer which enabled them to take up their places. ey is reading Two are now at Oxford: Clare Stor hens is studying German & Philosophy and Anna Step Charlotte ll, ppe Cha French. The other six - Tom Ross Lindsay dy, Cun n Owe ter, Howell, Rebecca Aus is studying Tom ge. brid Cam at are e and Laura Rain ics and nom Eco Engineering, Charlotte’s place is for both are s Ros and n Rebecca is reading Law; Owe is in ree deg ra’s Lau and s nce studying Natural Scie . nce Veterinary Scie ments: The Principal of QE, Tim Fisher, com evements of our achi the of d “I am exceptionally prou has produced its QE n agai e Onc s. idate Oxbridge cand young people ing annual success in enabling outstand breadth of The ge. brid to gain entry to Oxford and Cam gth of a stren the s light high ying subjects they are stud ress prog to many sixth form college education. For so both for lade acco an to these prestigious universities is ’ ents stud The ege. Coll the students and the whole Owen attained A Level results were terrific. Indeed, putting them A*s 4 eved achi s Ros 5 A* grades and in the country. ents amongst the highest achieving stud t things of grea ct expe I wish them the very best and them in the future.” ege Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Coll 8RT Vane Terrace, Darlington DL3 Tel: 01325 461315 enquiry@qeliz.ac.uk

TTE support Mark’s ambitions Mark Harrison, 17, attended Rye Hills school in Redcar where his interest in engineering was stimulated when he signed up for the Young Apprenticeship programme, when he left school he knew he wanted to study engineering as members of his family were already employed in the sector. Mark started with TTE on a 16 week pre-employa bility programme learning practical skills in enginee ring alongside CV writing and interview techniques. Mark then progressed onto TTE’s pre-apprenticeship programme in September 2011 and within two weeks was successful in securing sponsorship as a Mechanical Advanced Apprentice with GrowHow in Billingham. Employed by TTE Mar k will spend four years in total completing his Advanced Apprenticeship. The First two year s will be based at TTE’s Technical Training centre in Middlesbrough learning both knowledge based and competence based qualifications with sound und erpinning engineering and key skills. In the last two years Mark will transfer onto GrowHow’s site in Billingham, while there he will undertake his level 3 NVQ working alongside skilled technicians. TTE’s assessors will carry out regu lar visits to support and monitor Marks progress against his selected NVQ units. Marks ambition is to complete an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and secure employment with GrowHow his spo nsoring company. In his spare time Mark enjoys spo rt and has just purchased his first car at Citroën Saxo which he said will enable him to travel GrowHow in Billingham when he goes on site. For information on Apprenticeships contact The TTE Technical Training group on 01642 462266 or e-mail info@tte.co.uk

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Careers Insight

THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

43,000 Number of new workers are needed in the sector each year

Supervisory roles can pay as much as

£45,000 a year!

Construction Apprentices earn around

37%

Of people in this sector are self employed

Your work could be admired by people for years to come…

£8,700 !

in their first year

It’s not just for the boys – almost 200,000 women work in this sector too

There are over 2.35 million people employed in this sector in the UK

Investment in green technology will create more demand for construction skills

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Construction It’s 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. Be a part of it! Construction is one of the UK’s biggest industries and turns over billions of pounds a year. This sector is responsible for creating the buildings and structures we rely on – the houses we live in, the motorways we drive across, the stadiums we watch matches in, the bridges we cross, and so on. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people working together to pull off major construction projects. Whether you like physical outdoor work or drawing technical plans in the office, there is a career path to suit everyone. Here are some of the most popular trades. You can get into all of these areas through a Construction Apprenticeship:

Bricklaying

One of the most popular trades and Apprenticeships, bricklaying is about building and repairing walls, using a range of materials and techniques. It can be really creative work too and you may be called on to produce decorative and interesting effects. Salary Range: £17,000 - £28,000

