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Issue 1 | South West Edition | Autumn 2011

CONSTRUCTION SPORT & FITNESS BUSINESS & FINANCE FOOD & DRINK HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE MANUFACTURING RETAIL TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY ARMED FORCES ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND BASED CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN CREATIVE, DIGITAL & MEDIA ENERGY & RENEWABLES IT & TELECOMS PUBLIC SERVICES TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS MOTOR VEHICLE HAIR & BEAUTY

SOUTH WEST EDITION Issue 1 - Autumn 2011 ISSN: 2047-377X

Supporting Apprenticeship Week 7 - 11 February 2011

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 South Road, Taunton Somerset. TA1 3DZ. 01823 320 849 www.huish.ac.uk hello@huish.ac.uk

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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. This is the first issue of the new school year, and it’s an exciting time. Did you know there are endless opportunities, right on your doorstep? You could start earning qualifications and money with an apprenticeship, get a taste of the working world with employer funded study, carry on learning at sixth form or college and 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 useful website and we will answer some of the most common questions that you might have.

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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 FAQS

17 MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR

10 QUALIFICATIONS TABLE

21 ENGINEERING SECTOR

12 LIFE STORIES

25 ENERGY & RENEWABLES SECTOR

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

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

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

Love cars? There are lots of careers on offer

A varied sector with endless possibilities

One of the most varied and diverse of all the industry sectors

29 TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY SECTOR

You could make a career of helping people enjoy themselves

33 ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND- BASED SECTOR

Consider a career out in the fresh air

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.

Useful Stuff 43 SPOTLIGHT ON THE SOUTH WEST All about your region

52 MORE HELPFUL STUFF

Useful links, contact details and more – because you can never have too much information

54 WEBSITE REVIEW

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS There are so many options it’s no surprise you’re left scratching your head! So what do you need to know?

What is an Apprenticeship?

Is Foundation Learning the right programme for me?

Which A Level subjects should I choose?

How do I find out about colleges in my area? Can I get a job with an employer straight after leaving school? 07

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FAQ’S When it comes to making big decisions there is always lots to consider, and it’s inevitable that you’ll have lots of questions you want answering before choosing what’s right for you. Here we answer some of the most common queries you might have ...

APPRENTICESHIPS What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are a great opportunity to gain qualifications and workplace experience at the same time! Apprenticeships involve working for an employer while studying for a qualification part time with a training provider or college (usually on day release). What different types of apprenticeships are there? There are over 190 types of Apprenticeships, in a huge range of industry sectors, such as engineering, childcare, veterinary nursing or even ceramic manufacturing. Apprenticeships in every industry generally fall into the three categories of intermediate, advanced and higher Apprenticeships, and all result in qualifications. Will an apprenticeship help me into a good career? Career progression is excellent for apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those who have completed an Apprenticeship earn, on average, £100,000 more than those without. Some Apprenticeships already result in UCAS points or allow you to study for a Technical Certificate. Once you have finished your Apprenticeship there’s the opportunity to carry on working, get promoted or in some cases go on to higher education in a college or university. I heard you get paid to do an Apprenticeship! How does that work? Apprentices have to be paid a minimum of £95 per week. However, as in most job roles, many apprentices get paid more by their employers as their skills develop. Research has shown that apprentices take home an average of £170 a week. The added bonus is that as long as you’re between 16 and 18 your studies are 100% paid for by the government.

A LEVELS What subjects should I choose ? There is a lot to consider when deci ding which subjects to do at A Level, but choosing wha t you enjoy and what you’re good at is usually a good plac e to start. Make sure you ask your subject teachers if you can’t decide, they’re there to help. Another way to approach your choi ces is to look at what university course or job role you want to go into after A Levels and see which subjects they prefer you to study. How will universities and employe rs view my qualifications and subject choices ? Universities will make it clear which A Level subjects are desired for certain courses (this is why choosing the right subjects is important). Having stud ied relevant subjects gives you a huge advantage when applying. Employers, more than universities, will look for your qualities as a person rather than focu sing so much on your academic subjects of study. Of course having studied relevant subjects or doing work expe rience will still reflect well when applying for the most com petitive jobs. How much harder are A Levels than GCSE’s? Is there a bigger workload? This depends on you and your cour se. If you’re studying a subject you have previously stud ied at GCSE you will find that the course builds on your existing knowledge, however if you’re trying out a new subject it may take some time to adjust. The workload for A Levels can also be a challenge, or for some people may actually suit their learning style better than GCSE’s. The main chan ge from GCSE’s is that you will have to do more work outside of school. Though this may be daunting at first remember that you’ll be doing fewer subjects so you can focus more time on them to make up for it. Can I change my A Level choices after I have started? Ideally you should stick to your subj ect choices. Most schools and colleges don’t allow you to change after a certain point in the term but if you are really struggling or not enjoying the subject the best thing to do is talk to your teachers or subject leaders. Sometim es the best thing to do is allow time to adapt and get used to the course, but if you do change subjects your teac hers will give you the help you need to catch up.

