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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 Teaminfoteam@ckcareers.org.uk

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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

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SEPTEMBER 2017

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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

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Career Ideas...

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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

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1,480,000

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adult social care

You have to be VERY

CARING

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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

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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.

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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: kirkleespassport@kirklees.gov.uk 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!

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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.

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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

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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

E: housing.solutions@kirklees.gov.uk

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

E: housingoptions@calderdale.gov.uk

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: Kirklees@foundationuk.org

Calderdale Support for offenders, those that are homeless, have addiction or mental health issues.

21 Bull Green, Halifax, HX1 2RZ T: 01422 386910 E: calderdale@foundationuk.org

Stonham Home Group Charity providing housing and integrated housing, health and social care.

W: www.homegroup.org.uk E: Stonhamadultservices@homegroup.org.uk

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

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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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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: community@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

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: contact@huddsdeafcentre.org W: www.facebook.com/huddersfielddeafcentre

Level 1 British Sign Language University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH T: 01484 472606 E: languages@hud.ac.uk 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: info@viscom-training.co.uk 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

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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

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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

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For more careers

information go to

www.ckcareersonline.org.uk

– the website of

C&K Careers

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Job Facts

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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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