Plastering

There are two types of plastering roles: Solid Plasterers apply wet finishes to walls, ceilings and floors, and Fibrous Plasterers work in workshops to produce ornamental plasterwork as decoration. Salary Range: £17,000 - £28,000

Plumbing

There never seems to be a plumber when you need one. Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems, the drainage of waste and heating systems. It is one of the most varied roles, you could be working on existing pipe work or installing something new. Salary Range: £16,500 - £35,000

Painting and decorating

Applying the finishing touch to surfaces, like wallpaper, gloss and emulsion; Painter and Decorators can work on construction sites or on commercial and domestic projects. Salary Range: £17,000 - £23,000

Civil engineering

Civil engineering is about the design and construction of buildings and other important structures like pipelines, bridges, railways and roads. They provide technical support on construction projects to help turn complex designs into reality. Salary Range: £15,000 - £37,000

Carpentry and joinery

As timber is so widely used, the building and installation of wood products, such as floors, staircases, doors and roof trusses, is vital work. Joiners can work on construction sites and domestic premises – bench joiners work in joiner’s shops on complex wood products. Salary Range: £17,000 - £31,000

Scaffolding

Building safe working platforms for construction workers to use when working on buildings and other structures. Scaffolders work on a variety of projects, including some very tall buildings. Salary Range: £17,000 - £26,000

Surveying

Building surveyors give detailed advice on the construction, design and maintenance of proposed or existing buildings. They have to work out the distances and angles between various points of the construction. Salary Range: £15,000 - £37,000

Salary Generally, tradespeople with a Level 2 qualification will earn around £325 a week and those with a Level 3 will earn close to £385 a week. If you choose to do a Construction Apprenticeship, you can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year.

north east focus While the recession hit the construction industry pretty hard, things are starting to look up. The construction sector is set to grow by 5% each year, so now’s a good time to get qualifications – you’ll be able to hit the ground running and take advantage of the new job opportunities.

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This is one of the best ways to get into the industry. The construction Apprenticeship scheme is a two-year programme for a level 2 award. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you. Get in touch with your local Construction Skills office for job opportunities and vacancies in your area (see useful links box). As well as those already mentioned on the previous page, here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Construction • Electrical and Electronics Servicing • Engineering • Construction • Plumbing • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Construction Building – Painter and Decorator, Maintenance Operative (repairs, tiling, plastering), Bricklayer, Craft Mason, Carpenter, Joiner, Woodmachinist • Construction Technical, Supervision and Management – Team Leader • Construction Civil Engineering – Construction Operative, Formworker, Highways Maintenance, Plant Mechanic, Plant Operator, Tunnelling Operative • Construction Specialist – Scaffolder, Roofer, Roof Tiler, Wall and Floor Tiler, Kitchen/Bathroom Fitter, Floor Layer, Dry Liner, Ceiling Fixer, Partitioner, Mastic Asphalter, Plasterer, Thatcher, Stone Mason, Insulation Installer

Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships in construction are a one-year addition to the two-year apprenticeship. Here are the some of the advanced Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3: • Building Services Engineering Technicians • Construction Electrical and Electronics Servicing • Electrotechnical • Engineering Construction • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Plumbing • Surveying • Construction Building – Bricklayer, Carpenter, Joiner • Construction Technical, Supervision and Management – Site Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Work Supervisor • Construction Civil Engineering - Plant Mechanic • Construction Specialist – Plasterer, Roofer, Stone Mason, Wall and Floor Tiler

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate that you would be able to understand how things work. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Electronics • Maths • Physics

