Professional Bodies and Routes to Employment
Dr Adewale Abimbola, FHEA, GMICE.
Aim
and Objectives
Aim: Professional Bodies and Routes to Employment.
�Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria
Routes to Employment
Routes to Employment
John’s Career Journey
Route 1
Work experience /
Volunteer
Apprenticeship
Employment
John volunteers during weekends and school breaks at a local construction site.
He decides to leave school to pursue an apprenticeship in Construction at the same site where he volunteered. John's prior experience makes him a strong candidate for the apprenticeship.
As part of his apprenticeship, John undergoes academic training at the Construction Training Centre in London.
John demonstrates dedication and hard work throughout his apprenticeship, leading his employer to offer him a permanent position within the construction company.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this route?
Routes to Employment
Evan’s Career Journey
Route 2
Work experience /
Volunteer
School
Employment
Evan gains work experience on weekends and during school holidays at a construction company in Cardiff.
He continues his education, achieving 5 Highers, including Mathematics and Physics (at Grade A).
After completing his 3-year degree, he graduates and secures a position at a prominent construction firm in Cardiff.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this route?
Evan pursues a degree in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University.
University
Routes to Employment
Jemma’s Career Journey
Route 3
School
College
Self-employment
Jemma continues her education after school and achieves 2 Highers (at Grade C), with one in Mathematics.
She enrols in a one-year HNC course in Cardiff and Vale College, where she gains knowledge about various aspects of the construction industry.
Impressed by the field, Jemma decides to pursue the HND Construction course at the same institution.
Upon completing her HND, Jemma uses her qualification to establish her own construction business in Cardiff.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this route?
Routes to Employment
Muhammad’s Career Journey
Route 4
School
College
University
Muhammad successfully completes his Diploma in Construction Management at Cardiff and Vale College.
Muhammad attains 5 National qualifications at school, including Mathematics, English, and Physics.
During his time in school, he undertakes a 2-week work placement at a construction company in Cardiff.
Recognizing his passion for the field, Muhammad decides to pursue a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management at Swansea University to further his career in the construction industry.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this route?
Group-assessment Task
What employment route will your advise your 15 year old sibling whose goal is to be a civil engineer in the United Kingdom.
Self-assessment Task 1
Explore any TWO routes into construction/civil engineering employment?
Hint: provide definition, vocational, educational requirements, available opportunities, etc.
Self-assessment Task 2
Examine the role of
professional bodies in employment.
Hint:
References/Bibliography