Technicians job vary from day to say because there are always different problems to fix. For example, if the computer hardware has been broken, it is the role of the ICT technician to fix it. Similarly, if there is something wrong with the school’s network or a virus has been installed then the ICT technician is called upon to fix it .
When a science practical lesson is being prepared for example experiments, then it is the role of the science technician together the right equipment ready for the experiment. They also have to ensure that the students are performing the experiments safely for example when mixing chemicals together.
The DT workplace is perhaps the most dangerous place to work in due to the dangerous equipment like the electric band saw. It is the duty of the DT technician to ensure that the students are wearing the proper safety uniform for example safety goggles and aprons. They also have to check that the machines are working properly so it is safe for the students to use.
Skills and Personal Qualities
The skills qualities in the teaching sector depend on what type of teacher they are. For example a nursery teacher must be good and have a passion for childcare. This is so they can carry out their duties in the best possible manner. They must also have good observation skills so they know when a child is in need for care for example when a child is hurt. Another key skill a nursery teacher must have is communication skills. Since the children can barely speak English, the teacher must understand what they’re saying so they can help them out.
A technician would need problem solving skills. This is essential so the technician know how to tackle a problem when one arises. Another key skill that is required is observation skills. This is so that if a student is doing something dangerous such as using the saw machines that only teachers are allowed to use, the technician can stop them from doing it.
The skills and qualities in the other jobs in the teaching sectors are all very similar. For example, they need good communication skills so they can pass information onto the students. Another skill they have listening skills. This is so they can listen to the any problem the student may have occurred and try to fix it with the help of their problem solving skills.
Qualifications
The qualities are similar for every teacher however some teacher would require more qualification than other for example a tertiary teacher would need more qualification to teach than a nursery teacher.
Other qualifications that would help a candidate to get a nursery teaching job are a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – This is a status given to a teacher to ensure they are qualified for teaching and a NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) in childcare. Nursery teachers are given test in Numeracy, English and ICT. These tests are given to the applicant to see whether they are capable of teaching the children.
The basic requirements to become a school teacher is at least 2 A levels as well as 5 A* - C GCSE’s. A secondary and tertiary school teacher would need a degree in the subject they’re going to teach for example a teacher who wants to teach Maths, must have a degree in Maths which is done at university. This is not applicable to primary school teachers as there are no specific teacher who teaches the students a particular subject therefore a primary school teacher would need GCSE’s grade C or above are needed in Maths, English and Science as it covers all the areas of the primary curriculum. Every teacher must have a PGCSE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) and a Bed (Bachelor of education) which are also obtained at university. Doing these will give the teachers the Newly Qualified Teacher status.
A technician’s qualifications would be different to a normal teacher because their job doesn’t involve teaching the students. The type of qualifications required to become a technician would depend on the type of technician. For example, to become an ICT technician one must complete the BECTA (British Educational Communication and Technology Agency) framework up to level 4 and to become a DT technician, one must successfully complete a training course in health and safety and at the minimum, have a foundation degree in design technology.
All teachers are required to carry out a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check before they start teaching. This is a check done by the school to see if they have had any past convictions and is done for the safety of the students.
Experience
Experience isn’t required to get a job in teaching however it would be an advantage as they know the whole process of teaching and therefore can educate the students better. An example of experience for a nursery teacher is a previous job at another nursery school or a day-care centre. An example of experience for other teachers would be teaching work experience at another institution.
A teacher is more likely to get a job if they have had a previous job involving children for example working as a football coach. This shows that the teacher is capable of teaching students.
Working at a different institution is perhaps the biggest advantage to have when applying for a teacher because the teacher already knows how to teach students meaning the can teach the students in a better manner then someone who has no experience. It also means that they have a more experience when it comes to disciplining students.
To get newly qualified teachers familiar to teaching, the people who recruited them may tell them to teach a lesson so they can see how good they are at teaching. They may also tell them to plan a lesson to see how effective they are at lesson planning.
