Moving On April/May 2015

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Letter from the editor Kate Newton spills the beans about what’s coming up in the spring edition of Moving On.

Meet our talented line-up of student writers.

News All the latest news and reviews for April 2015.

12 Super furry animals

Careers and creatures great and small – job options in animal care.

15 Winning post

Stop horsing around and back the favourite – pick a winning career in the horse racing industry.

16 In the pipeline

Tap into a piping hot career in plumbing and heating.

19 Staying power

Careers in the clean, green, renewable energy industry.

21 Lights…Camera…Action!!!

Jobs in all five stages of the film-making process.

23 Moving pictures

What goes where and when – Jeremy Baum tells us how it all works in the film distribution industry.

24 There’s something about...

Ben Stiller

Read all about his new film comedy in our exclusive interview with the blockbusting Hollywood funny man.

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Contributors

Sell! Sell! Sell! Shop for the best jobs and careers in the massive UK retail industry.

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28 Life savers

Play a crucial part in people’s lives by choosing a career in the emergency care sector.

31 Build and grow

Shape the world around you by carving out a career in landscape architecture.

33 ’appy days!

Creative careers in app design and development.

34 Sporting chance

Tia Ruel talks about her love of the game Boccia and how she hopes to represent England playing this exciting sport.

37 Remember, remember!

What not to do when you start planning your revision timetable.

38 Military activity

Quick march into a fulfilling job in one of the four UK armed forces.

41 Art work

How to be smart with a degree in fine art.

42 People need people

Careers in the social care sector and volunteering with the elderly.

46 Good to know…

Information on assistive training technology available for students with specific learning difficulties.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Letter from the editor Welcome to the April/May edition of Moving On. This month we bring you an exclusive Publisher Lynette Daly Editor Kate Newton Email: editor@walpolepublishing.co.uk Student contributors Megan Bevis, Ellen Chapman, Conor Elliott, Emily Godbold, Ben Green, Maria Hasan, Tia Ruel, Eleanor Spicer, Alexandra Waterson

interview with Hollywood funny man Ben Stiller, who chatted to us about his role in the film While We’re Young, a comedy about the generational differences between two couples, one in their twenties and one in their forties – read the review on page 9 and the interview on page 24.

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need to know about careers in animal care. We take a look at the wide range of jobs available starting at entry level, right up to postgraduate careers in veterinary medicine.

Also in this land-based edition we take a look at career options in the racing industry, which is a big employer in this country and it’s not all about jobs for horse lovers and jockeys – the racing industry needs accountants, marketing people and event managers too.

You can also check out careers in landscape architecture, a profession which brings nature, science and design together to create fantastic open spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Interested in jobs in heating and plumbing, careers in the armed forces and the emergency services, in the fast-growing renewable energy industry or app development? We’ve got them all covered in this information-packed spring issue, so what are you waiting for? Get reading!

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“Writing for Moving On was an exciting experience for me; I really enjoyed writing for them as it gave me experience in journalism and showed me that it is a career I truly want to pursue in the future.”

“I have really enjoyed writing for Moving On, as I feel that I have gained a lot more experience, enabling me to stand out as an individual in future education and career choices.”

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.”

Emily Godbold

Ben Green

A-levels Uckfield Community College

A-levels Coopers’ Company and Coborn School

“I have thoroughly enjoyed writing for Moving On because I found my article topic very interesting, and have gained valuable journalistic experience. Thank you!”

“Writing for Moving On has been a challenging, thought-provoking and hugely enjoyable experience! I’ve developed new writing skills and researched an exciting and newly emerging field.”

“I have really enjoyed writing for Moving On as it’s been a great experience for me to participate in. I’m glad I got the opportunity to write an article for this magazine.”

Tia Ruel

Eleanor Spicer

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Alexandra Waterson

“Writing for Moving On has given me a chance to spread the word about the fantastic sport of Boccia and to encourage students like me to go for it, whether it’s at work rest or play!”

“I really enjoyed writing for Moving On because it educated me in the diverse career paths available in animal care and gave me a taste of creating articles of this sort.”

Maria Hasan GCSEs Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College

A-levels Wyke Sixth Form College “I really enjoyed writing for Moving On because it was a completely new experience for me and has provided me with skills I’ll need in the future when it comes to researching and working to a brief.”

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NEWS

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ALL CHANGE FOR A-LEVELS he Government’s Department for Education has been working on major changes to the way A-levels are taught and assessed in schools and colleges. A-level content will also be changed, to make them more ‘fit for purpose’ – or tougher, to put it bluntly! Universities will be involved in specifying the content of the new A-level exams, so that they meet their required academic standards.

The changes are being phased in in stages over the next two years, with the first revised A-level syllabuses being taught from September this year. It is hoped that these changes will give all A-levels uniformity and consistency so that the same level of achievement is measurable and attainable across all subjects – which in turn will make it easier for universities to measure their applicants’ true ability no matter which subject they have studied.

One of the main differences is that A-levels will be assessed in a linear way i.e. students will sit only one set of exams at the end of their two year course – up until now A-levels (made up of AS and A2 levels) have been modular i.e. tested and marked at regular intervals. Coursework has counted as 40 per cent of the final mark but will only

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count as 20 per cent after the reforms and will only apply to certain subjects.

Marks gained in A-level science practicals will no longer go towards the final grade but will be catalogued separately, in a certificate of endorsement.

The Government want to ‘de-couple’ AS and A-levels and if AS levels survive at all, they will be assessed at the end of one year. They will be regarded as a stand-alone qualification but will no longer count towards an A-level. At the moment, AS levels count for 50 per cent of the marks given for an A-level.

In exams there will be more multiple choice questions and students will be asked questions which will test whether they have a full understanding of a subject as a whole, rather than simply learning facts and theories off by heart.

If you have to retake any A-levels, under the new system you will have to retake the entire theory exam but any internal assessments will be carried forward.

Grades for A-levels will remain the same – A* to E. AS levels will remain in place for the moment, but there are questions about the cost-effectiveness of providing them and concerns about how easy it will be to fit them into timetables alongside the new two-year A-level courses.

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APPRENTICES DIG FOR THE FUTURE oung apprentices in Liverpool, who work and train with green service providers, Glendale Liverpool, have planted 21 new trees and 650 hedge plants at the Park Hill allotments site in Dingle.

The tree-planting event was organised to mark National Apprenticeship Week as well as the success of Glendale Liverpool’s apprenticeship scheme, which is a joint venture with Liverpool City Council.

Peter Cosgrove, the manager of Glendale Liverpool, strongly believes in the importance of apprenticeships for young people, particularly those who leave formal education with few qualifications. He sees providing apprenticeships as a matter of social responsibility and commented, “Whilst regenerating the city through construction and redevelopment it is equally important to invest in people and promote a sense of purpose and pride. The planting event was symbolic of the positive future Glendale Liverpool aims to provide for young people, through our apprenticeship schemes.”

