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A guide to choosing work placements 2016 - 2017
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Contents
Placement Sector Opportunities Page Number Introduction 4
Business Administration, Finance and Legal Administration Assistant
Clerical Legal Assistant
Junior Clerk / Accounts Assistant
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* Construction and the Built Environment Architectural Technician / Design Assistant
Builder’s Assistant
Painting and Decorating Assistant
Air Conditioning and Heating Engineer’s Assistant
Plumber’s Assistant
Electrician’s Assistant
Professional Engineer’s Assistant
Joinery / Carpentry Assistant
Premises Officer’s Assistant
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* Creative and Media Graphic Design Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant
Photographic Assistant
Printing Assistant
Screen Printing Assistant
Reprographics Assistant
Performing Arts Assistant
Assistant Curator
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Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical) Electrical / Electronics’ Assistant
Assistant Mechanic / Car Service Assistant
Body Shop Assistant
Assistant Motorcycle Mechanic
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Environmental and Land-Based Studies Farm Assistant
Parks and Gardens Assistant
Landscape Gardener’s Assistant
Ranger / Warden Assistant
Vet’s Assistant
Animal Care Assistant (Kennels / Catteries / Pet Shops)
Equestrian Assistant
Farrier Assistant
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Hair and Beauty Studies Hairdresser’s Assistant
Beauty Assistant
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* Self placements are recommended for all sections marked with an asterisk.
Hospitality Housekeeping Assistant
Waiter / Counter Assistant
Catering Assistant
* Bakery Assistant
Butcher’s Assistant
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* IT (Information Technology) IT Technician / IT Support Technician
IT / Web Design Assistant
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Manufacturing Factory Operative (Manufacturing in Metal)
Assistant Machinist (Hosiery / Garment Making)
* Laboratory Assistant (Education)
* Laboratory Assistant (Industrial)
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Public Services Library Assistant
Valeting Assistant
Cleansing Operative
* Police Work Experience Observer
* Fire and Rescue Service
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Retail Business Retail Assistant
Garden Centre Assistant
Florists Assistant
* Warehouse Assistant
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Society, Health and Development Nursery / Crèche / Playgroup Assistant
Teacher’s / Classroom Assistant (Primary)
Teacher’s Assistant (Secondary)
Dental Assistant
Medical / Optician Receptionist / Assistant
Retail Pharmacist Assistant
Student Care Assistant (Elderly Care)
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Sport, Active Leisure and Tourism Sports Assistant
* Golf Club / Greens Assistant
Outdoor Pursuits Centre Assistant
Travel Assistant
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INTRODUCTION Work Experience is a very important part of your school life. It helps you prepare for your future working life in many ways. You can try out the skills you have developed in school/college. Careful preparation for work experience will help you get the most out of your placement. Choosing the right kind of placement for you is very important. This booklet has been designed to help you make the right choice. REMEMBER: Ask your Tutor or Work Experience Coordinator if you need help with your choices. USING THIS BOOKLET This booklet explains what activities each type of placement involves. Use this booklet to help you to decide which are the most suitable types of placements for YOU. Read through the example placement descriptions. Note down any particular characteristics you need to think about, e.g. if the placements you are considering ask for working with your hands or in a noisy environment or outdoors – is this what you want? HELPFUL HINTS FOR DECIDING THE BEST TYPE OF PLACEMENT
Some career areas are NOT open to work experience or are EXTREMELY LIMITED at 14-16 years old e.g. Uniformed Services
2 – 3 weeks is not really long enough to give you a complete idea of a career
Choosing your placement on a career basis might limit the chances of getting the sort of placement you want, so think broadly about the sort of skills you might want to develop
One of the key benefits of work experience is to give you the opportunity to learn more about the world of work and to develop a range of skills and qualities that employers value e.g. communication, IT, working in a team, following instructions, using your initiative, etc
Is the type of placement linked to a curriculum area or subject area you enjoy?
Is the type of placement linked to a career idea/plan for your future?
Will this type of placement give you an opportunity to develop key (transferable) skills? E.g. communication and numeracy skills, working in a team, adaptability, etc
Will this type of placement give you an opportunity to develop particular skills (if only for a short time)? E.g. word processing or using a telephone switchboard
Do the skills and abilities you have to offer match what the employer asks for? Be honest with yourself!
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HOW THE PAGES ARE SET OUT Each Job Opportunity is explained in the following pages. Each explanation gives you:
A list of some of the work you might be doing if you choose this type of placement
A personal profile – The kind of skills and attributes you need if you want to make a success of this type of placement. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. You should check this list very carefully and be honest with yourself. You must try to match yourself to a suitable type of placement
E.G. Don’t apply for a placement in a leisure centre if you cannot swim!
A list of personal and curriculum opportunities. This tells you how the placement might help you develop as a person and link to your work at school/college
Availability of the type of placement you would like. Some placements require you to apply online e.g. NHS and they put forward specific dates throughout the year that students can go out on work experience. You should think about whether there are only a few of these kinds of placements
Information on where the placements are located – are they in one area of the city?
An idea of whether the placement can be found by LEBC. Self placements are recommended for certain types of placements due to availability. If this is the case, it will state SELF PLACEMENT only.
IF IN ANY DOUBT, ASK YOUR TUTOR, TEACHER OR WORK EXPERIENCE
COORDINATOR TO ADVISE YOU
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LEGAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Administration Assistant
Clerical Legal Assistant / Receptionist
Junior Clerk / Accounts Assistant
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
General administration tasks (word processing, photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing)
Dealing with the post
Using the telephone
Invoicing and ordering
Assisting with the compiling of reports and documents
Using the computer to input text, handle data, conduct research or produce graphics
Assisting in the handling of routine enquiries and provision of information as required
Some general accountancy work
Observing at meetings
Work shadowing administration staff and supporting staff as required
Visiting clients / suppliers Personal Profile 1. You must be a neat and accurate worker, with a smart appearance 2. You need reasonable English and Numeracy skills 3. You need good communication skills and for accounts, an aptitude for numeracy 4. You must be able to fit into the office environment, get on with different people and ask
for more work if you have finished a task 5. You must be able to follow instructions and work on your own
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to development your communication and numeracy skills 2. You may develop vocational skills (word processing, use of fax, telephone, etc) 3. Possible links to GCSE English, Maths, Business and IT 4. You will learn about customer service and why it’s so important to business 5. You will learn about the structure of business 6. You will learn about the different departments within a business and how they operate
Availability There is good availability throughout. The majority of administration placements will be found in the city centre. General and all round skills are necessary for these placements and you will develop skills important in any role.