Training and Development
There is a wide variety of training that is available to teachers that will help improve someone in teaching or to get a job in teaching. One example of training that is available to teacher is the (INSET) In-Service Education and Training. This type of training takes place inside the school and helps the teacher to develop his skills in a specific area such as teaching strategies.
Due to the rapid change in technology, the teachers are required to get training in the new technologies. One example of this is SIMMS. SIMMS is a school software that has a variety of features such as registers, overall attendance, grades and behaviour reports. The teachers are required to undergo training in how to use it especially the teachers who have little or very limited ICT skills.
ITT training (Initial Teacher Training) is available to all teachers. This training allows newly qualified teacher to learn in a school environment learning from more experienced teachers. This training allows the newly qualified teacher to get familiar to a school environment as well as demonstrations on how to teach.
LEA (Local Education Authority) meetings and events are available to everyone not just teachers. This training is held for people to further develop their skills in areas they’re weak at for example organising. Another similar course available CPD (Continued Professional Development. This course helps the teachers to improve and broaden their knowledge in key areas (such as areas they aren’t good at) and help to develop their skills.
However, some teacher would need different training then other. For example, a nursery teacher would need training specified in childcare. However if one doesn’t have training in this area, the school/institution would most likely it for them; or if they don’t they would have to find it for themselves
Every teacher is required to undertake the Health and Safety training according to the Health and Safety at Work Act. In this training the person who employs the teacher has to inform the teacher of safety tips, hazards of the work place and thing to do and not to do such as keeping wires tucker in where nobody can trip over them and keeping dangerous equipment away.
Career Progression Routes
The career progression routes of teachers are all very similar. Career progression routes are the steps in which the teacher has to through in order to start teaching, for example sitting GCSE’s, getting a degree in university etc.
To start off with a teacher has to sit their SAT’s exam which is done at primary school. These exams comprise of Maths, English and Science. After sitting these exams, one must site their GCSE in high school. In order to become a teacher, one must have a minimum of C in Maths, English Language and Science. Once these exams have been past it is up to the person who wished to become a teacher, what courses they are going to study at college/6th form. The course they pick is the one they are going to teach for example if someone picks a Maths course, then they’re more than likely to teach Maths.
After A levels, one must complete a degree of the subject they wish to teach which is done at university. Also in university, one must complete the Postgraduate and Bachelor of Education course. After obtaining these, it will give the teacher a Qualified Teacher Status allowing them to start teaching.
Healthcare
The jobs within the healthcare sector aim to provide people with good health. This is done through operations, advice or medicine. The jobs in the healthcare sector are:
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Dentist
- Pharmacists
- Vet
The jobs in the healthcare sector are in both the private and public sector. For example, Doctors and Nurses jobs are in the public sector as their salary is paid to them by the government whereas a vet’s job is in the private sector as they get paid by customers. Dentists and Pharmacists are in both sectors as people below 18 or people of have a certified NHS card are entitled to their services for free meaning the government pays for these people
Doctor:
There are many types of doctors two of which are a surgeon and a GP (General Practitioner). A surgeon is someone who operates on a patient in an attempt to heal them whereas a GP is someone who gives patients advice and prescriptions for their medical problems. The difference between the two jobs is that a surgeon works mainly in the hospital whereas a GP works mainly in an office which is located inside a medical centre.
A surgeon would only be called if the injury to the patient is in their field. For example, is a patient has received a injury to the head, then a brain surgeon would be called, whereas if the damage was to the heart, then a heart surgeon would be called.
A typical day for a GP would be firstly, getting checked in at the medical centre. If a patient’s wishes to see them, then they call up the medical centre, state their name, what time they want to come in and what doctor they wish to see. The person on the phone would then check if the time is available. If it is, then the appointment is booked, however if it isn’t, then they would give the patients and appropriate time which is available.
