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2012 is an exciting Olympic year! But it’s doubly exciting for school leavers like you, as you take that next step towards your dream career.

Whether you want to start earning qualifications and money with an Apprenticeship, get a taste of the working world with employer funded study, carry on learning at sixth form or college, or go to university, this Regional Training Prospectus will help you make the right decisions and choices.

In this issue we will profile some of the biggest sectors in your region and explain how to take the first step to a career in the ones that interest you. We’ll also explore employment trends in your area and take a look at some remarkable true stories of young people who have had success after leaving school. There’s a lot to sort out before September so we’ll give you a guide to all of the confusing qualifications out there and will answer some of the most common questions or concerns you might have too.

the future is in your hands ... right here in this prospectus. so turn the page and let’s get started!

QR Codes A QR (Quick Response) Code is a smart way to head straight to interesting websites, lots of colleges and providers have one, and using them couldn’t be simpler. All you have to do is download a QR Code reader app for your smartphone. Then launch the app, hover your phone over the code, and your phone will take you straight to the website you need. Give it a try with Open Doors Media’s very own code now!

Throughout this Prospectus, you’ll see lots of facts and figures about our region and its sectors. We get them from the Office for National Statistics, various Sector Skills Councils and industry experts. It’s all official stuff, there’s no Wikipedia where we’re involved!

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07 sCHool leAvers proBlem pAge Make sure you’re ready to leave school, take a look at some of the problems you might face

10 QUAlIFICAtIons tABle See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

12 lIFe storIes Past and present students tell us all about their experiences and how they succeeded

17 motor veHICle seCtor Love cars? There are lots of careers on offer

21 engIneerIng seCtor A varied sector with endless possibilities

25 envIronmentAl & lAnD-BAseD seCtor Consider a career out in the fresh air

29 HAIr & BeAUty seCtor Get a career that never goes out of style

33 sport & FItness seCtor How about a healthy career helping people stay fit?

37 ImAgIne A CAreer... We give you a heads-up on the other sectors out there, which we’ll cover in later issues

p17 Motor vehicle sector

the perfect place to start, jump straight to any section that instantly appeals or keep turning the pages and continue reading – it’s all here to help you find your dream career

Contents

The Intro Bits Careers Insight

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p25 Environmental &

land-based sector

43 spotlIgHt on tHe west mIDlAnDs All about your region

52 more HelpFUl stUFF Useful links, contact details and more – because you can never have too much information

54 Free DownloADs Want more top notch careers info? Get downloading with Open Doors

p21 Engineering sector

p29 Hair &

Beauty Sector

p33 Sport & fitness sector

Useful Stuff

HErE’S How IT workSEvery term we publish a new issue of Open Doors that covers five sectors in detail, giving you a good idea of what a career in these sectors would be like. Don’t worry if the sector you’re keen on isn’t one of the five – you can find a brief overview of every sector in the ‘Imagine a career’ article or if you head to www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk. We’ll cover five different sectors in detail in the next issue, so look out for us next term.If there is anything else you would like us to cover, or you just want to say hello, drop us an email at [email protected]. We want to make sure we cover everything you need to plan your future! Happy reading, and hope you have a great term.


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Get careers o� to a great start.New BPP Apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships with BPP are designed to accelerate careers and businesses, whilst equipping people with the real-world skills and knowledge to fl ourish from day one.

We o� er innovative and continuously updated curricula as well as fl exibility on how, when and where to train to balance work responsibility with study.

BPP Apprenticeships include:AccountingBusiness and AdministrationCustomer ServicePayrollLeading and Management

Learn how BPP can accelerate you or your business towards an ideal training solution.

Call: 0845 485 1770 (London & Croydon) 0845 485 1771 (rest of the UK) Visit: bpp.com/apprenticeships

YOUR AMBITION REALISED.

Around 70% of 16 year olds choose to remain in full time education

70%

Diplomas are achieved every year!

11,000+

(number of school leavers and graduates

who enter the job market each year)

800,000

(number of apprenticeship starts in england each year)

275,000+

there are more than

university places in the UK each year

500,000

sCHool leAverproBlem pAgeGoing into sixth form, college, an apprenticeship, university or the world of work? Leaving school is an exciting time but sometimes you might face big decisions or dilemmas along the way, take a look at our problem page to make sure you’re prepared...

Get careers o� to a great start.New BPP Apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships with BPP are designed to accelerate careers and businesses, whilst equipping people with the real-world skills and knowledge to fl ourish from day one.

We o� er innovative and continuously updated curricula as well as fl exibility on how, when and where to train to balance work responsibility with study.

BPP Apprenticeships include:AccountingBusiness and AdministrationCustomer ServicePayrollLeading and Management

Learn how BPP can accelerate you or your business towards an ideal training solution.

Call: 0845 485 1770 (London & Croydon) 0845 485 1771 (rest of the UK) Visit: bpp.com/apprenticeships

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kEy DaTESYou don’t want to miss any deadlines or important days. Here are some important dates for your diary...

26th July 2012 – University offers must be replied to by this date.

16th August 2012 – A-Level results day.

23rd August 2012 – GCSE results day.

3rd September 2012 – New academic year.

It’s also important check the key dates for whatever route you’re taking, most education and training

providers have easy to use websites and will warn you of any looming deadlines. Make sure you know

when you have to be available. For example, many colleges have different enrolment dates, you may

have a place but that’s useless until you actually go and enrol!

SCHool lEavErCHECk lIST Speak to your school careers advisor –This seems obvious and by this point in the year it is likely that you have already spoken to your school advisor, but if even if you know exactly what you’re doing it can’t hurt to get an expert opinion. Your careers advisors are there to help you and going along for a chat may raise issues you hadn’t even thought of.Consider all the available options –Again at this point you’ve probably explored a few different avenues, or have applied for your dream course, but a back-up plan is always useful. For example, if you don’t get the grades you need to get on your course, is there a different type of qualification you can do to get into the industry you want to? There may be other colleges or providers who offer the same course too and it’s fine to go to open days at different places even if you’ve already applied elsewhere.

Think about money –‘Money makes the world go round’ is a cheesy catchphrase - but it’s true. Money is a big issue no matter what route you take: if you’re doing an Apprenticeship, you get paid, but need to consider possible travelling expenses; if you’re doing a further education course the old EMA funding system no longer exists; if you’re going to university you will be in control of your own household budget! Many students get part-time or summer jobs to help fund their studies, could this be an option for you?

sCHool leAver proBlem pAgeIn our previous issues we covered some of the common questions you had about which options to take when you leave school and how to apply for them. Now you have a plan it’s time to consider some of the problems you may encounter and, more importantly, how to avoid them!

USEfUl lInkSwww.apprenticeships.org.uk – Website for

Apprenticeship vacancies.

www.ucasprogress.com – All about schools,

colleges and work-based learning providers.

www.ucas.ac.uk - University and higher education

courses. www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk – The best careers

site on the web.

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part-time jobsProblem: You want to stay in further or higher education, and

have an ideal course lined up, but you’re worried about money.

Solution: There are funding options available for further and

higher education through government bursaries and scholarships;

however many students who don’t qualify for these still have

money worries. A popular option for many students is a part-time

or a summer/temporary job.

Not only will part-time work alongside your studies provide you

with money but it looks good on your CV too - many employers

consider workplace experience to be as important as education

and qualifications. There are lots of job sites out there with part-

time roles for students who need extra cash, so get your CV

online, but also consider doing a bit of networking or just taking a

CV round small local businesses. Lots of jobs are never actually

advertised, there’s no harm in asking local businesses if they

need extra staff and industries like the restaurant trade are always

looking for new people!

DIlEMMaS, ConCErnSanD proBlEMS... Here are some of the issues students have with the most common school leaver routes. But if you do a bit of preparation and make use of the resources available there’s nothing to worry about!

college enrolment Problem: You’ve got places at several colleges but you’re not sure where to go, or how to enrol.

Solution: If you’ve been unsure about what course you want to do, or where you want to do it, you may have places at more than

one college, or a place at sixth form and college available. This is completely normal and colleges understand that your situation may

have changed since application, especially if you applied for your course in the autumn term of year 11. Once you have decided which

course you want to do contact the college(s) you won’t be attending and inform them of your decision.

It’s really important that you enrol on your chosen course in time, as enrolment days at colleges can be hectic. Once you have been

offered a place most colleges will send you a letter telling you what you need to enrol and when enrolment is. Though each college is

different you may need photo identification, references, loan/fee payment information and qualification documents, with you when you

go to enrol. Most colleges have phone hotlines or email addresses you can contact if you are unsure about what you need and where

you need to go.

UcAs and UniversityProblem: You’re worried you won’t get the grades you

expected and may have to go through clearing.

Solution: Every year A Level results day is all over

the news with the clearing process in complete

pandemonium and gazillions of disappointed students.

However in reality the process is really straightforward.

If you’re unsuccessful with your first choice offer, but

meet the conditions for your second choice, you will

be accepted there. If you fail to meet the conditions for

either choice you can get a place through Clearing. Even

if you miss your required grades its worth checking if

the institutions that offered you places will accept you

anyway, especially if you’re just short of the mark.

Going through Clearing allows you to look at all of

the courses that still have places. You may use Clearing

if you didn’t receive any offers, missed your grades or

want to turn down the offers you have received. Through

Clearing you can speak to as many universities and

colleges you want, so you can decide what course

you want to do, but you can only accept one course.

Clearing is nothing to be scared of; thousands of

students get places through the system every year!

Alternatively you can always ask your teachers about

repeating your A Levels or even getting them re-marked.

ApprenticeshipsProblem: You’ve heard all about Apprenticeships, and would

like to do one so you can get paid and qualified, but you can’t

find any vacancies.Solution: More and more young people are interested in

Apprenticeships, and we gave you the info on how to apply

for an Apprenticeship in our last issue. Obviously your first

port of call should be www.apprenticeships.org.uk and the

online vacancy matching service, which lists all of the available

opportunities. You don’t have to leave your search there

though, why not do some networking?

