Open Doors – The Regional Training Prospectus
Open Doors WEST MIDLANDS EDITION
APPRENTICESHIPS / CAREERS / TRAINING / JOBS Issue 1
Summer 2011 ISSN: 2046-6560
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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 – 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 a Diploma, carry on learning at college and more. In this first issue, we focus on some of the most booming sectors in the West Midlands, like Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Customer Service and Retail, and explain how to take the first step on a career path. We also cover all the other main sectors out there, and explore local trends. We’ve also got a guide to qualifications, helpful advice on work-based learning and a step by step guide on how to use our brand new web site. You’ll find plenty of other people in this Prospectus who can help you get ahead – learning providers, colleges, local councils and Connexions centres.
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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 GET INTO TRAINING
17 MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR
10 QUALIFICATIONS TABLE
21 CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
An introduction to training, your options and how to get started
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
Love cars? There are lots of careers on offer
Build a successful career for yourself
25 ENGINEERING SECTOR
A varied sector with endless possibilities
29 CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN SECTOR
Learn the skills that can be applied to almost every area of business
33 RETAIL SECTOR
This exciting industry is so much more than life behind a counter
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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Here’s how it works
Every term, we publish a new issue of Open Do ors that covers five sec you get a good idea of tors in 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 WEST MIDLANDS All about your region
52 MORE HELPFUL STUFF
Useful links, contact details and more – because you can never have too much information
54 FIND US ON FACEBOOK
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GET INTO TRAINING More and more, employers are looking for people with the right skills to do the job. Work-based learning, like an Apprenticeship, is a great way to start a career, earn qualifications and get paid...all at the same time!
On average, apprentices earn ÂŁ170 per week
Research shows that apprentices earn over ÂŁ100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees
Employers value vocational qualifications
Apprenticeship qualifications can count towards university
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WORK IT! Work-based learning gives you the chance to learn and earn – and give your career a real headstart If you know what career you want to pursue, why not start working towards it? Work-based learning is a great way to learn the exact skills needed to do your job. You earn a nationally-recognised qualification, like an NVQ, which all employers value. In addition to industry-specific work, you’ll also learn important transferable skills like communication skills, teamwork and how to meet deadlines. Work-based learning courses are designed to fit around you and your employers needs. This means you could agree with your employer to leave work to study one day a week at college, attend workshops or take up evening classes.
Apprenticeships
One of the most popular types of work-based learning is an Apprenticeship, which lets you learn while working and earning money. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into most sectors. There are more than 180 Apprenticeships available in over 80 sectors including Business, Engineering, Media and more. Apprenticeships can lead to qualifications like an NVQ, a BTEC qualification, or National Certificates. They can take anywhere from one to three years to finish – it all depends on which one you decide to take. To be qualified for an Apprenticeship, you can’t be in full time education and have to be at least 16 years old. You can find out everything you need to know about Apprenticeships here: www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
Foundation degrees
This is a higher education vocational work-based qualification that helps you build up your practical skills and knowledge in the workplace. You don’t need the traditional qualifications to do one.
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TfST
If you’re already working but your job doesn’t offer training, you could be eligible for something called Time Off for Study or Training (TfST). You can qualify if you are 16 or 17 and did not get any Level 2 qualifications at school (like GCSEs at grades A*-C or NVQ Level 2). TfST entitles you to reasonable paid time off during normal working hours to study or train for an approved Level 2 qualification that will help improve your future employment prospects.
What’s my career?
It’s okay if you haven’t figured out what you want to be when you grow up yet. If you’re unsure about a career, you don’t have to take the plunge into an Apprenticeship. Here are some good ways to explore careers while keeping your options open. • 14-19 Diplomas – these qualifications are linked to 14 broad sectors. A mixture of classroom time and work experience, the Diploma gives you the knowledge and skills needed for a sector of work and can open up other options too. • Foundation Learning – these manageable courses help you figure out what you want to study, and how you want to study it. All courses are at entry level or Level 1 and gives you the grounding to move up to Level 2 qualifications. • Work experience/volunteering – an easy way to test out a career is to try it out for a week. Volunteering and work experience give you first hand knowledge of what a job is really like – it can help you make a decision.
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YOUR CHOICE Some helpful tips to find the course that works for you...
What’s your style? Everyone has a different learning style. Some people like studying books while others prefer hands on learning. It’s important to choose the type of learning that suits you! There are three main types:
Where can I study? There are differen t options, each wi th its own structure, atm osphere and cour ses on offer.
Work-based learning
Ready to start working? This type of learning involves on-the-job practical training and work towards a nationally recognised qualification, like an NVQ. You usually get assessed through observation while you work. Example: Apprenticeship
Vocationally-related learning
If you want a little bit of everything, this type of course is a mixture of hands on learning, classroom learning and work experience. You’ll get assessed through coursework, tests and exams. Example: Diploma
Academic learning
Comfortable in the classroom? Academic learning is studying the theory of a subject and can involve projects, fieldwork or experiments. You’ll be assessed mainly on written exams, plus some coursework. Example: A Levels
• Sixth forms You could study at your own scho ol’s sixth form or bran ch out to a sixth for m college. Sixth form colleges are usua lly bigger and more laid back than scho ol sixth forms – plus, you’ll have the chance to meet ne w people. • Further educat ion colleges These can offer similar courses to sixth form colleges. Yo ur fellow students may include adult s of all ages as we ll as young people. • Specialist colle ges Some further ed ucation colleges specialise in partic ular areas, such as art and design, ag riculture or drama.
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on oleafrn,ffroemreng?ineering to hairdressing. Find Wh’sasotmu’sch you can with your There in your area alifications are available out what courses and qu ... They’re on page 52 local 14-19 prospectus.
