KS 4 Careers Post16 Options Post16 Options What

KS 4 Careers - Post-16 Options

Post-16 Options: What are the four main options open to all Year 11’s We call them your Post 16 Options College Apprenticeship Traineeship Work Here are just a few things you need to know about them

Post-16 Options: Types of Qualification There are two main types of qualifications you could study. • A-Levels. • Vocational qualifications.

Post-16 Options: Types of Qualification A-Levels • A Levels are often known as ‘ academic, theory based qualifications’. They can prepare you for university, work or apprenticeships • You would normally pick 3 subjects to study • You will need at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 -9, however some subjects will require higher grades

Post-16 Options: Types of Qualification Vocational Qualifications • Vocational qualifications are skills based qualifications often related to a job role or industry • You will need at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above including English and maths study a Level 3 course • They can also prepare you for university, work or apprenticeship

What’s new? : T Levels • T (Technical) Levels are new vocational courses coming in from September 2020 • They are similar to the Extended Diplomas but you will be expected to do at least 45 days in an industrial work placement • For more information talk to your careers practitioner or look on the careers page on the school website

Post-16 Options: Apprenticeships • An apprenticeship means you are employed by a company and earn a wage while you learn • You will need to find your OWN employer willing to give you a placement, or go to colleges to help you source them. However colleges can not guarantee an apprenticeship

Post-16 Options: Traineeships • A Traineeship is a training programme with work experience. At its core are work preparation training, English and maths • Traineeships and the work experience placements are unpaid, but employers are encouraged to support expenses such as transport

Post-16 Options: Employed, Self- Employed or Volunteering • If you are planning to go straight into employment, self-employment or volunteering you need to be aware that it is not an easy option! • You will be required to do accredited education or training alongside this option.

Post-16 Options: Some useful places to look for information could be… The careers section on your school website. Your in-school Careers Practitioner - Melanie College prospectuses - find them in the library or your careers adviser’s office Local Training Providers’

Post-16 Options: Click on Learning and then Careers resources

So what do I need to do next?

Researching my options • Look at the college prospectuses, find out what do you like the idea of, what do you hate? • Find out if the subjects you like, can be done as an apprenticeship? • Find out if you can study the subjects you like at A level or through a vocational course • Go to the college open days and ask the tutors about these courses, find out what you will study for 1 to 2 years

Making plans 1. Make an appointment with your careers adviser 2. Do Some Job Research – For example look at websites like Career Pilot and Start Profile to see what jobs you could do. www. careerpilot. org. uk www. startprofile. com 3. Think about your learning style. Do you like exams and find coursework a pain, do you prefer practical learning or do you just want to get out there and start earning money? 4. Apply to more than one college and have at least 1 back up plan!

Making plans We are also looking for volunteers to be Careers Champions To sign up or to find out more information, please talk to Melanie or your Tutor

Taking action ! Taking action is your choice. It can start now, do you want to be one step closer to the future you choose?