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Inspiring people to succeed
InformationServices
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Information services
Contents3 Posters
4 Information leaflets
5 Booklets for students
6 Booklets for parents and carers
7 Professional support
Young people and adults need reliable information to help them make choices at different points in their life and career. The Information Services Team at C&K Careers provides a comprehensive collection of information to support these career, learning and life decisions. Some schools and colleges have a contract with C&K Careers which includes these resources.This booklet gives a brief introduction to our publications and services. We are always happy to help with any information enquiry you may have. Please ask us!
Information Services Team
01484 225500 ask reception for the Information [email protected]
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Information leaflets
Posters
HE IdeasSet of 23 posters linking level 3 subjects to degree choice.Price: PDF £59.95+VAT
Career IdeasSet of 31 posters linking Key Stage 4 subject choice to careers.Price: PDF £69.95+VAT
Apprenticeships in...Set of 22 leaflets covering a range of apprenticeships.Price: PDF £64.95+VAT
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Information leaflets continued...
General information
1
SEPTEMBER 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
A Quick Guide to Qualifications 16+
ZC3(3)
This leaflet gives you an overview of qualific
ation types and levels at 16+. The chart
over the page is to help you find the type of qualification to suit your starting point
and your career plans.
Follow the arrow which matches your likely GCSE results to select the level of
qualification.
Next, choose the type of qualification you will need.
- For a specific job look at a VQ/NVQ. You can take these at a college or, often, on an
apprenticeship. You have to do some written work and will be observed by an
assessor to show you can do a job.
- For a range of subjects look at A levels. They are offered in subjects similar to
those you studied at GCSE such as chemistry, French, maths and geography and in
subjects that may be new to you such as psychology, economics and sociology.
A levels are studied over two years and you have exams at the end of the course.
Locally, you can study A levels at sixth forms and sixth form colleges - in other areas
you may also be able to study them at college. Usually you study three A levels.
- For a work-related qualification check out BTEC, City & Guilds or Cambridge
National and Technical qualifications. They are offered in practical subjects such
as IT, health and social care and vehicle service and repair at different levels. Entry
level, level 1 and level 2 courses usually take one year and level 3 courses two
years. You can move up through the different levels. You have to do coursework
and assessments during the course but there are no exams at the end of the course.
Changes to some of these qualifications mean that you may have to sit an exam for
some units or undertake an assessed task or performance. These qualifications are
available in different sizes so you may be able to take other qualifications alongside
– you would need to check this with the institution you are applying to. Colleges offer
a wide range of work-related qualifications and some sixth forms, sixth form colleges
and training providers will also offer them.
CACHE qualifications are related to childcare and are also available at different
levels.
If you are thinking of going into higher education - at a college or university - you will
need level 3 qualifications. If you don’t have the GCSE grades to go onto a level 3
course straight after Year 11 you may need to start at a lower level and, if you are
successful, move onto a higher level course.
Remember employers and colleges look at your full range of subjects;
50% of jobs graduates do aren’t related to their degree
!
Career Ideas...
December 2016
ZC2(25)
Health and Social Care
Childminder
Foster carer
Nanny
Nursery manager
Nursery nurse
Nursery teacher
Nursery worker
Playworker
Teaching assistant
Childcare
Ambulance paramedic
Dental nurse
Dietician
Healthcare assistant
Health promotion specialist
Hospital receptionist
Midwife
Nurse
Occupational therapist
Pallative care assistant
Pharmacy technician
Phlebotomist
Podiatrist
Sexual health adviser
Healthcare
Accommodation warden
Care assistant
Counsellor
Drug and alcohol worker
Family mediator
Family support worker
Housing assistant/officer
Probation officer
Residential support worker
Social worker
Social work assistant
Substance misuse outreach worker
Tenancy support worker
Youth and community worker
Social care
You needscience
quali cations
for some of
these careers
1,480,000
people work in
adult social care
You have to be VERY
CARING
SEPTEMBER 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
Year 11 Careers Calendar 2018 ZC3(1)
October - December
2017 January - March
2018 Research time Use Get Organised Look at careers info in school and at www.ckcareersonline.org.uk Check out sixth form and college websites and prospectuses Talk to your careers adviser, teachers and family Go to open evenings, see Get Organised and www.ckcareersonline.org.uk for details Apply for full-time courses - check Get Organised for closing dates for applications
Decision time Mock exams – how have you done? Do you need to revise or change your plans? Apply for courses at sixth form and/or college if you haven’t already done so Complete your CV and send it to companies that may offer apprenticeships Attend interviews and assessment tests Check www.ckcareersonline.org.uk for apprenticeship vacancies and events Register with www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
April - July
2018
August - September
2018 Exams - good luck! Make a revision plan and stick to it Attend interviews for sixth form, college and apprenticeships Speak to your careers adviser if your plans change - let them know what is going on Friday 29 June 2018 school leaving date
The next step Stay in touch with your careers adviser until you have a suitable course, traineeship, apprenticeship or job Thursday 23 August - GCSE results out (provisional date) Courses start. Applications for a bursary are made to the school, college or training provider you are applying to
16-19? If you need help contact your Careers Centre, a careers adviser in school or at college or
ring C&K Careers on 01484 225500 and ask for Infoline.