CLERICAL LEGAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
Assisting in the reception
General administration work (pre/post trial admin, inputting data, filing and photocopying)
Assisting with preparation and dispatch of jury summons
Possibly attending court where deemed appropriate
Attending session with court probation team
Collecting and delivering files to other offices locally
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Personal Profile 1. You need a good standard of English for dealing with legal documents 2. You should be a well-organised person 3. You need neat & well-presented handwriting 4. You need a smart appearance 5. You must be interested in finding out how the legal system operates – a lot of time could
be spent listening to legal discussions and observing legal processes 6. You will need to be aware of confidentiality within the business
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop your communication and listening skills 2. You will gain some insight into the legal system
Availability There is very limited city centre availability during peak summer term period for non self placements. However, some larger companies will have departments that handle the legal aspects of business, finance, tax and employment law so widen your search to include these and ask what additional experiences they could offer you at interview.
JUNIOR CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
General administration tasks (word processing, photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing)
Checking invoices have been calculated correctly
Matching delivery notes with purchase invoices
Checking incomplete records
Analysis of bank receipts, payments and reconciliations
Some opportunity to observe qualified staff at work
Visiting clients Personal Profile 1. You must be a neat and accurate worker, attention to detail is vital 2. You need reasonable English skills 3. You need good communication skills 4. You must be able to fit into the office environment 5. You must be able to follow instructions and work on your own 6. You need a smart appearance 7. You will need an aptitude for numeracy
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and numeracy skills 2. You may develop vocation skills (word processing, use of fax, telephone, etc) 3. Possible links to GCSE English, Maths, Business, IT
Availability Self Placements are usually the most successful here and employers like students to use their initiative. A lot of larger companies have finance departments that you may be able to experience as part of an administration placement if you ask at your interview.
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CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Architectural Technician / Design Assistant
Builder’s Assistant
Painting and Decorating Assistant
Air Conditioning and Heating Engineer’s Assistant
Plumber’s Assistant
Electrician’s Assistant
Professional Engineer’s Assistant
Joinery / Carpentry Assistant
Premises Officer’s Assistant Availability These are always very popular and demand for these placements is very high. There are a lot of students studying vocational courses that also look at this sector. Most of these placements are in an office environment with a building or construction related company as insurance cover often prevents under 18’s going onto building sites. If you want to secure a placement within this area it may help you to find a Self Placement. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SOURCE A SPECIFIC TRADE / PROFESSION FOR YOU – PLEASE BE PREPARED TO ACCEPT A GENERAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN / DESIGN ASSISTANT
Observing a skilled technician
Assisting with the research, plans, designs and administration for building projects
General administration tasks (photocopying, filing and telephone work)
Preparing, tracing / copying simple drawings, sketches and plans
CAD / computer work
Operating print machines
Assisting with site surveys
This placement may mainly be office based, but some site visits may be possible
BUILDER’S ASSISTANT
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
General building tasks (basic bricklaying, mixing cement and mortar)
Loading and unloading tools, materials and equipment
Digging and laying foundations (up to 1 metre in depth)
Carpentry (rubbing down, sanding and fitting)
Plumbing (repairing leaks, unblocking drains, cutting pipes and fixing tiles)
Electrics (chopping out, basic wiring and routing of cables)
Painting & Decorating (washing down, priming, undercoating, mixing wallpaper paste)
Plastering
Clearing, cleaning and keeping the work area tidy
Assisting with site surveys (taking measurements)
Preparing drawings / plans (either manually or using CAD)
Work shadowing skilled employees (observing construction techniques)
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PAINTING AND DECORATING
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
Loading and unloading tools and equipment
Setting up facilities (ladders, tools, etc)
Observing skills workers
Washing down, rubbing down, priming, undercoating and glossing
Wallpapering (stripping wallpaper, mixing wallpaper paste and hanging wallpaper)
Applying decorating treatments
Assisting with plastering, coving, tiling and artexing
Cleaning and tidying
General administration tasks (providing quotes, estimates or invoicing)
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING ENGINEER’S ASSISTANT
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
Loading and unloading tools and equipment
Installation / repair of air conditioning units
Installation / repair of gas or electrical heating systems
Laying and pulling through of cables
Fetching and carrying as required
Assisting with tidying up
Observing skilled workers
PLUMBER’S ASSISTANT
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
Loading and unloading tools and equipment
Installation / repair and maintenance of central heating systems
Observing and learning about installation, connection, basic assembly of parts
Servicing
Repairing leaks from valves, pipes and taps
Cutting copper / plastic piping
Fitting couplings or similar adaptors
Unblocking drains
Fixing / grouting tiles
Cleaning and tidying
General administration tasks (providing quotes, estimates or invoicing)
Assisting with delivery of parts / appliances
Observing skills workers
ELECTRICIAN’S ASSISTANT
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
Loading and unloading tools and equipment
Observing skilled workers
Assisting with assembling, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems
Assisting with basic work: chopping out, basic carpentry (cutting floorboards), screwing and fixing boxes
Basic wiring and routing of cables
Placing conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated areas
Fastening small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
Assist with tidying up
General administration tasks (providing quotes, estimates or invoicing)
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER’S ASSISTANT
Assisting with the civil engineer / structural engineer
Assisting the quantity surveyor
CAD / design / drawings
Assisting with site surveys
Observing construction on sites
Producing bills of quantities
Assessing tenders received from contractors
Attending meetings with clients
Liaising with service providers
Maintaining project files and general administration tasks
JOINERY / CARPENTRY ASSISTANT
Work on industrial sites / commercial and domestic properties
Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment
Observing a skilled craftsperson
Assisting with the assembly of products
Sanding down, finishing products, priming and painting
Backing of machinery (taking finished products off machinery and stacking)
Cleaning and tidying the work area
Going out on site to install products or fittings
Other general tasks as required
PREMISES OFFICER’S ASSISTANT
General building maintenance as directed
Loading and unloading of tools and equipment
Setting up work / demonstration / performance areas with chairs and tables
Removing rubbish from work areas and depositing it in site containers / disposal skips
Cleaning and tidying work areas (including personal hygiene areas – wash rooms)
Litter picking, emptying and cleaning bins
General grounds maintenance as required Personal Profile 1. You need to be generally fit and healthy 2. There may be some lifting of heavy loads (after training on how to lift properly) 3. Working conditions may involve dust and fine materials 4. You must be willing to work alongside and support a skilled person 5. Your opportunity to undertake skilled tasks will depend on the type of placement and
how well you respond to instructions. There are strict regulations about the tasks you are not able to do at 14 – 16 years of age.
