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Letter from the editor Kate Newton lets you know the line-up in the New Year edition of Moving On.

Contributors Meet our talented student writers!

News The latest info on National Apprenticeship Week 2015 and more!

11 The great UKYP debate

We report on last year’s UK Youth Parliament debate.

12 Winning ways

Meet two National Apprenticeship Award winners.

15 Tuned to perfection

The highly skilled art of car tuning as a career.

19 It’s all in the timing!

Formula 1 timekeeper, Emily Billingham, tells all.

20 Girl racers

Careers for women in the motorsport industry.

24 TV times

BBC trainee, Ellie Hughes, reveals what her dream job would be!

26 Think bike!

Careers in motorcycle repair and maintenance.

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28 Oculus Rift

Meet software developer Jonathan Rudd.

31 Social life

Job roles in social media and digital marketing.

33 The ABCs of primary teaching

Jobs and careers in teaching the under 11s.

35 Child’s play

Non-teaching jobs for those who want to work with children.

37 Be my guest

Degrees in the hospitality and tourism sector.

40 Put yourself forward

Volunteering to broaden your horizons.

41 Just the job!

How to write a speculative letter to a potential employer.

43 My Ethiopian adventure

A reader’s experience of volunteering at a school in East Africa.

46 Good to know…

All you need to know about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Letter from the editor Welcome to the first Moving On magazine of 2015!

In this new year issue we’ve got loads of info for you, on jobs, careers, qualifications and apprenticeships, as well as an in-depth interview with Ellie Publisher Lynette Daly Editor Kate Newton Email: editor@walpolepublishing.co.uk Student contributors Christy Au, Katy Daly, Conor Elliott, Eliza Harry, Alice Penwill, Molly Pipe, Melissa Snow, Bartek Zegota

Hughes from Stratford-upon-Avon, who’s on a fantastic BBC trainee scheme and is hopefully well on her way to achieving her dream job – to work on the set of Doctor Who! Our main focus for January/February is on jobs and careers in the automotive industry. There’s an interview with

Production Manager Anthony Brooks

Carly Latcham, all about female go-kart

Advertising Robert Yates, Account Manager Email: ryates@walpolepublishing.co.uk Tel: 01789 509006

motor tuning and a piece about one

George Bowers, Account Manager Email: george@walpolepublishing.co.uk Tel: 01789 509005

racers, an article about the fine art of girl’s determination to become part of the Formula 1 motor racing team.

In this info-packed issue we also look at degrees in hospitality and tourism, careers involving working with children, jobs in social media and digital marketing and how to write a speculative job application.

Chris Bird, Account Manager Email: chris@walpolepublishing.co.uk Tel: 01789 509004 Samantha Beishon, Pre/Post Sales Email: samantha@walpolepublishing.co.uk Tel: 01789 509007 Schools, colleges & sixth form Annual Subscription Email: info@walpolepublishing.co.uk

If you’re interested in volunteering abroad, read the article by Eliza Harry, who went to Ethiopia to help build a school library and to work with children in a remote village in the centre of the country. Fascinating stuff!

Enjoy this issue and look forward to the next – the March/April edition of Moving On is all about jobs in IT, computing and design and has features on land-based careers and jobs in health and social care. Don’t miss it.

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Engineered for success PASSIONATE ABOUT ENGINEERING? The automotive industry needs world-class electrical and mechanical engineers. Our engineering graduates are recruited by the best manufacturing and motorsport companies in the UK. Choose from: n BEng/MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical and Marine Engineering – both accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers n New for 2015, BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Management. n BEng/MEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology n New for 2015, BEng/MEng (Hons) Control and Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering and Electronics and Software Engineering

All degrees are informed by our world-class engineering research and you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including: n a dedicated automotive engineering lab, equipped with a multi-cylinder engine dynamometer and vehicle chassis dynamometer n a state-of-the-art-four degree of freedom driving simulator Plus you can join our thriving Formula Student Society and apply for a wide range of scholarships, worth up to £10,000 a year.

TO FIND OUT MORE t: 0151 231 2777 w: www.ljmu.ac.uk e: taeadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk

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About us BAM Nuttall is a dynamic company offering a full range of civil engineering services across the industry.

We have established an unrivalled reputation for delivering complex and challenging civil engineering projects that have played a significant role in shaping the infrastructure of modern Britain. We are focused on providing the highest professional standards in the civil engineering market, with emphasis on building strong, honest and long lasting relationships with satisfied customers.

Careers at BAM Nuttall If you're looking for an exciting and challenging career this could be for you! We give our people as much freedom and involvement in all aspects of a project at the earliest stage. From day one you will be working with an experienced team and will be able to make an instant contribution to the running of our £multi-million projects.

Following successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship, most of our apprentices will continue on to our HND Programme which is another block release programme over two years. During this time you will begin your professional development and start working towards your Technician Membership of the ICE or CICES. And it won't stop there. We will continue to offer personal and professional development throughout your career with us. You could become one of our Project Managers with all the challenges and excitement of running your own £multi-million project!

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CONTRIBUTORS

Christy Au

Katy Daly

GCSEs Headington School

GCSEs Finham Park School

“Working with Moving On has allowed me the opportunity to delve into subjects that I feel deeply about. The experience and insight gained from it was invaluable, thank you Moving On.”

“Visiting the House of Commons and writing the article was great. I improved how I work under pressure and with a deadline and also enhanced my writing skills.”

Eliza Harry

Alice Penwill

GCSEs Headington School

A-levels Freman College

“I really enjoyed writing for Moving On, especially as I was able to write about my own experiences and a trip that was really special to me. I’m very excited to see my work published!”

“Writing for Moving On has been a fantastic opportunity and a great experience for me to expand my style of writing and explore the path of journalism. I would love to write for them again!”

Melissa Snow

Bartek Zegota

A-levels Alcester Grammar School

GCSEs The John Henry Newman School

“Writing for Moving On provided me with experience and skills in the field of Journalism. I was able to independently research and structure my own article, and loved the opportunity to do so!”

“Writing for Moving On has been a great experience for me which I thoroughly enjoyed as it gave me the chance to develop my skills and the opportunity to write for a real publication.”

Conor Elliott A-levels Sir William Robertson Academy “I enjoyed my experience of writing for Moving On so much and feel like it’s given me an insight into the industry of journalism.”

Molly Pipe A-levels Alcester Grammar School “Writing for Moving On was a great insight into what it’s like to write for a magazine, and the experience showed me some of the key elements the journalistic profession.”

Planning a career as a journalist or photographer? Enjoy writing, simply for pleasure? Where better to showcase your talents than in Moving On magazine?

Email your CV and samples of your work to: editor@walpolepublishing.co.uk

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NEWS

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NEWS National Apprenticeship Week 2015 This year’s National Apprenticeship Week will run from Monday 9th March to Friday 13th March.

National Apprenticeship Week will see hundreds of events and activities taking place across England, to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships have on young people, businesses and the British economy.

