General Guide to Employment & Training
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Career Area |
Minimum recommendation or Requirements |
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Agriculture/Horticulture |
Science at Level 1 is useful and Horticulture/Ag/Maths/Eng |
Apprenticeships (Trades) eg building, plumbing, automotive |
English, Mathematics, Science or a Technology, Engineering, Senior Construction subject @ L1 |
Apprenticeships (Electrical) | ECTO has compulsory requirements set as a minimum of 12 credits in each of English, Mathematics and Science. L2 is preferred. |
Commerce (Banking / Insurance...) | English and Mathematics @ L2, IT skills essential, Economics, Accounting useful |
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Computing / IT (PC Engineer) | English and Mathematics @ L2 recommended to gain entry into a Diploma PC Engineering Computer Studies useful |
Chef/Hospitality | Maths and English, Food and Nutrition, Hospitality, Tourism Experience in industry is helpful |
Fitness Instructor / Outdoor Education |
L2 English, Maths and at least one Science and Physical Education minimum |
Hairdressing/Beautician | Maths and English and a Science @ L1 |
Office Administration | English @ L2, Mathematics useful, IT skills essential |
Police/Armed Forces | L2 English, Maths minimum Science @ minimum of L2 if going to armed forces as Officer or Engineer. Aptitude Test required, Drivers License and a clean record also required |
Retail / Sales | English and Mathematics @ L1, IT skills important |
Travel and Tourism | L2/3 English, Maths, Geography, Tourism |
Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Navy)
The Armed Forces provide many opportunities for apprenticeships and on job training. The minimum age for entry is 17 years and applicants are required to pass a Medical Assessment, Physical Fitness Test and Aptitude Test. The school has copies of the maths, and literacy tests for ALL OF THE ARMED FORCES. We also are in contact with the recruitment offices and can support you through the application process.
Air Force, Army, Navy |
Recommendations or Requirements |
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Support Roles | English, Mathematics, Science @ L1 |
Most Apprenticeships | English, Mathematics and Science or a Technology subject @ L1 |
Engineering Apprenticeships | English, Mathematics and a Science subject @ L2 |
Officer & Specialist Roles | English, Mathematics and a Science subject @ L2 |
Undergraduate Scheme | University Entrance @ L3 |
Further details on career areas and entry criteria can be found on the Armed Forces websites