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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
Higher Apprenticeship
Skills for Life
BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates
Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
Foundation Degree
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 The right thing for Sam When Sam Grimes left school he thought the best option was to study A levels, but after beginning the course he soon realised it was not for him. He visited his local Connexions office, where they suggested he would be suited to an apprenticeship. Sam had not considered this before but when he logged on to site he the National Apprenticeship Web hips. He was ices rent app g estin inter of lots d foun University er cest Wor at particularly keen on one elopment. dev staff oing on-g oted because it prom e the right Sam feels that he has definitely don he has gained , ased incre thing; his confidence has problems and e solv to how nt lear valuable IT skills, he would never apply them to project work in a way have thought before. ed an apprentice His employers had never appoint itive experience. before and have found it a very pos said ‘Sam has y ersit Elise Masterman from the Univ and become him to d ente pres risen to the challenges ked out wor has It . team the of ber a valuable mem second a g uitin so well we are in the process of recr nology Tech of ege Coll apprentice through Worcester end mm reco I and ive port who have been very sup them to anyone’ 725555 or visit For more information call: 01905 www.wortech.ac.uk
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National Diploma in Horse Management Louise Nicholls, aged 18 years old, came to College for an equine taster day and she was hooked. She said: “The staff are lovely and I think I had the best tutor ever. It is a top quality course and I was well supported throughout it. Besides the course, one of the best things about College is the new friends you make and you have a great social life.” Louise now intends to continu e at College to take her BSc in Equine Studies. Warwickshire College’s Moreton Mor rell centre was the very first equine college in Brita in and has a fantastic reputation. You can study Equine even if you don’t have a horse! All of our students have full use of the facilities like our stables and have access to the college’s high quality competition horses. Courses are also offered at our Pershore Centre in Worcest ershire. If you’re interested in studying at Warwickshire College visit www.warwickshire.ac.uk
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First Advanced Apprentice Completes Course. Andrew Lunt has become the first student to complete the new Advanced Apprenticeship in Game Keeping and Wildlife Management at Walford and North Shropshire College. Andrew works with his Andrew, holding a humane father at Allerton Grange animal-catcher, in the where they are both Game grounds at Walford Campus. Keepers. His tutor, Richard Norbury, says “Andy is one of the brightest lads I’ve ever taught. He won student of the year this year. (2010) He is a very committed student and always carries through on any work he agrees to complete.” Andrew describes the course itself as really practical, useful and enjoyable. He also found the interaction with other students to be far more useful to him than he had expected saying, “For those studying courses like Game Keeping, where apprentices often work alone or with just one other person, college really expands your friendship group.” As part of his Advanced Apprenticeship course Andrew has undertaken three related tests in Game Hygiene, Health and Safety and Forestry First Aid. He has also undertaken several other related courses at the College. Although he has now completed his apprenticeship, Andrew says he will be coming back for more courses. The Game Keeping course is offered at levels 1, 2 and 3 and one of the advantages of the course is that people can choose to start at any level dependent on their prior knowledge and experience. They can also take as long as they need to complete the units. If you would like more information about Land Management courses or regarding what the Walford Training department of Walford and North Shropshire College can do for you, please telephone 01939 262110 or visit our website at www.wnsc.ac.uk.
Anthony is on the road to success with Martec training! Anthony Boulton is employed at AC Autos in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and is working towards his Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship through Martec training. Why did you choose to do a Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship? I have grown up with cars, observing and helping family members to fix theirs, so I have known from a young age that my dream is to work with them. Connexions told me about Martec training so I went along to one of their Information Day s before I left school. I found a garage that wan ted to take me on as an Apprentice, unfortunately this fell through but within a few weeks Martec train ing found me somewhere else and after a trial peri od I was offered the job as an Apprentice Technicia n. What’s a typical day like as an App rentice? I assist with MOT testing, servicing vehicles, keeping the workshop clean and tidy, helping other staff on jobs and doing my own jobs under supervision, but I am becoming mor e independent every day. Next year when I mov e onto my Advanced Apprenticeship I will be more involved with diagnosing and locating veh icle faults. In the future I want to become an M.O.T tester and maybe one day run my own workshop! Would you recommend Apprent iceships to anyone interested in working with cars? Yes definitely! The support I hav e received from Martec training in finding me the job and also from my assessor has been exc ellent. I would recommend this route to anyone wanting a job as a mechanic as it allows you to real ly get stuck in, gain hands on experience and earn a wage at the same time! To find out more….. Visit - www.martectraining.co.uk Call - 01782 717272
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LIFE STORIES Teenager thrown a lifeline A determined teenager at risk of becoming another jobless statistic has been thrown a lifeline from a leading Birmingham training organisation that operates as a social enterprise. Cheryl Grierson quit school with few qualifications and faced an uncertain future with little prospects. erable Working with the city’s most vuln les tack tion nisa orga the communities, de training, worklessness by providing tailor-ma support and guidance. ge but Enta “I wasn’t happy at school or colle some real life from efit ben ld wou I recognised that work experience,” said Cheryl. ks on “They invited me to spend five wee ily and Fam side Lake at ery placement in the nurs k. bac ed look n’t have I Children Centre n waiting for “This was the opportunity I’ve bee yone was ever me, – at last someone believed in ld get started cou I all of t bes friendly and helpful but straight away.” year, Cheryl Since joining Enta CIC in March last y to Entr g, rnin has completed an Entry to Lea . rses cou re dca Chil 2 Employment and NVQ red a offe n bee has she ntly orta But more imp centre city ved full time role at Enta’s Ofsted-appro ber. tem Sep in ned nursery, Little Mill which ope said Cheryl, “This is the future I’d dreamed of,” d. from Yardley Woo have learned so “I love working with children and can’t wait to get I side much from everyone at Lake ery.” nurs rf started at the Mill Wha ‘best kept secret’ Enta - described as Birmingham’s e diversified sinc – began as a training agency but has es. serv it ities mun to meet the needs of the com was a “Ent : said es Hay in Chief executive Kev just one is she and ryl Che like ple peo created to help of our many success stories.” 4800 or visit For more information call 0121 380 .com ople www.entape