6. You may be working in people’s homes e.g. painting and decorating, where you will need good communication and social skills
7. You may be working in cold weather depending on when you go out on placement
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You develop communication and listening skills 2. You can develop vocational skills (bricklaying or other craft skills) 3. Opportunity to see a range of occupations in the building trade 4. You will learn about customer service and how important it is to business
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CREATIVE AND MEDIA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Graphic Design Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant
Photographic Assistant Printing Assistant
Screen Printing Assistant
Reprographics Assistant
Performing Arts Assistant
Assistant Curator Availability There are a limited number of placements within this area therefore if you can find a Self Placement it would be an advantage.
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Working shadowing graphic artists
Drawing / creating sketches or design (either by hand or using computers)
Creating mood boards
Researching work on the Internet
Using various design software packages (possibly CAD)
Watching how the work is printed and produced
Visiting clients
FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT
Making patterns from original designs
Creating, drawing and sketching designs (either by hand or using software packages)
Creating mood boards
Researching on the Internet
Selecting materials
Organising trims and prints
Experience may be gained in use of various machinery (lock stitching)
Sizing, setting and sealing samples
Photographing samples
Making and keeping records up to date
Costing
Work shadowing designers
Watching how samples are produced
PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANT
Working shadowing a professional photographer whilst in the studio and on location
Loading and unloading equipment
Assisting with setting up of facilities and props
Meeting customers / the general public in a support capacity to the photographer
Learning about different cameras and photographic techniques
Selecting and editing computer digital files
Finishing and trimming
Checking and general inspection of prints (quality control)
Keeping the work area clean and tidy
General administration and basic photographic work (if appropriate)
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PRINTING ASSISTANT
Feeding / removing paper off machines
Loading and unloading goods
Packing and sealing boxes (of finished products)
Palletising finished goods
Working on the printing press (under strict supervision)
Assisting with plate making
Finishing, trimming, folding, collating and counting (printed material)
Cleaning, clearing and keeping the work area tidy
Quality control
General administration
SCREEN PRINTING ASSISTANT
Applying stencils
Preparing screens pre-printing
Setting up jobs
Printing
Assisting with creating designs
Cleaning and tidying the work area
Work shadowing skilled staff
REPROGRAPHICS ASSISTANT
Feeding / removing paper off machines
Loading and unloading paper and equipment
Collating and counting (printed material)
Packing and sealing boxes (of finished products)
Microfilming Photography
Photocopying / scanning
Binding / laminating
Producing printed materials
Cleaning and tidying Personal Profile 1. An important aspect in a lot of placements is a good ability in art and graphics work 2. You must be able to fit in a busy working atmosphere 3. You must be able to work on your own and to set deadlines 4. IT skills would be useful in some placements 5. Some placements require special skills. These should only be chosen if it is an interest
of yours and you have had some real experience of the skills required. 6. You must have an interest in this area of work
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication and IT skills 2. Possibly links to GCSE – art/design, graphics and photography 3. Opportunity to see a wide range of occupations in this artistic/design area
Availability There are a limited number of placements within the city centre. If you want to secure a placement within this sector you may want to find a Self Placement.
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PERFORMING ARTS ASSISTANT
Assisting with current projects / activities / classes and rehearsals
Preparation of sets, props and costumes
Assisting technical crew behind the scenes (sound, lighting)
Assisting staff with the social integration and interaction of the children
Working in various departments (Booking Office, Reception and Marketing)
General administration work
Preparing and creating publicity material (posters, leaflets, programmes and booklets)
Distribution of leaflets in local area
Interaction with customers
Work shadowing and observing skilled professionals
Tasks may be dependent on the learner area of interest Personal Profile 1. You must be neat, tidy, fit and healthy, you will be on your feet most of day and you
could find the work very tiring 2. You must be able to work in a team and fit in a busy working atmosphere 3. You will enjoy being creative and outgoing
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and interpretation skills
Availability There are very few companies operating in Leicester/shire that can offer these types of opportunities regularly. If you can find a Self Placement it would be an advantage. Some theatres, such as Curve Theatre want you to apply online.
ASSISTANT CURATOR
Basic housekeeping and cleaning
Dealing with visitors
Archiving and cataloguing
General administration tasks (telephone enquiries and bookings etc)
Advertising and promotion
Interpretation and display of collections
Possibly helping with restoration work
Helping to organise parties / visits to the museum
Being involved with tour organising and commentary Personal Profile 1. You need to be a neat and careful worker with a smart appearance 2. You must enjoy a quiet working atmosphere 3. You need a pleasing and helpful manner for working with the public
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop communication, numeracy and organisational skills 2. Links to GCSE English and Maths 3. You will learn about customer service and will see a Public Sector organisation in
operation
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ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL) JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Electrical / Electronics’ Assistant
Assistant Mechanic / Car Service Assistant
Body Shop Assistant
Assistant Motorcycle Mechanic
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS’ ASSISTANT
Observing the design of systems (CAD)
Where appropriate using computer systems in the development of circuit designs
Soldering circuit boards
Testing and assembling sub-assemblies
Compiling material and component parts and lists
Work shadowing a skilled technician
General administration tasks
Visiting customers with staff to discuss technical requirements or to repair equipment
Assisting at on-site installations
ASSISTANT MECHANIC / CAR SERVICE ASSISTANT
Work shadowing a skilled technician
Assisting with fitting and replacing tyres and exhaust systems
Servicing (changing / checking oil, filters, water levels, tyre pressures, fan belts, driver controls etc)
Assisting with pre MOT checks and MOT testing
Handling electronic monitoring equipment (diagnostic tests)
Assisting generally on the maintenance of motor vehicles
Road testing
Cleaning and tidying
Learning about waste material / recycling
Learning about stock levels and ordering procedures
General administration tasks (telephone work, greeting / assisting customers)
BODY SHOP ASSISTANT
Stripping and refitting motor body parts and trims
Sanding down vehicle body parts
Masking out areas ready for spraying
Learner may be shown how to paint or spray
Valeting completed vehicles
Assisting with quality control
Cleaning and tidying of workshop
Work shadowing a skilled technician
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ASSISTANT MOTORCYCLE ASSISTANT
Assisting with repairing motorcycles
Servicing (changing / checking oil, filters, water levels, tyre pressures, driver controls, instruments, etc)