East Durham College Technical Academy students Liam Measor, John Carr and John Williamson recently had a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience with a leading UK construction company. The lucky trio were invited to spend a few days at Frank Haslam Milan’s Peterlee operation. The students were helping out with the renovation work on The Westgrove Resource Centre in Seaham, and Rob Hutchinson (Education Manager at the Technical Academy) said “This is a great opportunity for our students to gain some real work experience, working alongside professional plasterers.” Two of the students, John Williamson and John Carr, had previously been unemployed and joined The Technical Academy through the College’s Routes to Work programme; which gives job seekers skills, knowledge and qualifications. Liam Measor, who is studying on a Level 1 Plastering Diploma at The Technical Academy, explained “It’s been a great experience working with Frank Haslam Milan, I really hope we get the chance to work with them again during our course.” East Durham College’s Technical Academy offers a top quality training environment in a range of construction trades including plastering, tiling, gas, electrics and fitted interiors. To find out more about The Technical Academy call 0191 518 5577 or check out www.thetechnicalacademy.co.uk.

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 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

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Environmental & Land based Sector You could work in an area of natural beauty

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From 2010 – 2020 lots more workers will be needed in the sector: 40,000 people with Level 1 Qualifications 47,000 people with Level 2 Qualifications 44,000 people with Level 3 Qualifications 34,000 people with Level 4 Qualifications

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Environmental & Land based From agriculture and animal care to conservation and horticulture, there are many paths towards a rewarding career in this sector… Not everyone has to spend their career tied to a desk – in this sector, you could be one of the lucky people who get to work outside. It’s an exciting time to join this sector, Britain is trying to produce more of its own food, fight climate change, and protect areas of natural beauty. There are lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, and future generations. So what can you do? Loads! This sector covers farming; protecting the environment; landscaping; growing flowers; caring for animals and wildlife; maintaining the turf on pitches and much, much more. Here are some of the main sub-sectors:

Horticulture & landscaping

This is about creating and looking after designed landscapes in cities and the countryside. It covers work like maintaining sports turf, gardens, parks, golf courses and even business grounds. This role can be very hands on or, as in the case of landscape managers, can focus on environmental knowledge and advising on the long-term care and development of sites. Earnings: From £12,000 to £20,000 a year.

Agriculture

As the UK strives to increase its own food production, opportunity is growing in this area. Agriculture covers work in farms, dairies and ‘agribusinesses’ or companies that supply the industry with things like animal feed, fertilisers and farm machinery. A growing area in the industry is the role of agricultural advisors and consultants who offer specialist support to farmers on specific areas, like crop production or livestock. Earnings: From £12,000 to £17,000 a year.

Animal care

From running a cattery to training horses, this career is for the animal lovers. Animal care is about handling, supervising and caring for animals, from small domestic pets to wildlife. Includes work with breeders, pet shops, groomers, animal welfare charities and zoos. Veterinary nurses are some of the most popular roles in the industry and can range from household pets, exotic animals and equine specialism’s. Earnings: From £11,000 to £13,000 a year for animal care. £14,000 to £22,000 for veterinary nurses.

Environmental conservation

This area is for people who are passionate about environmental issues. It’s not just about saving the planet – conservation is all about coming up with solutions that will lead to a more sustainable, healthy environment. From park rangers to farm managers environmental considerations are very important across this sector. Environmental policy officers can work for the government, industry or charities. Earnings: From £15,000 to £20,000 a year.

Land-based engineering

These are the people who design, manufacture and maintain agricultural equipment, like combine harvesters and tractors. Working for dealerships and manufacturers, these engineers use technical knowledge to solve problems for the agricultural industry. Roles in this area could involve field testing, technical support and the education of customers. Earnings: From £20,000 to £26,000 a year.

north east Focus Here in the North East, we’re spoiled with beautiful outdoor spaces, national parks and a historic rural community. All of this adds up to a thriving sector, with plenty of opportunity for young people willing to roll their sleeves up and dig in.

Fast facts:

• The largest sub-sectors are agriculture, game and wildlife management, and horticulture. • There are close to 6,500 businesses in this sector. • Employs 30,000 people, 36% of which are self-employed. • The sector is looking for 80,000 new recruits over the next 7 years.