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A great start to Haydn’s career Handicare signed up with LATA in March 2010 seeking to benefit from the hiring of apprentices into a fast growing sector where young people and warehousing apprenticeships are underrepresented. Apprenticeships have acted only as a catalyst to further Handicare’s influence in the Mobility Equipment sector not only with its business ambition but internal staff development as promoted on their website; “Investment in the future is somethin g Handicare is passionate about, looking across the group you can see this in action” This investment is now being exp erienced firsthand by three LATA Apprentices, they regularly use Counter Balance Forklift Truc ks and are now key members in the Handicare ware house. One such LATA Apprentices is Haydn Williams, he came to LATA as a 17 year old Coll ege leaver with no previous work experience or furth er education qualifications. Haydn left his Med ia Studies course with Dudley College earlier in the year favouring a ‘hands on’ apprenticeship where his research online put him in contact with LATA. Initia lly Haydn lacked confidence in his ability to operate a Forklift Truck and to fit into a workforce much his senior but with extensive mentoring, training and continued support from Handicare and his NVQ asse ssor he now confidently carries out all aspects of his role. In retrospect the LATA apprentices hip has benefited Haydn enormously and given him the opportunity to not only develop his key working skills but afforded him the chance to start a career in a growing company where he is sure to deve lop as he continues his apprentice journey into fully paid employment. For more information call 0800 652 0374 or visit www.lataacademy.com
Apprentices Apprentices – – keeping keeping the the country country moving moving 33 33 million million vehicles vehicles of of all all types types travelling travelling the the equivalent equivalent of of 12.5 12.5 million million times times round round the the world world each each year. year. To To keep keep these these vehicles vehicles serviced, serviced, repaired repaired and and moving, moving, the Retail Motor Industry employs 600,000 skilled the Retail Motor Industry employs 600,000 skilled individuals individuals throughout throughout the the UK. UK. Each Each year year apprentices apprentices are recruited to ensure that skilled personnel are recruited to ensure that skilled personnel continue continue to to join join the the industry. industry. Do Do you you want want to to get get paid paid at at the the same same time time as as developing the skills required to work in the developing the skills required to work in the Motor Motor Industry Industry and and also also achieve achieve nationally nationally recognised recognised qualifications? qualifications? If If the the answer answer is is ‘Yes’ ‘Yes’ then then you you should should apply apply for for an an apprenticeship apprenticeship with with Remit Remit As As the the training training arm arm of of the the Retail Retail Motor Motor Industry, Industry, Remit Remit has Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship has Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship opportunities opportunities throughout throughout the the country country in in a a range range of of skilled occupations. skilled occupations. Choose Choose from from Service Service Technician Technician (Light (Light or or Heavy Heavy Vehicle), Vehicle), Motor Motor Cycle Cycle Technician, Technician, Body Body Repair, Repair, Vehicle Vehicle Paint, Paint, Auto Auto Electrician, Electrician, Tyre/Exhaust Tyre/Exhaust Fitter, Fitter, Parts Parts Consultant, Consultant, Vehicle Vehicle Sales, Sales, Service Service Advisor, Advisor, and and Business Administration. Business Administration. You You will will be be employed employed as as an an apprentice apprentice at at a a company company close close to to your your home, home, and and Remit Remit will will plan plan and and deliver deliver your training through a selected College of Further your training through a selected College of Further Education Education in in your your area area or or through through structured structured training training at at your workplace. your workplace.
Apply Apply now now at at
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MOTOR VEHICLE SECTOR There are many rewarding career paths for people who love cars
Job opportunities are growing faster here than in any other part of the UK
Our region has the most employers in the country Vocational training is the best way to get into this sector And the money’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. 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 is about fixing the insides of a car (like electrics or structure) and paint work is about sprucing up the outside of the car, like fresh paint 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.
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WEST MIDLANDS focus Our region isn’t one of the motor sector’s biggest employers, but it’s not one of the smallest either. 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 parts distribution and supply have the highest number of employers here. A number of tyre manufacturers are based here, including Dunlop, Goodyear and GKN Wheels. A number of big motor names are here too – Jaguar, Volvo, Peugeot and Daihatsu.
Fast facts:
• 12% of the UK’s motor retail industry employees are in the West Midlands • Over 55,000 people in the West Midlands are employed in the motor vehicle sector • There are nearly 7,000 workplaces in the motor vehicle sector here • The most common sub-sector is motor sales, followed by parts distribution and supply
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Working on vehicles with like-minded people is hard to beat Mark Lorrain Remit apprentice – Service Technician After leaving school, Mark, 20 had attended full time college courses for three years and worked in the retail industry for a year before commencing his apprenticeship at MPC Basingstoke. Mark had achieved a National Diploma in Motor Vehicle Technology at college but the apprenticeship gave him the opportunity to learn practical skills and the chance to pick up knowledge from experienced and skilled colleagues. Mark feels this has proved more beneficial than the full time classroom delivery at college. Mark completed his Level 3 apprenticeship qualifications in November 2009 through Remit. Mark was fortunate to find an apprenticeship at 20 – most apprentices start between the ages of 16 and 18. At MPC, Mark is typically involved in servicing vehicles but also does most of the welding work that needs to be done in the company. He has now also become a qualified MOT tester. Outside work, Mark has just bought his own house so most of his spare time is devoted to this. For more information about Remit contact: apprenticeships@remit.co.uk 0845 839 9200 www.remit.co.uk
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Want to work in one of the biggest industries in the UK? The construction sector is growing again and looking for new recruits
There are opportunities to work locally or abroad!
Your work could be admired by people for years to come‌
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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.
WEST MIDLANDS focus
One of the most popular trades and Apprenticeships, bricklaying is about building and repair walls, using a range of materials and techniques.
The construction sector has been continually on the rise here, which means good news for future construction hopefuls! There are a variety of sub-sectors in construction that you can work in, from repair and maintenance to public housing and industrial. The biggest sub-sector here is repair and maintenance, even bigger than the national average in fact; 47% of construction is in this sub-sector.
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Fast facts:
Here are some of the most popular trades. You can get into all of these areas through a Construction Apprenticeship:
Bricklaying
Applying wet and dry plaster finishes to constructed walls and ceilings.
