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WorksheetsYear 12 Futures & Careers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are your opportunities after post 18 education?
Apprenticeships
Univeristy
Work
All these
You must have a career in mind for the post 18 pathway you have chosen.
TRUE
FALSE
It is important to explore a range of potential careers before choosing a subject to study at degree level
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the below statements are true?
Gender stereotypes have no impact on the career or subject pathway you follow
Different ethnicities are equally represented in universities
There is no gap between qualifications gained between those that are disabled and those that are not.
Unconscious bias can impact the success of an application
Which of the below is a stereotype about apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships involve 20% study and 80% practical application at work.
Apprenticeships don't lead to university.
Apprenticeships are run by companies.
Apprenticeships allow you to build specific skills whilst working on the job.
What entry requirements do you need for a university degree?
GCSE, A Levels (or equivalent), personal statement & school reference
GCSE & A Levels (or equivalent)
Personal statement
A Levels
Which of the following statements are true?
You have to pay your university fees upfront.
You can apply to university even if you want to take a gap year
You have to move away from home to go to university.
You need 6+s from GCSE and C+ at A Level to get into university
Which of the following statements is true?
Apprenticeships are only for people who can’t get into university
Apprenticeships are only available in blue collar industries e.g. construction, plumbing etc.
University is a better route into employment than Apprenticeships
There are a range of apprenticeship levels and courses that you can follow depending on your intereset
Which of the following is FALSE about personal statements?
You can use bold, italics and underlined characters in the personal statement.
It is okay to show off and exaggerate about your experience and skills.
You are only allowed to write one statement for all of your university choices.
Discussing out of school activities is an important part, but only if it is of interest to your course.
Who should you speak to about career/post 18 advice if you are not sure?
Subject teacher, online UCAS portal
Learning mentors or sixth form team
Tutor, subject teacher and parents/carers
Anyone, all sources are helpful and we will direct you to someone who can help you!