General shop tasks as required (assist and serve customers)
Learning about stock levels and ordering procedures
General office duties (telephone work)
Cleaning and tidying workshop
Assisting with pre MOT checks
Assisting generally on the maintenance of motorcycle vehicles
Work shadowing skilled staff Personal Profile 1. You need to be good with your hands and enjoy working with machines 2. You must enjoy practical work and making things 3. You should be happy to assist and work alongside a skilled person 4. You should be able to measure things accurately and with confidence 5. You must be able to following Health and Safety Regulations 6. You must be able to work in a noisy (and possibly dusty and dirty) environment 7. You may be required to lift and carry equipment 8. You may have to work in cold weather conditions depending on when you go out on
placement – some employers are reluctant to take students on work experience during the winter
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and numeracy skills 2. There may be an opportunity to develop vocational skills (use of machinery, tools,
equipment etc) 3. There may be career opportunities if you turn out to be a promising worker
Availability There are a number of placements within this area. Demand for these placements is very high to guarantee a placement, self-placements are encouraged.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND-BASED STUDIES JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Farm Assistant
Parks and Gardens Assistant
Landscape Gardener’s Assistant
Ranger / Warden Assistant
Vet’s Assistant
Animal Care Assistant (Kennels / Catteries / Pet Shops)
Equestrian Assistant
Farrier Assistant
FARM ASSISTANT
Assisting with the daily care and health checks of livestock
Mucking out and bedding down
Providing water, assisting with food preparation and feeding
Cleaning, washing down, tidying and general maintenance of livestock housing and equipment
Work shadowing / assisting the stockperson/shepherd with general tasks as directed
Loading and unloading equipment and animal feed
Assisting with milking and monitoring milk yields and quota targets
Assisting with shepherding
Assisting with general maintenance of farm vehicles and machinery
Erecting and mending fences
Assisting with moving stock to different locations
General building tasks as required (painting, plumbing)
General administration tasks (stock movement / medical records)
Work shadowing farm office staff
PARKS AND GARDENS ASSISTANT
Unloading goods including plants, chemicals, garden furniture etc
Watering and feeding plants as directed by supervisor
Litter picking and generally cleaning and tidying
Meeting members of the public
Assisting with ground maintenance in parks and gardens
General maintenance of flower beds, potted plants and ornamental features
Weeding
Some opportunity to work shadow and observe skilled employees
LANDSCAPE GARDENER’S ASSISTANT
Loading and unloading goods (tools, equipment, plants and garden furniture)
Assisting with ground maintenance either on commercial or domestic sites
Watering flowers, shrubs and plants and the general maintenance of flower beds, potted plants and ornamental features
Weeding and feeding plants as directed by supervisor
Clearing and replanting flower beds
General tidying jobs around the equipment sheds and stock areas
Learner may be involved in mowing
Vegetation clearance
Creating, drawing and sketching designs either by hand or using a PC
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Assisting with digging footings, foundations and ponds
Assisting with moving soil, sand and gravel
Assisting with laying of slabs, bricks and rocks to create pathways and features and possibly mixing cement
Erecting and mending fences
Laying turf
Work shadowing and observing a skilled landscaper
RANGER / WARDEN ASSISTANT
Assisting with conservation tasks in an outdoor situation
Planting trees and hedges
Clearing vegetation and pathways
Hedge laying and dry stone walling
Erecting and mending fences
Assisting members of the public
Wildlife (animal, reptile, bird and insect) surveys
Plant and vegetation surveys
Erecting of bat and bird boxes and improving the habitat and environment
General maintenance of tools and equipment
General painting and maintenance tasks as required
Some opportunity to work shadow skilled staff / wardens / rangers
General administration tasks as required
VET’S ASSISTANT
Assisting with the daily care and health checks of the animals
Cleaning out and bedding down
Providing water and assisting with food preparation for animals
Maintenance of cages and tanks
Feeding the animals
Assisting the nurse / staff with the care of animals which are being treated
Cleaning and sterilising instruments
Cleaning consulting rooms and surgery
Assisting with general clerical duties (reception duties, greeting clients and record keeping)
Some opportunity to work shadow skilled staff
Attending client visits with Vet
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
Assisting with daily care and health checks of the animals
Cleaning out and bedding down
Grooming
Providing water and assisting with food preparation
Feeding under supervision
General maintenance, cleaning and tidying of kennels, cages, runs, tanks and exercise areas
Exercising the animals either in exercise areas or taking out for walks under supervision
Learner may observe behavioural assessments and socialisation sessions with some animals
Some opportunity to observe qualified animal groomer
Some opportunity to work shadow and observe skilled staff
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EQUESTRIAN ASSISTANT
Assisting with the daily care and health checks of the horses
Mucking out and bedding down stables/barns and making up hay-nets
Providing water and assisting with food preparation and feeding under supervision
General cleaning, tidying and maintenance of the stables area and equipment
Grooming
Cleaning and oiling of tack
Leading horses for turning out or bringing in from paddocks etc
Assisting with paddock maintenance
Exercising the horses
Assisting with lesson preparation (setting up equipment / jumps)
Loading and unloading horse boxes or trailers
May be some off-site work at local shows, competitions, events or training sessions
Some opportunity to observe the farrier, vet or dentist,
Some opportunity to observe schooling, lessons and lunge work
Assisting yard staff as required and some opportunity to work shadow
FARRIER ASSISTANT
Learner will mainly be work shadowing a Farrier
Assist with daily tasks in the workshop
Work at various locations accompanying Farrier
Loading and unloading tools, materials and equipment
Assisting with leading out horses that are to be shod
Observe the removal of old and worn shoes, hooves being trimmed and re-shaped
Observe the techniques used to make and shape new shoes
Observe the fitting of new shoes, nailing and finishing
Some opportunity to learn about remedial and medical shoeing
Clearing, cleaning and keeping the work area tidy
Some opportunity to practise general forging using a hammer and anvil Personal Profile 1. You need kindness and good sense for dealing with animals 2. You may need to work outdoors in all sorts of weather 3. You must be willing to do ‘dirty’ jobs and put up with strange smells 4. You must enjoy working with your hands 5. You must be fit and healthy 6. You need to be very aware of health and safety and may need an up to date Tetanus
vaccination
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop a wide range of skills and your ‘communication’ here could include
communicating with animals 2. Opportunity to observe skilled professionals at work (vets) 3. You will learn a great deal about health and safety in the workplace for yourself and the
other staff you will be working with Availability There are a limited number of placements working with animals. Placements with vets are very limited so you should consider a Self Placement, if at all possible. Some placements working with animals such as the RSPCA only take students who are 15+ years of age. Very few of them are in or near the city centre. A lot of travelling may be needed as these employers tend to be out in rural areas.