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FOUNDATION LEARNING What is Foundation Learning? which aims to help you if Foundation Learning is a programme e, skills or qualifications rienc you don’t have the necessary expe or a job. In Foundation se cour ge colle to start an Apprenticeship, ing you to agree a Learning you will work with those guid rs a range of skills. personalised programme which cove Foundation Learning? Can I study for a qualification on including Literacy, Numeracy, Yes, there are qualifications available practice most people on Health and Safety and First Aid. In to Level 2 qualifications ress Foundation Learning courses prog supported employment. or ) hips ices rent (GCSE’s, Diplomas, App lp me? How will Foundation Learning he build up your confidence to Foundation Learning will help you rience and develop the expe work gain and other skills. You will help get you ready for further kind of skills and attitudes that will and prepare you for greater learning, make you more employable independence. t programme for me? Is Foundation Learning the righ ployed, or don’t have If you have left school and are unem huge benefits from see will the qualifications you need, you to remember is that thing t rtan impo Foundation Learning. The onalised and be aimed at the programme will be carefully pers achievable targets for you.

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COLLEGES Should I study at my school 6th form or a college? This can be a difficult decision and the best advice is to make sure you attend open days at both! The main difference many students find is that colleges are a lot bigger and you have more independence. Though some people relish this you have to be self motivated as you won’t be pushed to do work, or even turn up, in the same way as at school. Of course at 6th form you will already know most of your teachers and friends but the key is choosing what is right for you. Whether that’s staying in your comfort zone or trying somewhere new. How to find out about colleges in my area? www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk of course! Our site has links to all of the colleges in your area which is a good place to start browsing their sites and the courses they offer. A good way of searching through all the colleges offering the Apprenticeships, A Levels or courses you want to do is to check out your local 14-19 prospectus. These are all featured on page 52 of the magazine and are really easy to use. You’ll notice that different colleges have different specialities and your careers advisors will help you work out which are best for the courses that interest you. What extra-curricular opportunities are available to me at college? Going to a college or staying on at 6th Form is a great way for you to get involved with activities outside of lessons, whether you choose to carry on with your current interests or take up new ones! Colleges and 6th Forms will encourage you to broaden your horizons, and most will have opportunities to get involved in: • Performance activities (such as drama, dance, plays). • Sports activities (playing for a school, county or area team). • Community based activities (these can include charity fundraising, amnesty international or the Duke of Edinburgh scheme). • Business and Leadership opportunities (such as the young enterprise scheme or roles on school councils).

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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 – here’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

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LIFE STORIES SUCCESS FOR OLIVIA FROM START TO FINISH AT WEYMOUTH COLLEGE Olivia Parker studied the BTEC National Diploma in Public Services at Weymouth College. Her tutor informed her she could carry on to university level by enrolling on a Degree Centre Weymouth College course in partnership with Bournemouth University. Olivia was surprised that doing a Level 3 vocational course gave her the entry degrees she was requirements for most of Honours a degree near y interested in, but choosing to stud off financially. er bett up end home meant she would ds from the Olivia explains: “A couple of my frien tion degree nda BTEC decided to enrol on the Fou ided to do dec I so ive port and they were very sup the lifelong to ks than big a say to the same. I’d like the amazing staff at friends I made on the course and Weymouth College” Degree (FdA) in Olivia completed the Foundation was chosen by Public Services with distinction and final year student t bes Bournemouth University as the 0. Olivia went 201 in me ram on a Partner College prog er was a great onto explain: “The programme lead y teaching. So I got mentor and suggested I may enjo lled on a partenro some teaching experience and ring at Further lectu now I’m time teaching course and Education level.” nue, Weymouth College, Cranford Ave 7LQ Weymouth, Dorset DT4 01305 761100 www.weymouth.ac.uk

LEARNING FOR EMPLOYMENT Lisa Mathewson was 15 when she started her NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care at Venus Training & Consultancy Ltd, based in Plymouth. Lisa was a Year 10 student at Hele’s School in Plymouth and was fed up with the ‘conventional’ way of being educated. Lisa already knew that she wanted to work in a Health & Social Care setting and liked the idea of vocational training. She also felt there would be more opportunities to find out whic h area of Health & Social Care provision she would like to work in. The course involved a work placement and Lisa loved the ’hands on’ approach that she exp erienced with the people requiring support and care . Lisa’s placement at Durnford Lod ge, in Plymouth, gave her variety and she felt part of the team straight away, as well as gaining experien ce in Dementia and Mental Health. Lisa learnt many valu able skills to help her support people with thes e conditions. Lisa became an important part of the team at Durnsford Lodge that she was offe red a full time, permanent post. Lisa places hug e value on her time at Venus Training & Consultancy and is now taking her Level 3 Diploma in Health & Soc ial Care; she intends to become a Team Leader. I f you would like further information from Venus Training & Consultancy please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Sykes mandy.syke s@venustc.co.uk or on 0845 2012300