JANUARY 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
The UCAS Tariff ZE7(6)
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Tariff below compares qualifications
and is often used by colleges and universities when making conditional offers to students
applying for higher education courses. For more information about the Tariff, see over the page.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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General information
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AUGUST 2016 © C & K Careers Ltd
Spare Time Ideas for Young People in Kirklees ZF1(1) Music
Youth groups
Voluntary work
Sport
Drama
Army Cadets Looking for ideas for your free time? Don't waste it sitting in front of the TV, getting out more can: help you to relax give your life balance improve your career or job prospects
be fun teach you new skills make you feel better
There's loads to choose from. This leaflet includes ideas and local contacts. Costs:
You may have to pay for some of these activities. It's always worth checking if there are concessions (special lower rates) for students. You will need a student card or suitable identification. Kirklees Priority Passport - this scheme offers concessionary fees depending on your age and circumstances; dependents can also have cards. Full-time students aged 16 and over can get an Access Passport for £3. You can get a Kirklees Priority Passport from most libraries. See the website for more details.
T: 01484 221000 E: [email protected] W: www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure/kirkleespassport/index.aspx What's on? Go to www.kirklees.gov.uk look under ‘Children and Families’ and then ‘Young people’. You can also look under ‘Self Service A-Z’ then ‘local organisations’, or type a keyword in the search box to look for various clubs, schools and groups. Here are just a few topics of the groups/clubs - air training corps, army cadets, dance, drama, acting, theatre, guides, scouts, youth clubs, martial arts, table tennis, rugby, football, judo, chess and many more. You can also find details of clubs, cinemas, bowling and other leisure opportunities in the Yellow Pages or on www.yell.com or by searching online.
NOVEMBER 2017
A Detailed Guide to Writing a CV
ZW3.1(6)
This leaflet provides general advice about how to write a CV and includes examples of CVs
relevant to different circumstances. If you left fu
ll-time education recently see leaflet
ZW3.1(5) ‘A Young Person’s Guide to Writing a CV’.
What is a CV?
A CV (or ‘curriculum vitae’) is a document that describes who you are, what you have done
and what you can do, particularly at work.
What is a CV for?
A CV is used to apply for jobs. When you send a CV you hope to persuade someone
(usually a stranger) to invite you for an interview. Reading your CV helps them decide if you
are worth seeing. You need to impress! However, if a job advert asks you to complete an
application form, do not send a CV instead.
Planning your CV
When you are planning your CV, try to imagine yourself as a busy employer who has to read
lots of CVs in a short time. Id
eally, you would read every CV equally carefully and fully, but
would you have the time?
In reality, you would probably ‘skim’, rather than read, at least at firs
t. You would look for
certain things and would want to be able to find them easily and quickly. Your aim might be
to sift out any CV that seemed unsuitable at first glance, leaving a small number you would
read through later.
Your CV should be:
Short - one side of A4 is usually best, providing that you don’t miss out anything
important. It should be two sides at most. H
owever, for some professional, higher level
jobs, where you might want to include more detail about relevant experience, skills and
qualifications, it could be longer than this.
Relevant - use the job description or personnel specification and what you know about the
job and the company to help you decide what is relevant. Emphasise the skills,
experience and characteristics you think the person you hope to work for is looking for.
Many people have more than one CV - changing it to meet the requirements stated in
each different job description.
Readable - it should be clear, broken up with spaces and headings and word-processed.