When the patient comes to see the GP, they state what their problem is. The GP then types a suitable medicine that will cure the problem on a computer and print it out on a prescription which is traded at the pharmacists for the actual medicine.
The salary for a doctor would be around £60,000 a year. However someone who’s been in practise for a long time can get paid around £70,000+ as they have more experience.
Nurse:
A nurse is someone who looks after patients and helps the surgeon when they’re operating. The nurse who helps the surgeon, would hand them the necessary tools to complete the operation when required. The nurse who helps the patients gives them their meal at the required time. They would also help them with any problems they may be having such as helping them get up from the bed. A nurse may sometimes go to the patient’s house to do a check up. This is only for patients who are unable to go to the hospital such as disabled people.
The typical day for a nurse is to enter the hospital. They would then change into a uniform to protect their normal clothes from getting infected with microbes. They also put on some antibacterial to kill any microbes that may be lying on their hands. After carrying out these procedures, they would carry out any tasks that are set to them such as brining meals to the required patients at the allocated times. Towards the end of the day, they would change into their normal clothes, put on some more antibacterial and check out of the hospital.
A nurse that is required to go to the patients house would first the location of the patients and drive their with the necessary equipments. The nurse would then check up on the patients to see how they’re doing and would give them anything that is required i.e. injections. Upon doing this, they would wear protective clothing such as aprons or gloves to stop any microbes from spreading. They would also put on some antibacterial as well.
The salary of a nurse ranges from £16,000 to £17,000. This salary is for hospitals operated by the NHS. For private hospitals, nurses can get from up to £22,000 a year as a starting salary.
Dentist:
A dentist is someone who checks up on a patient’s teeth. A dentist would have their own practice which that patients would go to, to see the dentist. The role of the dentist is to operate on the patients teeth. They may do this by either filling the patients teeth of there is a hole or completely removing it. Before removing the teeth, the dentist is required to put a suitable amount on anaesthetic to numb the mouth. This stops the patients from feeling any pan whilst the tooth is being removed. If no operations are required, the dentist would usually give advice on how the patients should take care of their teeth.
The typical day for a dentist would be to enter the practice. They would then see any patients who have made an appointment. Similarly to the doctor, they are required to call in stating what time they would like to come in. When the patient see’s the dentist, they would be asked to sit on a chair. The dentist would then adjust they chair to a suitable location so they can check the patients teeth. Upon doing this, they would check the teeth and operate on any of them if needed such as adding a filling or taking out a teeth. A dentist would have an assistant with them who would hand them the necessary tools just like a nurse would do to a surgeon.
There is also another type of dentist called orthodontist. The role of the orthodontist is to put braces into the patient’s teeth. However, in order for the patients to be eligible for braces, they have to get the required permission from the dentist. Similarly to a dentist, an orthodontist would also have their own practice.
The salary of a dentist can vary depending on the location of the practice however the average salary of a dentist in the UK is £75,000 a year. This can go as high as £100,000 if the practice is located on a busy high street as there are more people located there.
Pharmacist:
A pharmacist is someone who works inside a shop which is known as a chemist. They primary role is to exchange the prescription from the customer which is given to them by the doctor for the actual medicine. They may also give advice to the customer for example if they are having problems sleeping, they would suggest them some tablets they could take. Inside the chemist there would also be a variety of healthcare products such as plasters, paracetamol, deodorant and baby food. If someone doesn’t have an authentic prescription, then the pharmacists by law cannot give them the medicine as it could end up harming them.
After entering the workplace, the pharmacist would open their chemist for patients to enter. When a customer arrives, they would give them the prescription. The pharmacist would the search their stock for the required medicine and print out a stick containing the customer’s name and the amount to take which is put on the medicine the customer knows who the medicine is for and how much to take. If a patient’s wishes to buy a medicine such as paracetamol or other items, they would get the required item and take it to the checkout. If the patients doesn’t know what they are looking for then they would ask the pharmacist for advice. They would generally tell the problem they may be having such as headaches and the pharmacist would have the sufficiekt knowledge to help them with their problems and prescribe the with the medicine.