There are loads of apprenticeships available in the UK today, which National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight. Check out the following list, to see if there is an apprenticeship career option in an area which appeals to you:

APPRENTICESHIPS: UPCOMING EVENTS n the run-up to National Apprenticeship Week Moving On magazine is sponsoring the Apprentice Debate at Apprenticeship 4 England’s The Voice of Apprenticeship Conference. Their third annual conference will be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, from Tuesday 3rd to Wednesday 4th March 2015.

Because of the upcoming General Election in May this year, the spotlight at the conference will be on skills and employment, as these issues will undoubtedly be addressed by all the political parties in their manifestos.

The conference’s aim is also to safeguard the success of career routes which offer a realistic alternative to going to university. MP Nick Boles will be headlining at the conference, in his role as Conservative Minister jointly for Innovation, Business and Skills and the Department for Education. Other key speakers will be highlighting the importance of businesses coming forward to offer their own apprenticeship schemes.

After last year’s successful event, there will also be another apprentice debate during the conference in which current apprentices will debate the future of apprenticeships and tackle the challenges faced by vocational education, such as careers advice and the perception and status of apprenticeships. The debate this year will be chaired by City & Guilds apprentices.

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Agriculture, horticulture and animal care Arts, media and publishing Business, administration and law Construction, planning and the built environment Education and training Engineering and manufacturing technologies Health, public services and care Information and communication technology (ICT) Leisure, travel and tourism Retail and commercial enterprise

During National Apprenticeship Week this year, employers, apprentices, business support organisations, learning providers, colleges and schools will host activities which will showcase the benefits of doing an apprenticeship. Currently, more than 100,000 employers in England offer apprenticeships in 200,000 locations, covering 170 industries and 1,500 different job roles, as mentioned in the list above.

Skills Minister, Nick Boles said, “Apprenticeships deliver work for young people and adults, enabling them to learn in a real job, gaining real qualifications and a real future. They help businesses grow their own talent. National Apprenticeship Week gets bigger and better each year and we are hoping that this year is no exception. We are once again looking forward to raising the profile of apprenticeships and celebrating the important role they have in equipping people of all ages with the skills that they need to prosper in their lives.”

For more information go to: www.gov.uk/naw2015 and www.apprenticeships4england.info

NOT GOING TO UNI APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE 2015 ood news for anyone considering doing an apprenticeship! Not Going to Uni is launching its info-packed 2015 Apprenticeship Guide on the 9th March and in it you’ll find everything you need to know about apprenticeships – what they are, how they work, where to find them, how to apply – this definitive guide will answer all your questions.

In this year’s Not Going to Uni Apprenticeship Guide, you can read the case studies of real-life apprentices who have been through the process themselves and who want to pass on their own experiences of doing an apprenticeship and explain the benefits and advantages of choosing the apprenticeship route.

There are also interviews with two winners of last year’s National Apprenticeship Awards, who have both gone on to have very successful careers with two of this country’s bestknown companies – Redrow plc and the Co-operative Group.

The guide also tells you everything you’ll need to know about how to apply for an apprenticeship and gives you the low-down on apprenticeships in all the major industries and skill sectors.

The guide will be launched at the following web address: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/advice-and-guides You can check out all their blog articles on apprenticeships and work skills here: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/blogs

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ASTON MARTIN TAKES ON 14 APPRENTICES ston Martin, the world-renowned luxury car maker, has taken on 14 new apprentices at their manufacturing headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The lucky candidates, selected from over 600 applicants, started their apprenticeships in January as part of the company’s drive to invest in young people, as well as in new facilities.

The company now employs 40 apprentices in total, which demonstrates their significant commitment to investing in the future of Aston Martin.

“As a maturing company, we need to bring ‘young blood’ into the business. Our expectation is that many of our current apprentices will be able to progress to, and complete, a Bachelor of Engineering degree” explained Aston Martin’s manufacturing training manager, Maggie McElroy-Gray.

The boss of this internationally famous car company, Dr. Andy Palmer, started his own career as a technical apprentice and is a strong advocate of apprenticeships as a career option for young people.

“The future of the business lies, in part, with our ability both to maintain and develop our traditional craftsmanship skills and to continue to explore new technologies and ways of working. Apprenticeships are a great way to ensure we do that, and I’m very happy to see such a vibrant programme of learning and development here.”

For more information on apprenticeships at Aston Martin, go to: www.astonmartin.com/en/careers/apprenticeships

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POLITICS

THE GREAT UKYP DEBATE

Moving On went to the Houses of Parliament to watch members of the UK Youth Parliament debate issues which affect young people today.

BY KATY DALY

“IN 2012, WORK EXPERIENCE WAS MADE OPTIONAL – NOW 57 PER CENT OF COMPANIES COMPLAIN THAT YOUNG PEOPLE LACK WORK SKILLS” i

For more information go to: www. ukyouthparliament. org.uk/myps/

n November 2014, 285 MYPs (Members of Youth Parliament) gathered at the House of Commons, to debate five issues put forward in the Make Your Mark ballot, held in August 2014.

Chaired by John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons the debate kicked off with a speech by the Leader of the House of Commons, William Hague, who himself entered politics at the age of 16.

The subject of the National Minimum Wage was first up for debate. Arguing in favour was Vikram Patel (West Midlands) who said, “The law makes a baseless distinction on the grounds of age, with a 16 year old getting half the wage of someone 10 years older, to do the same job.” This was later voted as the UKwide issue to be campaigned on.

Other issues debated were exam resits, work experience and careers advice, mental health services and votes for 16 and 17 year olds. The issue which received the most votes was ‘Mental health services should be improved with our help’.

MYP Francesca Reed argued that mental health education should be part of the National Curriculum, stating that, “75 per cent of adult

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mental health problems start before the age of 18, with over 840,000 young people suffering from mental health issues.”

Between debates I grabbed some MYPs who happily shared their views with me. On getting involved in politics and becoming an MYP, Rose Warburton aged 16, explained that she was “Looking for something bigger than the school council in order to help more people. My school came to me with the opportunity and I took it”. Did they agree with William Hague, that young people shouldn’t take notice of claims that you have to come from a particular background to succeed in politics?

“When politicians see people like the UK Youth Parliament they realise that we have the same ideas and sometimes better ideas than they do.”

Another issue debated was the availability and quality of work experience for young people.

Chloe Stevens (East of England), made the point that in 2012, work experience was made optional – now 57 per cent of companies complain that young people lack work skills.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

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Meet Lois McClure and Ashley Terron – two winners of this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards.

Ashley Terron National Winner – The City and Guilds Award for Apprenticeship Champion of the Year 2014 “Doing an apprenticeship made sense to me as I wanted to go into the family bricklaying business with my dad and elder brother.”

After gaining 10 good GCSEs at school, Ashley Terron stuck to his guns and convinced his Head of Year that going to his local college to do an apprenticeship in bricklaying was the best way for him to kick-start his career, rather than doing A-levels and going to university.

Now aged 22, Ashley’s determination to choose his own way into the world of work has really paid off. He currently works for property developers, Redrow plc as an assistant site manager and is coming to the end of his first year of studying a degree in Construction Project Management at Salford University.