Painting and decorating
Applying the finishing touch to surfaces, like wallpaper, gloss & emulsion.
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is about the design and construction of buildings and other important structures like pipelines, bridges, railways and roads. Civil engineers provide technical support on construction projects too.
Joinery
The building and installation of wood products, such as floors, staircases, doors and roof trusses.
Scaffolding
Building safe working platforms for construction workers to use when working on buildings and other structures.
Surveying
Building surveyors give detailed advice on the construction, design and maintenance of proposed or existing buildings.
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• Managers and Non-construction operatives are the most common job roles in construction here • The West Midlands has a higher-thanaverage number of electricians, roofers, painters and decorators and glaziers
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Get qualified! Vocational qualifications are the way to get ahead in this sector.
Young Apprenticeship in Construction
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.
If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could experience workplace life in the construction industry with this two-year vocational learning programme. You’ll spend two days a week on the programme and the rest in school as usual. This is a great way to build a strong foundation before moving on to an Apprenticeship at 16. The benefits: You’ll get a level 2 vocational qualification, work experience and the skills that employers are looking for.
14-19 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
This qualification gives you a look into the many different careers within the built environment. The three main themes covered in this course are: • How the built environment is designed and constructed • Modern construction methods and materials • Management and maintenance You’ll gain work experience and start developing skills that are relevant to the industry. The benefits: You’ll learn more about the industry and become qualified to get a job or move on to further education.
Apprenticeships
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, plus one more year for the Advanced Apprenticeship which will lead to a level 3 qualification. 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). The benefits: You’ll earn a salary while picking up the right qualifications for the job (either a Construction Award or a National Certificate).
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Apprenticeship Opportunities Product Development Engineering • Manufacturing
FIND YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINATION
As an Apprentice with us, you’ll earn vocational and academic qualifications, and gain unforgettable practical experience of two of the world’s greatest brands. You can choose to help fuel our success in one of two key areas:
Manufacturing To make vehicles with an international reputation for quality, we’ve developed an exacting manufacturing process. Organised, thorough and precise, and using the latest materials and technology, our process is second to none.
Product Development Engineering:
You can expect world class training and support from the word go.
Using the world’s most advanced systems and facilities, the engineers on our Product Development team are constantly enhancing and refining our vehicles, helping us stay ahead of the competition. As a tradesperson, you’ll play an important role in supporting them in various settings including tool rooms and vehicle preparation workshops.
If you have (or expect to gain) at least five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and a Science subject, this is your opportunity to reach the ultimate career destination. To find out more about our scheme and apply, visit our website. www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com
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ENGINEERING SECTOR Qualified engineers are in demand in the UK and abroad
Want to change the world?
Engineers solve some of the biggest problems in modern life
After an Engineering Apprenticeship, you could be earning ÂŁ20,000 a year!
An engineer can do anything from shaving a millionth of a second off lap times in Formula One to putting the latest communications satellite 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 drugs to treat diseases; 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: Automotive: includes the manufacture and engineering of motor vehicles. It covers everything from motor sport vehicles to the cars we drive every day. 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 largest in the world, beyond USA.) Marine: designing ships and boats and other watercraft. Defence: designing 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 West Midlands include: automotive or aerospace assembly, mechanical engineering, maintenance, welding, and fabrication.
Salaries
If you get an Apprenticeship, you can expect to start earning between £80-£120 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.
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West Midlands focus Around 6% of the West Midlands emp loyment is in this sector. An estimated 30,000 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 as the industry is growing. There are a number of colleges here that offer qualifications in engineering base d subjects. These include Stoke-on-Trent Colle ge, Worcester College of Arts & Technology, Here fordshire College of Technology and City College Coventr y.
Fast facts:
• There are 39 centres that offer engi neering Apprenticeships here • There most popular qualification for this sector is NVQ in Performing Engineering Ope rations • Around 15% of engineering esta blishments here employ Apprentices or recognised trainees
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Get qualified! To get into engineering, you’ll need hands-on experience and a good head for maths and science. Vocational courses offer qualifications that will help you progress…
CASE STUDY
Young Apprenticeships
NEW College student Oliver Meads is currently studying at the National College for Motor Sport at Silverstone Circuit after a successful four years at college.
This two-year programme is for anyone between 14 and 16 who’s ready to get into engineering. In addition to studying the National Curriculum at school, you’ll spend time at a college or training provider studying towards engineering related qualifications. You’ll also do 50 days work experience. The benefits: After one of these, you’ll be qualified to start working as an operator, or to move on to an Apprenticeship.
14-19 Diploma in Engineering
If you think you might want to be an engineer but want to learn more, then this Diploma will give you insight into the industry. You’ll gain work experience, do a special project and start developing the skills that employers look for! The benefits: You’ll get a good introduction to the sector and the foundation to get a job or carry on with further education.
Apprenticeships
An Apprenticeship in Engineering offers the best possible preparation to becoming a trained operator within the industry. You’ll learn on the job and earn a level 2 qualification with a college or training provider. 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. The benefits: From day one, you’ll earn a salary while learning on the job.
Oliver’s Career races ahead
Oliver came to the College through the School Links Programme via St Augustine’s High School in 2006 when he began studying Motor Vehicle. On leaving school, Oliver continued his studies in the in the Technology Department at the College for a further 2 years, studying Level 1 and 2 Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Level 1 Motorsport and Level 1 Motorcycle Maintenance; passing every qualification he undertook. Oliver’s current studies at Silverstone now see him awaiting a placement on an apprenticeship with a racing team that could see him working with the likes of Formula 1. The School Links Programme gave Oliver both the opportunity to study a subject he really enjoyed and the incentive to work hard in school and keep up with his GCSEs that resulted in him attaining 9 A -C grades. For more information visit www.choosenewcollege.com
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Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships
If you’d like to move into the more specialised engineering technician roles, then you could progress from an Apprenticeship onto the Advanced Apprenticeship. This three-year programme will earn you a level 3 qualification. From there, the Higher Apprenticeship gives you the chance to take a Foundation Degree, which could lead to a full honours degree. The benefits: You’ll earn a salary while learning, and be on track for excellent career progression.