Ask your friends, relatives, teachers and careers advisors,

if they know any local employers or providers who can help

you find an Apprenticeship. Alternatively if you have a part-time

job you could always ask your current employer to take you

on as an Apprentice! It sounds strange but lots of people who

do Apprenticeships already have jobs, because of the benefits

to the employee and the employer. You get qualified and your

employer doesn’t have to pay anything for the training if you’re

18 or under.

A Levels and sixth FormProblem: You’re not sure you’ve made the right choices for your A-Levels, and you don’t know whether to stay at your schools sixth form or go elsewhere.Solution: After getting your GCSE results, or just having a change of heart, you may want to do different A Levels from the ones you have previously chosen. Sometimes the best thing to do is allow time to adapt and get used to the course. However if you have the necessary GCSE grades you should be able to change before term starts without any problems. Most schools and colleges don’t allow you to change after a certain point in the term, but if you really want to change the best thing to do is talk to your teachers.

As mentioned in the college enrolment section it is common to have offers from more than one place. Hopefully you will have been to both college and sixth form open days so you should have a good idea of what both are like. It’s really a choice between the size and independence of a new college, or sixth form, or staying where you already know the teachers and have friends. There is no set answer about which is best, it really depends on what you think is best for your future.

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QUAlIFICAtIonsexplAIneD

Did you know that completing an Advanced Apprenticeship is the same as getting an A level? There are lots of different qualifications – here’s how they compare. Remember that within any one level, qualifications can cover a wide mix of subjects, and take different amounts of time to complete.

entry level level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4-8

entry level Certificates

5 gCses (grades D-g)

5 gCses (grades A*-C) A levels

skills for life

BteC Introductory

Diplomas and Certificates

Advanced Apprenticeship

Functional skills at entry level

(english, maths and ICt)

oCr nationalsBteC First

Diplomas and Certificates

Diploma of Higher education

Awards, Certificates, and

Diplomas at entry level

nvQs at level 1

Foundation Diploma

nvQs at level 2

Higher Diploma

HnD, HnC

IntermediateApprenticeship

FoundationDegree

HigherApprenticeship

gCe in applied subjects

BteC Diplomas, Certificates and

Awards

nvQs at level 3

Advanced Diploma

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With our industry approved Apprenticeships you’ll work in a real job from day one, it’s a great way to start your career and the perfect stepping stone to getting ahead. And the best part? You’ll earn a wage and gain invaluable experience too.

• Hairdressing and Barbering• Health and Social Care• Hospitality and Catering• Retail

Want to earn while you learn?

The employmentand skills group

Take your first step towards a brighter future and call us now on 0333 444 3973, or

text JOB to 80011 and we’ll give you a call back. You can also visit www.esggroup.co.uk

The choice is yours…

During your Apprenticeship you’ll receive training, within a work environment. All of our training is sector specific and will equip you with the right skills to get you where you want to be. You can get qualifications in areas such as:

• Business Administration• Childcare• Customer Service

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lIfE STorIES MaDDIE gETS a STarT on THE CarEEr laDDEr18 year old Maddie Hodge began her apprenticeship in Business Administration at Telford College following the completion of her Level 3 Media qualification, also at the College. Keen to start in the world of work, she found that the benefits of an apprenticeship meant that she could work, which enabled her to gain experience and a wage, whilst adding to her growing list of qualifications.

Maddie spoke to the Apprenticeship Hotline at the College and was given an initial assessment for her Key Skills and a general interview. She was called by the College, inviting her in for an interview for a position in Learner Services. She was offered the position which she accepted immediately. From her initial starting point in Learner Services Maddie felt she wanted to be able to use her social skills much more and was transferred to her current position on the College main reception.

Maddie became the College’s first apprentice on reception and is enjoying the role, she says “I have been working under Learner Services for around 2 months now, it’s a really good place to work and learn the skills to complete my apprenticeship!”

When she is finished, Maddie is keen to find a full-time position where she can use her media and newly acquired business administration skills. She is looking forward to a full-time job, with a full-time wage, although is happy with her Apprenticeship wage “it is giving me the opportunity to get a starting point on the career ladder, and learn skills that I can’t learn in the classroom.”

For further details call Learner Services on 01952 642237 or log on to our website at www.tcat.ac.uk

SISTErS MIMI anD paTTy agrEE THaT voCaTIonal TraInIng IS JUST THEIr CUppa aT CoSTa CoffEESisters Mimi and Patricia Dlugosova have done their employer Costa Coffee proud after taking vocational training courses in their stride.

Mimi, 25, and Patty, 24, both started working at the world’s leading high street café two years ago after arriving in York from Slovakia. They were then given the opportunity to gain extra qualifications with national training provider Intraining, and have not looked back since.

They enjoyed studying so much, they have each signed up for an additional course and both have gone on to be promoted, with Mimi hoping to manage her own branch.

Alicia O’Neil, who manages the Costa Coffee branch on Market Street in York, where the sisters work, said: “Mimi and Patty have done extremely well on their courses with Intraining, but more than that, they have really enjoyed them. They are great members of the team and I cannot praise them highly enough.”

The sisters have both successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Teamleading, which included key skills in English and Maths, and are about to embark on a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service.

Mimi, who lives in York, said: “We love working at Costa Coffee and were very grateful to have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain new qualifications.

“Our training course has taught us skills in leading and managing people and has given us confidence in our day-to-day roles. Everything we have done has been very relevant, so we are both looking forward to the next course.”

For more information about Intraining call our contact centre on 0330 123 1300 or visit www.intraining.co.uk.

Sister act: Slovakian sisters Mimi (left) and Patricia Dlugosova have gone from strength to strength since completing vocational training at Costa Coffee with Intraining.

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TaMara D’angElo, BUSInESS aDMInISTraTIon apprEnTICETamara D’ Angelo came into Martec training just over 2 years ago looking for an Apprenticeship in Business Administration. Her timing couldn’t have been better as we were looking to set on an Apprentice ourselves! Tamara started with us as an Admin Assistant and has recently completed her Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship.

Tamara’s role involves maintaining Martec training’s learner’s details on a database, monitoring their progression, registration of certification of qualifications, covering reception and general office duties like answering the phone, filing and typing letters.

Tamara says “I’m so glad that I heard about Martec training’s Apprenticeships via Connexions, I really didn’t want to go back into a classroom environment after I left school so this has been ideal for me. It has enabled me to learn new skills and get a wage at the same time. I think that to work in Business Administration you should be polite, have a good telephone manner and be able to multi task. These are things that I have been able to develop during my time working at Martec training and the friendly staff are always able to offer me help or support if I need it.”

For more information visit www.martectraining.co.uk

gET CarEErS off To a grEaT STarTJill Wright, Director at Kirk Newsholme, an accountancy, taxation and business advisory practice based in Leeds which this year took on two AAT apprentices, says ‘We have benefited from the Apprenticeship route because in the current climate many very bright and capable students have taken the decision to train in a work environment’.

The two apprentices, Katie and Jamie, both left college with A-levels. Katie says ‘I took the apprenticeship route because I felt it had much more to offer than going to University. It works perfectly for me as it provides a good balance between work life and learning.’

They are progressing well through their apprenticeship, attending the BPP centre in Leeds for one day per week. The other days are spent in the office or out at clients’ premises and are supported by senior members of staff, developing their technical skills, background knowledge and personal effectiveness.

Jamie was considering going to University to become an accountant but after being offered the job at Kirk Newsholme, decided to start the apprenticeship. Jamie says, ‘The apprenticeship entailed fully paid study as well as a full time job, so not only would I be getting free education and job experience, I was going to earn money. As I aspired to be an accountant my business sense kicked in! My college experience at BPP has been superb with knowledgeable, supporting tutors easing me through the lectures’.

Visit bpp.com/apprenticeshipsOr call London & Croydon: 0845 485 1770, rest of the UK: 0845 485 1771


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lIfE STorIES lInkED In playS a parT In ToM’S fUTUrE CarEEr progrESS

‘In June 2011, I was encouraged to put my profile on to LinkedIn and began to build some contacts. I was a little unsure at first and if I am honest I could not see the immediate benefit.

I applied for a school leaver program at one of the top financial companies to study Chartered Accountancy and used LinkedIn to search for contacts who may work there.

Result number one- was an introduction to a key professional who had previously been responsible for their training and development. I was able to gain valuable information prior to my interview and secured a place to start in September 2011.

We were initially invited on a two week residential induction program where I was one of 200 young people who had been recruited nationally. As part of our training we were introduced to LinkedIn and I was the only one with a profile online and a network of contacts.

Result number two - the senior partners present on the course requested to be connected with me and I have immediately been recognised as a pro active candidate and have been singled out as an ambassador for their recruitment selection process.I have no doubt now that LinkedIn will play a significant part in the future development of my career and would encourage any young person to research the benefits’

To find out more contact:Jenny [email protected]/in/jennymarsh

DavID MCDonalD rECoMMEnDS apprEnTICESHIpSI had heard about Apprenticeships but was unsure how it worked, so I sought advice from my local Connexions and gained an interview with training provider Gordon Franks. After succeeding at the interview I started an Entry 2 Employment (E2E) course, so I could better myself personally and professionally. On finishing the course, with my confidence built up, I started looking for a job or apprenticeship. With assistance from Gordon Franks I secured an interview with Protocol Consultancy Services, one of Birmingham’s leading training providers.

On arriving at Protocol I was eager to do an apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 2, by chance Protocol were looking for someone to pilot their new ITQ/ECDL course, due to my interest in IT I chose this option. When I had finished my ITQ course I moved onto my Business Administration Apprenticeship, gained knowledge on how the business was run and improved my customer service face-to-face and telephone skills.

After completing my Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship course I was offered a permanent position within the Protocol Group. My responsibilities include working closely with our IT Manager, as his IT Assistant, and supporting him with various IT related problems. I have also helped develop our in house Moodle and E portfolio virtual learning environment and help to support other learners on their apprenticeship courses.

I have gained an Advanced Apprenticeship in ITQ/ECDL level 3, developed my skills and feel a valued member of the team. I would recommend the Apprenticeship route to anyone, a good training provider and employer will invest in you and provide the opportunities I have had.

