An Introduction to Work Experience For Collingwood College Sandie Pidgley

Work Experience 2012 Deadline for Application Forms to be Handed In: 21 st October 2011

IMPORTANT!  BTEC Sport  BTEC Sport – TWO WEEKS  BTEC Childcare  BTEC Childcare – TWO WEEKS 19 th March – 30 th March 2012

What is Work Experience?  Your chance to experience the world of work  An opportunity to sample a career choice

 Gives you an insight into the working environment  You can learn and develop communication skills  Opportunity to learn about particular areas of work  Your reports can be used as references Why Should I do Work Experience?

Quotes From Last Year’s Reports “Josh was always keen and intrigued when asked to do a task, always giving 110%. He would be an asset to any future employer based on his determination and attitude.” “Jo has confidently set about all tasks given to her and demonstrated a sense of humour. She would be welcome to apply for a position with us.” “Ben was very reliable and picked up things quickly. He used his initiative and didn’t stop working. He was easy to get on with and we would consider employing him in the future.” “He was one of the best work experience students we have ever had!” “She has been a very conscientious and hard working member of staff!” “Very hard working, polite and an asset to any future employer!”

Additional Benefits of Work Experience  You may be offered a part-time job  You may be offered an apprenticeship for when you leave school  It can reinforce your chosen career path

How Do I Choose a Placement?  Think about your career path  Relevance of your GCSE subjects  Your interests  Local papers, job advertisements  Internet

Where Do I Find Companies’ Details?  Yellow Pages  Internet – Yell.com  Friends and Family  Come and See Us!!

How Do I Contact Employers?  Telephone   Letter / CV  Visit in person

AdminAviation Areas/Fields for Work Experience

Animal Care  High demand – book early!  Are your vaccinations are up to date?  Are you comfortable dealing with all types of animals?

Beauty/ Hairdressing  Try to visit salon in person  Remember – You will be on your feet all day!

Catering/ Hotel Work  Must provide own whites for some placements

Childcare  Placements available in :  Day Nurseries  Pre-Schools  Infant Schools  Junior Schools

Healthcare  For placements at Frimley Park Hospital, please organise through SHAPE  Please ensure your vaccinations are up to date

RAF  Placements available in:  Air Traffic Control  Avionics  Dog Section  Engineering in EXCES  Fire Station  Front of House  IT  Junior Ranks Mess  Kitchen Assistant  Mechanical Engineering  Photographic  P.T.I. (Physical Training Instructor)  Supplies (Warehouse & Distribution)  Vehicle Workshop

Trades Surveyor BuilderElectrician Plumber

Retail MechanicMusic Sport Performing Arts Gardening/ Floristry Engineering

Points to Consider  Where is your placement?  How far away is it – can you get there easily?  Does Company have ELI (Employers Liability Insurance)?  May need to be funded by parents  Make sure you understand your job role  Job Description  Your tasks and responsibilities

Summary  You are responsible for finding your work placement  Application Form must be signed by both parent and employer  Forms must be handed in by Friday 21st October 2011  You will receive your paperwork in Feb 2012  Interviews will take place Jan/Feb/March 2012