Councillor Steve Munby, the Liverpool City Council cabinet member for neighbourhoods said, “I am delighted that this scheme is being completed by apprentices who are gaining very valuable experience on a project which will stand them in good stead for their future.”

Since 2006, Glendale has introduced over 60 apprenticeship opportunities to local people and currently employs 24 apprentices who are at various stages and levels of development.

For more info go to: www.glendale-services.co.uk/about/case-studies/groundsmaintenance-apprenticeships

FILM REVIEW: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG en Stiller and Naomi Watts star in Noah Baumbach’s film, While We’re Young – a comedy about a bored forty-something couple whose lives are enhanced when they meet two, twentysomething hipsters.

Stiller and Watts play Josh and Cornelia Srebnick, a happily married couple in their forties. Josh has been working on the same documentary for 10 years and has collected hundreds of hours of footage. Unable to let go of it and dogged by his need to do things in the traditional way, he just can’t seem to finish off his documentary and move on.

The couple feel stuck in middle-aged limbo – until they meet up with Jamie, an aspiring documentary maker and his ice cream-making wife, Darby (Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried).

Inspired by their free-spirited new friends, Josh and Cornelia abandon dull evenings spent playing charades and listening to baby talk with friends their own age, to hook up with the crazy young couple and indulge in exciting activities like hiphop dance classes and tunnel walking – resulting in hilarious consequences. While Josh and Cornelia are watching films on Netflix and listening to music via their iPods, Jamie and Darby are listening to vinyl and embracing the fuzzy imagery of oldfashioned video tapes.

The film takes a funny look at the way different generations engage with technology and how they deal with the difficulties everyone has, when the time finally comes to grow up.

See our exclusive Ben Stiller interview on page 24.

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NEWS DO A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP – AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL PAY YOUR UNI FEES! he Prime Minister was in Lancashire last month to announce plans for the creation of nine, newstyle degree apprenticeship schemes which will give some lucky young people the chance to benefit from a free university education and to maximise their employment chances.

Apprentices on this scheme will not have to pay any uni fees – costs will be shared by the Government and industry employers.

The ‘no fees’ aspect of this initiative will be a major draw for young people and will make them extremely attractive to employers, who will have a great pool of talent to choose from because of the inevitable competition there will be for places on the new scheme. Apprentices will split their time between studying for a degree and gaining hands-on experience whilst earning a wage in their chosen profession.

Apprentices will be able to study subjects like chartered surveying, aerospace engineering and nuclear power as well as engineering, design and digital, laboratory science and public relations – industries which are closely linked to the needs of the UK economy. Degree apprenticeships in the automotive, construction and banking industries will start in September.

Businesses, universities and colleges will come together to develop practical apprentice degree courses which will give young people the education and skills they need which are vital for boosting employment prospects and labour market success.

Co-designed by employers and universities, in some cases they will lead to the apprentice gaining chartered or registered status, awarded by the relevant professional body.

The Prime Minister said, “Equipping people with the skills they need to get on in life and backing businesses to create jobs are key parts of our long-term economic plan. Degree apprenticeships will give people a great head start, combining a full degree with the real, practical skills gained in work and the financial security of a regular pay packet. They will bring the world of business and the world of education closer together and let us build the high-level technical skills needed for the jobs of the future. I want to see many more businesses and universities begin to offer them.”

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STUDENT WRITER HITS THE BIG TIME! ost of the articles on careers and qualifications which are published in Moving On are researched and written by its student readership. Back in February 2014, Moving On commissioned James Churchill, a writing and film studies student at Anglia Ruskin University, to write an article on the Raspberry Pi computer and to interview its inventor, Eben Upton. James’ piece was featured in last year’s March edition of Moving On and having spotted his writing talent, Moving On’s editor asked James to contribute further to the magazine by researching questions for and writing up an interview with TV dragon and entrepreneur, Peter Jones. James went on to write articles on sports-related careers and job opportunities for young people in chemical engineering, as well as a news article on Atari’s illfated computer game, E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial.

James’ writing talent and his love of all things to do with computer gaming has proven to be a lucky combination – after using his Moving On article on the Raspberry Pi as an example of his work, James has had his first piece as a professional journalist published in the well-known Retro Gamer magazine.

James wrote to Moving On, saying,“I just wanted to write to say thanks because I’ve had my first paid feature article with Retro Gamer magazine this month. I wanted to say thanks to you for giving me a start with Moving On. The Raspberry Pi article was the one I sent as an example when pitching. I’m now doing more stuff for them and I wanted to say thanks for the experience prior to it!”

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ANIMAL CARE

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BY ELEANOR SPICER here is a wide variety of job options in the animal care sector, ranging from animal shelter assistant to veterinary surgeon. It is important to have a clear idea of what career path would suit you best, in terms of your own interests and the reality of gaining the right qualifications you’ll need to do the job you’d like to do.

If you simply love animals, you could consider working for an animal shelter.

Shelters rely on unpaid volunteers but if you want a paid job, animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, the PDSA and the Blue Cross all offer jobs in animal care. It can be hugely fulfilling to know that you’re helping animals in need but it’s not a job for the faint-hearted, as you’ll often be dealing with sick animals, some of which will have been subjected to ill-treatment or neglect. For more info

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go to: www.pdsa.org.uk/careers www.bluecross.org.uk/1739/jobs www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/jobs Some employers may ask for GCSEs but you may not need formal qualifications for animal shelter work.

Once you are employed as an animal care worker, you will usually receive training on the job. You would probably start on the minimum wage and eventually earning up to £14,000 a year.

Animal care activities can also include pet groomer. Pet groomers can be employed at animal welfare clinics or can be self-employed, working from home or in a grooming parlour or by travelling out to clients homes. For more info, go to: www.petcare.org.uk/index. php/vacancies If horses are your passion, the equestrian sector offers many options, with jobs in horse breeding on stud

farms for example. In the leisure sector, there are full time jobs and apprenticeships available, such as teaching in a riding school or in a pony trekking business. The horse racing industry has a wide variety of jobs and apprenticeships too – see ‘The winning post’ on page 15 for more info.

Equine apprenticeships and foundation degrees in equine studies are another option. On an equine studies course, you’ll study the anatomy and biology of horses as well as the business side of the equine industry.

Equine management courses cover stable management, coaching skills and the leisure and tourism-related aspects of the equestrian world. For more info, go to: www.brightknowledge.org/ knowledge-bank/sport-and-leisure/ careers-and-courses/working-in-theequine-industry

ng with animals – what could be better creatures into a fulfilling career?

Intermediate level apprenticeships in the animal care sector include animal/ dog groomer, pet shop assistant or dog handler and at advanced level there are apprenticeships in zoo/animal keeping, animal/dog training, or animal management.

If you want to study animals then a degree in zoology is an option.