Use short, ‘punchy’ phrases rather than long sentences.
Positive - be confident, aim to avoid giving negative impressions or information. The
order in which you give information is important - first impressions count. If
you feel that
you must include information that could put you in a bad light, put it after the positive
things you say about yourself. Don’t say ‘quite good...’; s
ay ‘good...’. Don’t oversell
yourself, but don’t undersell yourself either!
General information
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APRIL 2017
Employment Skills Checklist ZW3(7)
This leaflet should help you identify your employment skills and those you want or need to
develop. You may be able to think of others not mentioned here. Analysing your skills can
help you plan your career and help you when making job applications. What is a skill?
A skill is something you can do well or can learn to do well. There are different kinds of
skills. Basic or core skills
These skills are those needed in work and daily life. Most employers look for these skills.
Numeracy - able to work with numbers ICT - most jobs involve using computers Written and spoken English Problem solving People skills – being able to communicate and interact effectively with other people
Team work
If you feel you want to improve your maths, English or ICT skills ask your careers adviser
about this – they may talk to you about ‘Functional Skills’ qualifications.
Short courses are offered by some training providers, local colleges and through Jobcentre
Plus. Job specific skills
Many people think of a skill as being something related to a particular job. For some jobs,
such as engineering, fork-lift truck driving, bricklaying or hairdressing you will usually need to
go on a course or apprenticeship and take qualifications to prove you have the necessary
level of skill.
You may have job-specific skills but no qualifications, or only part of one.
If you want to develop skills for a job, or gain qualifications to demonstrate the skills you
already have, ask a careers adviser about courses, apprenticeships and training.
Transferable skills
Everyone has skills. Skills you may have from your interests, doing voluntary work or work at
home can be relevant to work. Many are useful for different kinds of work - they are
'transferable'.
Employers are keen to find people who have ‘transferable’ skills
You may feel that what you have done is not particularly skilful and that anyone could do it.
This is not always the case - don't underestimate or undersell yourself.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships ZW2.2(3)
in Calderdale and Kirklees
An apprenticeship is a job with training. You need to be aged 16 or over, there is no upper age
limit. While employed by a company as an apprentice a recognised training provider will organise
your training. Depending on the level and type, an apprenticeship usually takes between one and
fi ve years to complete. From start to fi nish, a level 2 tends to take one to three years and a level 3
tends to take two to four years.
A traineeship could be for you if you are 16-24 and you and your careers adviser feel you will need
some support in getting into an apprenticeship. Traineeships usually last between 8 weeks and six
months.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Training - what would you do?
• Apprenticeship training will vary as it depends on your skill area and level of apprenticeship but
could be by day-release or block-release and assessment at work.
• Apprentices do Functional Skills in English and maths, unless they already have level 2 in them
or GCSEs in them at grades A*-C or 9-4.
• On a traineeship you spend most of your time getting the work experience that employers want.
You will also work on your English and maths and develop personal and social skills.
Money - how much would you get?
• Apprentices are paid. The minimum you will receive if you are under 19, or 19 or over and in
your fi rst year, is £3.50 currently, but many employers pay more than this.
• A traineeship is unpaid. You may receive help with travel and meal costs and if you are under
20 years old your parents are likely to continue to receive Child Benefi t. (Those on JSA can
continue to claim while on a traineeship.)
Interested?
• Let your careers adviser know what type of apprenticeship or traineeship you are interested
in. You can see a careers adviser in school, college or at a Careers Centre in Dewsbury,
Huddersfi eld or Halifax.
• Go to www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and www.gov.uk/fi nd-traineeship. You can look at
vacancies, but you need to register to apply.
• Also look at www.ckcareersonline.org.uk for local live vacancies (click on ‘Recruitline
vacancies’).
• Look at this leafl et, for what may be on offer from local training providers. If they don’t state
that you must already have an employer contact the provider as they will probably give you
some help to fi nd one.
• You can also approach employers yourself to see if they will take you on as an apprentice.
If they do, but don’t have an organisation to do the training, they can contact C&K Careers’
Recruitline on 01484 225500, who will give them advice.
Do you need more information?
• See www.getingofar.gov.uk for lots more information about apprenticeships.
• Talk to your careers adviser. They may also know of opportunities not listed here.
• Contact the training providers or visit their websites. You’ll fi nd contact details in this leafl et.