For more information call 0121 236 2634 or visit www.protocolgroup.org.uk

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Creative Studies Games Design Music Technology Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Foundation Studies Public Services Sport

Business Computing Office Skills Management Accounting Hospitality Travel and Tourism Engineering

Motor Vehicle Construction Early Years Health and Social Care

Telford College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, including those who have any form of disability. The College employs a Learning Support Manager and he is available on 01952 642391.

For further information please contact:Learner Services on 01952 642237email: [email protected] website: www.tcat.ac.uk

FOR FULL-TIME COURSES

Starting September

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Now that recent

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there has never

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Courses available at our

Redditch Campus include:

• A wide range of ‘A’ Levels

• Applied Science

• Business Studies

• Construction

• Health & Social Care

• Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

• Hospitality & Catering

• Public Services

• Sports & Sports Science

• Travel & Tourism


Centre for Arts & Technology

in Bromsgrove include:

• Art & Design

• Computing & IT

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

• Media & TV Production

• Motor Vehicle Engineering

• Music Technology

• Performing Arts

We also offer a wide range

of Apprenticeships and

Higher Education Courses

In Redditch and Bromsgrove

motor veHICle seCtor£20,000 per year

(potential earnings of vehicle repair technicians)

there are 70,000 firms in this sector in the UK, of these:

14,000+ are in vehicle sales39,000+ are in Light vehicle Maintenance

9,000+ are in parts Distribution

Automotive manufacturing contributes

£6.5 billion to the UK economy

there are around 570,000 people

working in this sector in the UK

Why not consider a career working in the motor vehicle industry?

there are over 200,000 employees in vehicle sales

the UK is home to 8 Formula one teams, employing 50,000

people

50,000

For further information call us on 01527 570020or visit www.choosenewcollege.com

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Now that recent

improvements to

our £40m Campuses

are fully complete

there has never

been a better time

to join NEW College


Redditch Campus include:

• A wide range of ‘A’ Levels

• Applied Science

• Business Studies

• Construction

• Health & Social Care

• Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

• Hospitality & Catering

• Public Services

• Sports & Sports Science

• Travel & Tourism


Centre for Arts & Technology

in Bromsgrove include:

• Art & Design

• Computing & IT

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

• Media & TV Production

• Motor Vehicle Engineering

• Music Technology

• Performing Arts

We also offer a wide range

of Apprenticeships and

Higher Education Courses

In Redditch and Bromsgrove


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motor veHIClesthere are 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, and all of them need to be serviced, repaired, bought and sold. that’s where the motor vehicle industry comes in…

wEST MIDlanDS foCUS There are various different roles within the sector that you can get involved with; these include vehicle sale, roadside assistance, vehicle repair, body building, vehicle rental and parts distribution and supply. Sales and parts distribution and supply have the highest number of employers here. A number of tyre manufacturers are based here, including Dunlop, Goodyear and GKN Wheels. A number of big motor names are here too – Jaguar, Volvo, Peugeot and Daihatsu.

Fast facts:• 12%oftheUK’smotorretailindustryemployees

are in the West Midlands. • Over55,000peopleintheWestMidlandsare

employed in the motor vehicle sector. • Therearenearly7,000workplacesinthemotor

vehicle sector here. • Themostcommonsub-sectorismotorsales,

followed by parts distribution and supply.

start learning!Want a course in the West Midlands? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what course in your local area, or you could visit www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk

The motor vehicle sector deals with all aspects of cars, vans and motorcycles – selling them, fixing them, servicing them and even rescuing stranded drivers. There are lots of career paths on offer, from technical to customer-service based roles – it all depends on what interests you.

The good news about this sector is that vocational training is the best way to get into it, though academic routes, such as engineering degrees are a possibility. Here are the main areas within the motor vehicle sector – there are vocational routes into all of them.

Maintenance and repairOne of the most popular areas, maintenance and repair is about keeping cars roadworthy. These technicians service, fix and replace parts of all sorts of vehicles. They can work in independent garages or as part of dealerships, say working on just BMWs. Some technicians specialise in things like electrics or motorcycles.Starting salary: ranging between £13,000 and £20,000 a year.

body and paintBody and paint technicians fix cars that have been damaged in accidents. Body work can be sorting out rust or dents and scratches and paint work is about sprucing up after to make everything look like new again. You need a good eye for detail and an understanding of vehicle bodywork in these roles.Starting salary: ranging between £13,500 and £18,000 a year.

roadside assistanceWhen someone’s car breaks down on the side of the road, it’s the roadside recovery technician who comes to the rescue. They either fix the car onsite or safely tow it back to a garage and need a high level of technical ability. Workers in this role may also need to available for on-call services.Starting salary: ranging between £13,000 and £16,000 a year.

FittingMotor vehicle fitters repair and replace parts on cars, like tyres, batteries, brakes and exhausts while the customers wait. Workers in this role will also need to advise customers on simple maintenance issues. They can work in fast-fit centres, dealerships or alongside motor vehicle technicians.Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 and £15,000 a year.

parts operationsThis area is about selling car parts to the public – dealerships, motor vehicle technicians and everyday customers. It’s a customer-service based role that requires good organisation to process payments, manage inventory, advise customers, and more.Starting salary: ranging between £9,000 and £14,500 a year.

salesThis is about selling cars, which involves broad knowledge of cars and negotiation skills. It’s also about understanding people – sales people need to find the car that’s right for the customer, and have the confidence to seal the deal.Starting salary: ranging between £10,000 and £15,000 a year, plus commission.

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USEfUl lInkSwww.motor.org.uk - The Institute of the Motor Industry is the

Sector Skills Council.

www.autocity.org.uk - Careers site from the Institute of the

Motor Industry.

www.remit.co.uk - National training provider specialising in motor

vehicle apprenticeships.

www.careersbox.co.uk - Careers films on the web.

www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk - Our online careers resource.

CaSE STUDyMike’s Apprenticeship is right on track

For six years Mike Baker has been repairing trains for a living and he is now moving along the right track as he undertakes the Electrotechnical (Installation & Maintenance) Apprenticeship with Solihull College.

Working as a Technician for train operator London Midland, Mike repairs all types of electrical faults on the trains, including heating systems and air conditioning units.

23-year-old Mike, from Birmingham, comments: “My role as a Technician is centred on electrics and whilst I have a basic understanding of how things work, I felt the Apprenticeship would enable me to develop my technical skills further and understand how to repair any type of electrical fault. The Apprenticeship is definitely giving me the best of both worlds as I am studying to become a fully qualified electrician while gaining hands-on practical experience in the workplace at the same time.”

The Electrotechnical (Installation & Maintenance) Apprenticeship is delivered by Solihull College from its Woodlands Campus in North Solihull. The programme allows learners to gain the qualifications, knowledge and experience needed for a career in the electrical industry.

On completion of the Apprenticeship learners will be fully qualified electricians and have the opportunity to progress their careers with up-to-date and current regulation knowledge in the domestic, commercial or industrial fields.

For more information call: 0121 678 7000 or visit www.solihull.ac.uk

gET QUalIfIEDThere are plenty of vocational courses in this sector...

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector.

You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning

on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training

provider. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the

sector, all of these are NVQ level 2:• RoadsideAssistanceandRecovery

• VehicleBodyandPaintOperations

• VehicleFitting• VehicleMaintenanceandRepair• VehiclePartsOperations• VehicleSales.

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like

Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically

Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the

industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or

managers, because of the hand-on practical nature of the

sector this is a good route to take. Here are the Apprenticeship

frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3:

• RoadsideAssistanceandRecovery

• VehicleBodyandPaintOperations

• VehicleFitting• VehicleMaintenanceandRepair• VehiclePartsOperations• VehicleSales.

A LevelsA Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree,

which are explained below, but which ones are right for you

depend on what role you want to do. Most people take the

vocational routes into the motor industry, but you could do

the more practical Foundation Degree after A Levels or study

something like mechanical engineering at university.

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which

combines academic study with practical hands-on experience.

Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they

should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent

to the first two years of an honours degree. A typical full-time

Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are

different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning

in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are

available in a range of subjects, from motor vehicle performance

to mechanical engineering, and are a good way to get qualified

and gain experience.

vocational QualificationsVocational qualifications offer a more practical learning

programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors.

There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to

look out for: •NVQs•BTECs•Diplomas.(These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank

on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges

and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.

To see who offers them in your region check out

www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of our

online profiles.


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... AND ENGINEERSMEET THEIR FUTURE.

For potential engineers with drive, ambition and ability, Welbeck is where potential turns into bright futures as Officers in the Armed Forces or Civil Service.

• One of the UK’s top performing Sixth Form Colleges

• 98% of students from Welbeck were offered a place at University in 2011

• Tuition funded by the MoD• En-suite accommodation• Annual technical bursary of £4,000

at University

For more information visit www.dsfc.ac.uk or join us on

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engineering makes up a fifth of the UK economy!

Workers in the aerospace industry in the UK

108,200

136,000 workers with level 3

qualifications are needed in the sector

– people like you are in demand

After an engineering

Apprenticeship you could be earning

£20,000 a year!

percentage of females working in

this sector

21%

of employees in the sector that are in managerial and professional roles

52%

You could end up doing anything, from

shaving a millionth of a second off lap

times in Formula one to putting

communications satellites in orbit

£17,000 - £43,000(salary range for Mechanical engineers)

... AND ENGINEERSMEET THEIR FUTURE.

For potential engineers with drive, ambition and ability, Welbeck is where potential turns into bright futures as Officers in the Armed Forces or Civil Service.

• One of the UK’s top performing Sixth Form Colleges

• 98% of students from Welbeck were offered a place at University in 2011

• Tuition funded by the MoD• En-suite accommodation• Annual technical bursary of £4,000

at University

For more information visit www.dsfc.ac.uk or join us on

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engIneerIngFrom making aeroplanes fly to maintaining sophisticated machinery, engineers are behind the greatest achievements of mankind. get into engineering and you’ll be on one of the most exciting career paths out there!

wEST MIDlanDS foCUSAround6%ofworkersintheWestMidlandsare employed in this sector. An estimated 30,000 jobs need to be filled by around 2014, mainly due to replacing staff that have left, due to retirement for example. This makes your potential prospects good as the industry is growing. There are a number of colleges here that offer qualifications in engineering based subjects. These include Stoke-on-Trent College, Herefordshire College of Technology and City College Coventry.