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HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDIES JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hairdresser’s Assistant
Beauty Assistant
HAIRDRESSER’S ASSISTANT
General reception work (greeting customers, observation on appointment booking, telephone work)
Preparing drinks for customers
Observation of a skilled hairdresser
Shampooing
Tidying shelves and stock and maintaining displays
Cleaning the salon
Laundry work
Using the till after training (if appropriate)
Other general duties as required
BEAUTY ASSISTANT
General reception work (greeting customers, observation on appointment booking, telephone work)
Preparing drinks for customers
Observation of a skilled beautician / therapist
Tidying shelves and stock and maintaining displays
Setting up treatment / therapy rooms
Cleaning wax pot
Cleaning the salon
Some laundry work
Using the till after training (if appropriate)
Other general duties as required
Observing treatments (with client consent) Personal Profile 1. You must have a friendly and pleasant personality as you are working with members of
the public 2. You need to be fit and healthy – you will be on your feet all day 3. You need a neat and tidy appearance; you will probably wear a uniform/overall provided
for you by the employer 4. You must be able to work in a team 5. You must be able to follow instructions 6. You must enjoy working with your hands 7. You may be required to work weekends, most salons close one day during the week
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication and interpretation skills 2. Possible connection with LINKS course 3. Possibility of developing vocational skills 4. Possibility of Saturday or holiday employment
Availability Good availability and widely available.
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HOSPITALITY AND CATERING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Housekeeping Assistant
Waiter / Counter Assistant
Catering Assistant
Bakery Assistant
Butcher’s Assistant
HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT
Servicing of bedrooms to the high standard required (vacuuming, polishing & cleaning bathrooms)
Replenishing food, drink and sundries in the rooms
Maintenance of public areas (lounge areas, conference rooms)
Providing general assistance as required to members of the public
Work shadowing the housekeeping team
General office work (including reception)
Some laundry work may be involved
WAITER / COUNTER ASSISTANT
Greeting and serving customers
Counter assistance
Taking orders
Waiting on tables
Clearing and setting tables
Taking out food from the kitchen to the customers
Cleaning up after customers
Pot washing / glass washing
Taking money and operating till (where appropriate)
General duties as required
Learning about food storage and hygiene protocol
CATERING ASSISTANT
Assisting with the preparation and presentation of hot and cold food (salads, sandwiches, sweets, vegetables, cooked dishes)
Assisting with the cooking
Cleaning
Clearing and setting tables
Waiting on tables
Taking out food from the kitchens to the customers
Taking money and operating till (where appropriate)
Pot / glass washing
General catering tasks as required
Observing skilled catering staff at work
Observing cellar work
Learning about stock management, food storage and hygiene protocol
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BAKERY ASSISTANT
Assisting with the preparation of filled rolls / sandwiches
Assisting and serving customers
Filling shelves to maintain adequate displays
Filling of patty pans
Cake decoration
Packing goods
Cleaning and tidying
Using the till (where appropriate)
General shop tasks
Some opportunity to observe skilled operators at work
Learning about food storage and hygiene protocol
Assisting on deliveries
BUTCHER’S ASSISTANT
Learning about food hygiene relative to cooked and raw meats
Opportunity to observe daily butchery techniques (boning and jointing out cuts of meat)
Assisting with mixing sausages and linking
Making burgers
Mincing meat
Stringing up joints (where appropriate)
Vacuum packing meat
Pot washing
General cleaning and tidying
Display of produce
Fridge / freezer temperature monitoring
Assisting with deliveries Personal Profile 1. You need to be a neat and careful worker 2. You need a clean and tidy appearance, you will probably wear an overall or uniform 3. You must be able to following instructions carefully 4. You must be able to work quickly at the very busy times of the day when food is being
served 5. You need good health – you are on your feet for long periods of time 6. You must be cheerful and helpful when working with customers 7. You must be able to work in a hectic (although friendly) environment 8. You must be willing to work flexible hours in some placements (early start, evenings and
possibly weekends) 9. In some organisations you must not bite your nails
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication and interpretation skills 2. You may develop some vocational skills (preparation and serving of food for a large
number of people) 3. Possible links with GCSE Technology (food), Business Studies, IT and Economics
Availability A variety of placements are available in both the city and in outlying areas. However, placements in a bakery are VERY limited and so if you are thinking of going into this area of work it may be wise to source a Self Placement.
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IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) JOB OPPORTUNITIES
IT Technician / IT Support Technician
IT / Web Design Assistant Availability Demand for these placements is high and so you need to be really interested in this area of work. To secure a placement in this area you may want to find a Self Placement.
IT TECHNICIAN / IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Assisting the technician to install and commission new hard and soft ware
Maintaining and cleaning existing hardware and carry out minor repairs which may include soldering
Carrying out general maintenance of hardware
Maintaining audit of hard and soft ware
Maintain store facilities for hard and soft ware
Assist staff in developing new IT projects and/or facilities
Set up IT systems and programmes
Support students in learning environments
Developing IT resource materials
Compiling material and component parts lists
General daily IT procedures (admin, back-up tapes)
Visiting clients / suppliers
Some opportunities for work shadowing
IT / WEB DESIGN ASSISTANT
Word processing
Using the computer to input text, handle data or produce graphics
Researching the Internet for website and web design ideas
Developing website ideas with staff
Designing websites
Uploading website content
Assisting with compiling of reports and documents
Work shadowing IT staff
Create drawings, sketch designs (by hand or using computers)
Support staff as required
Visiting company clients with staff Personal Profile 1. You must be a neat and accurate worker 2. You need reasonable English skills 3. You need good communication skills 4. You must be able to fit into the office environment, follow instructions and work on your
own 5. You need a smart appearance and have an interest in IT
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication skills 2. You may develop vocational skills (word processing, telephone etc)
3. Possible links to GCSE English, Maths, Business and IT
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4. MANUFACTURING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Factory Operative (Manufacturing in Metal)
Assistant Machinist (Hosiery / Garment Making)
Laboratory Assistant (Education)
Laboratory Assistant (Industrial)
FACTORY OPERATIVE (MANUFACTURING IN METAL)
Unloading basic metals and placing in stores
Observe various machining operations (turning, milling, drilling, lathes etc)
Checking dimension of finished products against requirements specified in drawings for quality control
Calibrating various instruments used to do checks
Packaging finished goods for dispatch
Organising dispatch notes and orders
Work shadowing engineers
Learning about programming CNC machines
Assisting with the operation of CNC machines
Learning about and using CAD/CAM machines
Assisting with the operation of CMM equipment
Quality assurance
Cleaning and tidying the work area
ASSISTANT MACHINIST (HOSIERY / GARMENT MAKING)
Cleaning and tidying the workshop and machines
Loading and unloading vehicles
Observe trained staff cutting material and pressing garments
Packing and examining clothes
Hanging and finishing garments
Laying out garments
Experience may be gained in lockstitching, draw-threading, examining and mending
Observing overlocking
Checking delivery notes
Helping to prepare invoices Personal Profile 1. You need to be good with your hands, enjoy practical work and working with machines 2. You should be happy to assist and work alongside a skilled person 3. Be able to measure things accurately and with confidence attention to detail is important 4. You must be able to follow Health and Safety Regulations 5. You must be able to work in a noisy (and possibly dusty and dirty) environment 6. You may be required to lift and carry equipment
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and numeracy skills 2. Possible opportunity to develop your vocational skills (use of machinery) 3. Possible career opportunities if you turn out to be a promising worker
Availability The range of placements can cross different sectors such as Food, Engineering, Construction and general manufacturing. Some design companies will also manufacture.