Studying zoology can lead to jobs in zoos or wildlife parks or with environmental protection or research institutions – www.prospects.ac.uk/ options_zoology.htm The most well known occupations in animal care are those of veterinary nurse and veterinary surgeon (vet). These are the most competitive professions to get into so it is important that you build up a portfolio of work experience and work hard for the grades necessary to get on to a university degree course.

To be a veterinary nurse you’ll need at least two A-levels, preferably in chemistry and/or biology and at least 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C, including English language, maths and science. You can qualify by doing an apprenticeship and workbased training or by doing a degree.

A variety of universities offer degree courses in veterinary nursing, each with different entry requirements. For info on apprenticeships and work-based learning go to: www.caw.ac.uk/study-with-us/ For info on veterinary nursing degrees, go to: www. thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/ courses/options/veterinary-nursing/ Becoming a vet takes a great deal of hard work and dedication. Universities ask applicants for top grades in A-level science subjects and demand evidence of a high level of work experience.

Only seven universities in the UK offer

degrees in veterinary medicine and/ or veterinary science. Despite the competition, more young people than ever are applying to study the subject.

Depending on which university you apply to, you will study for one of the following qualifications: BVMS, BVM&S, BVetMed, BVM, BVS, VetMB and BVSc. They all have the same course code – D100 and are all five-year degrees which allow you to practice as a vet once you have graduated.

For those who secure a place on a degree course, staying on the course is just as challenging and exams are frequent, but if you’re up to the challenge, those who eventually qualify as a vet can find themselves enjoying an exceptionally fulfilling and very wellpaid career. For more info, go to: www. rcvs.org.uk/education/i-want-to-be-avet/#careerops ■ MOVING ON APRIL/MAY 2015

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Horse racing isn’t just about jockeys and trainers – there are loads of jobs available in this surprisingly diverse industry, at entry and graduate levels for horse lovers, riders and non-riders alike. he racing industry offers a wide range of jobs and it often surprises people to see how large and diverse an industry it is. Excellent training and support are available to all and represent a fantastic opportunity for any young person.

The racing industry supports significant levels of employment in many different sectors, with the core of the industry sustaining over 24,000 full and part time jobs. Over 9,500 full time and around 7,400 part time employees are involved in the production and training of horses. Over 400 full time jockeys and over 550 licensed trainers of racehorses work in the industry. Racecourses employ over 1,800 full time staff with additional staff employed on a race day. The common bond joining many people who work in the industry is a real passion for horses and horse racing.

‘Not your typical job’ is perhaps a good way to describe all jobs in horse racing, whether you are working directly with horses or in an office. Key practical roles caring for horses might be based at race horse training yards or breeding studs.

Experience, whilst desirable is not necessary for entry onto training schemes at the British Racing School, Northern Racing College or the National Stud. The two dedicated racing schools offer fantastic free apprenticeships for 16-19 year olds

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The National Stud also has specialist training for those interested in working in horse breeding and looking after foals before they start their racing career. This is great for people who want to work with horses but don’t want to ride them.

Non-office-based roles are also available at racecourses and include working as ground staff, who are responsible for turf and site maintenance as well as hospitality and catering.

There is lots of scope for ongoing training and career progression in all these roles.

For graduates and those interested in working in administration, there are opportunities ranging from racing secretary to racecourse management. Professionals like accountants, marketing executives and event managers are required within the industry too and it’s a fantastic way to combine a degree with working in an equine and sport-focused environment.

There are many apprenticeship opportunities within the equine industry, and many offer BHS Stage exams and/or work based diplomas as part of the framework. They are available to learners aged 16 or over and are usually offered at three different levels which take between one to three years to complete, depending on the level offered. ■

“THE COMMON BOND THAT JOINS MANY PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE INDUSTRY IS A REAL PASSION FOR HORSES AND HORSE RACING.” For more information go to: www.bhs.org. uk/training-andqualifications/equinecareers lantra.co.uk/careers/ discover-a-career/ career-paths www.gov.uk/equineapprenticeships www.careersinracing. com

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HEATING AND PLUMBING

Stay warm and dry and keep your head above the water! We take a look at careers in the heating and plumbing industry.

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BY CONOR ELLIOTT nowledge of the industry and an understanding of technical drawings are important skills in the heating and plumbing trade, so grades A*C in maths, science and engineering would be beneficial choices at GCSE level, if you want to be a plumber.

City & Guilds offer a variety of courses including Level 2 NVQs in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, Plumbing Studies, Heating and many more.

Apprenticeships in heating and plumbing can be accessed through your local FE college. These courses cover topics like health and safety, tool maintenance, reading and constructing drawings and plans, pipework-joining techniques and metal frame manufacturing.

Advanced apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-Level passes) are awarded by City & Guilds and are usually run in partnership with well-known plumbing and heating companies. Most soletrading plumbers are unlikely to be able to take on apprentices but it’s still worth contacting local plumbing businesses about apprenticeships You might want to specialise in domestic appliance repair or work in the building services once you’ve trained and qualified as a plumber.

Once you are working as a domestic plumber or heating engineer, it’s recommended that you join professional institutions such as the Chartered

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Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) or WaterSafe.

They use the Register of Plumbers (RP) and Register of Heating Professionals (RHP) and customers can use these companies to check up on plumbers’ qualifications. You have to pay a fee to join but doing so can increase your business potential and gives you financial benefits such as trade discounts on tools and machinery.

Anyone who’s interested in a career in domestic plumbing and heating should definitely look into joining one of these industry bodies.

Domestic plumbers work around 40 hours a week and newly qualified plumbers earn around £18,000 a year. After gaining experience they can expect to earn up to £35,000 a year.

Self-employed plumbers set their own hours and those offering a 24-hour service will have to commit to working in the evenings and at weekends. The recommended qualifications for this career are the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Domestic Heating Systems and the Level 2 to 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating, as well as hands-on experience gained through an apprenticeship. Through doing this, you’ll have

Super-brainy, theory of relativity scientist, Albert Einstein, was made an honorary member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, after he’d announced that if he had to live his life all over again, he wanted to be a plumber!

the welldeveloped practical and problemsolving skills, an organised approach to your work and excellent customer care and communication skills. Plumbers with a minimum of five years’ experience are advised

by WaterSafe to take the BPEC WaterSafe Experienced Plumber course, to encourage exceptional ability.

Gas service technicians work an average 3540 hour week and can expect to earn around £15,000 a year at apprenticeship level and up to £25,000 to £30,000 when qualified (not including overtime and bonus shifts). To become fully qualified, gas technicians need a Gas Safe registration and a Level 3 NVQ in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance, a Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation or a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating.

To broaden the appliances you can work on and improve potential business, gas technicians can be assessed through the Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS). Examples of assessments include: Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) which is compulsory, Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters (CENWAT) and Warm Air Heaters (DAH1). Qualities needed for this career include good practical ability and welldeveloped organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, as well as basic IT and maths skills for calculating and working out dimensions. Constant awareness of industry regulations and guidelines are essential to ensure safe working practice.