Fast facts:•Thereare39centresthatofferengineering

Apprenticeships here. •Around15%ofengineeringestablishments

here employ Apprentices or recognised trainees.

start learning!Want to find an engineering course in the West Midlands? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what course in your local area, or you could visit who’s offering what course in your local area, or you could visit www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk

SalarIES If you get an Apprenticeship, you can expect to

start earning minimum of £95 per week – this

will increase as you train. Currently, many skilled

people in the engineering industry earn over £400

per week – that’s over £20,000 per year.

At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. In fact, an engineer has played a role in almost every aspect of our society. Chemical engineers create new fuels to keep vehicles moving; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design the most modern aircraft.

Engineers use problem solving, creativity and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less. How can they make something more cheaply, quickly and effectively than ever before?

Engineering is one of the most varied sectors out there. Here are some of the main areas:

Chemical: The processing of raw materials into fuels, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. Chemical engineers are often researching new materials or helping to develop the plants that turn these materials into the finished product.

Mechanical: Designing motors, machinery and other engines. Mechanical engineers can work on small component parts or even extremely large machinery or vehicles. This is one of the most diverse engineering roles

Metals: The fabrication and welding of metals. Metal engineering contributes around £15 billion to the UK economy, because as well as creating metals recycling and reuse of used metals is now a huge industry in its own right.

Electrical: Designing and making electrical systems and components. This can range from small, individual, circuits and components to helping design and manage an entire electrical network, grid, or power station.

Aerospace: Designing and maintaining aircraft, missiles, weapon systems, satellites and space vehicles. (The UK’s industry is the second largest in the world, behind the USA.) Aeronautical engineers also work on individual components that make up these different vehicles and devices.

Marine: Designing ships, boats and other watercraft. This is a large sector in the UK because there is plenty of sea around us. Marine engineers may also work on offshore oil platforms and supply vessels.

Defence: Designing and maintaining aircraft, navigation systems, rockets, satellites etc for the Ministry of Defence. Many engineers working for the government would fit into one of the above categories, depending what their speciality is.

Apprenticeships are a recognised pathway into engineering. Popular job roles for apprentices in the region include: automotive or aerospace assembly, mechanical engineering, maintenance, welding, and fabrication.

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CaSE STUDySimon’s relationship with NSEG leads to a great career

I’m Simon Owen, I’m 21, I work for Converteam an electrical engineering company.

My interest in engineering started at Haywood High in 2004 when I took GCSE engineering.

In year 10 I went to Burslem College twice a week to learn basic engineering skills:• Machining • Welding • CNC programmingCAD/CAM • Health&Safety •Materials

In year 11 NSEG came into school and asked who was interested in doing a work based qualification instead of going to college full time to do Alevels etc. This is where my close relationship with NSEG began.

In 2006 I was offered a 4 year apprenticeship at Converteam.

Within the 4 years I had to gain several qualifications along with 4 years of work experience to get my apprenticeship.• PEO • Key sills level 2 •NVQ level 3•BTEC National Certificate

After 4 years, I completed my apprenticeship and now work for the most successful power conversion company in the world with a very good salary for my age.

I am now a qualified engineer technician going on to complete my HNC and start a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

At Converteam I am involved with electrical testing. I test medium voltage drives at voltages between 415 & 6000V. I also do lots of travelling and unique testing like electrical noise testing.

North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd, Silverdale Court, Silverdale Road Newcastle-under-Lyme. Staffordshire. ST5 6EH.

Telephone: 01782 634565Facsimile: 01782 634660Website: www.nsegta.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

gET QUalIfIED!To get into engineering, you’ll need hands-on experience and a good head for maths and science...

ApprenticeshipsAn Apprenticeship in engineering offers the best possible preparation to becoming a trained operator within the industry. Because the engineering industry is so big and varied, the type of work you do will depend on your employer and the engineering pathway you choose – this could be mechanical, fabrication and welding, electrical or electronic. You might work on the production of products or service and repair production machinery in many industries. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2:•Engineering•EngineeringConstruction•Heating,Ventilating,AirConditioning&Refrigeration•IndustrialApplications•MarineIndustry.

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers, because of the hand-on practical nature of the sector this is a good route to take. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3:•Engineering•EngineeringConstruction•Heating,Ventilating,AirConditioning&Refrigeration•MarineIndustry.

You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in:•EngineeringTechnology.

A LevelsA Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below, but which ones are right for you depend on what role you want to do. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate you are able to understand how things work. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction:•Biology•Chemistry•Design&Technology•Maths•MarineScience•Physics.

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment. They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in a range of subjects; you can even do them in aircraft engineering.

vocational QualificationsVocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for: •NVQs•BTECs•Diplomas.(These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.

To see who offers them in your region check out www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of our online profiles.

Simon Owen (Left), Daniel Rowley (Training Assessor – Right)

USEfUl lInkSwww.apprentices.co.uk - Search for engineering

Apprenticeships here.www.enginuity.org.uk - This website has lots of info about

engineering careers.www.thecareerengineer.com - Website for engineering jobs.

www.semta.org.uk - Sector Skills Council for

science, engineering and manufacturing.




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We offer a range of full-time, part-time and higher education programmes, academic, vocational and recreational courses, specialist training for businesses and apprenticeships. At our Hereford campus, you can choose from beauty, sound engineering and public services to

IT, travel and tourism and business. At our Holme Lacy campus, courses range from rural crafts and equine to countryside management, animal care and more.

Herefordshire College of Technology

Come to one of our information evenings:Hereford Campus: Thursday 19th April 4.30pm-7.30pm

Holme Lacy Campus: Wednesday 18th April 4.00pm-7.00pm

Call 0800 032 1986 or visit www.hct.ac.uk

envIronmentAl & lAnD BAseD seCtor

(of workers in the sector are self employed)

42%veterinary activities

employ 47,500 people across the UK

£60,000 per year (experienced farm managers earnings)

on average you’ll earn £100 more a week in this sector

than you would in the retail, hotel or restaurant industries

the UK is home to 111,540 agricultural businesses

so, why spend your life tied to a desk? continue reading to start

growing your potential…

Almost 50,000 people are

employed in veterinary activities

in the UK

50,000

by 2020 the sector will need to recruit lots more workers:

38,000 people will be needed in sales & customer service operations35,000 people will be needed in Managerial operations29,000 people will be needed in skilled trade operations


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wEST MIDlanDS foCUSAround 97,000 people are employed in this sector here. If you don’t like the idea of working for someone else then perhaps this is the industry for you; around37%oftheworkforceisself-employed. There are a number of areas within this sector that you could work in, including floristry, landscaping, animal care and environmental conservation. The sub-sector with the most employees here is agricultural crops and livestock.

Fast facts:• Therearearound19,000

environmental and land based businesses in the West Midlands.

• 81%ofemployeesinthissectorworkfull time.

• TheWestMidlandshasabiggerconcentration of skilled trades in this sector than the country as a whole.

start learning!Want to find an environmental course in the West Midlands? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what course in your local area, or you could visitwww.opendoorsmedia.co.uk

Not everyone has to spend their career tied to a desk – in this sector; you could be one of the lucky people who get to work outside. It’s an exciting time to join this sector, Britain is trying to produce more of its own food, fight climate change, and protect areas of natural beauty. There are lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, and future generations.

So what can you do? Loads! This sector covers farming; protecting the environment; landscaping; growing flowers; caring for animals and wildlife; maintaining the turf on pitches and much, much more.

Here are some of the main sub-sectors:

horticulture & landscapingThis is about creating and looking after designed landscapes in cities and the countryside. It covers work like maintaining sports turf, gardens, parks, golf courses and even business grounds. This role can be very hands on or, as in the case of landscape managers, can focus on environmental knowledge and advising on the long-term care and development of sites.Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £20,000 a year.

AgricultureAs the UK strives to increase its own food production, opportunity is growing in this area. Agriculture covers work in farms, dairies and ‘agribusinesses’ or companies that supply the industry with things like animal feed, fertilisers and farm machinery. A growing area in the industry is the role of agricultural advisors and consultants who offer specialist support to farmers on specific areas, like crop production or livestock.Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £17,000 a year.

Animal careFrom running a cattery to training horses, this career is for the animal lovers. Animal care is about handling, supervising and caring for animals, from small domestic pets to wildlife. Includes work with breeders, pet shops, groomers, animal welfare charities and zoos. Veterinary nurses are some of the most popular roles in the industry and can range from household pets, exotic animals and equine specialism’s.Starting salary: ranging between £11,000 to £13,000 a year for animal care. £14,000 to £22,000 for veterinary nurses.

environmental conservationThis area is for people who are passionate about environmental issues. It’s not just about saving the planet – conservation is all about coming up with solutions that will lead to a more sustainable, healthy environment. From park rangers to farm managers environmental considerations are very important across this sector. Environmental policy officers can work for the government, industry or charities.Starting salary: ranging between £15,000 to £20,000 a year.

Land-based engineeringThese are the people who design, manufacture and maintain agricultural equipment, like combine harvesters and tractors. Working for dealerships and manufacturers, these engineers use technical knowledge to solve problems for the agricultural industry. Roles in this area could involve field testing, technical support and the education of customers.Starting salary: ranging between £20,000 to £26,000 a year.

From agriculture and animal care to conservation and horticulture, there are many paths towards a rewarding career in this sector…

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gET QUalIfIED!There are plenty of vocational routes into this sector...

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. There are Apprenticeships ranging from agriculture to animal care, and more, here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2:•Agriculture•AnimalCare•EnvironmentalConservation•Equine•Fencing•Floristry•GameandWildlifeManagement•Horticulture•Land-basedEngineering•TreesandTimber•VeterinaryNursing.

