Two people, two journeys
Amir left school at 16, joined a college course, then an apprenticeship at a bank. Lea went to university, then joined a security firm.
Both now work in digital support. Neither stopped learning. Last year each took a new course.
In this field, learning never ends.
By the end of this lesson
Note
I can name the routes into digital support and security and give the benefits of professional development.
Key words
| Word | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Further education | study after school, often at a college | a T Level |
| Apprenticeship | a paid job where you learn and study at the same time | |
| Higher education | study at a university for a degree | |
| Professional course | training for one skill or tool, often run by a company | |
| Professional recognition | a title or membership that shows you meet a standard | |
| Professional development | learning to improve your skills across a career | |
| Employability | how likely you are to be hired | |
| Industry standard | an agreed way of doing a job well |
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Starter: what you already know
Have a go
Starter: what you already know
3 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.
Five routes into the field
Further education: a college course such as a T Level. Apprenticeships: work and study together, with pay. Higher education: a university degree. Professional courses: short courses in a tool or skill, often with an exam. Professional recognition: joining a body that shows you meet a standard.
Comparing the routes
| Route | You get | It suits you if |
|---|---|---|
| Further education | A qualification and skills in a classroom and lab | You want to study first |
| Apprenticeship | A wage, a job and a qualification | You want to learn by working |
| Higher education | A degree and deeper theory | You want a longer study path |
| Professional course | A named skill or certificate | You need one skill now |
| Professional recognition | A title that shows you meet a standard | You are already working and want to prove it |
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Check: which route?
Have a go
Check: which route?
4 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.