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Careers in Health and Science: preparing the way - John Ruskin College

    Resource Type: 
    etf
    PID: 
    etf:2972
    Description: 

    A case study of steps for preparing the way for careers in health and science.

    Document: 
    Package icon 0. John Ruskin College OTLA project case study February 2018 (1).zip
    Taxonomy: 
    Practitioner Research and Evidence Hub: 
    Yes
    Principal focus of the project: 

    To improve the overall experience of students on vocational health and science programmes while taking account of the proposed introduction of T levels and their potential impact on the vocational/technical education landscape.

    What is this about and what were the main findings: 

    The case study was about improving the experiences of students on vocational health and science programmes, with a particular focuson enhancing the work placement component of the T Levels. The project provided meaningful insights into working life, developed skills and personal qualities, provided careers education and reinforced for students the value of vocational courses. Planning high quality learning opportunities brought colleges, teachers, students, and industry together.

    Number of learner participants: 
    100+
    Number of staff participants: 
    20-50
    Number of organisation participants: 
    10+
    Name(s) of authors: 

    Kevin Watson - John Ruskin College

    Name of associate programmes: 

    OTLA5