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LABORATORY ASSISTANT (EDUCATION)
Learner may be given a specific project to undertake
Setting up equipment for practical sessions and demonstrations
Testing equipment prior to practical sessions
Testing equipment to ensure it functions to requirements
Simple repairs to equipment
Helping with instrument calibrations
Documenting results / Data analysis
Internet research
Cleaning and tidying the laboratory
General laboratory tasks
Work shadowing skilled technicians
LABORATORY ASSISTANT (INDUSTRIAL)
Selecting, preparing and testing samples
Assisting with equipment checks
Documenting results / Data analysis
Internet research
Using a PC to input data
Simple repairs to equipment
Helping with instrument calibrations
Cleaning and tidying the laboratory
General laboratory tasks
Work shadowing skilled technicians Personal Profile 1. You need a good standard of numeracy 2. You must be a neat and accurate worker 3. You must be able to follow instructions 4. You must be able to work on your own 5. A real interest in mechanical, technical, scientific and IT skills is important 6. You need to be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and to follow them carefully 7. You must have an interest in this area of work
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will have the opportunity to work alongside skilled technicians 2. You will develop numeracy, IT, technical and scientific skills in most placements 3. Possible links to a wide range of GCSE subjects – Science, Technology, Maths & IT
Availability You can experience Science at work in Health Care settings and food manufacturing so be creative in your search. Universities and colleges are also good places to investigate.
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PUBLIC SERVICES JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Library Assistant
Valeting Assistant
Cleansing Operative
Police Work Experience Observer
Fire and Rescue Service
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Dealing with renewals and the new issue of books and materials
Checking in stock
Shelving returned books / recordings and tidying shelves daily
Registering new borrowers
Handling charges incurred and dealing with overdue notices
Reallocating and withdrawing stock
Dealing with general customer enquiries
Dealing with requests from other libraries
Researching as required using public computers
Using audio-visual, reprographics and technical equipment
Using the Internet, CD Rom, Intranet and Microsoft Office
Assisting the Librarian / Development Worker Personal Profile 1. You need to be a neat and careful worker 2. You must enjoy a quiet working atmosphere 3. You should enjoy working with books 4. You need good reading and numeracy skills 5. You need a smart appearance 6. You need a pleasing and helpful manner for working with the public
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop organisational, numeracy and communication skills 2. Links to GCSE English and Maths 3. You will learn about customer service and see a Public Sector organisation in operation 4. You may be able to learn about the role of Trade Unions in organisations
Availability A lot of Libraries are now closed down, the ones that remained are still real community hubs and often have a variety of facilities for the public to use. Placements are available but may be limited due to the number of Libraries left.
VALETING ASSISTANT
Hand washing vehicles
Applying pre-wash detergents
Applying polish and buffing up
Interior cleaning, polishing and vacuuming
Washing / sponging fabrics
Assisting with mobile valeting
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CLEANSING OPERATIVE
Work on industrial, commercial, domestic properties
Sweeping roads
Cleaning, emptying litter bins and removing rubbish
Dusting and washing surfaces
Buffing and polishing floors
Loading and unloading vehicles
Tidying public areas
Learner must note that their work involves maintaining standards of hygiene Personal Profile 1. You need to be a careful worker 2. You will probably wear an overall or uniform 3. You must be able to follow instructions carefully 4. You need good health – you are on your feet for long periods of time 5. You must be able to work in a hectic (although friendly) environment 6. You must be willing to work flexible hours in some placements (early start and evening)
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities
1. You will either be working in a team or on your own 2. If working alone, you will need to show responsibility and the ability to work unsupervised. 3. These types of placements are more likely to develop your employability skills than have
links to a specific curriculum subject
Availability Most cleaning type jobs are part of premises officer’s roles within schools. Some schools will only take their own students. Please check with your school / college if you are interested in this line of work.
POLICE WORK EXPERIENCE OBSERVER
There are numerous quality placements available, however these are only available as a Self Placement. ALL CANDIDATES ARE TO APPLY IN WRITING WITH A RECOMMENDATION FROM THEIR SCHOOL ATTACHED
Visiting Headquarters and other LPUs (Local Police Unit) with an opportunity to observe/assist in various departments which may include: Tactical Support, Forensic Science, Dog Handling, Road Policing, IT, Human Resources and Firearms
Undertaking general office and reception work
Using the computer to input text, handle data and compile reports / documents
Assisting in the handling of routine enquiries and provision of information as required
Observing at meetings
Work shadowing and supporting staff at LPU where appropriate
Going out with LPU Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) where activities may include:
Engaging with the whole of the local community (shopping centres, schools and community groups)
Scheduled events and activities which may include visits to domestic and business premises
Offering advice and guidance where required
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Personal Profile 1. A good standard of health and fitness 2. Willingness to be outdoors in all kinds of weather 3. Ability to work in a team 4. Ability to follow instructions and possibly work on your own 5. Pleasant, cheerful personality – you are working with the public 6. Good communication skills 7. Willingness to follow Health and Safety Regulations 8. Ability to handle equipment carefully 9. Some experience of IT / computers may be helpful 10. Willingness to fit in a new and very different environment 11. Organisational skills (how to get there and back every day!) 12. You must read the placement description very carefully
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. Links to many subjects including English, Maths and Technology, Science and IT 2. You will develop communication and interpretation skills 3. You will develop some vocational skills
Availability LEBC is unable to find you a placement in the armed forces as there are so few located in Leicestershire. If you would like a placement in this area you will need to get a Self Placement. Some places require you to apply online e.g. Fire and Rescue Service. Some only take students aged 16+. The Leicestershire Constabulary is the best approached direct via local Police stations.