“When I got such good grades at GCSE, my Head of Year at school couldn’t understand why I wanted to do an apprenticeship in bricklaying instead of doing A-levels and going to university but I knew it was the right thing for me. I was always interested in working in the construction industry and I wanted to get a trade behind me. It felt natural to then want to join my dad and brother in their business and it all just made complete sense to me to do an apprenticeship and to earn while I learned.

“I did some research into apprenticeships, checked out what was on offer at a few local FE colleges but when I went to an open evening at Warrington Collegiate I liked what I saw – the college, the environment, the building. The one day at college and four days at work arrangement on an apprenticeship scheme also appealed to me. I am a visual learner and for me, learning the theory of bricklaying and construction methods in the classroom for one day a week and then putting the theory into practice on site four days a week really suited my way of learning.” said Ashley.

Thrilled to have won a National Apprenticeship Award, Ashley’s career is going from strength to strength and he is now enjoying the benefits of doing a post-apprenticeship degree, with the support of Redrow.

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Ashley Terron and Lois McClure pictured with their awards at LG Arena NEC. http://bit.ly/1u3BcJT

Lois McClure National Winner – The learndirect Award for Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Apprenticeship Award 2014 winner, Lois McClure, works for the Co-operative Group – the company which owns and runs the well-known grocery shops you see on many high streets around Britain. They also supply other services to the community, such as banking and insurance, legal services and funeral care. Lois has been an apprentice with the company for just over two years, having completed her GCSEs at school and A-levels at her local college.

During her first year at college, Lois was planning to study psychology at university but changed her mind during her second year. She began researching apprenticeships at this point and applied to start on the Co-op’s apprenticeship scheme. She was turned down initially and was about to start work for another local company when she got a call asking her to join the Co-op after all!

Lois works in the group’s Membership Services Department – the Co-op is owned by its workers and her job involves booking accommodation and organising conferences for members as well as monitoring, updating and writing a newsletter for the company’s website.

As an apprentice herself, Lois understands the need to promote apprenticeships as a great pathway into employment and she is now heavily involved in the Co-op’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Scheme, fundraising, volunteering and raising awareness of apprenticeships within and outside the company.

“Many people just don’t know how apprenticeships work so it’s great to be able to talk to schools and businesses and let them know how it all works” said Lois. She is also very keen to pass on her knowledge by mentoring other young apprentices in future.

After winning this prestigious award, Lois says she would like to stay on with the Co-op in a managerial role. “The Co-op run a graduate training scheme which I am eligible for even though I don’t have a degree, as I’ve worked here for over two years now.” she said. She is also considering doing a degree, which the company will help her to achieve if it is relevant to the work she’s doing for them. ■

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TOMORROW’S

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Toyota is a world leader in the advancement and development of automobile technology. So that we can continue to grow as a company, we invest in the very best training programmes. As a Toyota Apprentice, we ensure that you receive the very best, relevant and enjoyable Apprenticeship training available. So if you are a problem solver, a strong communicator or have great practical skills then you could be a great apprentice.

Apprenticeship Programmes are available in the following disciplines: Service Technician

Service Advisor

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Your training will be carried out under the supervision of the Toyota Academy, and will take place in our state of the art, dedicated apprentice academy.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Car tuning is a specialist job within the automotive industry – read on if you want to know more about this highly skilled job….

BY CONOR ELLIOTT ar tuning is the modification of a vehicle to improve its performance, often for races or exhibitions.

Unlike regular mechanics, car tuners focus solely on adapting and developing vehicles through re-engineering, engine tuning and building or modifying parts. The most fundamental part of car tuning is engine enhancement and adaptation to increase the vehicle’s speed but modifications made by car tuners can also be purely cosmetic, such as the installation of spoilers or specially made, nonengine parts.

For this specialist job, you’ll need GCSEs in maths, science, technology and English.

Apprenticeships are available at specialist tuning companies and many people also begin an apprenticeship as a mechanic at a garage workshop, moving on to tuning after gaining experience within the industry. Tuners qualify after being awarded either a BTEC in Vehicle Repair & Technology or a City & Guilds qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering. These qualifications are acceptable for professional work as a general mechanic, although the majority of car tuning workshops will require applicants to have specialised knowledge, either in a particular car type, like Mini or Subaru for example or in an area like classic British cars.

There can be a wide variation between the tuning and modifications of particular car types – American vehicles often require traditional car tuning techniques due to their mechanical

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simplicity, whereas Japanese cars respond to technical tuning techniques because of their advanced, modern software.

Apprenticeships at mechanic workshops usually offer a basic living allowance of £7,500 to £8,500 and after four years experience, most mechanics can expect around £25,000. Experienced mechanics can set up their own vehicle tuning business to increase their salary beyond this sum if they’re successful. UK companies which specialise in performance car tuning and modification include Demon Tweeks, ProDrive and AutoDelta.

It is essential to gain experience at a garage before starting to train as a tuner. Car tuning requires great mechanical skill as well as the ability to learn and retain new skills, due to the fastpaced, technology-led nature of the car industry.

Although the job will always be hands-on, technological advancements mean there are more computerised tools for a car tuner to master, so an aptitude for technology is important too.

As well as knowledge of the practical side of the job, there’s also customer service and paperwork to consider – car tuners are expected to agree tuning plans and budgets with customers, to offer advice on the choice of components, to discuss ongoing plans to improve a cars performance and to work to a budget. An eye for detail is very important to existing and i potential customers alike as they’re all people who take great pride in their vehicles and expect the very best from their tuner. ■

“ALTHOUGH THE JOB WILL ALWAYS BE HANDS-ON, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS MEAN THERE ARE MORE COMPUTERISED TOOLS FOR A CAR TUNER TO MASTER”

For more info go to: www.autocity.org.uk

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GET RECRUITED, TRAINED AND QUALIFIED Want to know how you can get recruited in a job where you will earn money, receive world class training and get a nationally recognised qualification? Then read on….

“An apprenticeship is one of the best ways to get qualified. To succeed at this programme you need to have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you have the right attitude, you can begin to build a career.”

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You might not recognise the name Babcock, but you will recognise the people that we work with. Leading UK car manufacturers and retailers such as Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chrysler, Fiat, Ferrari, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Mazda, Subaru and Volkswagen Group, the leading agricultural manufacturer John Deere and the owner of the UK’s largest fleet Royal Mail Group.

Babcock is the training provider of choice within the motor industry and where you can find an apprenticeship programme to suit you.

We are currently recruiting on a national basis for our customers, looking for the best and brightest to join our apprenticeship programmes: Service Technician or Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician It’s not all grease and overalls anymore. Working on cars these days is all about electrics and diagnostics. Technology is developing at a fast rate as vehicles become more efficient, effective and interactive. As an apprentice Service Technician, you would be working within MOVING ON JAN/FEB 2015

a dealership, focusing on the repair and maintenance of vehicles, ensuring that you keep customers on the road.