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SUCCESS AND A PROMISING CAREER FOR OWEN Owen Pitts was the first young person to successfully complete an Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship through SWAC (the South West Apprenticeship Company). Owen was placed with Apple Mac computer specialists Grafx to complete his Advanced ted work as a fully Apprenticeship and has now star pany. com the with n fledged IT Technicia r deciding the He opted for an Apprenticeship afte ld place him in wou g takin university course he was a job afterwards. of ee rant gua no too much debt with I love the job. “It has worked out really well and ty to do ersi univ to When I left college I went I decided I e aus bec left I but computer studies no guarantee of a didn’t want to rack up debt with job at the end of it.” entre, followed up “I was put onto SWAC by the jobc to work for and and got the job. Grafx is a great firm ughout.” thro SWAC have been really supportive rner Account Owen received support from his Lea is an ideal Manager Emma, who adds; “Owen g the example of someone for whom takin better than out ked wor Apprenticeship route has e very real som uired acq now university as he has ising career prom a up ning ope are that s practical skill path for him.” pany (SWAC) The South West Apprenticeship Com Apprenticeship offers an opportunity to take up an you learn, with e with a local company, earning whil t Manager. oun Acc rner the support of a SWAC Lea iceships and to For more information about Apprent eswac.org.uk w.th see our latest vacancies go to ww

APPRENTICESHIPS FOR TWINS NATALIE AND LAURA POTTER Natalie After completing my A levels I went to university but realized it wasn’t for me. As I still wanted to carry on my education I started looking at apprenticeships. I work as an apprentice at Richard Huish College in the Marketing Team whilst completing my NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration. I was nervous when I first started work as I didn’t know what to expect but everyone was very friendly and welcoming and it didn’t take long for me to settle in. When I started my NVQ I found some parts quite confusing but with help from my teac hers, colleagues and assessor it became easy. Apprenticeships are a fantastic step ping stone to the career you want. You get the qualifica tions you need AND you also gain valuable work expe rience. This combination is something employe rs find hard to resist. Laura I never knew what my plan was whe n I finished A levels. All I knew was that I wasn’t going to uni. The prospect of the debts scared me. Earning and learning at the same time was something that appealed so I looked at apprentices hips. I got an apprenticeship at Musgrov e Hospital and knew within the first week that this was something I wanted to do. I am based in the Planned Care Divisional Office and am complet ing my NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration. Apprenticeships are the way forward as when I finish my NVQ I will have a nationally reco gnised qualification, experience and no debts; win-win in my eyes! For more information about Richard Huish College visit our website at www.huish.ac. uk or telephone 01823 320800 for a prospectus

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LIFE STORIES A SUCCESSFUL CAREER FOR TOM In just one year, Tom Waterworth went from A-level drop-out to launching a successful career. The Castleford 18-yearold found his A-level course in sports science too theoretical and was struggling to see a clear route into employment. But things changed when he signed up for Lifetime’s funded apprenticeship in fitness instruction. ying in an adult Tom said: “It was great to be stud plenty of was e ther e, mor environment. What’s my job w kne I so k, wor l tica gym-based, prac n upo finishing prospects would be much better the course.” k placement, After just a week’s voluntary wor position as a Tom was offered a full time, paid ress in his new prog fitness instructor. So keen to a working plet com y career, Tom is currentl ing and has train l ona pers in tion based qualifica Personal Trainer recently secured a new job as a what I always g doin with Fitness First. “I’m now wanted to do.” book your place, Lifetime Fitness Academy and to call 0870 120 1207 today! ing-for-a-job www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/look

CLARE WEEKS APPRENTICESHIP IS IDEAL FOR ME On leaving college after my A-Levels, I was unsure about going to University. I was accepted by Bath University; however, after a short time I did not feel this was the route for me. I have always had an interest in Accountancy, therefore I began to look into how to access AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) training locally. Local colleges only started the AAT courses once a year, which did not meet my personal needs. My employer and I then cam e across Acacia Training in Plymouth. I was able to start the formal course almost immediately without having to wait a year, and I was also able to fast trac k the first year, which I competed in 6 months in prep aration for the September start to the second year . Since finding my first holiday job when I was fourteen, I have worked continuous ly for a Computer Aided Design Office based in Oke hampton. My employer has been very supportive and encouraging in respect to the course. I found the combination of learning whilst being employed in a challenging job idea l for me as I am able to put what I learn into practice. I really would urge anyone who is having doubts about which route of education they want to pursue to look into doing a modern apprenticeship. For more information contact Acacia Training & Development Taunton 01823 330093 Mid Devon 01626 835485 Plymouth 01752 670811 Cornwall 07525 911011 www.acacia.ac.uk

Your Career Starts Here Acacia Training & Development Ltd are one of the largest South West based independent training providers.We pride ourselves on understanding the needs of our learners and the employers they work with. We liaise regularly with employers who are on a constant look out for bright, young, committed individuals. We have employers currently looking for young people hoping to forge careers in the following sectors •

Health & Social Care (Care of the Elderly)

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Children and Young People Workforce (Childcare)

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Hairdressing

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Barbering

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Accounting

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Administration

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Customer Service Team Leading and Management

Our fully qualified training team will give you the advice you need and then advise you on the best direction for you. Our links with City &Guilds and the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) ensures we are delivering the most up to date and relevant qualifications for you. Year on year our achievement rates increase above National Averages with OFSTED rating us as a GOOD training provider. Our industry expert assessors will work with you and your employer to ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed for you to be effective in your work and for you to learn the skills that you need to get on in work. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FORGING A CAREER IN ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE SUBJECTS CALL YOUR NEAREST ACACIA TRAINING CENTRE WITHOUT DELAY. TAUNTON T: 01823 330093