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Apprenticeships

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. There are Apprenticeships ranging from agriculture to animal care, and more, here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Agriculture • Animal Care • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Fencing • Floristry • Game and Wildlife Management • Horticulture • Land-based Engineering • Trees and Timber • Veterinary Nursing

Advanced Apprenticeship

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 are NVQ level 3: • Agriculture • Animal Care • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Farriery • Floristry • Game and Wildlife Management • Horticulture • Land-based Engineering • Veterinary Nursing

A Levels

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 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 a range of subjects, from trees and timber to farm management.

College Courses

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Case Study Andrew Stanger Andrew is a current Level 3 Work Based Diploma student at Askham Bryan College and also Head Greenkeeper at Horsforth Golf Club. He has in the past worked at numerous Golf Clubs across the globe which are placements originally organised through Askham Bryan College and Ohio State University. Andy has worked as an Assistant Greenkeeper at Augusta National Golf Club, assisting with the maintenance of the Course throughout The Masters. He has also worked at Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New York. Andy has also completed a Work Based Diploma Level 2 in Sports turf at Askham Bryan College, winning the college award for Outstanding Effort and Achievement Award. He also won the 2010 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award. impressing the judges at the final held, at BIGGA HOUSE, with an interview and a report which he produced on three holes of Aldwark Manor’s golf course. Andrew wins an eight week trip to the United States, including a six week study course at the University of Massachusetts, and a trip to the GCSAA’s Golf Industry Show, in Orlando, and Toro’s Californian HQ, while Sebastian and Sean both win all expenses paid trips to the Continue to Learn programme at Harrogate 2011. For more information call 01904 772277 or visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

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SPORT & Fitness SECTOR 16-24 year olds make up 24% of the employees in this sector With the 2012 Olympics around the corner, this sector is set to boom over the next few years!

More than 2 million people volunteer to get involved in sports every week. It’s a good way to get ahead with a sporting career! What do employees in this sector do? Sport and Recreation – 311,200 employees Health and Fitness – 43,200 employees Playwork – 126,600 employees Outdoors – 21,900 employees

58% Of the workforce in this sector is female

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SPORT & FITNESS You don’t have to be a world-class athlete for a career in sport. With the build-up to London 2012, now’s the perfect time to get involved in this booming sector… 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. For example, behind every professional football player are the people running the club, maintaining the pitch, training the players, keeping the spectators safe and so on – and that’s just football. This sector is about more than just sport – it’s about promoting health and fitness, helping people enjoy the outdoors and public health. No matter what your interests or physical abilities are, there’s a rewarding career path for you. Here are some of the main areas within this thriving industry – you can take a vocational route into any of them.

Exercise & Fitness

This is about helping people stay fit and healthy, and includes roles like personal trainer, fitness instructor, yoga instructor and swimming teacher. You could work for a gym or leisure centre, or be self-employed and choose your own hours. All types of people need fitness instructors, from children to the elderly, or high level athletes.

Coaching

Coaches are needed to teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. They help teams and individuals train to reach their full potential. Coaches need to get a special qualification recognised by their sport’s national governing body. These roles vary greatly depending on the sport and skill level, volunteering is a good way to get started in this career.

Playwork

Playworkers organise and lead play activities for children (aged between 4 and 15) in after-school clubs, play schemes and youth clubs. This is one of the job roles in which you can use a Foundation Degree to get ahead.

Activity Leadership

Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors. They lead a wide range of expeditions and trips, such as walking, hiking, canoeing and rock climbing. You need good people and leadership skills, and to be a natural with young people to be a successful activity leader.

Spectator Control

Event stewards and marshals make sure crowds are safe and under control at matches and other large events. You can do an NVQ in spectator safety, some of the key areas include: teamwork, conflict management and dealing with emergencies.

Operations

It takes all sorts of people to run a leisure centre or gym, from leisure centre assistants and managers to cleaning and maintenance staff. Sports management can include anything from making sure the facilities are maintained properly to making sure everything financial is in order too.

What will I earn?