Although domestic plumbing and heating are the most popular options in the industry, the career paths available in this sector are diverse and varied. Building services engineers install heating, ventilation and water systems in large office buildings and shops and can earn £20,000 as a starting salary, up to £45,000 as a senior engineer. In this job you will be expected to draw up plans using computers, estimate and budget costs and ensure health and safety requirements are met. Similar to most jobs in the industry, good communication and problem-solving skills are needed, as well as adaptability, good organisational skills and decisiveness. ■

“DOMESTIC PLUMBERS WORK AROUND 40 HOURS A WEEK AND NEWLY QUALIFIED PLUMBERS EARN AROUND £18,000 A YEAR.”

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ASPIRE ACHIEVE ADVANCE

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

staying power The renewable energy industry is a clean, green, power machine, generating lots of exciting jobs and careers for those of you keeping an eye on the future of our planet…

BY BEN GREEN enewable energy is the power generated by sources like the wind, waves and the sun, which naturally replenish themselves and which won’t run out, even if we use them continuously.

This innovative industry offers exciting job opportunities for anyone with an interest in the environment and engineering.

Projects which employ lots of people are being spurred on by the Government’s need to meet the target that by 2020, 15 per cent of our energy demand should come from renewable sources.

The benefits of a career in this industry include the proactive nature of the jobs, the diversity of the roles available, with average salaries in the renewables sector now rising with demand. The UK’s green economy is worth £128 billion and supports jobs for nearly a million people.

To become a renewables engineer you could enrol on the City&Guilds advanced level apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance which is run by RenewableUK. If you want to take the graduate route, new technologies are being developed all the time to improve the provision of sustainable energy and these technologies are the focus of many university degree courses which relate to renewable energy. You could do a BSc in Clean

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Energy, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Science. There are BEng and BSc degree courses in Sustainable Energy Technology, Renewable Energy or Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems for example, which are available at unis across the UK. If you want to develop your credentials further, you could study for an MEng or an MSc in one of these subjects.

If your interest lies more in the consultancy, policy making or research side of renewables, it might be wise to gain some practical engineering experience and then go on study for a BSc or MSc. Other job options are in technological research, environmental field research, data reporting and finance, campaigning and communications, and policy and legal aid.

If you are keen to pursue a career in the renewables industry, why don’t you get involved in your school’s science and eco clubs?

What about trying to get some wind turbines installed – if there aren’t any yet, use your initiative! Try finding work experience in a relevant local business or opt for residential volunteering at the Centre for Alternative Energy in Wales. You could help out at a nature reserve to get some insight into environmental management. ■

“AVERAGE SALARIES IN THE RENEWABLES SECTOR ARE NOW RISING WITH DEMAND.”

For a comprehensive list of universities in the UK which run degree courses relating to aspects of renewable and sustainable energy, go to: www.reuk. co.uk/UK-RenewableEnergy-DegreeCourses.htm and for further information on careers in the renewable energy sector, go to: www.renewableuk. com/en/careers/index. cfm

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There are five stages in the film-making process, each offering a wide range of job opportunities for all sorts of people with all sorts of skills. undreds of people can be involved in the making of a film or just a few, depending on the size of the project and of course, the budget. Making a film involves getting lots of skilled people together to do different jobs at each stage of the film-making process, from the initial spark of an idea, to when it’s up there on the cinema screen.

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Development A writer or director comes up with an idea for a film. Then it’s time to persuade a studio to make the film by pitching your idea to them. If they’re up for it, the studio has to get funding to fix a budget and then they’ll put together the team who will make the movie.

Job roles at this stage include: investor, accountant, line producer, screenwriter, agent, casting director.

Pre-production This is when all the technical stuff that can be done before filming starts is done and when contracts are signed.

Job roles at this stage include: producer, director, art director, concept artist, storyboard artist, production designer, model maker, sound designer, costume designer, props master, location manager, CG previsualisation artist.

Production This is when everything goes into full-swing – the actors are signed, the locations booked and technical staff are on board. Filming begins, not necessarily in chronological order, with the

director working to a storyboard which has all the scenes planned out in detail. Once filming is complete, the next stage begins.

Job roles at this stage include: actor, director of photography, camera operator, carpenter, plasterer, rigger (scaffolding, scenery), gaffer (electrician), scenic artist, painter, sculptor, set decorator, sound recorder, wardrobe supervisor, hair and makeup artist, script supervisor, caterer, runner.

Post-production All the scenes are put together and played roughly in order – these are called the rushes.

Some scenes are cut, some added and then organised by the film editor, along with the soundtrack, into the final cut, the finished film.

Job roles at this stage include: editor, sound engineer, foley artist and special effects.

Marketing This is the stage at which glitzy, red carpet premieres take place, to promote new films for maximum publicity. Not all films have such glamorous launches but most are shown to the press and media and are reviewed by film critics before they go on general release. They are then distributed to cinemas around the country, for viewing by the popcorn-munching public.

Job roles at this stage include: PR and marketing executive, film critic, distribution executive, cinema projectionist.

For full job descriptions, go to: creativeskillset. org/creative_industries/film/job_roles ■

“A WRITER OR DIRECTOR COMES UP WITH AN IDEA FOR A FILM. THEN IT’S TIME TO PERSUADE A STUDIO TO MAKE THE FILM.”

The Government runs apprenticeships schemes in Creative and Digital media and in the Arts, Media and Publishing.

For more info, go to: www.gov.uk/creativeand -digital-mediaapprenticeships www.gov.uk/ government/ collections/artsmedia-and-publishingapprenticeships

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ARTS AND MEDIA

Moving pictures Meet Jeremy Baum, head of theatrical sales for Icon Film Distribution, who told us about working in this industry. eremy Baum is in charge of sales strategy at Icon Film Distribution. He’s the guy who gets films distributed around cinemas for you to see and enjoy and without people like Jeremy, films would get made but you wouldn’t get to see them! Jeremy sets the release dates, communicates with cinemas and exhibitors, then he negotiates how much they should pay to show the films. He also organises showings of film trailers and previews and has to forecast boxoffice figures.

Jeremy told us, “Although film distribution is essentially a behind-the-scenes job, the role of head of theatrical sales brings me into contact with some big names and I’ve met many, including Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Ridley Scott and Don Johnson.”

Some young people know exactly what they want to do from an early age and Jeremy felt this way too. “I was always passionate about film and knew at an early age that I wanted to work specifically in film distribution. At the age of 14 I found myself a work experience placement with 20th Century Fox.” After studying for his GCSEs, Jeremy did a BTEC Diploma in Media Studies and again found himself some relevant work experience, this time with Rank Screen Advertising. After leaving college he found himself a job as a runner for a post-production house and then went on to work for movie-making giants, Columbia Pictures and Warner Bros.