A pharmacist would have his own shop usually name after them or the location the chemist is located at.
The salary of the pharmacist depending on the amount of customers they get and the location of the chemist. The average price for a medicine is around £16; also due to the fact that everyone requires medicine at some stage pharmacist make a lot of many. A pre-reg pharmacist would get around £25,000 however a full time pharmacist gets around £70,000 a year.
Vet:
A vet (veterinarian) is similar to a doctor but rather than dealing with patients, they deal with animals. A vet role is to do a check up on the animal to see if anything if wrong with them. They can also perform operation on them as well such as removing something from their stomach. As well as this, they can give advice to the animal’s owner on how to take better care of their pet.
When a vet is operating on the animal, they would give them an anaesthetic through an injection to stop the animal from feeling any pain. Whilst under the anaesthetic, the vet would then carry out the necessary operation. If an operation is not required, then the vet would give advice on tips to the owner.
A vet would also have an accomplice with them like a doctor and dentist that hand them they required tool to carry out the check or operation.
A vet isn’t located in a hospital for health reason; it is located in a separate building where pet owners are required to go. Located at the vet, is pet equipment for example food and toys. They are located there as it is a suitable location because animal owners would go there primarily for the pet.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
The skills and personal qualities of the jobs in this sector are all quite similar. The nurse is more similar to vet as their jobs involved care so therefore their skills are more similar than other. They must firstly have patience as they patient may have trouble speaking either because they are from or another country or they can’t speak due to a problem. They must also have good communications skills as they have to know what the patient’s problem is so they can help them.
A doctor must also have good communication skills as their jobs involves one to one communication with the patient and they have to know what the patients problem is so they can give them the right medicine. A dentist must have also have this so they can give their patients advice on how to look after their teeth.
Another key skill that is required observation skill. A dentist and doctor would need this so they analyse any symptoms something wrong with the patients and treat them.
Listening is a major skills that is required because if a doctor doesn’t hear the right information, they could end up giving them the wrong medicine which could end up with them being allergic to it or seriously ill.
Qualifications:
Certain qualifications need to be met in order for someone to work in the health care sector. There are many qualifications required to become a doctor. The main qualifications are a minimum C in Maths, English and Science. At A level, a person is required to do a course in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics which at least a B is required as well as 2 other A level at C or above. There are also many different qualifications that allows someone to study medicine such as a first Mb BMedSci (Bachelor of Medical Sciences) and BCh (Bachelor of Surgery).
To become a qualified nurse they must first pass an exam in numeracy and literacy. They must also hold a first level nursing qualification. This is a qualification given to nurses after they have past a written and practical exam. This then allows the nurse to register with the regulatory body and the Nursing Midwifery Council which means they can work as a qualified nurse.
The qualification required to become a dentist is very similar to a doctor however, because dentist only involves teeth there are a few difference in the qualifications needed. The GCSE and A levels required are similar to that of a doctor however dentist is more completive to get into therefore the entry requirements to do a dentist course are more stricter.
A pharmacists is required to have similar GCSE’s to a doctor and a dentist but they are required to have an A level in Biology or Chemistry; Physics however is not required. A pharmacist is also required to have master pharmacy which is obtained through roughly four years in university.
Experience:
Experience is required for health care professionals so there is less chance of them making a mistake. A pharmacist could go a pharmacist apprentiship in which learn how a pharmacist operates and the different medicines involved. They could also work as an undergraduate. This is voluntary course they go on in which they learn from other qualified pharmacists.
For nurses, they can volunteer at hospitals or the elderly home to get experience. Working here would give them good practice when becoming actual nurses as they would be the type of people who they would look after when they become a qualified nurse.
