https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v Resources of Work Experience and Employability en-us 2020-09-21 08:58:52 UTC 2024-11-01 06:14:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763496355 2020-09-21 09:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763496355 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763499725 2020-09-21 09:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763499725 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763513132 2020-09-21 09:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763513132 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763547734

At least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

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The ability to work well with others

To be thorough and pay attention to detail

Customer service skills

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Excellent verbal communication skills

Active listening skills

The ability to work well with your hands

The ability to use your initiative

To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

]]> 2020-09-21 09:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763552147 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763557923 2020-09-21 09:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763557923 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763564720 https://jobs.vettimes.co.uk/article/what-soft-skills-do-employers-look-for-in-a-veterinary-nurse-/#:~:text=%20What%20soft%20skills%20do%20employers%20look%20for,normally%20require%20teamwork%20skills%3B%20you%E2%80%99ll%20often...%20More%20]]> 2020-09-21 10:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763564720 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763590146 2020-09-21 10:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/763590146 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783781419 The current Vet Nursing qualification for becoming a vet nurse is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's (RCVS). Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing it can either be done on a fulltime basis or a apprenticeship-style alongside in a Veterinary Practice.]]> 2020-09-28 08:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783781419 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783835248 To become a dog groomer you don't need any formal education, however, having experience and having done a couple of courses and being certified will help you land a grooming job much quicker.]]> 2020-09-28 09:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783835248 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783878983 To become an RSPCA volunteer you will need to get in touch with the local RSPCA branch. ]]> 2020-09-28 09:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/783878983 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802309967 I have experience working with all different animals from dogs to mice to snakes. I have works at a pet centre with rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and reptiles for college work experience and then working in a kennels and cattery with all different shapes and sizes of cats and dogs.

]]> 2020-10-05 08:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802309967 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802314191 I have a passion for animals because as long as I can remember I have always wanted to have a job looking after sick and vulnerable animals. I just think that we can help animals and animals can’t help themselves so rely on people to help them.

]]> 2020-10-05 08:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802314191 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802319784 I have done work experience at Markham grange pet centre with rodents, birds and reptiles. Worked at a kennels and cattery and have experience handling dogs and cats with different behaviours.

]]> 2020-10-05 08:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802319784 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802322754 I like things done to a good standard however this means that I can get stressed easily. ]]> 2020-10-05 08:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802322754 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802326291 2020-10-05 08:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802326291 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802329142 Overcoming my confidence issue. I used to be very shy and never spoke to anyone and now I can talk and have conversations with new people. ]]> 2020-10-05 08:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802329142 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802363334 Finding out I had Scoliosis. I was at my nanas and my mum had seen that my shoulder was sticking out so we went to the hospital had numerous x-rays and they had seen that my was was in the shape of an "s" so i went for an operation that was 8 hours long with 2 rods and 15 screws fixed in my back. overcoming this was difficult, getting caught up with school work and doing it myself and coming to terms that i may not be able to do some things that other people without scoliosis can do.]]> 2020-10-05 09:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/802363334 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840191276 2020-10-19 08:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840191276 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840199203 2020-10-19 08:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840199203 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840206229 2020-10-19 08:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840206229 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840230451 2020-10-19 08:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840230451 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840379293 2020-10-19 09:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840379293 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840386224 Safe Guarding at work and why it is important- Actions taken to protect vulnerable groups from harm. It is important because everyone has human rights and everyone needs to look after everyone.

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Full Time Contracts 

Part Time- less hours then a full time contract 

Temporary Contracts 

Agency Contracts 

Freelancers and Contractors 

Zero Hour Contracts 

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A written statement of employment or contract.

Pay slip with deductions such as National Insurance Contributions.

statuary sick pay (SSP)

Maternity

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Last for certain length of time.

Set in advance.

End when a specific task a completed.

Or ends when a specific task takes place.

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They are on call to work when you need them.

You do not have to give them work.

They do not have to work when they are asked.

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In the armed forces, emergency services or police.

In security and surveillance.

As a domestic servant in a privet household.

As a seafarer, sea fisherman, or a worker on vessels on inland waterways.

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Agency Workers 

Workers with irregular hours 

workers on zero-hours contracts

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• Statutory pay 
• statutory Maternity Pay 
• Extra help from the government

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1 or 2 weeks paid paternity leave.

Paternity Pay

Shared parental leave and pay

]]> 2020-10-19 12:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840634031 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840677899 Such placements must conform to the requirements of the Education Act 1996 and any other regulations in force at the time. Most Employers’ Liability policies will have a definition of “employee” that covers students on work experience placements. ]]> 2020-10-19 12:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/840677899 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903460838 You can start trading very quickly without having to make too much investment  and have complete control of how the business is run.
Advantages:
Minimal cost,
No accounting or business audits,
All profits from the business belong to you.
Disadvantages:
Unlimited liability for debts incurred. 
As the business grows you may find it hard to access finance as a sole trader. 
Fewer entitlements to social security benefits should to business fail or struggle to survive. 

]]> 2020-11-09 09:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903460838 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903493441 In a partnership, with two or more people are involved in the business. they share the risks, costs and profits associated with the business.
Advantages:
The business is more likely to survive if one of the business partners decide to leave.
Day to day management is shared.
different skills set means that the business is more likely to survive.
More capital investment may be available.
Find it more easier to get time away from the business.
Disadvantages:
Unlimited liability for debts incurred.
If partners have a disagreement then the business could be at risk.
All partners can be held responsible for any negligence occurred. 

]]> 2020-11-09 09:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903493441 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903529306 A limited company is treated as a separate entity from its owners, with its own legal existence. The company's finances are separate from the personal finances of its owners.   
Advantages:
Limited liability for debts.
Organisation may have limited lifespan.
capital can be raised issuing shares.
A board of directors an management team controls the business.
Directors are salaried and paid in tax the normal way.
The business may be perceived more professional than a  sole trader business.
Disadvantages:
Costs associated with the setting up and administering the business are higher. 
Stringent accounting and auditing procedures apply.

]]> 2020-11-09 09:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903529306 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903570470 This is a partnership in which some or all partners have limited liabilities. It therefore can exhibit elements of partnerships and corporations. Each partner is not responsible or liable for another partners misconduct or negligence.]]> 2020-11-09 10:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903570470 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903583708 This is the Health And Safety At Work Act 1974. This defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulations and enforcements of a workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903583708 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903592961 This is The Equality Act 2010. This is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom with primary purpose of consolidating, updating and supplementing the numerous prior Acts and Regulations. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903592961 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903601225 General Data Protection Regulation 2018. This means that everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called 'Data Protection Principals'. They must make sure that the information is used fairly, lawfully, transparently. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903601225 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903611986 This is the law that requires employers to 'Control Substances that are Hazardous to Health' and that includes nanomaterials. Doing a 'Risk Assessments' ]]> 2020-11-09 10:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903611986 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903619280 RIDDOR is the 'Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations' 1995. By law it is required for employers, as well as people who are self-employed and also people who are in control of a premises, to report specified incidents in the workplace. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903619280 dc40006796 https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903634975 Animal Welfare Act 2006. The welfare of all farmed animals is protected by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any animal. ]]> 2020-11-09 10:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dc40006796/1mw6t0qmwr2az47v/wish/903634975