For all of these areas, salaries start around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Senior staff could earn more than £30,000.

north east Focus We love sport in the North East. Our region is home to several high profile clubs across football, cricket, ice hockey and rugby union and 20 of our sports facilities are listed in the London 2012 Pre Games Training Camps Guide, with St James Park named an official facility for the Games. We’re also home to the half marathon with the largest participation in the world – the Great North Run. All this means lots of opportunities in the sector.

Fast facts:

• Employs around 24,700 people. • 65% are women and 35% are men. • The largest sub-sector is Sport and Recreation, which accounts for 60% of total employment. • 32% of the workforce is aged between 16 and 24.

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Ian aims high

Apprenticeships

The Apprenticeship in active leisure and learning covers a wide range of career paths, whether you’d like to coach, be a fitness instructor, lead outdoor activities or run a leisure centre. You’ll learn on the job while attending a college or training provider on day release, and earn the right qualifications that will help you progress. So even though this is the only NVQ level 2 Apprenticeship framework in the sector it can take you a number of directions: • Active Leisure and Learning

Advanced Apprenticeship

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below, but which ones are right for you depend on what role you want to do. As there are so many varied careers in the industry, from coaching to operations, no single subject is right for everyone, but here are some which could set you in the right direction: • Biology (Human) • Leisure Studies • Sport and Physical Education

Foundation Degrees

Once a gang member at a very young age, Ian Perkins 21, knows only too well the tragedy of taking the wrong path in life and losing friends due to crime and unrest. Looking for his second chance in life and to prove wrong those people who once doubted him, Ian’s determination and will to succeed led him to Lifetime. Enrolling into the Lifetime Fitness Academy and with the support of tutor Mark Pemberton, Ian successfully completed his Level 2 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship; not only could Ian earn while he learned, but he was able to gain ‘on the job’ skills and a true understanding of the industry. Ian says: “I have turned my life around, influenced people and shown never to give up on anyone. In the space of just 20 months I have come from “just an apprentice” to becoming the youngest ever Health and Fitness Manager of the largest Fitness First club in Europe. I have received two awards from my employer on consecutive months, which has never been achieved by anyone in the company. I always aimed high from the very start and never gave up on that goal.” A bright future awaits Ian; he now teaches ‘PT Business’ courses and has worked hard to establish himself in the fitness industry. “Eventually I want to have a say in how the industry is run. I feel that my passion behind health and fitness can influence change; my ambition is to aim high!” For more information please get in touch T: 0870 120 1207 W: www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/looking-for-a-job E: fitness@lifetimetraining.co.uk

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 can be done in playwork and youth studies.

College Courses

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MANUFACTURING SECTOR

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There are 2.5 million people in the industry in the UK!

You could even be making hi-tech equipment and gadgets This sector makes everything from cars and TV’s to clothing and shoes

£26,205 per year (average wage in the manufacturing sector)

57%

(number of employers reporting hard to fill vacancies) skilled employees are needed!

Government and industry giants are trying to encourage more females to get into science and manufacturing!

It’s one of the sectors that can help the UK economy, so it’s the perfect time to get involved…

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MANUFACTURING From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. Manufacturing is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, metal, planes, food, pharmaceuticals, fuel…it’s a very important industry. While lots of manufacturing companies have moved abroad, the UK still competes as the sixth largest manufacturing country in the world, employing 3 million people. Here are some of the biggest areas:

Automotive

This can be anything from individual vehicle components to entire working vehicles. The UK is home to Nissan’s manufacturing base, with the Sunderland plant producing almost one in every four cars made in the UK. Nissan is the largest volume passenger car manufacturer in the country and has been one of Europe’s most efficient car plants for the last 8 years.

Defence

The defence industry is one of the most important clusters of high-tech manufacturers of military vehicles, equipment and components. Defence is big business and is one of the areas that UK companies are known for around the world. Defence manufacturing employs around 300,000 people in the UK, with an annual turnover of £35 billion!