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3:•Agriculture•AnimalCare•EnvironmentalConservation•Equine•Farriery•Floristry•GameandWildlifeManagement•Horticulture•Land-basedEngineering•VeterinaryNursing.

A Levels A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate that you would be able to understand how things work. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction:•Biology•EnvironmentalScience•Geology.

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in a range of subjects, from trees and timber to farm management.

vocational QualificationsVocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for:•NVQs•BTECs•Diplomas(These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.


USEfUl lInkSwww.land-force.com - Jobsite for land-based careers

www.lantra.co.uk - The Sector Skills Council for

the industry.www.lantracoursefinder.co.uk - Helps you find a course in

your area.www.growcareers.info - Careers in horticulture for young

people.www.careersbox.co.uk - Careers films on the web.


CaSE STUDyKate Wallace has been studying with BTCV Academy since October 2011. Luckily, her local group operates on a roll-on-roll-off basis so after discovering the course there was no need to wait until the following September to sign up.

Kate chose the NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation after embarking on a major change in career direction.

“Having sold my share of a retail business I decided to pursue the career in conservation I’ve always wanted. There’s something wonderful about being part of the great outdoors and contributing towards it.

“I realised this course was the ideal way to gain all the practical skills I would need to become a warden in the future.

“I’ve built bat boxes, created wildlife ponds and planted hedgerows, whilst becoming familiar with useful tools such as loppers, slashers and saws. I find the course very rewarding and always feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.”

BTCV Academy delivers flexible, inclusive training programmes in Environmental Conservation, Horticulture and Land-Based Operations in over twenty locations throughout England. BTCV is fundamentally a learning organisation. We have over 50 years experience working with people, enabling them to develop their skills, through working in the environment. This skills base has allowed us to evolve into a learning organisation different from any other college or training agency, with practical learning at the heart of our style.

To find your nearest course, or for more information, contact [email protected] or 01952 616 104.


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35.3%

90% of workers in the sector are female

30% of workers in this

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in this sector with Level 2

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Almost 9% of employers in this sector are reporting

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£21,000 (average

managerial salary in

the sector)

this exciting and stylish sector is always looking for young people with proper

training….

the industry has an annual turnover of £5.25 billion

HAIr & BeAUty

wEST MIDlanDS foCUSOur region has a number of beauty schools

where you can train to work in this sector,

these include Stafford Beauty Academy,

The International School of Beauty in

Nantwich and Warwickshire College also

offer qualifications in health and beauty. A

variety of courses are available to prepare

you for the various roles within the sector,

like hairdressing, nail technicians and spa

therapists. The most common workplaces

are hair salons, followed by beauty salons.

Fast facts• Over6%ofthenation’shealthand

beauty employees are in the West

Midlands.• Around8%ofworkplacesinthesector

are located here.

start learning!Want a course in the West Midlands? Then

turn to page 52 to find out how to access

your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you

who’s offering what course in your local

area, or you could visit


We all want to look and feel our best, which is why the UK’s health and beauty sector makes billions each year (and people will always want to look good, so there’ll always be jobs available.) A career in this sector could see you working in a busy salon, a resort spa or even on the set of a fashion shoot.

There are many different paths within this sector, depending on your interests. All of them require common skills: creativity, the ability to work on your feet for long hours, good hand-eye co-ordination and up-to-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out). Most importantly, you’ll need to be good with people and sensitive to their needs.

Here are some of the main areas:

hairdressing Part of the fast-moving fashion industry, this covers cutting, styling and colouring all types of hair. Hairdressers begin by training in salons and helping customers improve their look. With talent and experience, many hairdressers go on to prepare models, work on magazine shoots, or even style celebrities! The UK hairdressing industry is considered the best in the world, so there’s opportunity to travel internationally for successful hairdressers.Salary: Training salaries start low (around £10,000), but can increase to around £16,000 with a qualification and experience.

beauty therapyThis covers treatments and services that enhance a client’s appearance and well-being. It can include anything to simple facials and make-up to more complicated electronic treatments to remove unwanted hair or improve body tone. Some of the treatments, like body massage, aid relaxation and help relieve stress.Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £17,000 (with experience) a year.

spa therapySpa tourism in England is worth £1.4bn a year and is one of the fastest growing industries. Similar to beauty therapists, spa therapists give treatments that improve appearance and well-being. They offer a full range of treatments to suit a client’s needs, which may include Indian head massage, aromatherapy, holistic treatments and all aspects of heat and wet treatments (like hydrotherapy, sauna and steam). Some therapists may focus on health and fitness while others on relaxation.Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 – £14,000 a year.

nail servicesThere are roughly 18,000 businesses that employ nail technicians in the UK. Their job is to improve the appearance and condition of the skin and nails on hands and feet. They offer basic treatments like manicures and pedicures, as well as nail enhancements like wraps and hot wax treatments. Nail technicians are also skilled in creative nail art, which includes air brushing designs on the nail.Starting salary: ranging between £10,000 to £15,000 a year.

if you have creative flair, style and a desire to help people feel relaxed and good about themselves, then you might want to consider a career in health and beauty…

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gET QUalIfIED!There are plenty of vocational courses for this sector...

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. There are Apprenticeships ranging from barbering to spa therapy. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2:•Barbering•BeautyTherapy•Hairdressing•NailServices.

Advanced Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3:•Barbering•BeautyTherapy•Hairdressing•NailServices•SpaTherapy.

A Levels A Levels can either lead on to university or onto a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. In this industry a lot of your success will be down to your personality and experience rather than academic qualifications; but if you’re interested in management or a support role, here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction:•BusinessStudies•Economics•ICT.

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. A Foundation Degree could be a good step after working in the sector for some time, for example there is a Foundation Degree in salon and business management.

vocational QualificationsVocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for:•NVQs•BTECs•Diplomas(These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.


CaSE STUDyTom and Lydia are part of the team

Tom Samson has been working with Elizabeth and Giovannis Unisex Hair and Beauty Salon as he completes his Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing, one of many Kidderminster College Apprenticeships!

The Apprenticeship has provided a fantastic introduction to the work place for Tom who has been learning about all aspects of Hairdressing. Tom says, ‘I enjoyed my time in the Salon and also in Kidderminster College, I benefitted greatly from both areas’.

Giovanni says, ‘We have been very fortunate in our salon to have taken on students from Kidderminster College. Tom has successfully completed his Level 2 Apprenticeship. He is a popular and hard working member of our team, and has now built up quite a considerable clientele of his own. He recently completed a Clynol Colour Course in London at the Academy - in addition to his colouring qualification gained at Kidderminster College - which he found very exciting, and thoroughly enjoyed’.

Tom successfully completed his Apprenticeship in 2010 – Lydia Harrington is now working at Elizabeth and Giovannis as she completes her Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing. Giovanni says, ‘Lydia has only been with us for a few weeks but she is already showing promise, and is very enthusiastic. Both Tom and Lydia are very popular members of our team, both with the staff and our clients. We would like to thank Kidderminster College for training our employees to such a high standard’. On the Apprenticeship scheme, the candidates earn, whilst benefitting from the support of their employer and an experienced supervisor at Kidderminster College. The apprentices also get paid to attend Kidderminster College one day a week for lectures and tutorials to sharpen their focus professional skills.

Other Apprenticeships available at Kidderminster College include Health and Social Care, Accountancy, Business and Administration, Management and Team Leading, Construction... Plus many more!

For further information, call Kidderminster College on 01562 826515 or visit www.kidderminster.ac.uk

USEfUl lInkSwww.habia.org – A useful point of contact for all things

relating to hair and beauty training.




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sport & FItness seCtor

of the workforce in this sector is female

58%

2% sporting industries

employ 2% of all UK workers

What do employees in this sector do?

sport and recreation – 311,200 employees

health and Fitness – 43,200 employeesplaywork – 126,600 employeesoutdoors – 21,900 employees

£30,000 per year

(You could be earning more than this as senior staff)

16-24 year olds make up 24% of the employees in this sector

Don’t want to be stuck behind a desk? get

paid to enjoy your hobbies ...

More than 2 million people volunteer to get involved in sports every week. it’s a good way to get ahead with a sporting career!


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You don’t have to be a world-class athlete for a career in sport. With the build-up to London 2012, now’s the perfect time to get involved in this booming sector…Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. For example, behind every professional football player are the people running the club, maintaining the pitch, training the players, keeping the spectators safe and so on – and that’s just football.

This sector is about more than just sport – it’s about promoting health and fitness, helping people enjoy the outdoors and public health. No matter what your interests or physical abilities are, there’s a rewarding career path for you.

Here are some of the main areas within this thriving industry – you can take a vocational route into any of them.

sport & FItness

exercise & FitnessThis is about helping people stay fit and healthy, and includes roles like personal trainer, fitness instructor, yoga instructor and swimming teacher. You could work for a gym or leisure centre, or be self-employed and choose your own hours. All types of people need fitness instructors, from children to the elderly or high level athletes.

coachingCoaches are needed to teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. They help teams and individuals train to reach their full potential. Coaches need to get a special qualification recognised by their sport’s national governing body. These roles vary greatly depending on the sport and skill level, volunteering is a good way to get started in this career.

playworkPlayworkers organise and lead play activities for children (aged between 4 and 15) in after-school clubs, play schemes and youth clubs. This is one of the job roles in which you can use take a Foundation Degree to get ahead.

Activity LeadershipOutdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors. They lead a wide range of expeditions and trips, such as walking, hiking, canoeing and rock climbing. You need good people and leadership skills, and to be a natural with young people to be a successful activity leader.

spectator controlEvent stewards and marshals make sure crowds are safe and under control at matches and other large events. You can do an NVQ in spectator safety, some of the key areas include: teamwork, conflict management and dealing with emergencies.

operationsIt takes all sorts of people to run a leisure centre or gym, from leisure centre assistants and managers to cleaning and maintenance staff. Sports management can include anything from making sure the facilities are maintained properly to making sure everything financial is in order too.