Shadowing doctor is a process that involves someone who wants to become a doctor to follow someone who is a fully qualified doctor. This allows them to observe the roles a doctor would carry out and learn from them. This also allows a person to ask the doctor and question they may have so they can improve their knowledge.
Having more experience allows someone within the healthcare sector a better chance to work in private medical centres such as Bupa and Axapp as people who go to private medical centres are usually rich people therefore they want someone who has a lot of knowledge who can help them so they are likely to go there again.
Training and Development:
To become a healthcare professional a person is required to go through certain training in order to become better qualified. A nurse would undergo a three-year training course in general nursing. This is a training course which is half practical i.e. learning from an over-study and the other half is theoretical i.e. written exams and questions. In this training the nurse learns how to take care of patients such as giving them medicine. They must have also have at least 12 months post-registration experience. This is a nursing programme in which the nurse are required to attend in which they learn how to take care of patients and the different medicine required that a patient is required to take
There is also first aid training available for nurses in which they learn how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the Heimlich manoeuvre. This is so that they revive a person who is unconscious.
Continues Professional Development is available to dentists, doctors and nurses in which they learn things in key areas such as areas they are not good at. This helps them to acquire all the knowledge they need to be the best they can be.
Career Progression Routes:
There are many different career paths the health care professional must go through in order to become qualified. For example a dentist, doctor and pharmacist all go through and have to pass medical school at university. This can take up to 15 years depending on what job they want to become. Also at university, they must obtain their PHD which will give them the ‘Dr’ status.
The career progression route for a nurse is different as their job isn’t quite as advanced as a doctors or a dentist. A nurse has to obtain a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at and 2 A levels. At university, there are a number of courses they could takes such as DipHE child and adult nursing, Bsc mental health nursing and patient healthcare. After university, they person wishing to become a nurse applies for a nurse position and is given the role of a trainee nurse. After the trainee nurse has gotten the right training and qualification, they become a fully qualified nurse.
To become a qualified vet one must go pass their GCSE as well as their A levels. At university, they are required to take the animal care course in which they learn how to care and operate on animals; however there are a small number of universities that offer these courses so vet jobs are limited due to this.
Public Service Sector
Public service sector jobs are jobs that help the community. The public service sector jobs are in the public sector meaning the employee’s wages are paid to them by the government who get their money through taxes. The jobs within the public sector are:
- Police Officer
- Paramedics
- Fire-fighter
- Rubbish men
Police Officer:
A police officer is someone who tries to keep the community safe. They do this by either patrolling the community or through call they receive.
In an emergency, a person would dial ‘999’ and ask for the police. They would then briefly state what the situation is and the location they are at. If it is a minor incident, then the police officer would drive normally, however if it is a major emergency, then the police officer would put the sirens on. This gives an indication to motorists to get on either side of the road so the police officer can pass through quickly and with ease. Having the sirens on gives the police officer other privileges such as passing through red lights and driving on the bus lane. The police officer would also where distinctive uniforms so they can be recognised.
However, not all of the police officers duties are outdoors. Some officers stay in the police station and answer call. They would then give this information to other police officers so they can resolve the situation.
The typical day for a police officer varies as there are different crimes and situations carried out every day. After entering the police station they would normally investigate any situation that has occurred during the previous day/s. When a person has made a call, they would go to the location where it is held and investigate what is happening. If it is required, they would the make any arrest if a law is broken. Upon doing this, they would say the following: “Anything you say and do can and will be used against you in a court of law”. This quote is used as they have the authority to use anything they did in court if they get prosecuted.
The starting salary is around £22,000. After around 10 – 15 years as a police officer, the salary increases to around £30,000 a year. Another factor that affects a police officer’s salary is the location. If they are working around London, then they get paid more as the cost of living in London is greater than any other city. This is known as London Weighting. Also, they crime rate in the area affects the salary as a police officer is more at risk if they are working in a place with a high crime rate.