Manufacturing jobs There are many career paths in the sector. The type of work depends greatly on the area of man ufacturing. Here are some example entry-level positions, which could be as part of a variety of the above manufacturing areas: • Assembler: Fitting components together to mak e a finished product. For example, fixing microchips into circu it boards. Salary starts at £13,000. • Materials technician: Testing the behaviour of materials und er different conditions to eliminate faults. Salary starts betw een £14,000 and £17,000 a year. • Process operative: Involved in the manufacturing proc ess, from reporting machine faults to feeding raw material s into machines. Salary starts between £14,000 and £19,000 a year.

Chemical & Process

This industry turns raw materials into useful high street and industry products. These processes are very scientific and include plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, artificial fibres and other man-made synthetic products. Work in this industry can involve developing existing processes or creating new materials.

Electronics

The design and production of electronic systems and components, including: semi-conductors, communications technology, consumer electronics, computers and other IT equipment. The UK electronics industry is the fifth largest in the world in terms of production and a large amount of this is down to the specialities in advanced components and technologies.

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The production of building products, coatings, extractives, glass, printing and paper, and furniture. As this manufacturing sector covers such a range of products lots of different skills are needed, including: technicians, engineers, logistics operatives and scientists.

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Clare is Student of the Year

Apprenticeships

Quantum Pharmaceutical, based at Burnopfield, Tyne & Wear, currently have 6 apprentices from Derwentside College in their company headquarters. In fact, they are so pleased with the results that they have even put one apprentice, Clare Atkinson, forward for national and regional This photograph shows Clare with awards. As well as her work colleagues. being recognised by her employer, Clare has also recently been announced as Derwentside College’s Student of the Year, which was an outstanding achievement.

Apprenticeships cover a wide range of job roles in manufacturing – you could be helping to make anything from furniture and glass to cars and paper. 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 are NVQ level 2: • Building Products Occupations • Ceramics Manufacturing • Coating Occupations • Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations • Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors Manufacturing Industry • Glass Industry Occupations • Laboratory Technicians • Metals Processing • Paper and Board Manufacture • Polymer Processing and Signmaking • Print & Printed Packaging • Process Technology

Advanced Apprenticeship

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 are NVQ level 3: • Building Products Occupations • Coating Occupations • Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations • Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors Manufacturing Industry • Glass Industry Occupations • Laboratory Technicians • Metals Processing • Paper and Board Manufacture • Polymer Processing Operations • Print & Printed Packaging • Process Technology

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate you would be able to develop skills relevant to the industry. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Physics • Textiles

“I decided that an apprenticeship was the best route to a career for me. I really like the mix between practical and academic learning. Since I started my apprenticeship I have learnt so much, both at work and college. The training I received fully-equipped me for working life and with the assistance of the College I gained employment. The beauty of being an apprentice is getting paid whilst learning new skills. I am looking forward to progressing and furthering my career with my current employer. Choosing an apprenticeship was the right choice!” Joy Toner, Head of Human Resources at Quantum Pharmaceutical, said, “Managers across the business often comment upon how professional and friendly Clare is; her commitment is unsurpassed and she shows great potential. We are very proud of her”. In fact, Clare’s outstanding ability has already been officially recognised when she was a finalist for the HR Developing People Award last year. Derwentside College’s Student of the Year 2011, is apprentice Clare Atkinson from Quantum Pharmaceutical Ltd.

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 a range of subjects, from manufacturing technology to processing.

College Courses

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Creative, Digital & Media Sector

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You could chase down hot stories for a newspaper

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Size of the TV workforce

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£22,300 per year (average wage in the publishing industry)

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506,000 people work in Creative Media in England

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Creative, digital & media From fashion and film to design and new media, it’s all about the creative buzz in this exciting, fast-paced industry. Vocational learning is a great way to get your foot in the door! Forget the starving artist. If you’re a creative person, there are many ways to have a successful career. This industry covers things that play a big role in our everyday lives, from the television we watch to the websites we click on. Because it’s such an exciting sector, competition for jobs can be high so work experience and on-thejob training is highly recommended. Here are some of the biggest areas within this sector:

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.