• Check out www.ckcareersonline.org.uk for forthcoming open days or taster events.
Note - this leafl et is updated monthly 24 October 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
OCTOBER 2017
Support Services and Helplines ZU(1)
Accommodation and support
Kirklees Council - Huddersfield and Dewsbury Housing Solutions
Huddersfield Customer Service Centre, Civic Centre, 3 Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2YZ
Dewsbury Customer Service Centre, The Walsh Building, Town Hall Way, Dewsbury, WF12 8EE
T: 01484 221350 Emergency accommodation duty team T: 01484 414933
W: www.kirklees.gov.uk Calderdale Council - Calderdale Housing Options Service
Halifax Customer First, 19 Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am-12.30pm and 2.00-4.00pm
T: 01422 392460 Out of hours emergency T: 01422 288000, 5.00pm-9.00am
W: www.calderdale.gov.uk Foundation Charity working with socially excluded people offers help to manage a tenancy, find a job,
tackle addiction. W: www.foundationuk.org
Kirklees Support for vulnerable young people, women and adult offenders.
1A Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA
T: 01484 550686 E: [email protected]
Calderdale Support for offenders, those that are homeless, have addiction or mental health issues.
21 Bull Green, Halifax, HX1 2RZ T: 01422 386910 E: [email protected]
Stonham Home Group Charity providing housing and integrated housing, health and social care.
W: www.homegroup.org.uk E: [email protected]
Kirklees Homeless Service - Clare House for single men and women aged 16+.
19 Clare Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 5BS
T: 0300 3047936
Job ideas
NOVEMBER 2016
© C & K Careers Ltd
Introduction to ICT and Computing D(5)
Most jobs, from banking to design work and weather forecasting, include using computers.
ICT has changed the way most organisations deliver their products and services.
This leaflet is about specialist roles in ICT. If you want to use IT in your job rather than
develop, design and manage IT software and hardware look at routes into office work in
leaflet AD(3).
About 1.75 million people are employed in the industry of which 1.1 million work in software,
IT and telecommunications services.
Specialist IT jobs are found in:
ICT consultancy companies
computing services and systems companies
computer hardware (equipment) development
all types of companies and organisations such as banks, retailers, NHS institutions,
local councils, colleges and universities with extensive computer systems.
Specialist roles
Job roles and titles vary. Job titles are constantly changing and new job roles are created as
technology advances. In smaller companies IT practitioners may have a wider range of
responsibilities.
Systems analysts, architects, developers and designers are involved with the design
and development of computer systems. They need to analyse the business problems or
developments that can be resolved by IT. They may be involved in the development of
networks, websites and computer systems.
Software developers/programmers develop or write the instructions for computers in a
language a computer can understand. They translate designs into reality and study or
examine something in detail and find creative answers to problems. They work on a
wide variety of projects, from financial databases to robotics and may use one of a
number of programming languages or project management tools. Programmers and
developers are in high demand in the labour market.
Helpdesk, end-user and technical support staff require skills and knowledge to help
computer users with technical problems and software issues. Opportunities are with
specialist repair companies, manufacturers and within larger organisations.
Website developers and designers use a mix of technical and design skills to develop
and maintain websites. Big sites will require a team with specialist skills.
ICT systems managers and computer network managers are responsible for the use
of ICT in an organisation, data storage, system security and maintenance of systems.
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SEPTEMBER 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
Local Teacher Training Courses (QTS/EYTS) F2(5)
This leaflet gives details of courses at local universities and colleges leading either to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teaching Status (EYTS). It is intended
as a guide to local teacher training provision for work in early years settings and
primary and secondary schools.
This leaflet covers undergraduate courses, for people who do not have a degree and
postgraduate courses, for people who already have a degree. However, because of the
number of varied postgraduate routes into teaching, this leaflet does not go into detail about
the specific routes offered by each institution. Please refer to individual college and
university websites for more information. There are other courses available for people who
want to teach in further education or teach literacy and numeracy to adults. Contact C&K
Careers Infoline for information (see details at the end of the leaflet).
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate teaching degrees take three years and lead to a BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)
or BEd (Hons) with QTS/EYTS.