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Herefordshire College of Technology Herefordshire College of Technology offers an extensive range of full-time, part-time and Higher Education programmes, Academic, Vocational and Recreational courses, Specialist Training for Businesses and Apprenticeships. At our Holme Lacy Campus, courses range from Rural Crafts, Land-based, Sports and Outdoor Education to Equine, Forestry, Animal Care and Supported Learning while at our Hereford Campus you can choose from Beauty, Sound Engineering, Public Services and Business to Languages, IT, Travel and Tourism and Child Care as well as much, much more.
Come to one of our Information events for more details on all our courses: Holme Lacy Campus, Holme Lacy: 13th April 4.00pm-7.00pm 11th June 10.00am-4.00pm (Open Day) Hereford Campus, Folly Lane: 14th April 4.30pm-7.30pm 16th June 4.30pm-7.30pm
Call 0800 032 1986 or visit www.hct.ac.uk
We co-ordinate Apprenticeships in the following areas:
If you would like to do an Apprenticeship, or if you are a local business who could offer an Apprentice a job, we want to hear from you! To find our more contact Walford Training on 01939 262 131 or email m.moreton@wnsc.ac.uk
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN SECTOR You could be the face of a major national company, like Orange or BT
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN It’s more than a sector – customer service and administration help drive businesses forward in all industries. Learn these skills and you’ll be very, very employable… Customer service
You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘the customer’s always right’. Any business that wants to be successful has to keep its customers happy, and that’s what customer service is all about. 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. For this career, you need to be good with people and able to help them with any questions or problems they might have. You’ll also need to learn your organisation’s products and services inside and out. It can be a very rewarding career – you’ll get satisfaction every time you help a customer. Entry-level roles: Customer service representative, call centre operator, plus lots of other jobs involve customer service. Earnings: Salaries start around £12,000 to £18,000 a year. Career progression: with experience, you could become a team leader or manager, which could lead to a higher salary. Customer service skills are transferable to other careers, too.
Administration
Businesses can’t function without administrators – in fact, 97% of organisations say that administration is crucial to their success. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer the phone, input data, keep schedules, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. They’re an important part of business, which is why there are over 5 million of them in the UK. For this career, you’ll need to be organised and have good computer skills. Since administrators are needed in most organisations, you could work across many sectors. You could be a receptionist in a record company, or help run the office of a national charity. Whatever you do, you’ll be learning skills that will help you progress in your career. Entry-level roles: Administrative assistant, office junior, personal assistant, office secretary. Earnings: Salaries start around £15,000 to £20,000 a year. Career progression: Admin is a great way to get in with a company and move up the ladder. Admin skills are transferable to many other careers as well.
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WEST MIDLANDS focus Customer service and admin is more than just a sector, it is a driver of business across all sectors here. Businesses across the region need friendly employees to provide their customers with the best service possible, to keep them coming! From working in a call centre to serving the customers in the NEC, the West Midlands has plenty of customer service opportunities.
Fast facts:
• The West Midland’s restaurants, hotels, bars and tourist attractions need customer service employees • Apprenticeships are available in Customer Service, Contact Centres and Business and Administration
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TRAINING PROVIDER
There are plenty of vocational courses for this sector…
Young Apprenticeship in Business & Administration
If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could get a taste of working in this career while continuing your core studies. This two-year vocational learning programme involves work experience, special projects and visits to local businesses. You’ll spend two days a week on the programme and the rest in school as usual. The benefits: You’ll get a level 2 vocational qualification, work experience and the skills that employers are looking for.
14-19 Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance
This qualification gives you an insight into the world of business. You’ll gain work experience and start developing the skills and knowledge to get ahead in admin. The benefits: You’ll learn more about the industry and become qualified to get a job or move on to further education.
Apprenticeships
There are several Apprenticeships available: Customer Service, Contact Centres, and Business & Administration. In all of them, 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. The benefits: You’ll earn a salary while picking qualifications that are relevant in many industries.
Get a job
There are many admin and customer service roles that don’t require previous experience or qualifications. If you’re interested in admin, then look for office junior, receptionist and administrative assistant vacancies. If you’re interested in customer service, working in any high street shop or a call centre will give you real experience. Once you’ve got a job, you can start working towards work-based qualifications like NVQs. Your employer could even help turn your job into an Apprenticeship. The benefits: You’ll get on the career ladder and start earning money – you’ll also be in a good position to pick up work-based qualifications.
Are your students interested in an Aviation career – either in the air or on the ground? At J.A.R.E. Airline Training Partnership we have been offering a unique service for the last 21 years and work with over 150 schools and colleges each year and teach over 3,000 students annually. We can offer short One Day Airline or Airport options at our Unique Airline & Airport Training Centre close to Birmingham International Airport where we have aircraft, aircraft sections, mock-up cabins, check-in desks, departure lounges, crew room and much more for your students to learn and work in… In the Air We offer support for a range of Travel, Tourism and Air Cabin Crew options – these are designed to introduce students to the airline roles. On the Ground We also offer practical Airline/Airport Customer Service Agent options – these programmes are designed to introduce students to the Airport roles. All these options will help your students to get a head start and insight into these exciting aviation roles and take advantage of our 21 years of expertise all conducted in our Purpose Built Aviation Centre to let your students have a practical, hands-on experience of aviation roles either in the Air or on the Ground. For further information please contact us for examples of the packages we offer:-
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RETAIL SECTOR Get paid to help people shop til they drop
Help set high street trends
Learn skills that can be used in most careers
(Don’t forget about the staff discount…!)
The retail sector is booming… get involved!