Paul Dowling started his career as an apprentice. He is now a Senior Service Technician for Mazda and looking to qualify as a Master Technician. “An apprenticeship is one of the best ways to get qualified. To succeed at this programme you need to have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you have the right attitude, you can begin to build a career.”

Alternatively you could specialise even further and become a Mechanical, Electrical and Trim technician. You will work on all mechanical repairs and wiring faults as well as removal of the engines and taking all the panels off. This role is always developing due to new technology within the industry.

Parts Advisor

A Parts Advisor is responsible for ordering, selling and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories.

This is a customer facing as well as a technical role so throughout

the programme you will learn about building customer relationships, solving problems, ordering systems and about the vehicles and their component parts.

Duties may vary from employer to employer but some of things that you might get involved in are: • Advising customers on how to solve a problem with their vehicle • Taking orders from customers both face to face and over the phone • Maintaining an ordered stockroom and finding parts from stock • Raising invoices for parts sold

Customer Service Advisor

When people think about an apprenticeship within the motor industry their first thought is usually about the technical aspect, but what about the customers? A technical apprenticeship might not be for you but if you are a people person, can show good attention to detail and are interested in the automotive industry, then this

You can contact our recruitment team: Email: automotive@babcockinternational.com Tel: 0870 013 0325 Web: www.babcockinternational.com/ automotivetraining

and I get to meet a lot of people. It’s about the customers as much as the machines and it’s a great feeling knowing that you’ve helped somebody.”

could be the apprenticeship route for you.

A Customer Service Advisor deals directly with customers, scheduling service work to their vehicles and informing them of any additional repairs required. They will handle administrative and customer relations aspects of service department operations.

Vehicle Body Repair Technicians and Paint Technicians

The Body and Paint apprenticeship are available across a limited number of our partners so there is a lot of competition for places. As part of these programmes you will train in a brand new purpose built facility using the latest technology and equipment for your job role.

As a Body Repair Technician you will learn the skills required to undertake professional body repair work, from the removal and refitting of basic parts right through to the repair and replacement of structural panels and chassis alignment.

As a Paint Technician you will develop the skills, confidence and competence to carry out a wide range of tasks that require a high degree of skill and craftsmanship.

They will start from the basics of tools, equipment and preparation, through to the application of foundation and top coat materials.

Turf Technician and Agricultural Technician

These programmes are specific to John Deere. These are specialised programmes and ideal for people looking for a career in the agricultural and farming industries.

With the emphasis firmly on farm machinery, the Agricultural Technician apprentice will develop your skills and proficiency in a wide range of technical areas, from routine maintenance and servicing through to complex component overhauls utilising the very latest John Deere diagnostic equipment.

Phil Ellison is an Agricultural Technician and loves the variety of the apprenticeship programme, “Every day really is different,

The turf engineering apprenticeship develops exactly the same skills as its agricultural equivalent, but with the focus more on machines used by golf courses, sports grounds, local authorities, landscapers and country estates.

Have you got what it takes?

There is far more to an automotive apprenticeship than just the cars. If you want to work for a leading UK brand and develop your career, then talk to our specialist recruitment team.

We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a minimum qualification level of Grades A – C in English and Maths. We will support you in finding the right role to suit you, and as you can see, we have a lot to choose from.

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AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIPS

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MOTORSPORT

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! g n i m ti Moving On spoke to Emily Billingham about working in the UK motorsport industry. s a timekeeper for Formula One Management Ltd., Emily Billingham works all over the world for the UK motorsport industry. Timekeeping is a really important element of motorsport events and Emily and her team are responsible for recording and monitoring data, timing cars performances and logging competitors times and positions in a race. Using a variety of equipment from hand-held stopwatches to complex electronic timing systems she accurately measures drivers times to a thousandth of a second. Emily told us about her work.

“My story is about chasing a dream and not giving up! I was never one for wanting to go to uni, so if I can inspire young people to follow their heart with my experience, then that’s really cool!”

After gaining nine GCSEs, Emily started full time work in the finance sector, but spent her weekends working as a race results distributor during the UK motor racing season. She was passionate about the sport and didn’t mind working five days a week in her regular job and then giving up every weekend to indulge her love of motor racing.

Emily has definitely reaped the rewards of her dedication, despite a few setbacks early on in her career. “I originally applied for this job

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two years ago, before landing the role I have now.” She told us. “On that occasion I wasn’t deemed experienced enough in the specific area of timekeeping and I was not offered a second interview. I was heartbroken, but I took it on board and became a trainee timekeeper within the industry in order to stand me in better stead if the opportunity arose again. It did, and I was successful… It just took me two years of patience and learning new skills.

“As far as my training is concerned, the company I work for now has a large budget for improving employees’ skills and personal development is greatly encouraged – so far I have travelled to Singapore, Japan, India, Brazil and the USA. The work is extremely intense and I work long hours but the worldwide travelling is definitely a perk.

“There are plenty of ways to get involved in motorsport, from working with a team, volunteering as a marshal or timekeeper or getting involved in a racing club. Be prepared to start at the bottom and don’t expect to work in Formula One or World Touring Cars straight away but if you fancy giving timekeeping or marshalling a go, contact a race circuit near i you. Marshals are always in high demand and what better way to get close to the action and the cars than to be trackside?! ■

“MY STORY IS ABOUT CHASING A DREAM AND NOT GIVING UP!”

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MOTORSPORT

And they’re off! Female go-karters on how they’re upping the revs in the motorsport industry.

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go-kart is a small, light, low-slung car with a petrol-powered engine which is raced on a scaled-down circuit.

They have wheels outside the main body of the car and usually have only one seat. These open-wheel cars are usually built specifically for racing and have a higher degree of technological sophistication than other types of cars in motorsport.

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Lots of young people take part in junior racing and go-karting competitions from an early age and it’s definitely not a boys-only industry!

Girls take up the sport at almost the same rate as boys and some go on to have exciting careers in the motorsport industry. Moving On spoke to some young women who are involved in this exhilarating sport and found out how they got started…

Name: Carly Latcham

Name: Stephanie Walters

Age: 22 Day job: Project executive at Motorsport Industry Association.

Racing status: Currently competes in the Elite Karting League for the Northampton Maidens

Age: 23 Day job: Project associate for a clinical trials company

Carly has a BSc Hons in Motorsport Management and she got into motorsport when she was 10. “My father used to compete in motorbike and jet-ski racing. When I was old enough, he got me a kart and it all went from there.

We raced at national level in MSA karting in Super 2 and Super 1. It’s a great family sport which brings everyone together but it can be difficult financially and you need to ensure you have a good team around you to compete successfully.”

Name: Amy Brambill Age: 30 Day job: Emissions certification engineer at Jaguar Land Rover Racing status: Currently competes in the Elite Karting League (EKL) and a local JLR league Amy did an advanced apprenticeship in engineering with Jaguar Land Rover and got into competitive karting in April 2013. “I came third in the female race and as a team, we won the event overall allowing us to compete in the World Corporate Games in 2014 and I captained the Coventry Valkyries in the EKL. One of the main personal challenges that I have found is learning new tracks quickly - I love the rush you get from going as fast as you can so low to the ground.”

