Work Experience: Work Experience

• As part of your study programme, you’ll need to complete some work experience to help you build skills and prepare for your next steps. This could be through an external placement, a community project, or a work-related taster session linked to your course.

• Your Work Experience (WEx) target will be set on Navigate, so you’ll know what you’re working towards and how we’ll support you to get there. These targets have been agreed with your course area to make sure they’re realistic and achievable.

During 2021, Connor completed 32 hours work experience with a company who were building an extension on a customer's house. Connor enjoyed his work experience, in particular learning how to do the roof rafters and use power tools, despite both being new challenging experiences for him.   He developed his communication skills by asking questions and requesting guidance when needed. His experience of working with others helped him to improve his teamwork skills and he realised the importance of completing work on time. 

The whole experience confirmed to Connor that he had made the right career choice and he is even more determined to progress to Level 2 Site Carpentry. He was able to document the work he did by taking photos to create his own portfolio to show potential employers. So, he also feels more confident about approaching larger companies for an Industry Placement or Apprenticeship next year.

• Work experience - Community led project
• Work experience - Internal
• Work experience - External
• Work experience - part-time jobs with additional responsibilities
• Work experience - Virtual
• Work experience - Hybrid (virtual and visit)
• Work experience - Shadowing and work tasters