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Apprentices – keeping the country moving 33 million vehicles of all types travelling the equivalent of 12.5 million times round the world each year. To keep these vehicles serviced, repaired and moving, the Retail Motor Industry employs 600,000 skilled individuals throughout the UK. Each year apprentices are recruited to ensure that skilled personnel continue to join the industry. Do you want to get paid at the same time as developing the skills required to work in the Motor Industry and also achieve nationally recognised qualifications? If the answer is ‘Yes’ then you should apply for an apprenticeship with Remit As the training arm of the Retail Motor Industry, Remit has Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the country in a range of skilled occupations. Choose from Service Technician (Light or Heavy Vehicle), Motor Cycle Technician, Body Repair, Vehicle Paint, Auto Electrician, Tyre/Exhaust Fitter, Parts Consultant, Vehicle Sales, Service Advisor, and Business Administration. You will be employed as an apprentice at a company close to your home, and Remit will plan and deliver your training through a selected College of Further Education in your area or through structured training at your workplace.

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Email: apprenticeships@remit.co.uk

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MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR If you love cars this is the sector for you

Job opportunities are growing faster here than in other parts of the UK

The industry needs people in lots of different and exciting job roles Vocational training is the best way to get into this sector And the moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good... so why not consider a career working in the motor vehicle industry?

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MOTOR VEHICLES There are 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, and all of them need to be serviced, repaired, bought and sold. That’s where the motor vehicle industry comes in… The motor vehicle 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 – it all depends on what interests you. The good news about this sector is that vocational training is the best way to get into it, though academic routes, such as engineering degrees are a possibility. Here are the main areas within the motor vehicle sector – there are vocational routes into all of them.

Maintenance and repair

One of the most popular areas, 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.

Body and 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. Earnings: Between £13,500 and £18,000 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. 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. They can work in fast-fit centres, dealerships or alongside motor vehicle technicians. Earnings: Between £12,000 and £15,000 a year.

Parts operations

This area is about selling car parts to the public – dealerships, motor vehicle technicians and everyday customers. It’s a customer-service 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.

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.

Fast facts:

• 11% of the UK’s motor retail industry employees are in the South West. • Over 50,000 people in the South West are employed in the motor vehicle sector. • There are over 7,000 workplaces in the motor vehicle sector here. • The most common sub-sector is motor sales, followed by light vehicle maintenance.

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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. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Roadside Assistance and Recovery • Vehicle Body and Paint Operations • Vehicle Fitting • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair • Vehicle Parts Operations • Vehicle Sales

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers, because of the hand-on practical nature of the sector this is a good route to take. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3: • Roadside Assistance and Recovery • Vehicle Body and Paint Operations • Vehicle Fitting • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair • Vehicle Parts Operations • Vehicle Sales

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. Most people take the vocational routes into the motor industry, but you could do the more practical Foundation Degree after A Levels or study something like mechanical engineering at university.

Samantha Dodds completed her three year apprenticeship at Vickers 4x4 in July 2011. Sam who is a confident and pro active young woman approached Vickers 4x4 for an apprenticeship placement. Ian Vickers had set up the business only two months before being approached by Sam and was keen to taken on an apprentice as he had trained on an apprenticeship programme through Remit himself. Ian gave Sam a trial at the garage and knew straight away she would be an asset to his business. Ian wants to ensure his apprentices receive the best training possible so he chose Remit as he was aware through his own training experience of the standard of support Remit can provide. Sam has enjoyed her apprenticeship and feels much happier to have learnt in a work based environment. She enjoys working with real vehicles which have real problems to fix. Sam attended College one day a week throughout her apprenticeship arranged and funded by Remit. Sam puts her interest in mechanics down to a passion for fixing things and solving problems, along with the influence from friends who also have an interest in cars. For more information about Remit contact:e mail apprenticeships@remit.co.uk Phone 08458399200 Web www.remit.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. They are available in a range of subjects, from motor vehicle performance to mechanical engineering, and are a good way to get qualified and gain experience.

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ENGINEERING SECTOR Qualified engineers are in huge demand

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Engineers solve some of the biggest problems in modern life

After an Engineering Apprenticeship you could be earning ÂŁ20,000 a year!

You could end up doing anything, from shaving a millionth of a second off lap times in Formula One to putting communications satellites in orbit

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ENGINEERING From making aeroplanes fly to maintaining sophisticated machinery, engineers are behind the greatest achievements of mankind. Get into engineering and you’ll be on one of the most exciting career paths out there! At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. In fact, an engineer has played a role in almost every aspect of our society. 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. Here are some of the main areas:

Chemical

The processing of raw materials into fuels, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Mechanical

Designing motors, machinery and other engines.

Metals

The fabrication and welding of metals.

Electrical

Designing and making electrical systems and components.

Aerospace

Designing and maintaining aircraft. (The UK’s industry is the second largest in the world, behind the USA.)

Marine

Designing ships and boats and other watercraft.

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Dsigning and maintaining aircraft, navigation systems, rockets, satellites etc for the Ministry of Defence. Apprenticeships are a recognised pathway into engineering. Popular job roles for apprentices in the region include: automotive or aerospace assembly, mechanical engineering, maintenance, welding, and fabrication.

