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Gaining experience

Article Abstract:

Students studying leisure courses are seeking job placements to gain experience. Leisure industry managers therefore need to establish policies on student placements. They should consider which courses are most appropriate to the organisation and inform the colleges. Placements may be paid or unpaid. They should allow time for devising a worthwhile experience. Student placements may facilitate projects requiring extra staff. Organisations may benefit from innovative ideas.

Students, Vocational education, Student employment

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Explaining the system

Article Abstract:

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) aim to standardise stages of employee industrial competence industry. Industry Lead Bodies (ILB) set standards pertaining to individual industries. However, the leisure Industry is served by many ILBs and the uncoordinated issue of standards is likely to cause confusion. The leisure industry has demonstrated little regard for training.

Standards, Job qualifications, Vocational qualifications

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Tackling the job market

Article Abstract:

Job hunting strategies may enhance employment prospects in the leisure industry. Effective presentation of a distinctive curriculum vitae is a priority. Vacancies may be sourced through various agencies. Students should subscribe to periodicals. Specialist recruitment agencies may prove useful. Students should also pursue informal contacts made through job experience programmes.

Vocational guidance, Job hunting

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