Occupation
A job or profession. Occupational courses or qualifications like VQs (vocational qualifications) prepare you for a specific job.

Online prospectus
Every local council area has a website with details of local learning opportunities for 14 to 19 year olds. In our area these are: www.kirkleesoptions.org.uk and
www.calderdaleprospectus.co.uk

Personal Adviser (PA)
Connexions Personal Advisers work in schools, colleges and in the community to help
13 to 19 year olds.

Prospectus
Book or booklet with details of courses offered. Many of these can be accessed online.

Qualifications
Awards that show you have achieved a level of knowledge or skill.

Routes at 16
Ways to progress or move your career forward. The main ones include taking a full-time course or having an apprenticeship or job with training leading to recognised qualifications.

School leaving date
The last Friday in June of Year 11. You should not start full-time work before this date.
You can do part-time jobs at age 13 but there are rules to protect your health and safety. You should get a work permit from your local council, details are on their website. This will change in 2013.

Self assessment
Often used to describe time spent thinking about your skills, ability and personality so you can see which jobs may be best for you.

Self employment
Working for yourself in your own business or on a freelance basis.

Sixth Form
Term used in schools for Years 12 and 13.

Sixth Form College
College offering courses for 16 to 18 year olds (Years 12 and 13).

Skills
Things you are able to do. Some such as IT skills, literacy and numeracy are seen as being vital for everyone others can be more job specific.

Training Provider
An organisation that arranges the training and assessment of work-based learners such as apprentices or FL learners.