Stephanie raced in Prokarts, TKM class racing and Rotax . She currently races in the Elite Karting League (EKL) and is captain of the Northampton Maidens. “I got into racing through my dad, who took me racing for the first time when I was eight and I fell in love with it. Being the only girl in CLUB100 for six years was challenging and I had to earn the respect of the lads but I persevered and became the first female to get a championship trophy.”

The motorsport industry designs and develops vehicle engineering solutions and prototypes to deliver high performance equipment for ? success on the racetrack, where speed and efficiency are paramount. Motorsport is a fastpaced, multi-billion pound entertainment-driven industry, fuelled by a go-getting workforce with a can-do attitude.

Careers in the motorsport industry are incredibly varied - aside from race car driving, there are also career options on the engineering side of the sport, in stadium management, marketing and events, transport and logistics and even in specialist motorsport law.

If you’re really interested in racing, the GT (Gran Turismo) Academy offers opportunities for players to compete in online qualifiers for the chance to become a real-life, professional racing driver. In 2011, the winner was Jann i Mardenborough, who has since gone on an intensive driver development programme. He’s now making a real name for himself in the motor racing world. ■

“MOTORSPORT IS A FAST-PACED, MULTI-BILLION POUND ENTERTAINMENT-DRIVEN INDUSTRY”

Youngsters from eight years old and upwards can compete in karting and it is highly likely that the next Formula 1 world champion will have kick-started his or her career by getting involved in go-karting from an early age. For more info go to: www. uk-go-karting.com/ juniors/

To find out more about the industry visit: www. the-mia.com

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Audi Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Be exceptional If you have the passion to be the best, then we have the career for you. We are currently recruiting nationally for the following apprenticeship programmes: • • •

Service Technicians Parts Advisors Customer Service Advisors

Audi is one of the UK’s leading premium automotive brands. Using the principles of Vorsprung durch Technik; we design, manufacture and retail some of the world’s most sporty, progressive and sophisticated cars.

We are looking for exceptional people to join the Audi team on the Advanced Apprenticeship Programme. Have you got what it takes to be part of a team that is innovative, spirited, customer focussed and a leader in quality?

If the answer is yes, and as a minimum you have GCSE grade A-C in English, Math & a Science related topic then we want to hear from you. Our ideal person will have a positive attitude, be dedicated to delivering the basics exceptionally well and understand the importance of Customer Satisfaction. You will show a willingness to learn and develop your skills, be driven responsible and above all showing a passion for the Audi brand.

So what will an Audi Advanced Apprenticeship mean for you?

You will be working for a premium brand, a leader in quality and innovation and working to drive our future.

The apprenticeship programme will give you a wealth of opportunity to learn and develop whilst maintaining a full time job with one of our state-of-the-art Audi Centres.’ You will also be able to work alongside experienced and skilled people with your own mentor to support you through the programme.

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values and your role within the organisation you will undergo a series of Audi specific training programmes. Training is delivered in one week blocks up to eight times a year at our world class training centre in Milton Keynes. You will learn from experienced and qualified trainers using the latest vehicles and equipment so that you are up to date with the latest technological advancements. Once you have learnt the basics in training you will have the chance to apply and develop your knowledge in your workplace, supported by your own team and a local Vocational Learning Advisor.

When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification as well as Audi specific qualifications and our graduation ceremony is second to none: a day at Rockingham speedway with a host of activities and a presentation for Audi Apprentice of the Year.

If you have been considering going to University, then think again. An Apprenticeship with Audi provides you with immediate earnings, excellent career opportunities and no debt! Talk to our specialist recruitment team today and see how you can become part of the Audi team.

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“I joined the programme because it was a technical job, I liked getting hands on and I thought it would be the right career choice for me. I would definitely recommend the programme. You get treated well and it’s a good career path. You can progress and it’s not just a job, it’s a career. I’m looking forward to building my career with Audi, I’d love to become a master technician and work my way to the top.”

“I love the apprenticeship programme. Every day is different and I like that I am learning as well as being practical. The best thing has been meeting such nice people and having a great place to work. Hopefully I’ll finish my apprenticeship and become a service advisor and then climb up the ladder and move into a management role.”

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INTERVIEW

TV “WHEN I SAW IT, I WAS DESPERATE TO TRY FOR IT! THE JOB LOOKED AMAZING – A GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!” 24

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llie Hughes is an operations trainee at the BBC in Glasgow and she’s on an 18 month placement. Moving On spoke to her about the training she’s done so far, during a rare break in her busy schedule.

Ellie, who’s 20, went to Stratford-upon-Avon College in Warwickshire, where she completed a two-year BTEC in Media Production, then stayed on to study a two-year HND course in Media Production and Broadcasting. She could have done a top-up year at university to gain a degree, but Ellie decided that she had had enough of being in education and knew that going to university wasn’t her thing. She started looking at websites for suitable jobs in the media and spotted a scheme for operations trainees being advertised on the BBC Careers Hub website – operations refers to everything to do with the technical side of making television and radio programmes, like operating cameras, audio visual and radio equipment.

“When I saw it, I was desperate to try for it. The job looked amazing – a great training opportunity! I thought I’d better talk to my dad about it all before I applied. He thought it

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training with vision equipment until she decides which area to focus on exclusively, towards the end of the trainee scheme.

Ellie is having a fantastic time doing her training with the BBC. “There is such a good atmosphere at work – we are a great team and everyone really wants to be there.”

Ellie hopes to stay on with the BBC when she

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finishes her placement. “The BBC will try to find us all jobs at the end of the trainee scheme – if there aren’t any permanent jobs on offer here,

Ellie Hughes tells Moving On about her lucky career break and her placement with the BBC in Glasgow.

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BBC apprenticeships are aimed at those without a degree. Their trainee schemes are generally open to all with a few exceptions. You have to be at least 18 when the schemes start.

For more information go to: www.bbc. co.uk/careers/ trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships

sounded fantastic but when I told him that if I got onto the scheme, I’d have to leave home and go and live in Glasgow where the traineeship is based, he just said, “Well you can tell your mum!”

Ellie applied and was lucky enough to get onto a BBC scheme and as with a BBC apprenticeship, she earns while she learns along with other trainees. “There are eight of us doing the training and we’re all on an 18 month contract. To start with, we had to work for six weeks at a time in four different areas – camera, radio, TV audio and vision – to give us a taster of all the different roles and to help us choose which area we might want to specialise in.”

Ellie is now at the stage of her training during which she will be concentrating on two particular roles. Her primary specialisation is in camera operating and her secondary option is vision. She will now spend 75 per cent of her time training with cameras and 25 per cent

they will try to give us staff jobs or freelance work as well as trying to find work for us with the BBC in other locations. I just want to get as much experience as possible.”

And what does Ellie dream of doing once she’s finished on the trainee scheme? “At the moment, I think I’d like to work with cameras or perhaps be a floor manager. The one programme I’ve always wanted to work on, ever since it came back on television, when I was ten, is Doctor Who. That would be my dream job!”