SALARIES If you get an Apprenticeship, you can expect to start earning a minimum of £95 per week – this will increase as you train. Currently, many skilled people in the engineering industry earn over £400 per week – that’s over £20,000 per year.

SOUTH WEST FOCUS Around 3% of the South West’s emp loyment is in this sector. An estimated 19,000 jobs need to be filled by around 2014, mainly due to replacing staff that have left, due to retirement for example. This makes your potential prospects goo d. There are a number of colleges here that offer qualifications in engineering based subjects. These include Petroc, Wiltshire College, Yeovil College and City College Plymouth.

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• There are 33 centres that offer engi neering Apprenticeships here. • There most popular qualification for this sector is NVQ in Engineering Maintenance. • Around 3% of employment here is in this sector.

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Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship in engineering offers the best possible preparation to becoming a trained operator within the industry. Because the engineering industry is so big and varied, the type of work you do will depend on your employer and the engineering pathway you choose – this could be mechanical, fabrication and welding, electrical or electronic. You might work on the production of products or service and repair production machinery in many industries. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Engineering • Engineering Construction • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Industrial Applications • Marine Industry

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers, because of the hand-on practical nature of the sector this is a good route to take. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3: • Engineering • Engineering Construction • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • Marine Industry You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in: • Engineering Technology

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. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects, these demonstrate that you would be able to understand how everything works. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Maths • Marine Science • Physics

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 fulltime 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; you can even do them in aircraft engineering.

CASE STUDY Sam Sparrow Sam has always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together again. So when Stroud College launched its new engineering department he wanted to find out more: “It felt completely new and exciting, with really good opportunities for an interesting career.” Sam completed a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Engineering, a one year course designed to cover a broad range of topics: “We used milling machines and a 3-d prototyper, for example, and worked on hydraulics and electronic circuit construction. We also covered subjects such as health and safety, science for engineering, selecting materials and programming.” Taking time out of studies to visit engineering companies was one of the highlights of the course: “It gave me a real feeling of what it would be like to work in engineering, and I was surprised to find how every company was so different.” Having completed his course, Sam is starting as an apprentice with Delphi plc: “It will be a mixture of working and studying so that, in three or four years time, I will be well-qualified as an engineer with a strong career ahead of me.” Stroud College offers a mixture of apprenticeship training, Level 2 and Level 3 courses. The college has invested in state-of-the-art facilities, with students using computer aided design, robotics equipment, CNC mills and CNC lathes, as well as traditional grinders, lathes, mills, drills and saws. Students use an ipad 2 to support the course theory and research. Neil Brayshaw, the college’s head of engineering, said: “Sam’s success is a great example for other young people thinking of a career in engineering. By joining Stroud College, you’re joining a centre of excellence, with superb training and apprenticeship opportunities.” Excited by engineering? Please call our customer services team on 01453 761126 to find out more or visit www.stroud.ac.uk

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ENERGY AND RENEWABLES SECTOR You could be working with state of the art nuclear technology Lots of fresh recruits are needed with the new technology being developed

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ENERGY & RENEWABLES The energy and renewables Sector is one of the most varied and diverse of all the industry sectors. There are lots of different job roles, from engineers and technicians, to operatives and customer care staff. With the development of low carbon and renewable energies it’s also one of the most exciting sectors to work in! Here are some of the most popular job roles you can get into, for more information on these check out the useful links across the page:

ROLES Nuclear Technician Technicians perform design, specification, testing and procurement, as well as assessing plant safety and procedures. Laboratory Technician Laboratory technicians provide quality control by carrying out routine and non routine testing on different sample products, such as petroleum. Maintenance Engineer Maintenance engineers are responsible for ensuring the continuous running of machinery and equipment, organising routine maintenance procedures and carrying out repairs. Oil and Gas Maintenance These roles are usually based on offshore oil or gas platforms, and can involve repairing machinery, instruments and electronics. Network Officer Provide engineering support and management of design, construction, operation and maintenance of the network. Making sure energy gets from power stations to customers safely and effectively. Electrical Generation Worker Directly operate equipment within the power station. Whether utilising gas, coal, wind power or nuclear power they are on the frontline of generating the energy. Recycling Operative Collect and transfer recyclable materials to designated facilities, from a variety of households, industrial and commercial premises. Water Network Operative Work outside on the heavy machinery that is vital to the network, a physical job for those who have an aptitude for using tools and instruments. With many roles in the industry being engineering or technically focused there are lots of vocational pathways into the energy and renewables sector. There is also a lot of scope for progression as more skills are gained too, with roles for university graduates, as well as entry level apprentices.

SALARIES If you decide to enter the industry thro ugh an apprenticeship you can expect to start earning a minimum of £95 per week – increasin g as you train. Salaries within the industry vary from £13,000 - £30,000 depending on skill level and the role. This industry is one of the best in terms of earning pote ntial for those who enter through vocational pathways, for example many off-shore roles pay as much as £45 ,000. The EDF Advanced Nuclear Apprent iceship scheme is a good example of how a vocational route can help you get ahead. It is a four year scheme whic h starts with a basic pay rate of £8,900 and increases up to £17,000 by the end, meaning that you’ll have earn ed money and gained a valuable qualification in the industry at the same time.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to get into the energy industry as they offer the practical experience required to quickly progress as an engineer or technician. Because the sector is so varied the type of work undertaken will depend on the employer and the role you’re in. Below are the Apprenticeship frameworks available in the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Gas Industry • Polymer Processing and Sign making • Power Industry • Sustainable Resource Management • Water Industry

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers. Many have remained in the industry for their whole career as this is the start of progressing to a skilled status. Below are the Apprenticeship frameworks available in the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3: • Advanced Nuclear • Gas Industry • Nuclear Decommissioning • Polymer Processing Operations • Power Industry • Sustainable Resource Management • Water Industry

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 fulltime 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 power distribution to sub-sea engineering, and are a good way to get qualified and gain experience.