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RETAIL It’s not just about working on a till – the Retail sector offers a range of career paths, from managing a shop to creating shop window displays Everyone loves to shop, which is why this sector turns over more than £321 billion a year in the UK. Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you). 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. So what can you do in retail? Lots! Whether your strength is creativity or organisation, there’s a role for you. Here are the main areas in the sector:
Store operations
One of the most exciting places to work, store operations is about delivering customer service. Sales assistants help customers in the shop and make the overall shopping experience better. Salary: starting between £11,000 and £15,000 a year.
Buying
Buyers are the people who choose what is sold in the shop, and buy the products directly from designers and wholesalers. It’s the buyers at Topshop, for example, who bring trends to the high street. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000. With experience, you can earn over £45,000 a year.
Visual merchandising
From window displays to mannequin dressing, this creative career is about making visual displays to catch the customer’s eye. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £16,000 a year.
Management
From managing a shop to overseeing a region of national chains, store managers are needed to keep things running smoothly and profitably. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000, while managers of large stores can make £40,000 or more.
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WEST MIDLANDS focus
10% of the West Midlan ds’ workforce is emplo yed in retail. There are a lot of opportunities in this sector; available roles ran ge from customer servic e and sales to managing , these are the most co mmon job roles here. Nearly thr ee quarters of vacancies in the retail sector here are in customer service and sales.
Fast facts:
• 10% of the UK’s retail employees are in the We st Midlands • 10% of the UK’s retail establishments are here • Birmingham is the larg est retail centre in the reg ion
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CASE STUDY
Get qualified There are several courses you can take to help start your career in Retail. Once you’ve gained some experience, there are plenty of high level qualifications to further your career.
Young Apprenticeships
If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could find out what it’s like working in Retail with this two-year vocational learning programme. You’ll do 50 days of work experience along with your usual National Curriculum studies. The benefit: You’ll get real work experience and a recognised vocationally related qualification.
Apprenticeships
The Retail Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles in retail, from visual merchandising to sales. You’ll get a job with an employer (for example, a national chain like Superdrug) and do half your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. The benefit: You’ll earn a salary while you get a qualification and have excellent career progression.
Diploma in Retail Business
This brand new Diploma gives you the chance to learn about the many operations within the retail sector, including buying, visual merchandising and stock control. On this course, you’ll do an extended project, at least 10 days of work experience per year, as well as English, maths and ICT. You’ll also get to do specialist learning in a retail area of your choice, like food retailing or fashion retailing. The benefit: At the end, you’ll be qualified for a job in the industry, or to go on to further education.
Traineeships
Many of the big national chains (like M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury) run special training schemes for school leavers – lots of them are linked in with a management option. Entry requirements vary with each scheme – check the websites of shops for more information. The benefit: You’ll learn on the job while making money. If you get on a management scheme, you could be earning around £40,000 after gaining qualifications.
Piri’s passion for retail merchandising gets her noticed Piriyanka Logendran, from Kent, first discovered her flair for retail aged 16 when she took a job at the nearby shopping centre. Now 19, Piri is beginning to carve out her career having been accepted as an apprentice at Bluewater shopping centre. She is currently studying towards her Level 3 Retail Apprenticeship. She said: “I started the Apprenticeship as I wanted to be learning and earning at the same time. It offers me the chance to learn all about retail.” One area of retail that has really ignited Piri’s passion is visual merchandising. And her creativity has not gone unnoticed; she is one of four young people currently in training and hoping to represent the UK at WorldSkills 2011, the world’s largest international vocational skills competition. “My course leader included visual merchandising in a class and after that I was hooked! Representing the UK would be amazing. It would be great to show the world there’s a lot of visual merchandising talent in the UK, the skills involved and prove there is a lot more to it than window dressing.” For more information about getting into retail visit www.skillsmartretail.com
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Apprenticeships Apprenticeships The smart way to secure your future. In today’s job market work experience is the key to securing a great job. Apprentices learn new skills, get paid for the work they do and gain qualifications. Worcester College of Technology has one of the best success rates in the sector and hundreds of happy customers.
If you are interested in becoming an apprentice or want to recruit an apprentice contact Worcester College of Technology Solutions on 01905 743435 or employers@wortech.ac.uk
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IMAGINE A CAREER... Making a difference in people’s life
Cooking five-star meals
Restoring houses to their former glory Caring for animals
Saving the Investing Organising planet holidays people’s money Fitting Developing websites
Leading outdoor expeditions
Assembling cars
shop fronts
Working behind the scenes in TV
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YOUR CAREER, YOUR CHOICE Wondering what else is out there? Take a look at some of the other sectors in the North East 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. Jobs: accounts assistant, payroll assistant, admin assistant, bank cashier, trainee accountant. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £20,000. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeships; Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance; Apprenticeships; A-level Traineeships.
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Creative, Digital & Media
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. Jobs: graphic designer, web designer, production assistant, editing assistant, photographer assistant. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £17,000. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Creative Apprenticeships, Diploma in Creative and Media.
Energy & Renewable
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: Young Apprenticeships in the Utilities Sector, Apprenticeships.
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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: Young Apprenticeship, Food Manufacture Apprenticeship, Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design.
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 to help them lead fuller lives. 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: Young Apprenticeship, Diploma in Society, Health & Development, Apprenticeships.
Hair & Beauty
This industry is all about helping people look good and feel even better about themselves. It’s a booming sector that makes billions each year. There are many different paths within this sector – hairdressing, nail services, beauty therapy, spa therapy – and all of them require common skills: creativity, the ability to work on your feet for long hours, good hand-eye co-ordination and up-to-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out). Job roles: hairdresser, spa therapist, beauty therapist, aromatherapist Salary: starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Diploma in Hair & Beauty, Apprenticeships.
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: Apprenticeships, Diploma in IT.
Manufacturing
From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. This sector is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, aeroplanes, fuel… it’s a very important industry. There are many career paths in the sector, from operating machinery that makes plastics or testing the quality of finished engine parts. Job roles: production and process engineers, technicians, maintenance engineers, welders and machine setters. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £18,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design.