Paramedic:
A paramedic is someone who helps a person who is injured. Similar to a police officer, a paramedic would also have a siren on their vehicle – which is known as an ambulance. An ambulance is far bigger than a police car is it contains medical equipments such as stretchers. It also is yellow in colour to differentiate it from police cars.
When a paramedic is called, it is almost always an emergency as is the person wasn’t badly injured, they could deal with it themselves. Once the paramedics are at the persons location, they would try their best to help them their and then. However if it is a severe injury or problem, then they would put the patient at the back of the ambulance and take them to the nearest hospital.
Upon entering the work place, the paramedic would deal any emergencies that may occur. When the paramedics arrive at the required destination, they ask anybody what the situation is, trying to get as much detail as possible. Upon getting the required details, they would get the necessary equipments from the ambulance to treat the patient. If they cannot treat the patient, they would put them at the back of the ambulance in a stretcher and take them to the nearest hospital as quick as possible.
The starting salary for a paramedic is £19,000. This is less than police officers as they have more roles and responsibility than a paramedic. The salary can increase due to experience and success rates in regards to healing any injured people. Similarly to a police officer, then can get paid more is they are working inside London.
Fire-fighter:
A fire-fighter is someone that tries to put out fires. A fire-fighter would also have a siren on their vehicle so they can get to the location of the fire quicker as potential lives would be at risk.
A fire-fighter vehicle is large like a truck. This is because it contains a large hose with a cast amount of water to take out the fires. It is red in colour it makes it unique from police car and ambulances and therefore people can tell the difference easily.
Fire-fighters would wear special made clothing to protect them from the heat of the fire. They would also wear safety equipment such as helmets to stop any rubble from falling on their heads. A fire-fighter would also carry an axe with them so they can break into any house to recue anybody that may be inside.
When a fire-fighter arrives on the scene they try to set up the equipment as fast as possible to put out the fire quicker. They would the take out the fires that are on the outside of the building so that they can enter the inside to put out the rest of the fire.
For someone who has just joined as a fire-fighter, they get paid roughly £20,000. However someone who has been working for a longer period of time, get a pay rise from up to £27,000.The salary can go as high up as £32,000 if they are the head of building. Similarly to a police officer and a paramedic, then can get paid more is they are working inside London.
Rubbish men:
Rubbish men are people who are in charge of the communities rubbish collection. One of their major roles is to take the rubbish from the grey wheelie bins located just outside people’s houses, and dump it at the back of a lorry. They would do this on a certain day which is decided by the community’s local council. As well as rubbish, they are also in charge of the communities recycling collection. They would get the recycled materials which is put inside the green boxes, and put each material in different compartments located on the recycling lorry. They recycling lorry is different in colour from the rubbish lorry to differentiate between the two.
Another role of the rubbish men is to pick up the litter scattered on the floor. They do this through sticks they carry. Once the litter is picked up, it is put inside a bag which the rubbish men would also be carrying. As well as picking up litter, they are in charge of replacing the bags of the rubbish bins.
Although rubbish men’s job isn’t the toughest job or the most pleasant, they are paid quite high. Their starting salary can range from up to £26,000. This figure however, doesn’t increase due experience like a police officer, paramedic or fire-fighter.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
Being able to pay thorough attention to detail is required by the people within the emergency services as they would need to know the description of the incident that is happening so they can solves as well as the destination so they can attend there.
They should also have good communication and listening skills so they know what the situation is from the person who is calling them. If someone has fainted, this is a minor incident that can be solved over the phone. The paramedics would need to give them step-by-step instruction so having good communication skills allows them to give this information in a better informed way.
Another skill that is required to them is willing to work flexible hours. This is because emergencies can happen at any time of the day so therefore they have to attend it even if it is at 2.00 AM.