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.

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.

Interactive media

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.

Computer games

It takes a team of creative types to produce something like Call of Duty – level designers who map out the game, graphic designers who imagine what it all looks like, and games testers to make sure there’s no glitches. There are just under 7,000 people working in this sector. Earnings: Salaries start between £15,000 and £19,000 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.

Publishing

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 & £20,000 a year.

Animation

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, website and computer and video games. Earnings: Between £16,000 and £20,000.

Useful linksto search for media courses. courses.skillset.org – Great place www.skillset.org – The sector skills council for creative, digital and media. www.ccskills.org.uk – Creative and Cultural Skills. www.bbc.co.uk/workexperience – work experience placements at the BBC. www.careersbox.co.uk - Careers films on the web. www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk - Our online careers resource.

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Apprenticeships

The creative Apprenticeship is a way to get your foot in the door of this exciting industry. 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. The work experience will give you a real advantage over other candidates. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Creative • Design • Fashion and Textiles • Freelance (Music Practitioner) • Games Testing

Advanced Apprenticeships

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers and universities will value subjects that demonstrate you have solid base level knowledge and would be able to develop skills relevant to the industry. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Art and Design • Dance • Drama and Theatre Studies • Fine Art • Graphic Design • History of Art • Media Studies • Music/Music Technology • Performance Studies • Performing Arts • Photography • 3D 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 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 a range of subjects, such as creative writing or animation.

How did you hear about apprenticeships? I joined The National Skills Academy first through the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) scheme. Whilst I was working there, Paul Marijectic, Head of Apprenticeships, introduced me to the world of apprenticeships. I immediately took up Business & Administration Level 2, which I completed in August 2011. After gaining this experience, I took on a Creative Apprenticeship in Community Arts Management level 3. What did you do before becoming an apprentice? Before becoming an apprentice I was working with The Skills Academy on a 6 month FJF contract as mentioned. Before this I was looking for work whilst on Job Seekers Allowance for over 6 months. I was determined to find paid work, so it was a bonus to find such an interesting arts organisation What has been your best experience so far? I’ve enjoyed the practical work I do for my apprenticeship – attending industry events and getting involved with a variety of areas of work in different teams. It’s all been very interesting. It’s taught me new ways of working, so I can be more efficient, and it keeps me active in my role at the organisation. Why do you think apprenticeships are good? You get to work and also study at the same time. That’s basically getting the best of both worlds. It’s also a good way of gaining experience at work. Instead of joining the job market without any experience, you go in there with an advantage. Would you recommend apprenticeships to other people? I would definitely recommend it. An apprenticeship opens many doors for people. As I always tell myself, ‘The best way to learn is to learn from others’. For more information visit www.nsa-ccskills.co.uk

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.opendoorsmedia.co.uk.

north east focus While most creative jobs are in London, our region has many opportu nities too. In particular, digital and new media are growing industries in the North East. All in, our regional sector turns over roughly £2.7bn a year.

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Your career, your choice Wondering what other careers are out there? Here are some of the other sectors in your region... 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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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 upto-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out).

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Hairdressing to Beauty Therapy; Foundation Degree in Salon Management.

IT & Telecoms

From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and fibre optics, IT & Telecoms are a major part of life – it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. The IT side of things is all about computers and information systems – designing them, developing them, making them, selling them and installing them. 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. Job roles: IT trainer, helpdesk assistant, telecoms technician, customer service representative. Salary: Starting £16,000 - £20,000 for IT and £12,000 - £15,000 for Telecoms. Qualifications: IT Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