Postgraduate
There are a number of ways to train, these are called programmes:
University or college based
School Direct - salaried
School Direct - non-salaried
School centred initial teacher training (SCITT)
Teach First: Leadership Development Programme
Researchers in Schools: Maths and Physics Chairs Programme
Assessment only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Early Years Initial Teacher Training
All these programmes lead to the same qualification - a postgraduate certificate/diploma in
education (PGCE/PGDE) but the amount of time you spend in the classroom varies between
them. They usually last an academic year. For more information about these routes and
links to useful websites look at www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training/postgraduate-
teacher-training-england.
Making an application
You can search and apply for all the above courses and programmes at www.ucas.com.
You will find information about how to apply and also learn which of the School Direct and
SCITT schools or alliances have postgraduate vacancies.
You can make up to five applications for undergraduate courses and up to three applications
for postgraduate courses or programmes, with no restriction on age range or route.
SEPTEMBER 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
Local Teacher Training Courses (QTS/EYTS) F2(5)
This leaflet gives details of courses at local universities and colleges leading either to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teaching Status (EYTS). It is intended
as a guide to local teacher training provision for work in early years settings and
primary and secondary schools.
This leaflet covers undergraduate courses, for people who do not have a degree and
postgraduate courses, for people who already have a degree. However, because of the
number of varied postgraduate routes into teaching, this leaflet does not go into detail about
the specific routes offered by each institution. Please refer to individual college and
university websites for more information. There are other courses available for people who
want to teach in further education or teach literacy and numeracy to adults. Contact C&K
Careers Infoline for information (see details at the end of the leaflet).
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate teaching degrees take three years and lead to a BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)
or BEd (Hons) with QTS/EYTS.
Postgraduate
There are a number of ways to train, these are called programmes:
University or college based
School Direct - salaried
School Direct - non-salaried
School centred initial teacher training (SCITT)
Teach First: Leadership Development Programme
Researchers in Schools: Maths and Physics Chairs Programme
Assessment only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Early Years Initial Teacher Training
All these programmes lead to the same qualification - a postgraduate certificate/diploma in
education (PGCE/PGDE) but the amount of time you spend in the classroom varies between
them. They usually last an academic year. For more information about these routes and
links to useful websites look at www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training/postgraduate-
teacher-training-england.
Making an application
You can search and apply for all the above courses and programmes at www.ucas.com.
You will find information about how to apply and also learn which of the School Direct and
SCITT schools or alliances have postgraduate vacancies.
You can make up to five applications for undergraduate courses and up to three applications
for postgraduate courses or programmes, with no restriction on age range or route.
DECEMBER 2016
© C & K Careers Ltd
Learning British Sign Language Locally K3(3)
British Sign Language (BSL) is used by about 85,000 deaf people in the UK. Qualifications
are offered at levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. BSL is very useful for social workers, teachers and others involved with deaf people as well
as people with deaf relatives, colleagues or friends.
Organisations offering BSL courses Bradford College Great Horton Road Bradford BD7 1AY T: 01274 436300 E: [email protected]
W: www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Level 1 British Sign Language Level 2 British Sign Language
Calderdale College Francis Street Halifax HX1 3UZ T: 01422 399399 W: www.calderdale.ac.uk
Level 1 British Sign Language Level 2 British Sign Language Level 3 British Sign Language Level 6 British Sign Language Calderdale Council Specialist Inclusion Service Various venues in Halifax T: 01422 394136 Level 1 British Sign Language Level 2 British Sign Language
Huddersfield Deaf Centre 53a Trinity Street Huddersfield HD1 4DN T: 01484 542713 E: [email protected] W: www.facebook.com/huddersfielddeafcentre
Level 1 British Sign Language University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH T: 01484 472606 E: [email protected] W: www.hud.ac.uk
Level 1 British Sign Language Level 2 British Sign Language
You do not need to be a full time student at the university to enrol.
Viscom Training Leeds (and across Yorkshire) E: [email protected] W: http://viscom-training.co.uk
Taster sessions Level 1 British Sign Language Level 2 British Sign Language Level 3 British Sign Language BSL Communication Support Worker courses Level 6 British Sign Language Level 6 Diploma in Interpreting Studies
By 2020
the travel industry
is expected to have to
increase its workforce
by almost 13,000
People 1st
Plain Guide to The
Travel Industry
This guide covers passenger transport such as airlines, cruise ships, ferries, railways and coaches, travel
agents, tour operators and travel representatives and tourism organisations.