Environmental & Land-based
This broad sector offers lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, from farming and protecting wildlife to looking after parks and conservation. The main areas within this sector are: Horticulture & landscaping – creating and maintaining designed landscapes, like sports turf, gardens and parks. Agriculture – work in farms, dairies and companies that supply the industry. Animal care – handling and caring for animals, from small domestic pets to wildlife. Environmental conservation – finding solutions that will lead to a more sustainable, healthy environment. Land-based engineering – the design, manufacture and maintenance of agricultural equipment. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £18,000. Landscape engineers make between £20,000 and £26,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Environmental and Land based Studies.
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Public Services
Transport & Logistics
Travel & Hospitality
Job roles: classroom assistant, nursery nurse, admin assistant, youth support worker. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Public Services.
Jobs: Vehicle technician, bodywork repairer, rail engineering technician, lorry driver, baggage handler. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships.
Jobs: hairdresser, travel agent, waiter, trainee chef, air cabin crewmember. Salary: starting between £11,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
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.
This sector deals with all sorts of vehicle 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.
Sport & Fitness
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.
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: Young Apprenticeship in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure; Apprenticeships.
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Shropshire Shropshire is the least densely populated county in the area, but there are plenty of career opportunities; you could say there’s less competition! The county has a strong presence of high technology industries, with ic manufacturers such as Fujitsu and Hitachi producing loads of electron products every day in this region.
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You’ll have no doubt seen the Muller yoghurt adverts on the telly, well Shropshire really is ‘The Dairy County’. Shropshire is home to both Muller Dairy Ltd and Dairy Crest, among others, providing plenty of jobs in various aspects of dairy production. The service sector is also important, contributing to 85% of the jobs in the Shropshire, with public services (administration, education & health) and sector. this within s industrie motor vehicle trade being the two largest Key places: Telford, Shrewsbury Key Sectors: Public service, Manufacture, Food and Drink PDSA Key Employers: Muller Dairy, Dairy Crest, Fujitsu, Veterinary charity .co.uk spectus areapro ropshire 14-19 prospectus: www.sh
Herefordshire ufacture, with both This county is known for its cider man . It’s not just alcohol here d base Bulmers Cider and Westons bit of chocolate too as a in lge indu can though, employees here s factory responsible for Herefordshire also houses a Cadbury a base for their famous as making the chocolate ‘crumb’ used Dairy Milk chocolate. e are other career opportunities Perhaps for the less indulgent, ther th & social work are the too; wholesale & retail trade and heal largest contributing sectors.
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agriculture, hunting and There are far more jobs available in of the country; 9% of forestry in Herefordshire than the rest in this sector compared to d loye emp Herefordshire’s workforce is the nation’s 1%. nal average for employment in Herefordshire is also above the natio restaurants and construction, & ls hote motor vehicle trade & repair, yone. so there really is something for ever Key place: Hereford and Forestry, Food and Drink, Key Sectors: Agriculture, Hunting g. Health and Social Work, Manufacturin UK bury Cad r, Cide ers Bulm rs: Key Employe om/youthzone2010 ire.c rdsh 14-19 prospectus: www.myherefo
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ist venue Alton Towers, which Staffordshire holds the popular tour and hotels and requires a lot includes a theme park, restaurants othly. smo of employees to keep it running rtant industry in Food and Drink manufacture is an impo large manufacturers including Staffordshire as it is home to several mite. Most Food and Drink Mar and s Coors Brewers, Premier Food ortunities but it is generally sector employers provide training opp qualifications. Staffordshire on the job training rather than formal Drink industry jobs in the holds the largest amount of Food and t common roles within mos The . West Midlands, it’s around 20% hine operating roles, but this sector are process, plant and mac of roles including management, there are opportunities for a variety ation. customer service, sales and administr asingly important role as The service sector is playing an incre has been closed; the much of the old manufacture industry in south Staffordshire, or service sector is now the biggest sect e. ther jobs providing three quarters of the Key city: Stoke-on-Trent s and is known Stoke-on-Trent was originally six town is very strong in the ism Tour ’. affectionately as ‘the potteries ding the Potteries inclu ents lopm deve potteries with recent entertainment complex, Shopping Centre in Hanley, and the k District National Park Pea Festival Park. Alton Towers and the s of local opportunities load are e ther are both easily accessible so in this sector. ure and Tourism, Key Sectors: Food and Drink, Leis n Towers, Michelin Alto , JCB Key Employers: Marmite, .uk .me 2go .way www 14-19 prospectus:
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West Midlands The area that covers Birmingham, Wolverhampton and towns including Solihull, Dudley and West Bromwich is home to a lot of big names. Known as the ‘second city’, Birmingham has a large population and huge number of employment and education opportunities. The large ‘Cadbury World’ functions as a food manufacturer and popular tourist attraction, providing lots of varied job opportunities. Some of the countries biggest travel businesses are based here too, including National Express, Cross Country and Thomson Holidays; this certainly puts the travel sector on Birmingham’s map! Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) hosts loads of different events from Crufts to the Motor show and is also used for concerts; this supplies a lot of career opportunities for the area. Key Sectors: Travel, financial, professional services Key Employers: Cadbury, National Express, Cross Country, Thomson Holidays, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport 14-19 prospectus: www.youchoose14-19.co.uk
Worcestershire Worcestershire is home to the king of Worcester sauce manufacture- Lea and Perrins- this company is based here for obvious reasons, there’s no Wor cester sauce without Worcester! Manufacture as a whole accounts for 21% of all employment in the county; it’s not all Worcester sauce though, Royal Worcester Porcelain and Carn aud Metalbox- the world’s largest packaging manufacturer- are also based here. Worcestershire sees then benefits of having opportunities in numerous sectors. Combining the efforts of the retail and tourism sectors, including the who lesaling and distribution of goods gives 17% of the county’s pop ulation employment. Key city: Worcester The public sector is the biggest emp loyer in the city of Worcester, mainly in administration, health and education. The big employers in this sector are Wor cestershire County Council and Worcestershire Health Authority NHS Trust. The Finance sector also has a role to play; 16% of Worcester’s employees work with banking, finan cial services or insurance. Britannic Assurance PLC is based in Worcester and has 1,500 employs alone. Key Sectors: Manufacture, Public Service, Food and Drink, Finance, Retail and Tourism. Key Employers: Lea & Perrins, Half ords, Royal Worcester Porcelain, Morgan Motor Compan y 14-19 prospectus: www.worcestersh ire14-19prospectus.co.uk
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IN THE WEST MIDLANDS... The number of employers offering training in the West Midlands is on the rise, making it the perfect place to kick start your career...