What will i earn?For all of these areas, salaries start around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Senior staff could earn more than £30,000.

wEST MIDlanDS foCUSMost of the sport and fitness employees are aged between 16-24, so you’ll fit right in! The sector is about to get bigger too, the world’s biggest sporting event, The Olympic Games, is going to be held in London in 2012; they’re going to need a lot of employees to keep it running smoothly! The 2012 Sport England initiative will bring bigger opportunities and budgets to the West Midlands.

Fast facts:• TheNationalSkillsAcademyforSportand

Active Leisure was introduced to the West Midlands in 2011.

• The‘PersonalBest’programme,inspiredbythe London 2012 Olympics provides even more opportunities.

start learning!Want to find a course in the West Midlands? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what course in your local area, or you could visit www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk

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USEfUl lInkSwww.skillsactive.com - The Sector Skills Council for this

sector.www.careers-in-sport.co.uk - Learn about different careers

in sport here.



CaSE STUDyIan aims high

Once a gang member at a very young age, Ian Perkins 21, knows only too well the tragedy of taking the wrong path in life and losing friends due to crime and unrest. Looking for his second chance in life and to prove wrong those people who once doubted him, Ian’s determination and will to succeed led him to Lifetime.

Enrolling into the Lifetime Fitness Academy and with the support of tutor Mark Pemberton, Ian successfully completed his Level 2 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship; not only could Ian earn while he learned, but he was able to gain ‘on the job’ skills and a true understanding of the industry.

Ian says: “I have turned my life around, influenced people and shown never to give up on anyone. In the space of just 20 months I have come from “just an apprentice” to becoming the youngest ever Health and Fitness Manager of the largest Fitness First club in Europe. I have received two awards from my employer on consecutive months, which has never been achieved by anyone in the company. I always aimed high from the very start and never gave up on that goal.”

A bright future awaits Ian; he now teaches ‘PT Business’ courses and has worked hard to establish himself in the fitness industry. “Eventually I want to have a say in how the industry is run. I feel that my passion behind health and fitness can influence change; my ambition is to aim high!”

For more information please get in touchT: 0870 120 1207W: www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/looking-for-a-jobE: [email protected]


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gET QUalIfIED!How to get your foot in the door...

ApprenticeshipsThe Apprenticeship in active leisure and learning covers a

wide range of career paths, whether you’d like to coach, be

a fitness instructor, lead outdoor activities or run a leisure

centre. You’ll learn on the job while attending a college

or training provider on day release, and earn the right

qualifications that will help you progress. So even though

this is the only NVQ level 2 Apprenticeship framework in the

sector it can take you a number of directions:

• ActiveLeisureandLearning.

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels,

but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical

roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more

qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the

Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these

are NVQ level 3:• ActiveLeisureandLearning• FacilitiesManagement• SportingExcellence.

A LevelsA Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree,

which are explained below, but which ones are right for you

depend on what role you want to do. As there are so many

varied careers in the industry, from coaching to operations,

no single subject is right for everyone, but here are some

which could set you in the right direction:

• Biology(Human)• LeisureStudies• SportandPhysicalEducation.

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification

which combines academic study with practical hands-on

experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and

employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready

for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to

the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time

Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are

different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve

learning in the workplace as well as at university or college.

They can be done in playwork and youth studies.

vocational QualificationsVocational qualifications offer a more practical learning

programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or

sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some

key ones to look out for: •NVQs•BTECs•Diplomas.(These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they

rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local

colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in

this sector. To see who offers them in your region check out

www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of

our online profiles.

Find us on:

www.facebook.com/nhsapprenticeshipsVisit our website:www.hacw.nhs.uk/work-for-us/apprenticeship-scheme.aspx

Apprenticeships

We currently recruit to 2 types of apprenticeship frameworks:

Health and Social Care (H&SC) and Business Administration. But we are branching out in to other frameworks. Our apprentices are initially

employed on a fixed term contract for 12 months and are paid a salary to ‘earn whilst you learn’.

Apprentices work in numerous teams across Worcestershire.

You must have 4 GCSE’s grade A-D including English and Maths and the desire to gain experience in the NHS through an apprenticeship. You must be aged between 16 and 24 when you start in post and must not already have a degree or degree level equivalent qualification.

ApprenticeshipsYour pathway to

an NHS career

ApprenticeshipsOur Trust,Your Future

ApprenticeshipsYour pathway to

an NHS career

“ Interacting with such a wide variety of people in my work has given me far

greater confidence than I had before.”

ImAgIne A CAreer...

there are loads of opportunities right on

your doorstep, find your perfect career...

Around 293,000 people work in

agriculture in the UK

293,000there are 270,800

chefs in the UK

270,800

people work in creative industries in the UK

678,000

of job vacancies require it skills

92%

the UK retail industry is the 3rd largest in

the world

2.5 million people are employed in manufacturing in the UK

over 1.1 million people are employed in financial services

the nhs is europe’s biggest employer – with over 1.3 million staff

construction provides employment for 2.35 million people in the UK

engineering makes up

1/5 of the UK economy

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yoUr CAreer, yoUr CHoICeWondering what other careers are out there?here are some of the other sectors in your region...

Armed Forces Britain’s armed forces – the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and MoD – all invest

a lot in their personnel to give them an

education that’s relevant in the civilian

world as well as in the services. They

all offer Apprenticeships so recruits can earn nationally recognised trade qualifications alongside their regular training. For example, a cook for the Royal Navy could also complete a chef

Apprenticeship. Each organisation offers different schemes, so visit their

websites for more details.

Salary: Starting around £13,400 the

first year, with excellent benefits and

progression. Qualifications: The armed forces offer Apprenticeships in many areas, including Engineering, Fitting,

Maintenance, Cookery, IT, Admin, Marine Engineering and more.

business & Finance This sector is about money – saving

it, borrowing it, managing it and most of all, making lots more of it. It’s the UK’s most global industry and covers a wide range of services

and products that everyone uses like bank accounts, mortgages, pensions, credit cards and insurance.

The perk of working with money is that salaries tend to be higher than

average.

Job roles: Accounts assistant, payroll assistant, admin assistant, bank cashier, trainee accountant. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £20,000. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Business & Admin and Financial Services; A-level Traineeships; Foundation Degrees.

constructionIts more than just bricks and mortar. The construction industry is worth billions and builds the world around us, from hospitals and houses to bridges and football stadiums. One of the most popular ways into this career is the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme, which takes two years for a Level 2 award, and one more year for the Level 3 qualification. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you.

Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer.Salary: Apprentices can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year.Qualifications: Construction Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees.

creative, Digital & Media This sector covers a range of exciting and creative careers in TV, film, graphics, publishing and journalism. Production assistants help out on television and film sets; graphic designers create adverts and billboards; journalists write news stories; publishers print books and magazines; and photographers shoot and edit images. If you thrive on a creative buzz, there’s no better industry to be in. Competition for jobs is high so work experience is highly recommended.

Job roles: Graphic designer, web designer, production assistant, editing assistant, photographer assistant. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £17,000. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Creative and Digital Media; Foundation Degrees from Creative Writing to Animation.

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customer service & AdminAny business that wants to be successful has to make its customers

happy. From helping a shopper find the right size at Topshop to answering

customer queries at a BT call centre,

customer service jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Another thing businesses can’t function without is effective admin. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer

the phone, input data, type up letters

and anything else that needs to be done. Since administration and customer service are needed in most

organisations, you could work across

many different sectors.

Job roles: Admin assistant, office junior, personal assistant, customer

service representative.Salary: Starting anywhere between

£13,000 and £18,000 per year.Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Business & Admin; Foundation Degree in Customer Service Management.

energy & renewablesThis essential sector deals with the

utilities we rely on: water, electricity and gas. It also covers waste management and alternative sources

of power like nuclear energy, wind power and solar energy. Careers in this sector cover the distribution and supply of gas; the generation and transmission of electricity; the collection and purification of water;

the treatment of sewage; and nuclear

fuel processing. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into this industry and offer excellent career progression.

Job roles: Gas network engineer, gas service technician, wastewater

plant worker, process operator, decommissioning operative. Salary: Starting anywhere between

£12,000 and £20,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Gas, Nuclear and Utilities; Foundation Degrees, including Power

Distribution.

entrepreneurialAn entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business or enterprise, they’re the boss! Entrepreneurs are amongst the most successful people in the world but they have to work hard, be very determined and of course have a money making idea. Businesses created by entrepreneurs are vital to the UK’s economy.

Job roles/Salary/Qualifications: All of these things depend on the individual. The beauty of creating your own business is that you don’t need any special qualifications. You might need some help in setting up a business though so head to www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk to see what’s out there to support young entrepreneurs.

Food & Drink Food and drink is one of the largest industries in the UK – in fact, it even helped pull the country out of the recession. This sector is about taking what’s grown by farmers and transforming it into our favourite foods and beverages. It takes a lot of people working together to make this happen, which means loads of career paths on offer. You could be processing ingredients, fixing machines on the production floor, processing meat, baking cakes or testing quality.

Job roles: Production operative, bottling operative, baker, warehouse worker. Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Food Manufacture Apprenticeships; Foundation Degree in Food & Drink Management.

health & social care If you’ve got a big heart and want to work with people, then a career in Health and Social Care could be for you. This sector is about helping people live healthy, full lives. Health care covers careers in medicine (nurses, physiotherapists, dental nurses, etc) while social care is about supporting people with special needs. Most people in this sector work for the NHS while the rest are employed by private practices. Because healthcare is an essential part of our society, there’ll always be jobs on offer for qualified people. In fact, this is one sector that continues to thrive during recessions.

Job roles: Care assistant, nursing assistant, dental nurse, porter. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation degrees in Health and Social Care.

it & telecoms From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and fibre optics, IT & Telecoms are a major part of life – it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. The IT side of things is all about computers and information systems – designing them, developing them, making them, selling them and installing them. Telecoms is a broad term for any technology that transmits information, like phone lines, broadband, TV, mobile phones and satellites. This industry includes internet suppliers, mobile phone companies and the big companies like BT and SKY.

Job roles: IT trainer, helpdesk assistant, telecoms technician, customer service representative. Salary: Starting £16,000 - £20,000 for IT and £12,000 - £15,000 for Telecoms. Qualifications: IT Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.


