UNIVERSITY IS NOT THE ONLY FRUIT...
SIXTH FORM SEMINAR – COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE – 18TH OCTOBER 2011
Mr C Woolford – IAG Co-ordinator
Aim of session
To raise your awareness of your post 18 options, assist with your decision making process and explain the progression routes after Collingwood College.
Objectives
By the end of this session you should be able to:
State who your IAG Co-ordinator is and how to access the service within Collingwood College
List the main post 18 options Identify your next steps – what you need
to do in order to make a decision about your post 18 options
Introductions
Information, Advice & Guidance Co-ordinator – offer help with choosing courses, careers and planning your future
Drop-in at anytime between 8.00am and 4.00pm
Located in Careers Department (LRC downstairs)
Careers web-page on Collingwood VLEwww.collingwoodcareers.wordpress.com
Destination of Collingwood College students 2010-2011
Higher Education
Further Education
Employment
Other
Routes of students (Year 13)
58% 21% 18% 3%
Further education/or returning to Collingwood
Employment
Training Other
Routes of students (Year 11)
95.5% 3% 0.3% 1.5%
Routes of students (Year 12)
96.2% 2.4% 0% 1.4%
Apprenticeships - “earn while you learn”
http://www.careersbox.co.uk/films/sfa/?sector=38&filmID=1841
Apprenticeships – “earn while you learn”
Advantages of apprenticeships:-
Earnings – between £95 and £200 per week
Support during training Prospects Choice of industries and employers
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The Framework An Apprenticeship is made up of three parts
1. A Technical Certificate at level 2, 3 or 4Examples:Supporting Youth Work Level 2 and 3 awarded by City & GuildsDiploma in Youth Work Level 3 awarded by ABC
2. A Competence based NVQ Example:Youth Work Level 2 or 3
3. Key Skills/ Functional Skills Example:Communication Level 2
Sometimes there are additional requirements: Example for Youth Work
An appointed first aid person - First Aid Certificate
Health and Safety unit (for level 3)
NVQ
Apprenticeships – Three levels
1 - Intermediate Level ApprenticeshipsIntermediate apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC.These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Level Apprenticeship.
2 - Advanced Level ApprenticeshipsAdvanced level apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based certificate such as a BTEC. To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship.
3 - Higher ApprenticeshipsHigher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.
For opportunities and more information visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Apprentices in numbers...
89% of apprentices would recommend an apprenticeship to other people in similar circumstances to themselves
Over 9 out of 10 apprentices are in work or education on completing their apprenticeship
More than three-quarters of apprentices say that without their apprenticeship they wouldn't be earning their current salary
Qualification Chart
AcademicRoute
A Level(AS + A2)
GCSEsIGCSEs
General Vocational
Route
BTEC NationalOCR National
BTEC Level 1OCR National
VRQ atEntry Level
1- 3
BTEC FirstOCR Nationals
Diploma
Advanced
Higher
Foundation
Work BasedRoute
NVQ 3
NVQ 2
NVQ 1GCSEsIGCSEs
3
2
1
Entry
Levels
E1, E2,E3
Equiv
GCSEA*-C
Equiv
GCSE D-G Equiv
A LevelEquiv
Further Education – Foundation Degrees A university level (Level 5), employment-focussed qualification A course designed in partnership with employers to address local,
regional or national skills needs A course delivered primarily by universities and colleges and
occasionally by other organisations (for example, private training providers (PTCs))
A course which offers a blend of academic and work-based learning A qualification validated and awarded by universities A stand-alone recognised degree in its own right equivalent to the
first two years of an honours degree A qualification which allows graduates to use letters after their
name such as FdA, FdSc, FdEng, depending on the course of study A course which entitles graduates to progress to honours degree
level (usually into the final year) or other higher level (such as professional qualifications) through further study
For example...
International Travel and Tourism Operations Management Foundation Degree FdA - 2012:13
Location: Guildford College UCAS Code: N800 Year 2012:13 Start Date: September 2012Duration: 2 Years Attendance: A full time course. Lecturers form an integral part of the course and are currently time-tabled between 9.30am and 5pm. 1 day a week is allocated for private study. FT/PT: Full-Time Exam Board: University of Surrey Level: 5 Tuition Fees: £4750 Exam Fees: £0 Other Fees: £0 Advisory Costs: £785.00
Employment...fast facts
44% of economically active 16-17 year olds who have left school are unable to find a job in 2011
9% of the 16-18 age group are NEET
20% of 16-24 year olds are out of work
Some local employers receive up to 250 applications for just one job
Source: notgoingtouni
Minimum wage
£3.68/hour for 16-17 year olds
£4.98 for 18-20 year olds£6.08 for workers aged 21 and over
Where to look?