Ellie is quite a bit younger than her fellow trainees but she is very keen for other young people who may want to follow in her footsteps, to know that she got a place on the BBC trainee scheme purely through demonstrating her enthusiasm, rather than through her experience or expertise. “If you want something, you have got to try for it! If you want it enough, it is possible!” ■ MOVING ON JAN/FEB 2015

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AUTOMOTIVE

If motorbikes are your thing, you’re good with your hands and you like problem-solving, a career as a motorcycle mechanic could be just up your street. otorcycle mechanics diagnose, repair or overhaul all makes of motorcycle including mopeds, scooters and dirt bikes. There are lots of different job roles in this field of work, such as custom bike builder, frame repairer and service technician, requiring various levels of expertise.

A motorcycle technician has to repair motorcycle subassemblies such as forks, transmissions and brakes as well as having to dismantle engines, repair and replace parts, hammer out dents and bends in frames and many other routine maintenance tasks.

Because the job is very practical, being taken on as an apprentice is the ideal way to start your career. The Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship is available at intermediate, advanced and higher levels and it covers training to repair, and the maintenance of, all types of vehicles. As an apprentice you can choose your specialism, including motorcycles (Pathway 3). You could work for a dealership or for an independent garage, developing theoretical and practical skills in vehicle maintenance and repair.

As an intermediate, Level 2 apprentice, you would work as a motorcycle service

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technician, carrying out routine motorcycle maintenance tasks and inspections including servicing, repairing and replacing faulty parts and maintaining records. From here you could progress onto an advanced apprenticeship at Level 3 or go into full time employment.

On the Level 4 advanced apprenticeship you would work as a diagnostic technician, learning about more complex faults and how to use diagnostic equipment.

From the Level 3 advanced apprenticeship you could progress either into full time work, onto a Level 4 higher apprenticeship, or with further training, go on to do a Foundation degree or perhaps a MEng degree course.

On the Level 4 higher apprenticeship you i would deal with the most complex motorbike engine systems and take on the role of senior technician or workshop controller, taking responsibility for managing a team and the running of a workshop.

The automotive industry employs many people and service and diagnostic technicians are always in great demand, especially given the pace at which technology continues to evolve and develop. ■

“BECAUSE THE JOB IS VERY PRACTICAL, BEING TAKEN ON AS AN APPRENTICE IS THE IDEAL WAY TO START YOUR CAREER”

To read the full vehicle maintenance and repair framework go to: www. afo.sscalliance.org/ frameworkslibrary/ and for info on applying for an apprenticeship, go to: www.gov.uk/ apply-apprenticeship

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GAMES DEVELOPMENT

Oculus Rift is a virtual reality gaming headset that immerses you in the experience. Moving On spoke to developer Jonathan Rudd to find out all about it. onathan Rudd was always interested in animation and whilst studying for his A-levels he decided to go down the artistic media route, teaching himself Adobe After Effects whilst studying. He went on to study digital media production at the Arts University Bournemouth, where he thrived on the course and had the opportunity to use a variety of hardware and software, including the 3D animation package, Maya. In his second year, the course introduced him to Oculus Rift and he decided that he wanted to develop for it.

Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset. You wear it and immediately you are immersed into a 3D environment. The headset itself contains a small screen which displays a double image of what the user can see – one image for each of your eyes – so when you look through the headset, the two images become one.

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and games for Oculus Rift for about a year and has integrated his own interests into each of the projects. The first experience was a rollercoaster; this was a solo project that Jonathan created for university which involved designing the rollercoasterand its layout and filling it with scenery.

Jonathan’s next project was a game called Oculus Snap. The goal of the game is to take photos of animals while you travel along a set route, in this case, a rainforest and Jonathan created the environment and added animated animals as well as coding the system.

The advice that Jonathan has for anybody wanting to work in the industry is to learn how to communicate your ideas, whether this is through drawing, animation or modelling. Also, although at university you will be taught what you need to know, learning to use software such as Photoshop or Maya will give you a head start. Setting up a blog and using social media, such as Linkedin and Hive to showcase your work and network is also important.

Finally, learn how to learn – if you can work out how you learn something you will be better at learning independently, which is good because your school or college will be unlikely to teach you all the software skills you want to develop.

Job roles in the games industry Screenshot from Jonathan Rudd’s game, Oculus Snap

The headset has a gyroscopic sensor which detects head movements, then sends messages and data back to the software to interpret the data. This allows for fully responsive head tracking. The current development kit also has an extra feature with a camera that can track the position of whoever is wearing the Rift.

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It goes without saying that you need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, as it takes a range of people to take a game from the original concept through to the finished product.

Some roles are more artistic than others and the team members involved include those in design, audio and content. Technical programmers, coders and testers spot any glitches and ensure the quality of the game.

There are a variety of routes into the industry, from full time games development college courses and apprenticeships, to degrees. One thing that is going to be vital is having a portfolio to show your work to prospective employers. ■

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SOCIAL MEDIA / MARKETING

Digital marketing and social media roles are a relatively new and expanding area in business – find out more about these jobs…

BY ALICE PENWILL igital marketing is the marketing of products and the promotion of business through digital media.

Typically this is through the internet but the development of technology means this happens through devices such as smartphones, tablets and game consoles too.

Due to the huge expansion of social media, and its frequent use, it is becoming increasingly popular as a platform for advertising. The role of social media can increase branding and recognition, allowing businesses to tap into an online community to target potential customers.

Digital marketers also use the internet and websites as a way of recruiting for their companies, to discover new talent as well as to promote their companies brand and run campaigns.

There are various ways to get into jobs in the digital marketing industry and not all of them involve going to university. Many companies offer apprenticeships within the marketing sector and this includes apprenticeships in digital marketing and social media. On an apprenticeship you will learn electronic marketing techniques, crucial communication and research skills as well as how to promote the company across social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Apprenticeships in this field are available at intermediate and advanced level and therefore

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the qualifications you need to do these vary, with some employers asking for A-levels as an entry requirement.

Roles that you can train in include social media assistant and consultant, search marketing assistant, mobile marketing assistant and web design assistant.

University is another route into a job within digital marketing and the preferred degree is in a subject which will enhance creativity as well as communication and written skills: for example, degrees in business or psychology are ideal if you choose not to do a specific degree in digital marketing. The entry requirements for these types of courses will range from 240 UCAS points upwards, depending on the university itself and the duration of the course.

For a job in digital marketing, you will need a passion and interest for developing technologies as well as a good deal of creativity. Many people starting out in a career in digital marketing begin in small localised companies before working for bigger global business.

The more you work and gain experience as well as knowledge, the more senior your i position becomes. Salaries within digital marketing average £33,000 per annum depending on the size of company and the seniority of the position. ■

“APPRENTICESHIPS IN THIS FIELD ARE AVAILABLE AT INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL”

For information on digital marketing go to: www.theidm.com

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Become a primary school teacher.

The University of Greenwich has been training successful teachers since 1906. It’s not too late to join us this September and begin your teaching career.