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an apprenticeship in social care could be the answer – earn while you learn! about the post-16 apprenticeship
about the social care sector
A Post-16 Apprenticeship* is a combination of on the job training and classroom learning which includes a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Technical Certificate and Key Skills, giving you a well rounded qualification which can lead to a rewarding, long-term and varied career in a growing sector.
Social care is a growing sector with many diverse roles. People are living longer and expect and have a right to live their lives how they choose creating more independence and choice. Social care offers care and support to people: with learning disabilities with physical disabilities with visual and or hearing impairments who are older who may have mental health issues who have drug, alcohol and substance dependencies who live independently in their own homes who live in residential settings
An apprenticeship in social care gives you the opportunity to develop your own unique career path to suit your needs and ambitions, enhancing your current skills as well as gaining new ones.
No two days are the same in social care. Job variety, flexible hours and the satisfaction of helping others are what attract many social care staff to the sector.
for a brighter future, think social care apprenticeships for more information visit: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/apprenticeships *Post-16 Apprenticeships are open to all ages above 16. Whilst employers have their own recruitment criteria, notably CRB checks, apprentices also must be employed a minimum of 16 hours per week.
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anufacturing and engineering is an extremely broad field, so there’s a range hips to choose from. ntices of Appre Some of the main industries covered include aviation, car production, energy, textiles, food, furniture, glass, metals and printing. All of these industries (and others) require complex machinery that needs to be designed, built and maintained – which is what you’ll learn about on an engineering Apprenticeship. Engineers come in all shapes and sizes, specialising in particular areas, such as construction and electronics. Manual and technical skills are important and maths, IT and science are often relevant. You need to be good at following instructions and working as part of a team, but engineers in particular often need to use their own initiative to solve problems. If you’d like to see for yourself whether an engineering Apprenticeship could be for you try out the Engineering Apprenticeship Career Matching Tool, launched by Jaguar Land Rover, BAE Systems and Rolls Royce, to help you make an informed choice.
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Birmingham www.youchoose14-19.co.uk
Cannock Chase District Council www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk
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East Staffordshire Borough Council www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Birmingham City Council www.birmingham.gov.uk
Dudley www.fourteen2nineteen.com
Lichfield District Council www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
Coventry City Council www.coventry.gov.uk
Hereford www.myherefordshire.com/ youthzone2010/
Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council www.dudley.gov.uk
Solihull www.youchoose14-19.co.uk
South Staffordshire Council www.sstaffs.gov.uk
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council www.sandwell.gov.uk
Sandwell www.4teen9teen.co.uk
Stafford Borough Council www.staffordbc.gov.uk
Staffordshire www.way2go.me.uk
Staffordshire County Council www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Stoke www.way2go.me.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
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Stoke on Trent City Council www.stoke.gov.uk Tamworth Borough Council www.tamworth.gov.uk
Warwickshire North Warwickshire Borough Council www.northwarks.gov.uk
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council www.solihull.gov.uk Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council www.walsall.gov.uk Wolverhampton City Council www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Worcestershire Bromsgrove District Council www.bromsgrove.gov.uk Malvern Hills District Council malvern.whub.org.uk Redditch Borough Council www.redditchbc.gov.uk
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Worcester City Council www.worcester.gov.uk
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Rugby Borough Council www.rugby.gov.uk
Worcestershire County Council www.worcestershire.gov.uk
Shropshire Council www.shropshire.gov.uk
Stratford on Avon District Council www.stratford.gov.uk
Wychavon District Council wychavon.whub.org.uk
Herefordshire County Council www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Telford and Wrekin Borough Council Warwick District Council www.telford.gov.uk www.warwickdc.gov.uk
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King Edward VI College Nuneaton www.kinged6nun.ac.uk
Stourbridge College www.stourbridge.ac.uk
King Edward VI College Stourbridge www.kedst.ac.uk Stratford-Upon-Avon College www.stratford.ac.uk LEEK COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF ART Telford College of Arts and www.leek.ac.uk Technology www.tcat.ac.uk LUDLOW COLLEGE www.ludlow-college.ac.uk WALFORD AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE New College Telford www.wnsc.ac.uk www.nct.ac.uk Walsall College Newcastle under Lyme College www.walsallcollege.ac.uk www.nulc.ac.uk WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE North East Worcestershire (NEW) (Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby & College Moreton Morrell) www.ne-worcs.ac.uk www.warkscol.ac.uk North Warwickshire and Hinckley College www.nwhc.ac.uk
WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY www.wortech.ac.uk
Queen Alexandra College www.qac.ac.uk
Worcester Sixth Form College www.wsfc.ac.uk
Sandwell College www.sandwell.ac.uk
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Henley College Coventry www.henley-cov.ac.uk
Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology www.shrewsbury.ac.uk
Connexions Direct www.connexions-direct.com/
Hereford College of Arts www.hca.ac.uk
Solihull College www.solihull.ac.uk
Hereford Sixth Form College www.hereford.ac.uk
Solihull Sixth Form College www.solihullsfc.ac.uk
HEREFORDSHIRE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY www.hct.ac.uk
South Birmingham College www.sbc.ac.uk
City of Wolverhampton College www.wolvcoll.ac.uk Derwen College www.derwen.ac.uk DUDLEY COLLEGE www.dudleycol.ac.uk Fircroft College of Adult Education www.fircroft.ac.uk
Hereward College of Further Education www.hereward.ac.uk
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Stafford College www.staffordcoll.ac.uk
Kidderminster College www.kidderminster.ac.uk
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