See also the Plain Guides to Hospitality and Tourism, Driving Jobs and Warehousing and Logistics.
Airport baggage handler
Airline customer service agent
Air steward
Air travel assistant
Cabin steward/stewardess
Crew administrator
Purser
Rail signalling technician
Train conductor
Travel agent/adviser
Travel consultant
Travel agency manager
Tour guide
Tour operator
Tour manager/courier
Tourist board manager
The rail industry has a very
an ageing workforce. Many
companies expect to have to
few years
MC(10)
Job
Market
Information
Where are the jobs
• Airports - the region has Leeds Bradford, Humberside and
• Cruise liners
• Ferry companies - P&O Ferries operates a service from Hull
• Railways - companies in the region include Virgin, Arriva,
• Coach operators - companies include Yorkshire Rose
Coaches, Stephenson of Easingwold and Expert Coach
•
and tour managers generally work
• Travel agents - companies include Thomson, First Choice,
Excell Travel Ltd, Yorkshire Travel Services, One World Travel
•
•
are generally managed by local
23%of travel agencies
reported vacancies
in 2013, up from
13% in 2010.
Tour operators however
reported fewer vacancies,
7% compared with
14% in 2010
Job ideas
January 2016
C&K Careers is not responsible for the content of external websites © C & K Careers Ltd
Useful Websites
Manufacturing and
Production
www.cogentskills.com
apprenticeships in science based industries
www.semta.org.uk – information about careers
www.prospect4u.co.uk – information about a wide
www.foodindustrycareers.com
information and advice for food industry careers
www.foodindustryjobs.co.uk
manufacture
www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk – jobs and
www.ifst.org
www.nsafd.co.uk
www.creativeskillset.org – includes information on
careers and apprenticeships in fashion and textiles
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk –
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
about apprenticeships
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship - apprenticeship
vacancies
For job/apprenticeship vacancies you could also try
their website addresses.
www.yell.com
you live.
These websites will
provide you with more
information about
working in
manufacturing and
production
N
N(3)
For more careers
information go to
www.ckcareersonline.org.uk
– the website of
C&K Careers
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Job Facts
SEPTEMBER 2016
© C & K Careers Ltd
Shopwork SB(4)
Jobs you might do
Checkout operator
Customer service assistant
Sales assistant
Security guard
Shelf filler
Store demonstrator
Window dresser/display assistant
Things you might do
Work in a supermarket, high street chain
store or specialist shop
Operate computerised cash tills, handle
money and credit/debit cards
Serve and advise customers
Check and unload deliveries
Stock up shelves, garment rails and racks
Clean floors, shelves and counters
Change price labels for sales
Arrange goods in an eye-catching way
on the counters and in shop windows
Use computers to check stock levels
Watch out for shoplifters
What’s it like?
“You can get
good discounts
at the shop I
work in.” “You get to talk to
customers a lot. You
meet all sorts of
people when you
are on checkout.”
“You have to be very
patient with customers
in the clothes shop
where I work.”
“I like it when we are busy even
though you can feel quite
pressurised at times; it can be
boring when it is quiet.”
JANUARY 2017
© C & K Careers Ltd
Getting into Social Work V6(1) Social workers help individuals and families to improve their lives, overcome their problems or problems they cause others. Their work can include: - helping to protect vulnerable adults or children from abuse - helping families to stay together - supporting people, for example the elderly or those with mental or physical disabilities,
to live independently. They work with a variety of people including: - older people
- children with disabilities - teenagers with mental health problems - young offenders - adults with learning disabilities - adults with a mental health problem - adults with a physical disability - people with alcohol, drug or other substance misuse problems - refugees and asylum seekers
Social workers are employed by the children’s or adult services departments of local councils, private organisations or charities. This leaflet is about training and qualifying for social work. For more information about what a social worker does look at www.basw.co.uk (The British Association of Social Workers). Qualifying to be a social worker
To become a social worker you will need to complete a degree or a master’s degree recognised by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) www.hcpc-uk.org. They are offered on a full or part-time basis. It may also be possible to qualify whilst working, if your employment can meet the university’s or college’s placement requirements. A list of institutions that are accredited for the work-based route is on the HCPC website www.hcpc-uk.org - you should contact college and university departments directly about this option.