Job roles: Hairdresser, spa therapist, beauty therapist, aromatherapist

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ur apprenticeship programmes ensure that your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications your organisation needs to succeed. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced tutors able to deliver the very best learning experience in a number of vocational areas. Our learning centres have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities and workshops. We believe that ‘Every Learner Matters’ and will ensure our apprentices are supported to allow them to reach their full potential. We also provide a friendly, welcoming and safe learning environment were all of our learners will be respected and valued. North Tyneside Council in partnership with Constructing Communities offers employed and sponsored apprenticeship opportunities, specialising in: • Business and Administration • Customer Service • Construction – Wood, Brick and Fitted Interiors (Kitchens and Bathrooms) • Childcare • Health and Social Care. Apprenticeships provide you with the opportunity to: • Earn while you learn, with a minimum wage of £95.00 per week • Achieve a National Vocational Qualification • Train in the workplace, building up knowledge • Work with North Tyneside Council and / or other local employers

All vacancies are advertised on the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service, website address www.apprenticeships.org.uk or for further information please e-mail employability.skills@northtyneside.gov.uk

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Motor Vehicles

This sector deals with all aspects of cars, vans and motorcycles – selling them, fixing them, servicing them and even rescuing stranded drivers. There are lots of career paths on offer, from technical to customer service based roles; maintenance and repair; sales; body and paint operations; roadside assistance; and fitting and selling motor vehicle parts. Job roles: Maintenance and repair technician, sales assistant, fast-fit technician, body repair technician. Salary: Starting between£13,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicles; Engineering Foundation Degrees (Automotive specific).

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 or 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.

Transport & Logistics

This sector deals with all sorts of vehicles and their different purposes – the cars and motorcycles we drive, the lorries that transport goods, the trains and buses that travel across the country, even the aeroplanes that arrive and depart from our airports. All of these vehicles

require skilled mechanics to keep them running, drivers to operate them safely, and organised people behind the scenes keeping everything to schedule. Many jobs involve manual and mechanical skills, however many roles deal with the public, so people skills are important too. Job roles: Vehicle technician, bodywork repairer, rail engineering technician, lorry driver, baggage handler. Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

Travel & Hospitality

This sector helps people enjoy themselves during their free time and holidays. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, pamper us in salons, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. You could be a chef, a spa therapist or even a member of air cabin crew! While working hours often take place when other people are enjoying themselves (evenings and weekends), many prefer escaping the typical 9-5 lifestyle. Job roles: Travel agent, waiter, trainee chef, air cabin crewmember. Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Travel Services and Hospitality & Catering Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees in Hospitality Management.

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IN the North East The North East is leading the way in science and technology, but there’s much more than that going on... Fastest growing Creative sector in the country

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% OF NORTH EAST WORKFORCE IN EACH INDUSTRY 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 0 58% of the UK’s petrochemical sector is in Tees Valley

Science Parks such as Knowledge Campus and Netpark are supporting this high-tech industry growth

There are 5 renowned universities in the North East

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Gateshead College www.gateshead.ac.uk 0191 490 0300 Newcastle College www.ncl-coll.ac.uk 0191 200 4000

TYNESIDE South Tyneside College www.stc.ac.uk 0191 427 3500 Tyne Metropolitan College www.tynemet.ac.uk 0191 229 5000

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COUNTY DURHAM Bishop Auckland College www.bacoll.ac.uk/ 0800 092 6506 Darlington College www.darlington.ac.uk 01325 503050 Derwentside College www.derwentside.ac.uk/ 01207 585900 East Durham College www.eastdurham.ac.uk/ 0191 518 2000 New College Durham www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk 0191 375 4000

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Middlesbrough Council www.middlesbrough.gov.uk Newcastle City Council www.newcastle.gov.uk North Tyneside Council www.northtyneside.gov.uk Northumberland County Council www.northumberland.gov.uk Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk South Tyneside Council www.southtyneside.info Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council www.stockton.gov.uk

Redcar & Cleveland College www.cleveland.ac.uk 01642 473132

Sunderland City Council www.sunderland.gov.uk

Stockton Riverside College www.stockton.ac.uk 01642 865400

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