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Reasons to study with us: • We produce creative, inspirational teachers who motivate young learners.

• 98% of our graduates are employed within six months of completing their programme*.

• We work in partnership with schools in London, Kent, Essex and the south-east of England to offer our students a variety of teaching experience.

Apply now for September 2015 or visit our Open Day on Saturday 21 February, and take your first step towards a rewarding and challenging career. * BA Hons Primary Education with QTS graduates, according to the latest HEFCE Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey.

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TEACHING

Teaching primary aged school children has always been a hugely popular career choice. Here’s how to plan your route into a great job teaching youngsters.

BY BARTEK ZEGOTA rimary school teachers play an important part in the early stages of a child’s life, using their skills to help develop and educate. Early years teachers also have to act as parental figures to their young pupils, so it is essential for them to understand how to work with children and to take care of them.

If you are interested in becoming a primary school teacher, it would be beneficial to become a volunteer or to try and get some work experience in your local primary school – observing and working alongside teachers could help you decide whether you’ve got what it takes to teach!

You will be required to gain specific qualifications to be a primary school teacher.

First of all, you will need grade C or above in your English, maths and science GCSEs as a primary school teacher has to teach the basics of these subjects.

Bear in mind that if you plan to teach early years and primary school pupils you will need a degree from a UK university, such as a Bachelor of Education (BEd). You could study any subject

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at degree level but you would have to take a postgraduate course in order to teach – this is known as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education). This is simply a year-long teacher training course. To enrol onto one of these courses you will have to pass the professional skills tests (QTS Skills Tests) which focus on literacy and numeracy.

After gaining these qualifications you will be eligible for qualified teacher status (QTS), which allows you to work as a teacher in English primary state schools and special educational needs schools. As part of the training for a QTS, trainees have to teach pupils in two different age ranges, as established by the Secretary of State’s Requirements for Initial Teacher Training, for example, children aged 5-7 and 7-9. Once achieved, a QTS certificate will be issued by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. i The final step is the induction period, which each QTS teacher has to pass. This is generally run during a graduate teacher’s first year of teaching in a school and it usually takes a year to complete before a teacher is fully qualified. ■

“OBSERVING AND WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS COULD HELP YOU DECIDE WHETHER YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO TEACH!”

For more information on how to get into primary school teaching, go to: www.education-.gov. uk/get-into-teaching/

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CHILDCARE

If you want to work with children but don’t want to go down the teaching route, there are plenty of other great jobs to choose from.

BY MELISSA SNOW Nursery worker It’s important that children develop in a safe, supportive environment. Nursery work involves supervising activities, teaching, caring for and monitoring children’s progress. You may work with one child, or a whole class. Nursery workers can work in privately owned nurseries, reception classes and children’s day care centres.

Nursery nurse You will usually need one of the following qualifications to work as a nursery nurse: a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care, a BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care or a Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care. GCSEs, including English and maths, are also helpful. Background checks are conducted by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before you can start your training.

Social worker Making a positive difference to children’s lives within the community is extremely rewarding.

Social work is challenging and often involves being in uncomfortable, unfamiliar settings.

You’ll need to provide advice, protect children, counsel, keep records and ultimately help improve children’s lives. You’ll work alongside them and their families, solving any ongoing issues.

A three-year undergraduate degree or a two-

year postgraduate degree in social work is required.

You’ll also need five GCSES (A*-C grade) including English and maths and at least two A-levels.

Registered child minder If you love children and would like the convenience of working from home, this could be your ideal career. Child minders look after babies and young children, in their own houses, while their parents are at work. Typical tasks include providing meals and organising fun educational activities and outings.

No formal qualifications are required to become a child minder but if you are being paid to look after children for more than two hours a day, you will need to register with your local authority or you will be breaking the law. You also need to ? register with Ofsted so that they can carry out an inspection before you can work as a child minder.

Child psychologist Child psychologists help children to cope with behavioural problems and mental illness and are involved in counselling and assessing those children.

You will need to do a four-year bachelor’s degree at uni, where you’ll study psychology, human development and statistics as part of the course.

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There are apprenticeships available at levels 2 – 5 in care leadership and management as well as children and young people’s workforce.

Find out about these by visiting: www.gov. uk/further-educationskills/apprenticeships

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

f you need a reason for doing a degree in hospitality and tourism, the fact that you’re highly likely to land a wellpaid job straight out of university is a pretty good one! More than 80 per cent of hospitality graduates gain employment within six months of leaving university, many finding jobs in areas like hotel management, events management, customer services and human resources.

In this vast and vibrant industry, you could also consider being a restaurant manager, travel agent, tourism officer or interpreter.

Britain attracts millions of overseas visitors and the hospitality and tourism sector contributes over £110 billion a year to our economy. In a recent article, Bob Cotton, the chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, said “There is hardly a region of Britain that does not benefit from the tourism and hospitality industry and it provides large-scale job and career opportunities.”

Working in hospitality is associated with long, unsociable hours, hard work and poor pay but in reality, the hospitality sector offers skilled people many opportunities to build fulfilling careers, in both the UK and abroad, whether it’s in a supervisory or management role or in a restaurant, a kitchen, front of house or behind the scenes.

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“THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTOR CONTRIBUTES OVER £110 BILLION A YEAR TO OUR ECONOMY”

studying hospitality at degree level. The subjects you need will depend on the kind of degree you choose to do – for example, the University of Surrey asks for ABB grades for a place on its BSc in International Hospitality Management but they don’t specify any particular subjects. Manchester Metropolitan University ask for 240-280 UCAS points for a place on its Hospitality Management degree course, whilst the University of Brighton asks for straight B grades to study for an International Hospitality Management degree.

There are over 30 other universities in the UK which offer degrees in various aspects of hospitality and tourism. The majority of them offer you the chance to do a sandwich year as part of your studies, during which you’ll spend a year working in the industry, applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life work situations. Time spent at work means that your degree will take four years to complete but you’ll have gained a huge amount of experience in that extra year.

As a hospitality graduate, there’s every chance you could become the manager of a hotel, restaurant or leisure attraction in your early twenties. The manager of a top London hotel can earn a six-figure sum, while talented chefs and great hotel staff are well-paid, in huge demand and can choose to work anywhere in the world. ■ MOVING ON JAN/FEB 2015

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an apprenticeship with the Volkswagen group will give you the opportunity to start your career with one of the world’s leading car manufacturers The Group has five brands that offer currently offer apprenticeship opportunities: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Each brand has its own character and operates as an independent entity within the UK market. Whether you are looking to work with the prestige Audi or the sporty SEAT, you will be matched with the brand where you can fit in as part of the team and become an ambassador.

The apprenticeship programme is not like attending school. As well as a full time job at a local dealership, you will attend block release training for a week at a time, up to eight times per year. The National Learning Centre and the Technical Training Academy in Milton Keynes are home to all of the apprenticeship training and here you will learn through a combination of classroom based and practical training. At every step you will be encouraged to get involved and be supported by your trainers, mentors and Vocational Learning Advisors.