There are no skills required by a rubbish man however having good time management allows them to pick up the required rubbish from street in the allocated amount of time which means they can finish their daily collection
Qualifications:
To work within the public sector a minimum of 5 GCSE’s are required and 2 A levels all though university is not required. A small knowledge of the criminal justice system is also useful so they know if an offender is done something they can get convicted for. Another qualification required by the emergency service is to pass PAA\VQ-SET which is a level 2 diplomas course.
They are also required to pass a fitness test which is done through a bleep test. This is a test in which they are required to run a distance in a required amount of time which shortens after every few intervals. Fitness test are important for them as their jobs are actively based and builds up their stamina. A fully passed UK licence is also needed as they are required to drive the destination of the emergency.
For police officer they are required to pass their PIRT (Police Initial Recruitment Test) which is a combination of arithmetic’s, logic, general knowledge, English and numeracy.
There is also a Bsc available in paramedic science which is done by the more advanced and passionate paramedic. Although this qualification isn’t required, a person with this qualification has a huge advantage over someone who doesn’t.
There are no formal qualifications required to become a fire-fighter, however they would need to pass a physical, fitness and hearing test in order to become one. It is also possible that fire-fighter can do a diploma course in the public services so they get a higher chance of getting employed.
Experience:
Experience is vital for the emergency service as if they have more experience; they know how to deal with an important situation. For a police officer, there is a police academy which they can attend in which they learn the basic policing requirements.
Work experience is available for the younger people who wish to work within the public service sector. This is mainly aimed towards younger people and allows them to get a brief insight of what it is like to work in the sector.
Some companies offer programme such as ‘be a fire-fighter’ for a day which allows them to carry out the roles a fire-fighter would under supervised prevision which is done for the safety of the person. This gets the person familiar to the daily lives of fire-fighter and what roles they undertake on a daily basis. These programmes are also available for police officer and paramedics.
Having more experience allows people to put this on their CV when they are applying for the job. This means they have a higher chance of getting the job than someone who has little or no experience
Training and Development:
There are many training opportunities available to the people who work in the public service sector. For police officers, there is the IPLDP (Initial Police Learning and Development Programme) and deals with practical training such as self defense and first aid. There is also this probationer training available to police officers which is similar to the IPLDP but this training involves theory as well.
There first aid training available for paramedics that teaches them how to deal with a patient who is unconscious or injured. This training deals with areas such as resuscitation and how to stop blood flowing from an open wound. In the first aid training, paramedics would work on a dummy and be assessed on how well they did.
Firefighters are told to go on fitness training to improve their strength and speed. This is important for them as they have to break into building and carry injured patients and the faster they can do this, the more chance the injured patient will survive.
There is no training available to rubbish men because it isn’t a skilled job however there is training available to the person driving the truck. They are given training on the different routes to the destination they are required to go to collect the rubbish.
There is also vehicle training available for police officers, paramedics and firefighters as they would need to find the quickest route to the destination. It is also given to them as they are travelling at fast speeds when their sirens are on and they have to avoid accidents themselves.
Career Progression Routes:
Public service sector jobs (especially rubbish men) require no formal education although a pass in GCSE is required as well as A level. A person can get a job within the public service sector without going to university.
However there are possible progression routes for the people who are more passionate or what to learn more about the job. For a police officer there are possible courses available at university such as criminology. This is a course about crime, punishment and law and would benefit a police officer as they would need this knowledge to do their job. Before a police officer can get their jobs, they are required to pass a few physical and written exams to test their ability and knowledge. They also have to attend a few training courses which can last up to 20 weeks.
For fire-fighters can study the Fire and Rescue Service Management or Fire Safety & Risk Management course at university. There courses help deal with safety procedures and fire safety which is beneficial for a fire-fighter. Similarly to a police officer they are required to pass some exams and attend an academy to get use life as a fire-fighter.
Paramedic science courses are available to paramedics which deal with theory similar to Biology as it deals with the human body. Part of this course also deals with health care so which helps paramedics to deal with injured patients. After university which is optional for they are required to undergo training which prepares them to become a fully qualified paramedic.
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