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Often seen as an industry where it’s a case of who you know and not what you know, Jeremy is keen to dispel this myth about the film industry, saying, “When I started out, I had no contacts at all but this didn’t put me off. I wrote hundreds of letters and persevered. I love the job that I have, I feel very appreciative and I cannot envisage doing anything else.”

Jeremy’s advice to anyone out there interested in a job in film distribution is, “Put yourself out there. There are plenty of opportunities to work as a runner and lots of different routes into the industry. The one common theme though is this – be prepared to work hard. The hours are long, the pay is poor and a can-do attitude is vital but if you prove your worth, the reward is a career in a wonderfully creative industry, working with great teams and movie stars.” ■

“PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AS A RUNNER AND LOTS OF DIFFERENT ROUTES INTO THE INDUSTRY.”

Icon Film Distribution is one of the UK’s leading independent film distributors, with a library of over 200 titles, including: Paranormal Activity, The Babadook and most recently, It Follows. www.iconmovies.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT...

STILLER “I FOUND IT A VERY HOPEFUL AND ROMANTIC MOVIE – AND YET IT’S STILL A STRONG COMMENTARY ON OUR CULTURE.”

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Ben Stiller talks to Moving On about his new film, While We’re Young, a funny take on the differences and similarities between two couples who are a generation apart in age.

Photos: Icon Film Distribution/Nicole Rivelli

What appealed to you about the film’s central dynamic – these two couples?

Being a couple in their 40s, without kids, I think raises questions for them. Questions like, ‘What are we doing with our lives? If we’re not procreating and continuing the cycle and all that, then what exactly is our purpose?

When they meet Jamie and Darby, there’s this feeling that maybe there’s a lot more they can explore in life, both together and apart. What’s so interesting is that meeting Jamie and Darby spices up their relationship but at the same time, it starts to deconstruct it.

Josh and Jamie have a very interesting relationship, what’s your take on it?

I think Josh has so many insecurities about his own work and sets the bar so high for himself that to see someone who says, ‘Yeah, I’m going to try that, I’m going to do this, I’m going to make a film, I’m going to write poetry…’ it’s very exciting to him … and it’s also annoying to him. I think he wants to be Jamie at first, then he realises that he can’t be Jamie. Then he figures out that he really doesn’t want to be Jamie at all.

While We’re Young is on general release now.

You’ve worked with director Noah Baumbach before on Greenberg. Were you excited to team up with him again?

Noah writes very human moments and observations that are spot on. I love that about his writing. He’s all about the small nuances that have a huge impact on us. He finds humour in all the uncomfortable, awkward moments we have – but he’s never just going for the joke. He’s exploring these comical moments in a way that makes you see different things in them.

Noah wrote such a great script that’s very much about what’s going on in this cultural moment and what’s happened in the last 20 years, to art and entertainment and lifestyles, with the arrival of the internet and social media.

I laughed out loud at so many things and I found it a very hopeful and romantic movie – and yet it’s still a strong commentary on our culture.

From the point of view of my generation, it felt incredibly authentic. At the same time, reading it, I had to realise, ‘Oh! I’m the old guy in this script!’

What appealed to you about your character, Josh?

He’s really struggling with where he’s supposed to be in this culture, at this time. He’s an old school kind of guy, who grew up making movies in a way that has totally changed in the last 20 years, which I can identify with. All the tools have changed, how movies are experienced is changing, attention spans are changing and now with all this access to movie making technology, anybody can make a movie. That can be a great thing – it’s far more democratic, but it changes the experience of someone like Josh, who is from a generation where you felt you had to specifically train to be a great film maker, you had to pay your dues and you wanted to do things in a certain, authentic way.

You got to be Naomi Watts’s screen husband – what was that like?

Naomi is someone I’ve always wanted to work with.

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We will start recruiting shortly for enthusiastic committed people to join us in August 2015.

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RETAIL

E R O T S Y Z A R C Stock up on top tips in our one-stop shop for all the retail career details you’ll ever need! he UK retail industry is the largest employer in the private sector with 2.7 million workers. Wholesale and retail made up 16 per cent of the UK’s economic output in 2012 and continues to grow and last year, happy shoppers spent approximately £27 billion in retail outlets and stores.

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Buyers Buyers select the range of products to be sold in shops and source new goods – from fashion and footwear through to flowers, fancy goods or food. They analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and develop good working relationships with suppliers.

Merchandisers Retail merchandisers work with buyers and sales teams to make sure that products go to the right stores. They set prices, plan promotions and calculate the exact amount of goods needed by shops and stores to avoid waste and loss of profits.

Marketing Marketing managers develop campaigns to promote products and services. They use social media and digital marketing in advertising campaigns and to recruit staff. Duties include market research, developing marketing plans, producing advertisements and securing advertising opportunities.

Sales This is retail’s biggest area of employment. The role mainly includes selling products or services directly to customers on the shop floor.

Distribution and logistics Products need to get from one place to another – from suppliers to warehouses and then to specific retail outlets or, as with online orders, from the warehouse to the customer. Distribution and logistics is essential as products need to be in the right place at the right time to promote customer satisfaction. Roles include warehouse operatives and drivers to distribution managers who manage warehouse staff as well as stock levels, delivery times and transportation of goods.

“LAST YEAR, SHOPPERS SPENT APPROXIMATELY £27 BILLION IN RETAIL OUTLETS AND STORES.”

Human Resources (HR) HR employees ensure that the right people are in the right roles and that staffing levels are stable and efficient. They advise on policy and procedure, support individual staff members and managers with issues relating to pay and conditions and employment regulations and provide training for staff.

IT There are many IT roles in the retail industry from software development, programming, website and mobile app development to database administration and information systems management. ■

For more information got to: www.kent.ac.uk/ careers/sitereta.htm www.people1st.co.uk/ Training-services/ National-SkillsAcademy-for-Retail

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EMERGENCY CARE

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Accident and emergency (A&E) departments in hospitals are vital in this area of healthcare.

BY ALEXANDRA WATERSON

here is a wide range of roles in the emergency care sector, whether it’s answering 999 calls, driving an ambulance in an emergency call-out, maintaining vehicles and medical equipment or supporting trained paramedics. Working in emergency care differs from other medical careers as it is all about the patient’s pre-hospital experience, giving immediate medical attention at the scene of an accident or medical emergency.

There are lots of jobs available in the emergency care sector and the qualifications and skills you need vary depending on the role you choose. You can start at entry level with little or no experience and work your way up so if going into higher education is not for you, don’t worry – there are many jobs in this sector which don’t require a degree but you will have to undergo lots of training in whichever job you choose to do.

It is really important to consider whether you’re cut out for this kind of job. You’ll have to work quickly and efficiently and remain calm and clear-headed enough to deal with all sorts of stressful situations, involving people in pain and distress. You’ll deal with all kinds of injuries or sudden illness and sometimes you’ll be working under difficult circumstances in tricky weather

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conditions, on a busy motorway or in an enclosed space.