As your block release training is likely to be one of your first away from home experiences, we aim to make sure that you have fun, find new friends and have a comfortable and safe stay. Accommodation is provided at a local hotel where there are onsite catering facilities, a swimming pool and evening activities. In your second year, you will also have the opportunity to attend the Outward bound experience which gives you a further opportunity to learn more about yourself, 38

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develop your leadership and communication skills and create friendships that will last a lifetime.

But it can’t be all social! Once you have completed a block of training you will return to your dealership where you can put your learning into practice. Learning on –the-job cannot be underestimated. It is a great opportunity to show how much your have taken on during block training, as well as being able to learn from experienced personnel who are already doing the job.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship programme (two years) or advanced apprenticeship (three years) you will receive a nationally recognised qualification. This is just the first step in steering your career forward to a brighter future.

To find out more about our individual brand programmes, visit the apprenticeship websites where you can find out more about the brands and apply online: www.audi-aap.co.uk www.seatapprenticeships.co.uk www.skoda-apprenticeships.co.uk www.volkswagen-apprentice.co.uk www.volkswagencv-apprenticeships.co.uk Call our recruitment team on: 0870 013 0325 or email: vwgapprenticeshipprogramme@babcockinternational.com

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From shop floor to top floor Life as apprentice is just the beginning. If you can show your enthusiasm, have the right attitude and are willing to continue your learning, there is every opportunity to progress within Volkswagen Group and its partner organisations.

Take trainer Jonny Connelly for instance. An inspiration to our current apprentices, Johnny started work as an apprentice service technician in 2009. During his time on the programme he gained more responsibilities. He eventually became the go to man within the workshop, training new apprentices and reporting back to both parents and managers on performance.

Johnny then took the route to become a trainer and started the National Learning Centre as an Apprentice Technical Trainer July 2013. Having sat at the other side of the desk for the three years, Johnny has seen exactly what each week of training looked like and had his own innovative ideas of what he wanted it to look like moving forward. He has worked closely with apprentices to guide them through their training, making the experience enjoyable and accessible. He was also recently awarded the Volkswagen Group Apprentice Technical Trainer of the Year.

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VOLUNTEERING

Put yourself forward People volunteer for many different reasons but there’s a lot to gain from volunteering regardless of why you choose to do it.

t can be difficult to get your first job when you don’t have any relevant experience. It’s a bit of a catch-22 – you can’t get the job because you don’t have the experience and it’s hard to get the experience because you can’t get the job.

Volunteering provides an opportunity to gain the experience and skills that you need to get that first job, it not only gives you something concrete to point to on your CV or mention at interview but also will make you more confident.

The possibilities for volunteering are wide and varied – whether you want to work with animals, in a museum, with children or humanitarian disaster and crisis relief, there are opportunities to help. There are volunteering organisations, like the Do-it Trust which allow you to choose an area of volunteering that you are interested in and also to search by location or for opportunities that you can engage with from home, via your computer.

Depending on which volunteering activity you choose to do, you will develop skills that are transferable, which you can apply to your

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studies and which will be useful in the workplace and in your job or future career. If you choose a volunteering activity that is aligned with what you want to do after you finish school or college, this can be very helpful; for example if you are considering a career in politics, then volunteering in this sector will help you to develop the skills you may need to follow that pathway or if you are hoping to work in the media, you could volunteer as a camera operator for a charity.

Aside from using volunteering opportunities to gain valuable work experience, the feel good factor is important too. Doing your bit and knowing that you are making a difference to a person’s life, to your community or to a global cause, makes you feel good – and it’s good to feel good!

Volunteering can also broaden your horizons and help you to develop an awareness of the problems that different people are facing both in the UK and further afield. Many of the i volunteering activities available enable you to engage with people and projects that otherwise would not be available to you, so they can be a great personal development opportunity. ■

“VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE.”

To find out more about volunteering, visit www.do-it.org.uk

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Sometimes, you just have to be really proactive when you’re looking for work! Here’s how to go about writing a speculative letter to a potential employer… f you are looking for a job, limiting your search to looking at the ads in your local paper or the newsagent’s window just won’t cut it! Whether you’re after a part time or weekend job or a full time holiday job, writing a speculative letter applying for a job in the shop, pub, restaurant or business you want to work for is a great way to get noticed.

When they haven’t actually advertised a position, writing a typed speculative letter to a potential employer about a job vacancy is much better than sending an email – letters usually get opened and if you address it to the right person there is a good chance that your letter will be read sooner than an email.

So where do you start? Pinpoint local businesses you’d like to work for then do your research. The more you find out the better – it will make you look really keen! Tailor each application you write to the individual business – here is a letter format to use as a guide (right).

If you are aged between 14 and 18, there is no need to enclose your CV with a speculative letter. You have mentioned that you are still studying at school and unless you have had a lot of relevant work experience or previous jobs, the employer will be happy to read about you in the form of a letter.

Address the letter correctly and deliver it to the right place – delivering it by hand to the actual person would be even better but make sure you are dressed appropriately if you do this!

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Eliza Harry tells us how her volunteering experience in Central Ethiopia has made her question what she values.

BY ELIZA HARRY or the past few years my school has run a trip to Central Ethiopia, giving us the opportunity to visit this diverse and developing nation and to volunteer in a town called Asella, a place renowned for its long distance and marathon runners.

Last summer I travelled to Hamle 19 School, to work in conjunction with the charity Link Ethiopia, to help build the foundations for a new library and to organise activities for the young pupils.

The school was situated at the end of a mud track which the children had to negotiate daily, many without the protection of shoes. The site included a handful of classrooms with walls painted a soft yellow and streaked with the dirt from outside.

The children we met were eager to show us their exercise books and what they’d been learning.

They were proud of their school and wanted to contribute to its growth by helping us however they could. They insisted on carrying heavy buckets of cement and digging holes for us and it was clear that they viewed education as a privilege.

My favourite part of volunteering was getting to know the pupils, who ranged in age from five to 18. Despite the language barrier, we were able to interact through playing football and frisbee.

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My most memorable afternoon was spent with the younger children. We gave them colouring books and they all crammed into the small classroom. They were so excited and pleased with the drawings they’d done, it didn’t matter that the pencils were blunt and the tables were broken and crooked – they were content just to be creative and the setting was irrelevant to them.

Volunteering in Ethiopia was a valuable experience for me. It showed me how unnecessary it is that we value material possessions so highly and how worthless they are.

The United Nations rates Ethiopia as the 14th least developed country in the world but it is rich in many other ways. My experience has made me question what development is. Is it simply an accumulation of wealth? How important is it really, compared with the deeper but less obvious values of openness, hospitality, cooperation and pride displayed by the Ethiopians I met?

Volunteering in Ethiopia has developed my ? understanding of how different societies operate and how important family, a sense of shared heritage and community are to me. ■

“THE CHILDREN WE MET WERE EAGER TO SHOW US THEIR EXERCISE BOOKS AND WHAT THEY’D BEEN LEARNING.”

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