Jobcentre Plus – accessed via direct.gov web-site
Recruitment agencies – a good source for unadvertised vacancies and also industry specific
Papers and websites – local and national publications (print and online) plus websites such as www.totaljobs.com
Social networks – increasingly employers are using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Research – company web-sites
School leavers programme
Pros:
A school leavers programme is an alternative route into professions such as Accountancy, Retail or Banking
You can achieve a professional qualification whilst earning money and gaining work experience
Going to university can be expensive and can lead to debt You gain firsthand experience through working with
professions within an industry that interests you You can go on to higher education at a later stage of your
life
KPMG school leavers programme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJeGNlWTZM&feature=player_embedded
Source: purepotential.org
PwC School & College Leavers Programme
Joining straight after Level 3 qualifications
You don’t need to go to university to get on in your career. Not if you have some good Level 3 qualifications behind you. School and College Leavers can now jump straight into the world of work and earn while you study towards a professional accounting or tax qualification.
PwC
Assurance - Financial Audits, Public Services , Risk Assurance and Technology Assurance
To qualify as Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) within 4 years
280 UCAS tariff points
PwC
Tax – Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax (e.g. VAT) & Human Resources Consulting Services
Plenty of practical, on-the-job training while studying for a professional
qualification with the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT). Takes c. 2 years.
240 UCAS tariff points
Cons:
University provides students with three or more years to think about what career they want to go into before committing to anything
Whilst at university, students develop a wide range of skills which provide a strong foundation
A university degree is flexible and provides access to a range of careers, where as a school leavers programme focuses solely on one particular profession
A degree can help you quickly progress up the ladder and often opens new doors
There is a great deal of support and government help available to those who apply to university
Gap Years
Around 200,000 young people take gap years abroad every year...so what are the advantages?
Challenge yourself and widen your horizons A refreshing break from education It could be a chance to earn some money before
university/college, or have a break before going into work
Develop skills & gain valuable work experience for your CV
A gap year may not be the right option for everyone,so think about what’s best for you
Things to consider...
Can be expensive – work along the way? Leaving the jobs market for 12 months –
possibly miss out on many opportunities Readjustment to “normal” life on your return Safety – 1/3 of gap year students will be
involved in an accident (so get insurance) The more you put in...the more employers
will be impressed - think about demonstrating your planning, preparation, working & volunteering skills
Gap year resources
www.gapyear.com
www.aventure.co.uk
www.gapforce.org
Year in industry – an alternative to gap year
Some students may wish to consider a year in industry before entering higher education.
give your CV the competitive edge let you try out your degree or career choice give you real work experience earn money
For more information try www.yini.org.uk for current opportunities
Higher Education overview There are about 280 universities and higher
education institutes in the UK Vast number of subjects to study – over 150
subject areas Degree courses are generally 3 or 4 years long
but can be up to 7 years for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and architecture
Over 50% of English and Welsh universities are currently charging tuition fees of c.£9000 per year – fees for Scotland and Northern Ireland to be confirmed
Financing your studies
From 2012 a majority of universities will be charging the maximum of £9000 tuition fees.
No upfront feesRepay loan when earning >£21ke.g. Earning £25k you pay 9% of the £4k above £21k = £30/month
Tuition Fees c. £6-9,000
Living Costs£5,500
Loan repayment
up to 30 years
Higher Education – what to consider?
Reasons you may want to continue to study a subject at a higher level are:
You have been good at and have enjoyed the subject in the past.
You need this subject to enter a particular career.
You have not studied the subject before but you have looked into it and think it will suit your strengths.
Higher Education – what to consider?
Further considerations should be taken into account:
Some subjects are more difficult at an advanced level.
Make sure you get your facts straight. There are many misconceptions about subjects required for courses and careers.
Don’t take an uninformed risk. What is the new subject actually about?
Source: http://russellgroup.org/Informed%20Choices%20final.pdf
Higher Education – what to consider?
Home or away? Cost of halls of residence at University of Derby range from £3087 - £4287 per academic year
No perfect life long choice...there are always options to change course/institution
Select course subjects then institution If no idea then select subjects that you enjoy which
keeps your options open or consider combined degrees e.g. English & Journalism
Sources of information – use 2 or 3 including friends, family, people who have been to university, IAG service within the college and tutors.
Options – things to consider Education - Free until 19 Back up courses
Training - Apprenticeship availability
Finding employer/training provider
16 – 18 yr old Back up option
Employment - Apply early Back up option
Who can help?
IAG Co-ordinator Surrey Connexions via
web-site/telephone Teachers Colleges – web-sites & college
information centres Surrey Area Prospectus Family & friends
Objectives revisited – what was today all about?
In this session you learned:
Who your IAG Co-ordinator is and how to access the service
The main post 18 options To identify what you need to do in order
to make a decision about your future options.
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