You’ll need three to four GCSEs, grades A* to C, including maths, English and science. You’ll need a full, clean, manual UK driving licence and excellent driving skills. You’ll also need to be fit as the job is physically demanding. Emergency care assistants work a 37.5 hour week on a shift rota and earn around £17,770 a year.

Emergency care apprenticeship schemes are available providing training in responding to emergency calls, driving ambulances, using medical equipment and administration.

There are training courses which need a higher level of medical training such as PHEM – Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine. This is a twelve month programme offered at institutes such as The Royal College of Anaesthetists which involves training for handling emergencies in all environments away from hospitals and transferring patients from one location to another. You will need to do a six month placement in an emergency medicine role and training in specialist clinical skills before you are eligible for this programme.

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Another job option in this sector is emergency care nurse. This role is important in the hectic environment of an A&E department as the emergency care nurse must prioritise the order in which patients are to be seen (triage) and be able to identify patients with critical conditions who need immediate medical attention. The role also involves supporting the work of emergency physicians by asking screening questions of patients who are able to answer as well as checking patients’ vital signs, running tests, collecting results from laboratories and keeping patients records up-to-date.

If working as a handson emergency carer does not appeal to you, there are career opportunities away from the hustle and bustle of the A&E department, in the ambulance control room for example. Emergency medical dispatchers handle all 999 calls and are responsible for dispatching ambulances efficiently to those who need them. By communicating with the callers, medical dispatchers must identify the

severity of the emergency and send paramedics to those in the most critical conditions – ambulances are often diverted to more severe emergency scenes, even if they are already on their way to another accident. This role requires you to be educated to GCSE level and to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will also have to have good keyboard skills and must be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Although you won’t be working face-to-face with patients, you will be responsible for the initial care they receive and you will often have to talk to a distressed caller and give onthe-spot, practical advice. Like all workers in the emergency care sector, you will have to be the kind of person who can work efficiently and stay calm in stressful conditions.

If you are considering a career in emergency care, consider whether you’ll be able to deal with the pressure of emergency situations. If it’s right for you a career in emergency care is highly rewarding and will give you the opportunity to play a really important role in saving lives. For more information on emergency care careers, go to: www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-bycareer/ambulance-service-team/careers-in-theambulance-service/emergency-care-assistant/ ■ MOVING ON APRIL/MAY 2015

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Knowing I can make people happier is the most satisfying part of my job There are e a huge range of jobs available in adult social care, e, such as... front line care workers, therapists, activity organisers, managers, administration‌

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

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Don’t let the grass grow under your feet – check out a career as a landscape architect!

BY MEGAN BEVIS

andscape architecture shapes the world we live in, combining nature with manmade structures. Do you picture yourself working with the natural environment, bringing nature into our cities and towns and enhancing the beauty of public spaces? If so, you could think about qualifying as a landscape architect.

There are five main areas of landscape architecture: landscape design, landscape management, landscape science, landscape planning and urban design. As a qualified landscape architect, you could work across all these areas, just cover a few of them or specialise in one aspect.

If you’re thinking about being a landscape architect, you should consider trying to get some work experience or a placement. When planning a career you should always think about what will help in the future and universities will always take into account any work experience that you have and it not only helps with gaining a university place but it will also help you to decide whether landscape architecture really is what you want to do.

The usual entry requirements for a degree course are 3 A-levels at grades A*-B or the equivalent, in a relevant subject such as art, biology or geography for instance.

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Landscape architecture is a chartered profession, meaning that the person has the credentials of being fully qualified in their chosen profession. In order to pursue this qualification, make sure that the university course you apply for is fully accredited.

Universities such as Sheffield, Edinburgh, Kingston and Birmingham offer degrees in landscape architecture, garden design, landscape design and technology, landscape planning and environmental conservation and you can study design and landscape architecture at Writtle College which is affiliated to Essex University.

Undergraduate courses take three to four years to complete. After finishing your degree you’ll be able to apply for licentiate membership of the Landscape Institute which then allows you to apply for relevant jobs.

Once you have started to practice as a landscape gardener you will continue to learn in order to qualify as a fully chartered landscape architect.

There are three levels of qualification for a landscape architect: Licentiate, CMLI (chartered member) and Fellow. As a licentiate, the average salary is £20,000 - £29,000. A CMLI’s earns an average salary of £30,000 - £45,000 and a Fellow’s average salary is £50,000 - £80,000, including job roles of head of department or director. ■

“IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT BEING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER TRYING TO GET SOME WORK EXPERIENCE OR A PLACEMENT. ” To find work experience you can contact your local branch of the Landscape Institute – visit www. landscapeinstitute. org and they’ll help you locate practices in your area and find work experience or job-shadowing opportunities.

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APP DEVELOPMENT

Fancy a career in the cutting edge world of app development?

Here’s how to take steps to get closer to that target!

BY MARIA HASAN ere’s the lowdown. There are two types of app development – front end and back end. Front end development consists of the design, layout and interactive user interface content.

Front end designers need to have creative flair and knowledge of what looks good and which will present well on a smart phone or tablet. By contrast, the back end developer deals with the more technical side of app construction like the coding process for example. If you haven’t heard of the coding phenomenon, where have you been?!!

Think of an app as being like a bike. The front end designer creates the body work, chooses the colour scheme, designs the handlebar shape and the overall look of the bike. The back end developer develops the brakes, sorts out the mechanical stuff needed to build the bike and deals with all the technical things a bike needs to function properly and run smoothly. App development works in the same way.

If you’re currently considering your GCSE or A-Level options then it’s key to make choices that will help you to achieve your app development career goal. If you aspire to being a front end designer, courses such as graphic design can be beneficial as you’ll gain the creative and artistic skills you will need to stand out in this competitive field. Alternatively, if you prefer the idea of being a back end developer then an IT-

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based course will be more useful to you as it will equip you with the technical nuts and bolts skills required for this area of app development.

Software development courses as offered by Robert Gordon University of Aberdeen have a good reputation for offering a ‘foot in the door’ of the industry from a technical and creative perspective. It’s a two year top-up programme which will lead to an honours degree. You’ll gain the knowledge to progress further into app development and all you need to know is covered on this course. With bags of determination, your ambition to be employed as either a front end designer or back end developer can be a reality.

For those who don’t want to study app development at university, the good news is that it’s not essential to gain a degree in the subject in order to work in this field. You could do an internship at one of many of the many app development companies which have cropped up in the last few years. If you want to be a front end designer then doing an internship may be a better option for you.

Apprenticeships are another excellent option. There are lots of pioneering software development companies who offer apprenticeships in the IT sector.

So there you have it. What’s stopping you?