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STarT lEarnIngWant to find a course in one of these sectors? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what in your local area.

Manufacturing From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. This sector is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, aeroplanes, fuel… it’s a very important industry. There are many career paths in the sector, from operating machinery that makes plastics or testing the quality of finished engine parts.

Job roles: Production and process engineers, technicians, maintenance engineers, welders and machine setters. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £18,000 a year. Qualifications: Manufacturing Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

MaritimeMaritime basically involves every industry where business takes place in harbours, at ports or on vessels. Marine engineering is also an area in this sector, which has plenty of job opportunities. This involves designing and constructing both ships and equipment to be used at sea or on the water. This sector remains vital to our economy as the sea remains the best way to bring products and materials into the country.

Job roles: Commercial sea fishing, marine leisure, maritime search and rescue, merchant navy, ports and harbours.Salary: Starting salary after completing a marine industry apprenticeship can be anywhere between £12,000 and £17,000.Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Maritime Occupations and Marine Industry; Foundation Degrees.

public services In this sector, your work could help

other people and improve your local community. Public services are an essential part of our society – education, housing, the police, and the fire service are all services that the government provides for its

citizens (that’s you and us). In this sector, you could help organise a community arts programme, work for

a housing association or support a teacher in the classroom. Your local

council is a large employer in this sector. Contact them directly for job

vacancies.

Job roles: Classroom assistant, nursery nurse, admin assistant, youth

support worker. Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Public Services.

retailRetail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you walking around the shops). It covers high street shops,

supermarkets, independent shops,

large national chains and more. It’s also one of the most fun and young

industries out there, with more than

one third of the workforce under 25

years old. Whether your strengths are creativity or organisation, there’s a role for you in Retail. The main areas are: store operations, buying, visual merchandising, and management.

Job roles: Sales assistant, visual merchandiser, team leader, buyer.Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000 per year.Qualifications: Apprenticeships and

Foundation Degrees in Retailing, Employer sponsored traineeships.

transport & Logistics This sector deals with all sorts of vehicles and their different purposes – the cars and motorcycles we drive, the lorries that transport goods, the trains and buses that travel across the country, even the aeroplanes that arrive and depart from our airports. All of these vehicles require skilled mechanics to keep them running, drivers to operate them safely, and organised people behind the scenes keeping everything to schedule. Many jobs involve manual and mechanical skills, however many roles deal with the public, so people skills are important too.

Job roles: Vehicle technician, bodywork repairer, rail engineering technician, lorry driver, baggage handler. Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

travel & hospitality This sector helps people enjoy themselves during their free time and holidays. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, pamper us in salons, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. You could be a chef, a spa therapist or even a member of air cabin crew! While working hours often take place when other people are enjoying themselves (evenings and weekends), many prefer escaping the typical 9-5 lifestyle.

Job roles: Travel agent, waiter, trainee chef, air cabin crewmember. Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £16,000 a year. Qualifications: Travel Services and Hospitality & Catering Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees in Hospitality Management.

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How do I get to work in a theatre? What opportunities are available to me? What grades do I need?

All of these questions and more can be answered at www.getintotheatre.org,where you’ll find the latest training and job opportunities, advice from professionals already in the industry and loads more...

What are the best routes into the live music industry? Whatroles are there? Where can I find work experience opportunites?

All of these questions and more can be answered at www.getintolivemusic.org,where you’ll find advice from industry professionals, the opportunity to askthem questions, training & workshop events and loads more...

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people work in West Midlands call centres

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5.3 million people live in the west Midlands

people work in the financial services sector here

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Herefordshire

WorcestershireBirminghamKey colleges: Birmingham Metropolitan College, Bournville

College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, City College

Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College,

Sandwell College, Solihull College, Solihull Sixth Form College,

South Birmingham College, Walsall College.

Key universities: Aston University, Birmingham City University,

The University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham,

Newman University College.

Known as the ‘second city’, Birmingham has a large

population and huge number of employment and education

opportunities. Some of the country’s biggest travel

businesses are based here, including National Express,

Cross Country and Thomson Holidays. Birmingham’s central

location makes it important in the transport and logistics

sector. The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) hosts loads of

different events from Crufts to the Motor show and is also

used for concerts; this supplies a lot of career opportunities

for the area.Birmingham also has a rich heritage in financial services

with the Lloyd’s banking group and HSBC being formed in

the city hundreds of years ago! Due to its size Birmingham

still remains a financial hub in the modern day too, it’s the

biggest outside London.

14-19 prospectus: www.youchoose14-19.co.uk

Black CountryKey colleges: City of Wolverhampton College, Dudley College, Halesowen College, King Edward VI College (Stourbridge), Stourbridge College. Key university: University of Wolverhampton.

The Black Country gets its name from its coal mining heritage, but these days you’re more likely to get a job in construction or manufacture! Carillion (the construction giants) have one of their 3 main national offices in Wolverhampton. The area is also home to the Hadley Group, who are known for metal forming, and Goodrich, who supply the aerospace and defence sectors. However these aren’t the only options, there are opportunities ranging from publishing to textiles as well.

14-19 prospectus: www.connexions-bc.co.uk/

shropshireKey colleges: Ludlow College, New College Telford, Shrewsbury

College of Arts and Technology, Shrewsbury Sixth Form College,

Telford College of Arts and Technology, Walford and North

Shropshire College.Key university: Harper Adams University College.

Shropshire has a strong presence of high technology industries,

with manufacturers such as Fujitsu and Hitachi producing loads

of electronic products every day in this region. But it’s not just

electronics, Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Products are based here

too so there are plenty of manufacturing opportunities.

Shropshire is home to both Muller Dairy Ltd and Dairy Crest,

among others, providing plenty of jobs in various aspects of dairy

production. The service sector is also important, contributing to

85%ofthejobsinShropshire,withpublicservices(administration,

education & health) and the motor vehicle trade being the two

largest industries within this sector.

Key employers: Muller Dairy, Dairy Crest, Fujitsu, Veterinary

charity PDSA.14-19 prospectus: www.options4taw.co.uk

wElCoME To THE wEST MIDlanDS

here’s a look at where you live, and the opportunities there...

yoUr regIon

Birmingham

Black Country

staffordshire

Warwickshire

shropshire

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staffordshireKey colleges: Burton College, City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form

College, Leek College of Further Education, Newcastle-under-

Lyme College, South Staffordshire College, Stafford College,

Stoke-on-Trent College, Staffordshire University.

Key university: Keele University.

Staffordshire holds the popular tourist venue Alton Towers, which

includes a theme park, restaurants and hotels and requires a

lot of employees to keep it running smoothly. This is why the

service industry has grown massively here, particularly in South

Staffordshire.

Staffordshire also holds the largest amount of food and drink

manufacturers in the region as it is home to Coors Brewers,

Premier Foods and Marmite. The most common roles within this

sector are process, plant and machine operating roles, but there

are opportunities for a variety of roles including management,

customer service, sales and administration.

Key city: Stoke-on-Trent

Like the rest of Staffordshire tourism is strong here, including:

the Potteries Shopping Centre in Hanley, and the entertainment

complex, Festival Park, as well as a fairly short commute to Alton

Towers and the Peak District National Park.

Key employers: Marmite, JCB, Alton Towers, Michelin.

14-19 prospectus: www.way2go.me.uk

WarwickshireKey colleges: City College Coventry, Henley College

Coventry, Hereward College of Further Education, King

Edward VI College (Nuneaton), North Warwickshire

and Hinckley College, Stratford upon Avon College,

Warwickshire College.

Key universities: Coventry University, The University of

Warwick.

The picturesque county of Warwickshire is home to

Warwick castle and Shakespeare’s home of Stratford-

Upon-Avon, both thriving tourist spots which bring

employment. However car manufacture has a huge

role to play in Warwickshire’s economy with a lot of big

names based in the county including BMW, Subaru UK,

Aston Martin, Land Rover and Volvo Group UK. The

central location of the Warwickshire makes it easy to

get to from anywhere in the country.

Key city: Coventry

Coventry has seen the Business Services sector has

grown steadily to become the biggest employer in the

city,providing22%ofthejobsinCoventry.Financial

services are also a big employer here and throughout

the rest of Warwickshire.

Key employers: Volvo, IBM, BMW, Subaru UK, Aston

Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid PLC.

14-19 prospectus: www.route14-19.co.uk

HerefordshireKey colleges: Hereford College of Arts, Hereford Sixth Form College, Herefordshire College of Technology.

Food and drink production are big in Herefordshire. As well as some famous cider brands there is a Cadburys factory (now owned by Kraft Foods) responsible for making the chocolate ‘crumb’ used as a base for their famous Dairy Milk chocolate.

There are far more jobs available in agriculture, hunting and forestry in Herefordshire than the rest of the country;9%ofHerefordshire’sworkforceisemployedinthissectorcomparedtothenation’s1%.Duetotherural setting Herefordshire is also above the national average for employment in Travel & Hospitality. Key employers: Bulmers Cider, Cadbury UK.14-19 prospectus: www.myherefordshire.com/youthzone2010

WorcestershireKey colleges: Kidderminster College, North East

Worcester College, South Worcestershire College,

Worcester College of Technology, Worcester Sixth

Form College.Key university: University of Worcester.

Worcestershire is home to the king of Worcester sauce

manufacture- Lea and Perrins - you can probably tell the

sauce is from here by the name! Manufacture as a whole

accountsfor21%ofallemploymentinthecounty;Royal

Worcester Porcelain and Carnaud Metalbox- the world’s

largest packaging manufacturer- are also based here.

Key city: Worcester The public sector is the biggest employer in the city of

Worcester, with Worcestershire County Council and

Worcestershire Health Authority NHS Trust as key

employers. The Finance sector also has a role to play;

16%ofWorcester’semployeesworkwithbanking,

financial services or insurance. Britannic Assurance PLC

is based in Worcester and has 1,500 employs alone.

Key employers: Lea & Perrins, Halfords, Royal

Worcester Porcelain, Morgan Motor Company.