Danny Broadbent – Welding Apprenticeship Flying around the world and competing in international competitions... it may come as a surprise, but this is all down to a Power Sector Apprenticeship. Danny Broadbent has successfully completed his Apprenticeship in Welding and is now working for Alstom at Kings North power station in Kent. Danny has carried out his Welding Apprenticeship over four years; one of them at college, with the remaining three working on site with the other Apprentices. Recently returning from Portugal with a silver medal after competing in the International Welding Competition, Danny’s new skills have given him the opportunity to see the world and the flexibility to develop within his role. He plays a very important part in the future of power. Danny works as part of a team of welders, in an encouraging environment, where everyone supports each other and where there is always someone around to offer advice and help if there are any problems. “Day in day out everything tends to be different, it’s a good set of people you work with, with great managers who have taught me a lot. I’d recommend an Apprenticeship to anyone.” Danny Broadbent, Welder, Alstom With Apprenticeships available in the Power Sector there’s never been a better time to think about how you could get involved. The power sector offers you variety, career development and job security and relies on the innovation and hard work of people within it. Be a part of it. www.thinkpowersector.co.uk National Skills Academy for Power Friars Gate  1011 Stratford Road  Shirley Solihull  West Midlands  B90 4BN

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TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY SECTOR You don’t have to work 9-5 in an office

You could take the first career step that Jamie Oliver took

There are careers that can take you around the world More than half of the people in this sector are between 16 and 28 So why not get into one of the UK’s largest, most popular (and fun!) sectors?

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TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY Fancy a career where you help people enjoy themselves, with opportunities to travel in the UK and abroad? Then look no further than the travel and hospitality sector… This is one of the most popular sectors. In our country alone, it employs nearly 2.1 million people and covers a range of industries from restaurants and hotels to tour operators and nightclubs. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, lead our tours, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. In fact, businesses in this industry take on close to 15,000 new apprentices each year. Here are some of the major areas in travel & hospitality:

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.

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. After all, Jamie Oliver started out as a cooking apprentice. 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. Earnings: Salaries start between £14,000 and £16,000 a year.

Bars & waitstaff

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! Earnings: Salaries start between £9,000 and £12,000 a year (plus tips).

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. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

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Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. (It’s how Jamie Oliver started.) 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 catering to air cabin crew. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Cabin Crew • Cleaning and Support Services • Hospitality and Catering • Travel Services

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A Levels

I’d eventually like to work as air cabin crew or a holiday rep. The Travel and Tourism course can lead to many opportunities in the industry so it was an ideal course for me. The best bit of the course is learning about different types of travel and different aspects of travel and tourism. It’s a really friendly college and there is a nice atmosphere. Once I have finished the Level 1 course I have a place on Level 2 and I will then progress onto Level 3. I want to have a lot more experience behind me and get as much knowledge as I can before I get a job. If you are really interested in travel and tourism, I would recommend this to others! It’s a fun course, you learn so much and it’s really rewarding. For more information call 0117 312 5000 or visit www.cityofbristol.ac.uk

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: • Food Technology • Travel and Tourism

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. You can do a foundation degree in hospitality and tourism management.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND BASED SECTOR Want to spend your career outside? On average you’ll earn £100 more a week in this sector than you would in the retail, hotel or restaurant industries

You could protect wildlife, grow the home turf of your football club or care for animals

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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. 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. Earnings: From £12,000 to £17,000 a year.

Animal care

SOUTH WEST FOCUS Around 146,000 people are employed in this sector here. If you don’t like the idea of working for someone else then perhaps this is the industry for you; around 50% of the workforce is self-employed. There are a number of areas within this sector that you could work in, including floristry, landscaping, animal care and environmental conservation. The sub-sector with the most employees here is agricultural crops and livestock.

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• There are around 33,000 environmental and land based businesses in the South West. • 74% of employees work full time. • 7% of the sector’s establishments in South West have at least one vacancy.

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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. 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. 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. Earnings: From £20,000 to £26,000 a year.

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GET QUALIFIED! There are plenty of vocational routes into this sector...