Design, develop or code your way to the career you’ve always dreamed of! ■

“IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY CONSIDERING YOUR GCSE OR A-LEVEL OPTIONS THEN IT’S KEY TO MAKE CHOICES THAT WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR APP DEVELOPMENT CAREER GOAL.” For information go to: www.bigambition. co.uk

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SPORT

A student with cerebral palsy tells us what it’s like juggling college life with her passion for sport.

BY TIA RUEL

should probably start by saying that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Follow your dream, but also follow your education.

Like every student, I have problems and difficulties but mine are a bit more challenging than most as I have a disability called cerebral palsy. My life can be very different from other students but I wouldn’t change it. I’ve achieved things most people my age could only dream of.

Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury to the brain. My cerebral palsy affects all four of my limbs and my speech and I spend the majority of the day in an electric wheelchair.

I find it hard to communicate, especially with my class. I can’t write and I can’t use a normal keyboard which means I need a lot of support.

I’ve been playing Boccia for about 7 years but only over the past 2 years have I been taking it seriously. I compete at regional and national level and last year I competed at my

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first international for England! I love Boccia and one day I’d love to represent my country in the Paralympics. It’s going to take a lot of work, but I can do it.

I’m studying a BTEC Level 3 certificate in Sport and I have to fit training, physio and studying into my daily routine too, which can be tricky. I train and have physio twice a week.

Training can be tedious, doing the same thing over and over, but I know one day it’ll all pay off. College are really supportive of my commitment to playing Boccia, letting me have time off to travel up north and accepting that I can be a bit tired after a weekend of competing. When I’m at college I need a lot of support.

I get support in lessons, taking notes and typing, and I get support at breaks.

As a student at Treloar College, I have access to all the support I need. I have physio twice a week, to help with my Boccia training and I also have speech and language therapy. Trying to fit

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everything into a day can be challenging. When I’m not in a lesson or doing assignments, I’ll be in a physiotherapy session, training or sleeping.

Sleep is good!

I’m not going to uni this year. I’m going to take a year out to play Boccia full time. This might be a crazy move, but it’s what I want to do. I love being an athlete and hope I can inspire young people like me to follow their dream.

I’m not your average teenager. Sport has been a huge part of my life for a long time now, and I don’t think I’d be me without it. Boccia

has brought me out of my shell and probably changed my life forever. It’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge I love.

Everyone has the potential to succeed in whatever they want to do. You’ll have success, you’ll have failure and you’ll have days when you’ll think why do I do this? In the end it’ll be worth it. Moving on is scary, I’m petrified but I know I’ll be ok. I love Boccia, and one day I’d love to represent my country in the Paralympics.

It’s going to take a lot of work, but I can do it.

My journey isn’t over. I have a year left of college, I have to train and compete. One day I’ll do it, I’ll represent my country and my advice to students like me is never give up, you will get there and anything is possible if you believe in yourself – I do and I hope whoever is reading this does too! ■

Boccia is a ball sport, related to bowls and pétanque. The sport is contested at local, national and international levels by athletes with severe physical disabilities which affect and restrict their movement. In 1984 it became a Paralympic sport and is now played in over fifty countries.

For more information, go to: www. bocciaengland.org.uk

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REVISION TECHNIQUES

PUT DOWN THAT HIGHLIGHTER PEN AND DOWNLOAD A FLASH CARD APP!!!

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orry to have to say this, but the latest in-depth research says that the best revision technique is – wait for it – to plan and start your revision well ahead of your exams, read your notes (step away from that highlighter!), test yourself using flash cards as you go along and don’t try to learn a whole subject at a time – do a little of each subject every time you sit down to revise. No gimmicks, no post-it notes, no mnemonics – it’s as simple as that!

Research has been done by Professor John Dunlosky at Kent State University in Ohio, USA, where he and his team tested ten common methods people use when they are revising for exams. They discovered that only two out of the ten techniques have any real effect on a student’s ability to retain knowledge whilst revising. See if you recognise any of the methods listed on the right and check out the scores they were given in the experiment.

So, which methods are you guilty of using?

Before the time for serious revision arrives, why don’t you start testing out the two highest scoring ways of revising and see if they work for you? ■

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Summarising writing out the main facts – score – LOW

choosing a word to remind you of information – score – LOW

Imagery forming pictures in your mind when reading or listening – score – LOW

Re-reading simply reading through your notes – score – LOW

Elaborative interrogation being able to explain a point or fact – score – MODERATE

Self-explanation how a problem was solved – score – MODERATE

Interleaved practice alternating between different subjects – score – MODERATE

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After initial application to the RAF, the second stage includes an aptitude test, selection interviews, a health assessment, a fitness test and a pre-recruitment training course. The RAF recruits both males and females, assuming that all other eligibility criteria are met.

RAF training is divided into two stages, the first being Initial Officer Training, in which all applicants participate. Initial Officer Training is spread over the course of three, 10 week terms, resulting in a valuable Level 5 Diploma from the Institute of Leadership and Management. The second stage is role specific training for one of over fifty possible roles, most of which offer a starting salary of £14,348 plus benefits during training.

Salaries after training vary massively – an RAF regiment officer could initially earn £17,185, whilst a medical officer will have a starting salary of £96,200. Most roles will have a minimum requirement of 12 years’ service, a period over which the RAF offer a wide range of opportunities for career progression in the form of apprenticeships, training and scholarships. For the full list of roles and varying requirements within the RAF visit www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles/.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines

“THE MINIMUM AGE FOR APPLYING FOR MOST ROLES IN THE ARMED FORCES IS 16”

The process for joining the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines differs slightly from that of the RAF. In addition to the previously listed eligibility requirements, the Royal Navy is open to both male and female applicants but the Royal Marines is an exclusively male organisation.

Following a successful initial application to the Royal Navy, you’ll sit a recruitment exam to test your English, maths and problem solving skills and your basic understanding of mechanics. There will also be an interview process, medical and eye

tests, and a fitness test. If you pass all these tests you‘ll gain a place on the Pre-Royal Navy course.

If you are accepted to join the Royal Marines you will be granted entry into the prestigious Royal Marines training programme, as a commando or an officer. If you choose to apply as a commando, during your 32 weeks at Commando Training Centre you’ll learn everything from the basics of marching to learning the combat skills which will transform you into an elite soldier.

Officer training in the Royal Navy takes longer and has minimum qualification requirements of A-levels or their equivalent and is open to 17-25 year olds. What’s more, you’ll start earning right from the start of your basic training. Typical starting salaries for ratings begin at £14,492 and officers start on £25,220. As you move up the ranks you could earn anything from £17,945 to £91,466 or more, depending on your skills and qualifications.

For the full list of roles in the Royal Navy visit www. royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/role-finder.

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he educational qualifications you need to join the armed forces are role dependent, but there are opportunities available whatever your academic background. The standard application process for the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, the Marines and the Army starts with an eligibility check. This means you’ll have to meet health and fitness requirements and be able to provide evidence of your nationality and residency in the UK as well as proof of your age.