14-19 prospectus: www.worcestershire14-19prospectus.co.uk

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Brandon Scott – Awarded first place in website design competition for the Worcester Pear Tree project. Brandon was given only six weeks to design and build a working website which complemented the project. Competing against a number of other graphic design students, Brandon’s design was picked as the best by a panel of judges.

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Serco improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service, including health, education, transport, science and defence. Our private sector customers are industry-leading organisations in a wide variety of markets.

We have nearly 50 years’ experience of helping our customers achieve their goals. Many want us to improve their productivity and service quality. Others need us to support their rapid growth. Government customers face crucial issues such as economic development, congestion, security and climate change. They value the innovation and passion we bring to these challenges, and the collaborative, flexible and imaginative way we work.

Serco is a values-led company with a culture and ethos that is at the heart of everything we do. We give our people real

responsibility, allowing them to put their ideas into practice and to truly make a difference for our customers and the public.

Our people strategy is at the heart of our approach, it’s designed to ensure we continue to have the people and expertise we need to face today’s challenges and those ahead of us. It recognises that a good business depends on good people. This drives our commitment to support our national Apprenticeship programme which has enabled us to recruit some exciting new talent into the business.

Our approach has made us one of the world’s leading service companies and our vision is to be the world’s greatest. Our service ethos means that our customers come back to us again and again. These long-term relationships help us to meet their changing needs and to do what we do best...

..bringing service to life.

Current Apprenticeship Programmes within Serco

Aeronautical – Avionic Customer ServiceGeneral Engineering Craftsmen

Mechanical Building Maintenance

Aeronautical – Ground Radio

Digital Satellite Communications

Ground Support Equipment Technician

Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Aeronautical – Mechanical

Electro-TechnicalQuality Assurance -Health and Safety

Plumbing

Bike Mechanic – Barclays Cycle Hire London

Electro-Mechanical Health and Social Care Project Engineering

BoilermakerElectronic Systems Engineering

Horticulture Project Management

Building ServicesElectrical Systems Engineering

IT Support Technician Shipwright

Business Administration Engineering Maintenance Leisure and Tourism Support Services

Childcare Facilities Management Life GuardAircraft Survival Equipment

Contact Centre Operations

Finance Management Team Leading

Custodial Care Fitness InstructionMarine Seamen – Deckhand

Warehouse Management

Lesley Watson,

UK Apprenticeship Manager,

Serco

Chair Apprenticeship

Ambassador Network South-

West of England, National

Apprenticeship Service

At Serco we find that apprentices

are motivated, flexible and loyal. They bring increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed, competent workforce.

To apply for a Serco Apprenticeship

log-on to the Apprenticeship Vacancies Website

apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk • [email protected]

Apprenticeships within Serco

Aeronautical Apprentices, RNAS Yeovilton Motor Vehicle Apprentice, RAF Cranwell

Apprenticeships within Serco are key as we recruit the new talent we need to continue delivering high quality services. Apprenticeships are available in numerous diverse sectors within Serco as we continue to grow the scale and breath of the programme. We do all we can to make sure apprentices get maximum learning from the job and are supported through their studies and into employment.

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Christopher Hyman

Chief Executive,

Serco Group

Throughout Serco, we appreciate the potential of young people and place great significance on providing them with the opportunities to

develop the skills and experience necessary to enter work. We are delighted to be offering these opportunities, which are exciting for the people involved and the company, as we look to recruit the new talent we need to continue delivering high quality services for all our customers.

Lee Catterick, turned his life around when he was given the opportunity to train as a horticulture Apprentice. Lee is just one of the young people to take up the Apprenticeships offered by our grounds maintenance team at the London Borough of Newham, in association with agricultural college Capel Manor.

Leaving school at 13, Lee got in with a ‘bad crowd’ and spent a year in

prison. Now, he enjoys his work and looks forward to the future: “The best bit of my Apprenticeship? Getting up and going to work – doing something that gives me a feeling of self-worth. As an Apprentice I’m learning a skilled trade, a recognised trade, and I’m earning while I’m learning. All in one. The bonus is there’s a qualification.”

The Senior Supervisor and Lee’s mentor John, says: “Lee is enthusiastic about whatever we ask him to do. I think he will be a credit to himself and the Apprenticeship scheme.”

The horticultural industry as a whole desperately needs skills to be passed down to the next generation. “A lot of people are already coming up to retirement age and we will lose their skills,” explains John. “Through apprentices those skills are passed on and shared. Our apprentices are full-time, they’re part of the team and do a vast range of jobs.”

Our UK and Ireland Apprenticeship Footprint 2012

As part of our commitment to employee development the Apprenticeship in Customer Service is offered to all employees enrolled in The Listening Academy which is an adviser development programme offered to contact centre staff in Serco.

Matthew Varty was one of the first employees at our site in Newcastle to complete his Apprenticeship in Customer Service.

This is what Matthew and his Team Manager had to say:

Matthew said, “I was really keen to progress so I often came in early or stayed late after shifts to work with the assessors – who were really helpful. They helped me through my Numeracy and Literacy assessments as well as the Key skills and communication workbooks. I’m really pleased to have been the first person on the Newcastle site to have passed this. I feel I have achieved a lot and I’m really looking forward to getting my certificate.”

Matthew’s Team Manager Scott High said, “I’m really proud that Matthew is the first person on site to complete his Apprenticeship. He’s been really enthusiastic throughout the process and has consistently displayed great customer service skills – something which is starting to rub off on his colleagues. Well done Matthew!”

Apprentice Varty Completes the Apprenticeship in Customer Services

Lee Carrick looks forward to the future with a Serco Apprenticeship

Apprentice Team Building 2011: International Fire Training Center

Apprenticeships within Serco

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UseFUl lInKsDIreCtory 14-19 prospectus disclaimer: As councils are

no longer obliged to provide 14-19 prospectus

websites, some of these links may be out of date.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you spot any

errors as we will be updating this list each issue.

Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technologywww.shrewsbury.ac.uk01743 342342

Telford College of Arts and Technology www.tcat.ac.uk 01952 642 200

Walford and North Shropshire College www.wnsc.ac.uk 01691 688 000

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City of Wolverhampton College www.wolvcoll.ac.uk 01902 836000

Dudley College www.dudleycol.ac.uk 01384 363000

King Edward VI College Stourbridge www.kedst.ac.uk 01384 398100

Sandwell Collegewww.sandwell.ac.uk0121 556 6000

Stourbridge College www.stourbridge.ac.uk 01384 344344

Walsall College www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 01922 657000

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Access To Musicwww.accesstomusic.co.uk0116 242 6888

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Birminghamwww.youchoose14-19.co.uk

Coventrysecure.route14-19.co.uk/CAP/Home.aspx

Dudleywww.fourteen2nineteen.com

Herefordwww.myherefordshire.com/youthzone2010

Solihullwww.youchoose14-19.co.uk

Sandwellwww.4teen9teen.co.uk/

Staffordshirewww.way2go.me.uk

Stokewww.way2go.me.uk

Telford & Wrekinwww.options4taw.co.uk

Warwickshiresecure.route14-19.co.uk/CAP/Home.aspx

Wolverhamptonwww.area-prospectus.com

Worcestershirewww.worcestershire14-19prospectus.co.uk

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Burton Collegehttp://www.burton-college.ac.uk 01283 49 4400

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College www.stokesfc.ac.uk 01782 848736

Leek College of Further Education and School of Art www.leek.ac.uk 01538 398866

Newcastle under Lyme College www.nulc.ac.uk 01782 715111

South Staffordshire College www.southstaffs.ac.uk 0300 456 24 24

Stafford College www.staffordcoll.ac.uk 01785 223 800

Stoke-on-Trent College www.stokecoll.ac.uk 01782 208208

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Derwen College www.derwen.ac.uk 01691 661234

Ludlow College www.ludlow-college.ac.uk 01584 872846

New College Telford www.nct.ac.uk 01952 641 892

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College www.ssfc.ac.uk 01743 235491

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Birmingham Metropolitan College www.bmetc.ac.uk 0845 155 0101

Bournville College of Further Education www.bournville.ac.uk0121 483 1000

Cadbury Sixth Form College www.cadcol.ac.uk 0121 458 3898

City College Birmingham www.citycol.ac.uk 0121 204 0000

Fircroft College of Adult Education www.fircroft.ac.uk 0121 472 0116

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College www.jcc.ac.uk 0121 446 2200

Queen Alexandra Collegewww.qac.ac.uk0121 428 5050

Solihull Collegewww.solihull.ac.uk 0121 678 7000 Solihull Sixth Form College www.solihullsfc.ac.uk 0121 704 2581

South Birmingham College www.sbc.ac.uk 0121 694 5000

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Kidderminster College www.kidderminster.ac.uk 01562 820811

North East Worcestershire (NEW) College www.ne-worcs.ac.uk 01527 570020

South Worcestershire College www.sworcs.ac.uk 01386 712600

Worcester College of Technology www.wortech.ac.uk 01905 725555

Worcester Sixth Form College www.wsfc.ac.uk01905 362600

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City College Coventry www.covcollege.ac.uk 024 7679 1000

Henley College Coventry www.henley-cov.ac.uk 024 76626300

Hereward College of Further Education www.hereward.ac.uk 02476 461231

King Edward VI College Nuneaton www.kinged6nun.ac.uk 024 7632 8231

North Warwickshire and Hinckley College www.nwhc.ac.uk024 7624 3000

Stratford-Upon-Avon College www.stratford.ac.uk 01789 267524

Warwickshire College – Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby & Moreton Morrell www.warkscol.ac.uk 01926 318000

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Hereford College of Arts www.hca.ac.uk 01432 273359

Hereford Sixth Form College www.hereford.ac.uk 01432 355 166

Herefordshire College of Technologywww.hct.ac.uk 0800 032 1986

Walsall College www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 01922 657000

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Careers Boxwww.careersbox.co.uk

Jobcentre Pluswww.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Martec Trainingwww.martectraining.co.uk

National Apprenticeship Servicewww.apprenticeships.org.uk

Skillwww.skill.org.uk

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