Most full-time undergraduate courses last three years and postgraduate courses two years and include at least 170 days on placement. Applications for courses are made online through UCAS, see www.ucas.com. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements. You will need both experience of social work or social care and academic qualifications. If your degree isn't in social work, and if it's a 2:1 or above, you could apply to a fast-track training route like Frontline (www.thefrontline.org.uk), Think Ahead (http://thinkahead.org) or Step Up to Social Work (www.gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work-information-for-applicants).
Career Ideas - set of 31 leaflets linking Key Stage 4 subject choice to careers
Routes into.... - careers information including local and national LMI - labour market information
Job Facts - easy to read basic information about (mainly) practical jobs
Apprenticeships - leaflets covering all aspects of looking for an apprenticeship
HE Ideas - set of 23 leaflets linking ‘A’ level and BTEC subjects to degree choices
Career Extras - information about study, training, job search, funding etc
C&K Careers Jobsearch Hints & Tips - leaflets covering all aspects of job hunting and applications
Street Facts - basic information about local help and advice agencies for young people
Price: Set of 5 binders - £200+VATAnnual licence for updates - £100+VAT
C&K Careers information leafletsOur leaflets are collated and presented in a set of binders for you to display in your careers library.
Booklets - for students
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• Advice and information on options in Year 8/9
• Activities and quizzes around key points
• Introduction to careers information
• Frequency: annual (October)
Price: PDF, £85+VATBooklet, £1.30Pack of 10, £12.50
Year 8/9Directions 2019 - Year 8/9 Options, A4, 32 pages
Price: PDF, £85+VATBooklet, £1.50
Price: PDF, £85+VATBooklet, £1.50
Year 11Get Organised 2019, 76 pages• Includes a directory of post-16
opportunities in Calderdale and Kirklees, plus information on applications, job hunting and much more
• Target group: Year 11 students, Year 12 students at level 2
• Quiz available for classroom use
• Frequency: annual (September)
• A guide to post-16 opportunities at entry level and level 1 in Calderdale and Kirklees
• Target group: Year 11 students
• Frequency: annual (September)
Get Ahead 2019, 64 pages
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Price: PDF, £85+VATPack of 10, £20.00
Booklets - for parents and carers
Year 12/13UniFAQs 2019, A4, 32 pages• Target group: Year 12 students
interested in applying to higher education
• Frequency: annual (March)
Price: PDF, £85+VATBooklet, £1.50
Price: PDF, £45+VAT Booklet, £0.75
Getting Started in Careers 2019, A5, 16 pages• Target group: parents and
carers of Year 8/9 students choosing courses for Years 9, 10 and 11
• Frequency: annual (November)
JobFAQs 2018, 72 pages• Advice and a vacancy directory
for job hunters leaving level 3 courses in Calderdale, Kirklees and surrounding areas
• Target group: Year 12/13 students interested in applying for jobs and apprenticeships
• Frequency: annual (December)
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Professional support
Price: PDF, £45+VAT
Decisions in Year 11 2019, A5, 32 pages
Unifacts 2019, A5, 32 pages (PDF only)
Price: PDF, £45+VATBooklet, £1.00
Support with running a school/college careers libraryCareers Information: Good practice guideOur good practice guide supports schools and colleges in the maintenance and development of their information provision.
Careers News• Bi-monthly newsletters distributed by
email to colleagues• Updates on careers guidance, education, training and employment and policy. Price: Free to schools and colleges in Calderdale and Kirklees.
Labels, signage and postersBox and shelf labels, signage and posters produced in-house can be provided for careers resource areas.
• A guide to post-16 options and the help available in Year 11 and afterwards.
• Target group: parents and carers of Year 11 students
• Frequency: annual (September)
• A guide to entry to higher education
• Target group: parents and carers of Year 12 students on level 3 courses
• Frequency: annual (March)
Price: contact us for details
September 2018C & K Careers Ltd
CKcareersonline, the website of C&K Careers, has:• careers advice for students 11-19• details of all our services to young people • job and apprenticeship vacancy information,
updated daily• local careers information leaflets that can be
viewed, printed or ordered• CV advice for job hunters• links to other useful sites• online access to all our booklets• labour market information (see ‘Job trends’)• a section for professionals.
If you haven’t found what you were looking for, please contact us to discuss your needs.
T: 01484 225500 ask reception for the Information Team
Head office: 78 John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1EH
www.ckcareersonline.org.uk
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