The minimum age for applying for most roles in the armed forces is 16, but parental consent is compulsory for all applicants under the age of 18.

The minimum length of service required in each of the armed forces also varies.

Army The application process for the Army is different to that of the other armed forces, as you must decide on which role you want in the army, before you apply. You can join either as a regular soldier or a regular officer. Having met the Army’s eligibility requirements and chosen a specific role, an army applicant will have an interview, followed by an assessment, before being accepted. Army careers begin with Phase 1 training, during which you’ll learn basic soldiering skills, followed by Phase 2 when you’ll learn more specialised skills.

There are over 200 roles in the Army including infantry soldier, which requires no formal qualifications and is open exclusively to males aged 16 or above – females can join alternative units at 16. An entry level infantry soldier earns around £14,492 per annum, with opportunities to progress from Private to Lance Corporal and from Lance Corporal to Corporal.

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FINE ART

Smart fine art graduates know that there are loads of job options and opportunities out there – you really don’t have to starve in an attic studio! degree in fine art will provide you with the traditional skills involved in painting, drawing and sculpture. Some graduates will become professional artists, photographers or printmakers but others, having gained key transferable skills like creative thinking, problem-solving, and organisation, will be well prepared to apply for jobs in graphic design, museum and art gallery curation, art therapy and web design.

You’ll have gained valuable transferable skills during your three year BA Honours course which you could put to good use in many jobs in the creative and cultural industries.

Transferable skills gained from studying fine art include being able to articulate ideas visually, verbally and through the written word. You’ll be able to use many different techniques, materials and forms of technology to express yourself, to produce original, wellresearched ideas.

Searching for the right career path after graduating with a fine arts degree may seem daunting at first but there are more options than you might think. The visual arts industry employs nearly 700,000 people in museums, galleries, studios, art centres and educational establishments.

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Another option is to take a further qualification, to specialise in a particular area. Many universities offer masters’ degrees in subjects such as illustration, arts management, art therapy and the history of art. Some students go on to take a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and become art teachers.

About 20 per cent of fine art students go on to have a career as a professional artist earning money from selling their work in galleries, exhibitions and art fairs. It can take time to establish yourself as a successful artist by building up a portfolio, working for free, entering competitions and exhibitions to publicise your work. Work experience and volunteering in community art initiatives will also help to boost your CV. Earning money from part-time jobs to supplement your income for the first few years, to support your creative work is inevitable unless you hit the big time straight from college.

Good advice to those considering a career in fine art is to remain positive and think longterm. Don’t be too daunted at the start of your career – even if it is slow to get going, opportunities will come along if you remain passionate and work hard. Most art colleges have a careers service which will help and advise you, even after you’ve graduated. ■

“GOOD ADVICE TO THOSE CONSIDERING A CAREER IN FINE ART IS TO REMAIN POSITIVE AND THINK LONGTERM.”

For more information on career options after studying Fine Art, go to prospects.ac.uk, the UK’s official graduate careers website: www.prospects.ac.uk/ options_fine_art.htm

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SOCIAL CARE

Wherever you live, there are people in your community who need help and support. Choose a career in social care and make a real difference to someone’s life. t’s not absolutely necessary to have formal qualifications to get a job in social care at entry level – what’s really important is that you’re the kind of person who is committed enough to work with people in care homes, hospitals, in the community or in their own homes, who will rely on your support to make their lives easier.

Qualifications for many roles in social care are usually taken once you’ve started work, as the practical nature of many of the jobs means you’ll be learning lots of things as you go along.

Certain roles do require specific qualifications, such as occupational therapy and social work and many universities offer degrees in both subjects. If you think a job in social care might be the right one for you, make a start now and volunteer at a local care home.

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support to those who may be elderly and infirm, chronically ill, disabled or bereaved. They also work with people who suffer from mental illnesses like depression or schizophrenia.

Community support and outreach worker – they teach people life skills rather than providing personal care and they do things like teaching people to cook healthy meals, help them to use public transport and take them out shopping.

“...THE PRACTICAL NATURE OF MANY OF THE JOBS MEANS YOU’LL BE LEARNING LOTS OF THINGS AS YOU GO ALONG. ”

Management – management roles in the social care sector include running a care home or being a team leader or a supervisor within a large care providing organisation. There are also many administrative roles in running care homes and in local government – in housing or benefits departments for instance.

Occupational therapist – works with people to help rehabilitate them physically or mentally after an illness or accident or with people with learning difficulties by training them to use specialist equipment and learning techniques.

Employment support worker – provides care and support for people who are looking for jobs. They help people write CVs, practise interview techniques and sometimes provide support in the workplace. ■

For more information on social care careers go to: www.skillsforcare. org.uk

Voluntary work with the elderly is really rewarding and a great way to spend time out of the academic arena.

BY ELLEN CHAPMAN eing in the sixth form and studying for A-levels can be stressful but it’s important to take yourself out of an academic, exam-focused atmosphere occasionally – perhaps by doing something which will enrich your life, as well as the lives of other people.

I regularly volunteer to help and support the elderly – with my own grandparents in particular. I’ve found that just spending a little time with them is really beneficial in combating the loneliness they feel on a regular basis. I also complete tasks for them, like running errands or doing household chores, which helps other family members by taking some of the pressure off them when they’re struggling to balance their work life with supporting an elderly relative.

In England, 51 per cent of all people over the age of 75 live alone and 5 million old people lack any form of regular company. Due to the increase in life expectancy, loneliness amongst the elderly population is a common problem which has been recognised by organisations who offer support to the elderly. Campaigns such as ‘Be a Friend’ have been introduced to encourage the public to look out for the elderly at a local level and leading charity, Age UK, offers a befriending service which anyone can volunteer to participate in.

By helping my grandparents, I get involved in other charity events like a monthly coffee

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morning. Through doing this, I’ve met new people and learned skills I couldn’t have learned in the classroom, which will help me through university and in my future career. My confidence and pride in myself have increased and giving back to my community gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Through regular volunteering with the elderly, I’ve made good use of my knowledge of sign language too. I can also show potential employers that I have gained practical experience and I can demonstrate how I’ve achieved it.

Volunteering has heightened my awareness of the value of being committed to a responsibility.

It is important I keep to my volunteering schedule, as many old people depend on my support and now, the people I help have become my friends.

They have many tales to tell and sharing their experiences is a mutually beneficial activity. Many have a wonderful sense of humour and take great delight in telling their stories.

Apart from gaining employability skills, I think it is important for young people to volunteer because doing so challenges the negative image of teenagers, as depicted in the media. I want to reduce this generalised view and show that teenagers can have a positive effect by volunteering to improve the lives of their own elderly relatives, old people and others in their community. ■

“DUE TO THE INCREASE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY, LONELINESS AMONGST THE ELDERLY IS A COMMON PROBLEM.” For information about volunteering with the elderly go to: www.beafriendtoday. org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk

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