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

CASE STUDY Natalie Harrow Which course are you studying? I am studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture at Bridgwater College’s Cannington Centre in Somerset. What would you usually do in a typical day? Every day is different; there is always something new and exciting going on. One of my highlights has to be when BBC1’s Countryfile visited the Farm and I was interviewed on film. What do you enjoy most about the course? The practical lessons are my favourite. The teachers don’t tell us what we’re going to be covering until we arrive that morning, so we have to respond quickly and flexibly. We could be doing something routine like medicating and vaccinating the cows or dealing with an emergency situation. What are the main benefits of studying a course in Agriculture? Working outdoors in the fresh air and getting experience working with animals. The facilities are fantastic and the focus of the course is about preparing you to go into work or onto university. Why did you choose this course? I previously studied an Animal Management course and really enjoyed it. Agriculture is an industry that really interests me and my previous course made me realise that you don’t need to come from a farming background to study a course in Agriculture. What do you hope to progress on to on completion of this course? I’d like to go straight into working in the industry, preferably specialising in livestock, the experiences that I’ve had on this course have really opened my eyes to the range of opportunities out there. For more information call 01278 441234 or visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk

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IMAGINE A CAREER... Helping to cure life threatening diseases Making big money deals

Cooking five-star meals

Travelling around the world

Fitting Repairing sports shop Renovating fronts cars old houses

Organising holidays

Working behind the scenes in TV

Designing websites

Saving the planet

Caring for animals Leading outdoor expeditions

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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.

Construction

Creative, Digital & Media

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.

Job roles: Graphic designer, web designer, production assistant, editing assistant, photographer assistant. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £17,000. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Creative and Digital Media; Foundation Degrees from Creative Writing to Animation.

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.

This sector covers a range of exciting and creative careers in TV, film, graphics, publishing and journalism. Production assistants help out on television and film sets; graphic designers create adverts and billboards; journalists write news stories; publishers print books and magazines; and photographers shoot and edit images. If you thrive on a creative buzz, there’s no better industry to be in. Competition for jobs is high so work experience is highly recommended.

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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.

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

IT & Telecoms

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.

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.

Hair & Beauty

Manufacturing

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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Public Services

Retail

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Somerset stry. It is Somerset has a booming tourism indu coastal ctive attra us vario e, Gorg r dda home to Che the and Park towns, part of the Exmoor National usly, famo t mos aps Perh West Somerset Railway. st Greenfield it hosts Glastonbury, the world’s large All of these music and performing arts festival. in turn jobs and attractions bring a lot of money, e it’s no spac n gree h to the county. With so muc s in nitie ortu opp of lots also surprise there are sector. ed -bas land the and e ultur agric traditional thing Aside from Glastonbury, another big county The r. cide its is for n Somerset is know ow Hill Burr rn, ktho Blac ding inclu ds houses bran ble dab also and Thatchers among others. They and nic Orga y Valle Yeo in some dairy production; too. here d base are rs ture ufac various cheese man lier supp big a been has ty coun the Traditionally, still do. of stone and aggregates, which they and Europe’s rries qua ral Somerset is home to seve e. ston key supplier of lime Drink Key Sectors: Tourism, Food and , Dairycrest, ines Mar al Key Employers: The Roy Yeo Valley Organic t.gov.uk/ 14-19 prospectus: www.six.somerse

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Gloucestershire The aerospace industry has always been a big employer in Gloucestershire, in fact 11,000 people work in aerospace related jobs. These job roles can vary from designing Airbus wings to manufacturing military jet engines. Gloucestershire doesn’t just manufacture aeroplane parts though; it has plenty of jobs in electronics, packaging and motor vehicle component manufacture. The county also has great educational and training prospects for school leavers; over 80% of its 16-18 year olds are on a further education course or in training. It’s not just a choice between education and manufacture though. There are even opportunities for budding James Bonds too; Gloucestershire is home to a Ministry of Defence Headquarters that employs 7,000 people. 21% of South Gloucestershire’s working population actually commute to Bristol, probably because it is the second wealthiest city in England, behind London and offers a huge amount of career opportunities. Key Sectors: Manufacture and Engineering, Public Services, Health, Telecommunications Key Employers: Ministry of Defence, Airbus UK, Kraft Foods, Endsleigh Insurance, Orange 14-19 prospectus: www.movingupgloucestershire.com

Wiltshire Wiltshire offers a wide range of emp loyment opportunities. Agriculture is on the rise in Wiltshire, and there is also a big emphasis on food and drink as the county produces award winning competitors in the ‘Tas te of the West’ Food and Drink Awards. The county has a particularly strong presence in the production of bakery, snack, confectionary and meat products. Wiltshire also has a long-running man ufacturing industry that continues to grow throughout toug h economic times, 13% of the county’s employment is in this sector. There’s no limit to the type of manufacture eithe r as Wiltshire produces all sorts of products from food and household to automotive engineering and indu strial. ICT and creative industries are also growing as they receive relatively high investment and Wiltshire is hom e to international companies, such as Honda, Intel and Motorola. This county is also home to a fair few beauty spots, the Cotswolds, West Wiltshire Downs and North Wessex Downs, these areas of outstanding natural beauty bring in plenty of tourism, which provides near ly 20,000 jobs.

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As employees, apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills, and real workplace experience. At the same time, they also receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Perhaps best of all, since apprentices are employed, they receive a wage and benefit from paid holidays whilst they’re learning their trade. You can enhance your Apprenticeship by taking part in WorldSkills UK national skills competitions. Run annually in over 50 different skills, these competitions allow apprentices to test their skills against the best in the UK. To find out how to enter, please visit www.worldskillsuk.org So why not visit WorldSkills London 2011? The competition is taking place from 5 - 8 October at the ExCeL centre, and if you come along you’ll have the chance to cheer on Team UK, try a skill as part of our Have a Go campaign and get impartial information, advice and guidance about Apprenticeships and much more, from on-hand careers advisors. There will also be the opportunity to find out how you can enter WorldSkills UK competitions. To find out how to visit, please go to www.worldskillslondon2011.com

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USEFUL LINKS DIRECTORY ONLINE 14-19 PROSPECTUSES Bath & North East Somerset www.futurefinder.org.uk Bournemouth www.lookingahead.info Cornwall cornwall.futures4me.co.uk Bristol City www.futurefinder.org.uk Devon www.options4me.co.uk Dorset www.lookingahead.info Isles of scilly cornwall.futures4me.co.uk

St Brendanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sixth Form College www.stbrn.ac.uk 0117 977 7766

DORSET Bournemouth and Poole College www.thecollege.co.uk 01202 205205

CORNWALL

Kingston Maurward College www.kmc.ac.uk 01305 215000

Cornwall College www.cornwall.ac.uk 0845 2232567

Weymouth College www.weymouth.ac.uk 01305 761100

Duchy College www.cornwall.ac.uk/duchy 01209 722100

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Truro and Penwith College www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 01872 267000

Gloucestershire College www.gloscol.ac.uk 0845 155 2020

DEVON

Hartpury College www.hartpury.ac.uk 01452 702345

Bicton College www.bicton.ac.uk 01395 562400

National Star College www.natstar.ac.uk 01242 527631

City College Plymouth www.cityplym.ac.uk 01752 305300

Ruskin Mill College www.rmet.org.uk 01453 837500

Exeter College www.exe-coll.ac.uk 0845 111 6000 Petroc www.petroc.ac.uk 01271 345291

Stroud College www.stroudcol.ac.uk 01453 763424

BRISTOL

Plymouth College of Art www.plymouthart.ac.uk 01752 203434

Bridgwater College www.bridgwater.ac.uk 01278 455464

City of Bristol College www.cityofbristol.ac.uk 0117 312 5000

South Devon College www.southdevon.ac.uk 08000 380123

City of Bath College www.citybathcoll.ac.uk 01225 312191

North Somerset www.futurefinder.org.uk Plymouth www.findacourse4me.co.uk Poole www.lookingahead.info South Gloucestershire www.futurefinder.org.uk Torbay www.options4me.co.uk Wiltshire swinwilts.futures4me.co.uk

COLLEGES

Filton College www.filton.ac.uk 0117 931 2121

SOMERSET

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Norton Radstock College www.nortcoll.ac.uk 01761 433161

Cornwall Council www.cornwall.gov.uk

Stroud District Council www.stroud.gov.uk

Cotswold District Council www.cotswold.gov.uk

Swindon Borough Council www.swindon.gov.uk

Devon County Council www.devon.gov.uk

Taunton Deane Borough Council www.tauntondeane.gov.uk

Dorset County Council www.dorsetforyou.com county

Teignbridge District Council www.teignbridge.gov.uk

East Devon District Council www.eastdevon.gov.uk

Tewkesbury Borough Council www.tewkesburybc.gov.uk

East Dorset District Council www.dorsetforyou.com east

Torbay Council www.torbay.gov.uk

Forest of Dean District Council www.fdean.gov.uk

Torridge District Council www.torridge.gov.uk

Yeovil College www.yeovil.ac.uk 01935 423921

Gloucester City Council www.gloucester.gov.uk

West Devon Borough Council www.westdevon.gov.uk

WILTSHIRE

Gloucestershire County Council www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

West Dorset District Council www.dorsetforyou.com

Mendip District Council www.mendip.gov.uk

West Somerset District Council www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk

Mid Devon District Council www.middevon.gov.uk

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council www.weymouth.gov.uk

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 Weston College www.weston.ac.uk 01934 411411

Cirencester College www.cirencester.ac.uk 01285 640994 New College Swindon www.newcollege.ac.uk 01793 611470 Swindon College www.swindon-college.ac.uk 0800 7312250 Wiltshire College www.wiltshire.ac.uk 01225 35 00 35

LOCAL COUNCILS Bath and North East Somerset Council www.bathnes.gov.uk Bristol City Council www.bristol.gov.uk Borough of Poole Council www.boroughofpoole.com Bournemouth Borough Council www.bournemouth.gov.uk Cheltenham Borough Council www.cheltenham.gov.uk

North Devon Council www.northdevon.gov.uk North Dorset District Council www.dorsetforyou.com North Somerset District Council www.n-somerset.gov.uk Plymouth City Council www.plymouth.gov.uk Purbeck District Council www.dorsetforyou.com purbeck Sedgemoor District Council www.sedgemoor.gov.uk Somerset County Council www.somerset.gov.uk South Gloucestershire Council www.southglos.gov.uk South Hams District Council www.southhams.gov.uk South Somerset District Council www.southsomerset.gov.uk

Wiltshire Council www.wiltshire.gov.uk

OTHER USEFUL SITES Careers Advice www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk Careers Box www.careersbox.co.uk Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk National Apprenticeship Service www.apprenticeships.org.uk Skill www.skill.org.uk The South West Apprenticeship Company www.theswac.org.uk Work Experience www.work-experience.org

Christchurch Borough Council www.dorsetforyou.com Christchurch

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