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
There are numerous quality placements available within the Leicestershire and Fire Rescue Service, however these are only available as a Self Placement. An online form must be completed as part of the application; the link for this is shown below: https://lfrs.egressforms.com/Form/WorkExperience
Health and Safety
Estates and Facilities
Procurement and Stores
Workshops and Fleet
Information Management
Information and Communication Technology
Civil Contingencies
Community Safety Support Group
Operational Planning
Risk Information Advisory Team
Planning and Performance
Finance - General
Finance - Accounting
Training
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RETAIL BUSINESS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Retail Assistant
Garden Centre Assistant
Florists Assistant
Warehouse Assistant
RETAIL ASSISTANT
General shop tasks (filling / tidying of shelves/stock and shop floor to maintain adequate displays)
Pricing and display of goods
Assisting with merchandising
Stock management
Assisting and serving customers
Use of the till after training (where appropriate)
Unloading goods
Unpacking goods
Checking delivery notes
Cleaning and tidying
Assisting with deliveries / visiting suppliers
GARDEN CENTRE ASSISTANT
Stock maintenance which may include learning about plant care
Water plants and flowers
Filling shelves and shop floor to maintain adequate displays
Greeting members of the public
Serving and offering help and advice
Wrapping plants and flowers
Ordering / checking of stock
Checking invoices
Loading and unloading goods including plants, chemicals, garden furniture etc
Assisting with deliveries
Learner may assist in the aquatics department with cleaning tanks and filtration systems and feeding fish
Learner may assist in small animal department with daily care and health checks of animals, cleaning out and bedding down of cages, feeding and watering
Learner may assist in the café with clearing and settle tables, taking out food from the kitchens to the customers and pot washing
FLORISTS ASSISTANT
Maintenance of flowers, potted plants & ornamental features
Feeding and trimming flowers / plants as instructed
Assisting with flower arranging, making bouquets & applying ribbons
Learner may help with local deliveries / collections
Assisting with loading, unloading and unpacking goods
General retail tasks (pricing & displays, assisting and serving customers)
Use of the till after training (if appropriate)
Tidying and keeping the work area clear
Visits to local flower markets
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Personal Profile 1. You must be neat and tidy in appearance, you may be given an overall or uniform or
asked to wear particular colours of clothing (white shirt or blouse and dark skirt or trousers)
2. You must be fit and healthy, you will be on your feet all day and the work can be very tiring
3. You must be a good communicator and have a helpful personality 4. You must be able to work in a team and listen to instructions 5. You must be willing to do a wide range of tasks, some of which are monotonous, and do
them cheerfully 6. You may be asked to work weekends
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication, interpretation and numeracy skills 2. You may develop some IT skills in many placements 3. Possible links to GCSE English, Business Studies and Maths 4. Possible opportunity for Saturday or holiday employment
Availability Placements are widely available throughout Leicester/shire, retail opportunities are very popular, this is a good sector to try for a Self Placement. Also consider working in charity shops – they are often thriving businesses too and offer a different view on retailing. There are a wide range of placements in Retail Sales which include:
Books
Butchery
Charity Shops
Chemist / Pharmacy
Clothing
Department Stores
DIY (see Warehouse)
Electrical Goods
Freezer Foods
Garden Centres
General Goods
Newsagents
Pet Shops
Small Local Shops
Sports
Supermarkets
Toys
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WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT
Assisting with loading and unloading vehicles
Assisting with deliveries
Checking delivery notes
Counting and preparing delivery notes
Retrieving (picking) and collating stock for orders
Packing goods
Stacking shelves
Checking and monitoring stock
Quality control
Cleaning and tidying
General depot tasks
Learning about the maintenance and daily checks of equipment (Fork Lift Trucks) Personal Profile 1. You must be an accurate, reliable worker – able to relate numbers and codes correctly 2. You must be able to follow instructions and work in a team 3. You must be friendly and helpful if meeting customers 4. In most placements it will help if you can use a computer 5. You need to be fit and healthy – some lifting may be involved 6. Work will mainly be indoors but you might have to work outdoors 7. You must be able to follow Health and Safety Guidelines – there may be some
supervised use of machinery
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication skills 2. You will develop numeracy and IT skills in most placements 3. Possible links to GCSE Maths, IT and Business Studies
Availability There are very few placements available within the city.
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SOCIETY, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nursery / Crèche / Playgroup Assistant
Teacher’s / Classroom Assistant (Primary Education)
Teacher’s Assistant (Secondary Education)
Dental Assistant
Medical / Optician Receptionist / Assistant
Retail Pharmacist Assistant
Student Care Assistant (Elderly Care)
NURSERY / CRECHE / PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT
General observation
Helping to prepare activities and materials
Working with staff to lead activities
Assisting staff with the social integration and interaction of the children
Assisting with the reading, number work, storytelling, artwork and practical activities
Inputting ideas for children’s games
Helping supervise at break/play times (during these times learners must not play with children unless specifically instructed to do so)
Possible helping with general administration
Assisting with snacks / drinks
Helping at meal times
Promoting hygiene awareness
Tidying rooms after use
Assisting with IT
Planning and preparing specific activities (at home)
TEACHER’S / CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
General observation
Working with staff to prepare work and help with lessons
Helping to prepare activities and materials
Assisting staff with the social integration and interaction of the children
Assisting with reading, number work, storytelling, artwork and practical activities
Inputting ideas for children’s games
Helping supervise at break times (during these times learners must not play with children unless specifically instructed to do so)
Possibly helping with general administration
Assisting with IT
Assisting with extra curricular activities
Tidying rooms after use
TEACHER’S ASSISTANT (SECONDARY EDUCATION)
Tasks may be specific to the department in which the learner is working
Working with staff to prepare work (worksheets)
Assisting with classroom support
General clerical duties
Assisting with IT
Learner may attend morning briefings
Assisting with extra curricular activities
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Personal Profile 1. You must enjoy working with children 2. You need to be caring and patient 3. You need to be generally fit and healthy; the work can be very tiring 4. You must be able to respond to the needs of others 5. You must be able to work in a team
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. An excellent way to develop communication and listening skills 2. You can develop your interpretation skills 3. Possible links to GCSE (Child Development, Sociology, Health and Social Care)
Availability There is a wide range of placements throughout the city and county. There are some schools that only offer placements to over 16’s. Please tell LEBC on your application form which primary school you attended as some placements prefer to host an ex pupil.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Assisting with general administration work (reception, computer, telephone & making appointments)
Mixing dental materials
Assisting with appropriate record keeping
Observing the following hygiene protocol; cleaning and preparing instruments, equipment and surgery
Talking and interacting with patients
There may be some opportunity for work shadowing a dentist / dental assistant / hygienist
MEDICAL / OPTICIAN RECEPTIONIST / ASSISTANT
Work shadowing Professional
Assisting with general administrative work (reception, computer, telephone & making appointments)
Learning the appropriate hygiene protocols; cleaning and preparing instruments, equipment and surgery
Greeting and talking with patients / clients
Assisting clients with choosing spectacles
Observing various clinics (with patients / clients consent)
Assisting with general ward duties (helping at mealtimes, cleaning and tidying, patients social needs)
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RETAIL PHARMACIST ASSISTANT
Restocking the shop
Filling and tidying of shelves and shop floor to maintain adequate displays
Pricing and display of goods
Assisting and serving customers
Learner may use the till after training (if appropriate)
General shop tasks (cleaning and tidying)
Answering the phones and dealing with enquiries
Observing in the dispensary
Assisting with dispensing duties (where appropriate)
Work shadowing staff
Unloading goods from vehicles
Unpacking goods
Checking delivery notes
Assisting with deliveries / collections Personal Profile 1. You need a real interest in people and their health and care 2. Good communication skills and a sympathetic manner are important 3. Generally healthy and fit 4. Patience and energy are needed for these placements 5. You will need a neat and tidy appearance, for some placements you will wear an overall
or uniform 6. You must have high standards of personal hygiene 7. You must be able to work in a team 8. You must be able to carry out unpleasant tasks if required
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and interpretation skills 2. Possible links to GCSEs and other Health and Social Care qualifications
Availability If you want to secure a placement within this area you may want to find a Self Placement or if you would like a placement within a NHS Hospital you will need to apply online – the link is given below: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/work-experience-leicesters-hospitals/work-experience-options/ There are specific weeks the NHS takes students on work experience and they are in high demand and you will need to apply ASAP. You can find a self placement in the NHS and apply through LEBC in the normal way. Be aware that some doctor’s surgeries and dentists will not take you on work experience if you are a patient at their clinic.
