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Plumbing at Rodbaston College
https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/careers/school-leavers/plumbing/
Becoming a plumber can be a lucrative career choice. In the UK the average daily rate for a plumber is between £150 and £200, which could work out to you earning £1,000 a week. This is an industry that is seeing wages increase as well, due to demand. The plumbing industry is facing a skill shortage and a career in this industry could be well paid and a rewarding career choice.
Applicants are normally expected to hold up to a Grade 2 (or equivalent) in maths and English.
Games designer at Dudley college
https://dudleycol.ac.uk/course-detail/games-design/182066/
Game design is the process of creating the rules, mechanics, story, characters, and overall experience of a game. It involves imagining how players will interact with the game and designing elements like gameplay, levels, objectives, and challenges to create a fun and engaging experience. Game designers collaborate with developers, artists, and sound engineers to bring their vision to life.
Game design suits creative individuals who enjoy storytelling, problem-solving, and thinking about how systems work. It requires a mix of creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of psychology and player behavior. It's ideal for those who are passionate about games and enjoy working in a collaborative, iterative environment.
• 3 x GCSEs at grade 3 including English and/or maths for Level 2
• 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths for Level 3
UK average salary: £32,510
West Midlands: average for this job is £32,910
Dudley sixth or city of Wolverhampton
Going to college provides higher earning potential, career entry requirements, networking connections, and personal growth. Bachelor's degree holders often earn significantly more over their lifetimes compared to high school graduates, with many data sources showing median salaries nearly double. Fields like medicine, law, engineering, and teaching strictly require a formal degree and specialized credentials. A large portion of entry-level corporate and professional jobs require or strongly prefer postsecondary degrees, offering better job security and lower unemployment rates.
The subject I’d study: either history or textiles(fashion)
History: Studying history in college helps you build strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills that translate to many different careers.
Textiles: Studying textiles in college lets you turn hands-on creativity into practical design skills, industry experience, and a wide range of career option.
Career in horticulture
Apprentice
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/horticulture-or-landscape-construction-operative
Wage £18k a year
Apprenticeship duration: approx. 2 years
Typical level 2 horticulture operative tasks include
A HORTICULTURE OPERATIVE MIGHT BE: Growing a wide variety of plants and maintaining their health Creating soft landscapes by planting trees, shrubs and grass Growing flowering plants to create displays Carrying out cultivation, pruning and turf care.
AFTER COMPLETION, YOU MAY MOVE ON TO: Level 3 Horticulture or Landscape Supervisor
Apprenticeship.
Where could you work?
Operatives work in outdoor green spaces such as gardens and parks. These might be part of businesses, tourist attractions or private estates. You may work in a single outdoor space or across a variety of spaces in a local area.
outdoor, commercial, public, and specialized settings
plant cultivation, landscape design, science, and business.
Nursery Worker / Greenhouse Assistant:
Axolotl
Catering course at City of Wolverhampton college
Becoming a cook/baker can be a lucrative career choice. In the UK the average daily rate of a cook/baker is £14.00 an hour.
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