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STUDENT CARE ASSISTANT (ELDERLY CARE)
Assisting with clients / residents / service users with social needs (letter writing, reading, computer skills, shopping etc)
Assisting with social activities (games with the coordinator)
Assisting with clients / residents / service users with personal presentation
Be prepared to chat to clients / residents / service users and help maintain a cheerful atmosphere
Be asked to take clients / residents / service users out under supervision
Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals, snacks and drinks
Making beds
Cleaning and tidying
Some laundry work
Assist / be involved with care plans and understanding appropriate record keeping
Observing visiting health care professionals (Physio, District Nurse)
Bus escort duties Personal Profile 1. You need a real interest in people and their health and care 2. Good communication skills and a sympathetic manner are important 3. Generally healthy and fit 4. patience and energy are needed for these placements 5. You will need a neat and tidy appearance, for some placements you will wear an overall
or uniform 6. You must be able to work in a team 7. You must be able to carry out unpleasant tasks if required
IMPORTANT – Whilst this is a very rewarding opportunity, some of these placements are very demanding. You may have to do some difficult tasks looking after residents. You must be sure you are capable of doing what is needed. Talk to your Tutor and / or Work Experience Coordinator if you have any doubts.
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will be able to develop your communication and interpretation skills 2. Possible links to GCSE (Child Development, Sociology, Science and Health and Social
Care)
Availability There are a wide range of placements available within this area within the city and county.
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SPORT, ACTIVE LEISURE AND TOURISM JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Sports Assistant
Golf Club / Greens Assistant
Outdoor Pursuits Centre Assistant
Travel Assistant
SPORTS ASSISTANT
Working with a coach at various locations (schools, leisure centres)
General administration and reception work (taking bookings)
Assisting with planning of training and sports programmes
Setting up and dismantle equipment for sports activities
Assisting at fitness training sessions
Assisting with the repair of equipment
Filling vending machines
Assisting the staff and observe them at work
Assisting the PE teacher (schools)
Working with groups of children
Cleaning and tidying
Pool area (shadowing pool attendant, general cleansing and tidying of the environment)
GOLF CLUB / GREENS ASSISTANT
Reception work (taking bookings)
Helping in shop, unloading goods, checking deliveries, pricing, filling shelves, serving customers and general shop tasks etc
Cleaning and tidying
Assisting with the repair of equipment
Assisting in maintenance of greens and landscaped areas (raking bunkers, bunker edging, removing leaves from greens, weeding, etc)
Collecting balls from driving range
General maintenance of equipment
May assist in the café with clearing and setting tables and taking out food from the kitchens to the customers
Assisting staff and observing them at work
OUTDOOR PURSUITS CENTRE ASSISTANT
Assisting with the running and development of the centre
Assisting with general administration work (taking bookings)
Researching, resource preparation and planning activities
Assisting with maintenance work (painting)
Ground keeping (litter picking, weeding, cleaning and tidying up)
Daily checks and repair of equipment
Setting up and dismantling equipment for activities
Assisting with running various activities (canoeing, climbing etc)
Assisting with group activities
Assisting at fitness training sessions
Other general duties as required
Assist staff and observing them
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TRAVEL ASSISTANT
General administration tasks (photocopying, filing, use of database)
Maintaining display brochures
Checking window information
Stamping brochures
Ticket work
Greeting customers
Customer service
Work shadowing Personal Profile 1. You must be neat and tidy 2. You must be fit and healthy, you will be on your feet most of the day and you could find
the work very tiring 3. In leisure centres you may be asked to work evenings and weekends 4. You must be a good communicator 5. You need good numeracy skills 6. You must be able to do a range of tasks, some of which may be monotonous and do
them cheerfully 7. You must be able to follow instructions
Personal and Curriculum Opportunities 1. You will develop communication and interpretation skills 2. You will probably develop your numeracy and IT skills 3. Possible future Saturday or holiday employment
Availability There are a limited number of sport placements and they are in high demand. Most of the Sports / Leisure placements are out of the city centre and involve travelling. Placements in a Golf Club are very limited. Some will only take students who are members at the club and students who have an extreme interest in this area of work. Leisure centres will often insist you are able to pass a swim test. WHEN CHOOSING A LEISURE PLACEMENT YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS THE SWIM TEST AS SET OUT BELOW: 1. Swim 25 metres – Head up 2. Swim 25 metres – life-saving backstroke (arms may be used underwater to assist) 3. Raise alarm:
Enter water safely Surface dive to deepest part of the pool Collect object (Helidockan dummy) Bring object to surface Tow object to side of pool (minimum distance 5m) using life-saving backstroke Land object on to the poolside
4. The assessor will then teach the candidate how to safely effect a reaching and a throwing rescue, using equipment on the poolside
5. The candidate will then practice the two rescues and demonstrate they have understood and can use the procedures correctly
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The following websites can help you with additional careers information. Further Information http://www.leics-ebc.org.uk/ https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk