Careers Resources Classification Index

www.careerswales.com Adapted from the Connexions Resource Centre Index devised by the Department for Education and Skills

GENERAL INFORMATION

CHOICES

Includes the main choices you will face as you progress through learning and work and provides resources to help with important decisions.

l Career choice age 14l Career choice age 16l Career choice post 16l Career choice adultsl Career choice graduatesl Career choice guides

ArchitectArchitectural Technician/TechnologistBricklayerBuilding Conservation OfficerBuilding Control Surveyor/InspectorBuilding Services EngineerBuilding TechnicianCarpenter/JoinerCarpet FitterCartographerCavity Wall InsulatorCeiling FixerChartered SurveyorCivil EngineerCivil Engineering TechnicianClerk of Works/Site ManagerConcreter Sprayer/RepairerConstruction OperativeConstruction Supervisor/ManagerCrane OperatorDamp ProoferDemolition OperativeDry Stone WallerElectricianEngineering Construction TechnicianEstate AgentFacilities ManagerFence ErectorFloor LayerGeospatial Engineering SurveyorGlazierHeating and Ventilating EngineerHighways Maintenance/Road WorkerHousing OfficerMastic AsphalterPainter and DecoratorPlant OperatorPlastererPlumberQuantity SurveyorRefrigeration EngineerRooferRural SurveyorScaffolderShopfitterSteel Erector/FabricatorSteeplejackStonemasonStructural EngineerSurveying TechnicianThatcherThermal Insulation EngineerTown PlannerTown Planning Support StaffUnderpinnerWall/Floor TilerWater Distribution/Sewerage Process OperatorWater JetterWater Treatment/Sewage Works OperatorWindow Installer

Bar Person/ManagerButlerCatering/Restaurant ManagerCellar TechnicianChefCloakroom AttendantConciergeConference and Banqueting Assistant/ManagerDoor Attendant/CommissionaireFast Food Service AssistantHotel ManagerHotel PorterHotel ReceptionistHotel/Accommodation Room AttendantHousekeeperKitchen Assistant/PorterKitchen Supervisor/ManagerPublican/LicenseeSommelier/Wine WaiterWaiter/Waitress

Computer Games DesignerComputer Games Technical Support PersonComputer OperatorComputer Service TechnicianDatabase AdministratorInternet/Web ProfessionalIT Product DeveloperIT Technical Sales SpecialistIT TrainerMultimedia DesignerNetwork ManagerSoftware Developer/ProgrammerSystems AnalystTechnical Support Person

CartoonistCostume DesignerDisplay Designer/Visual MerchandiserDTP OperatorEngraverExhibition DesignerFashion/Clothing DesignerFine ArtistFootwear DesignerGemmologistGoldsmith/SilversmithGraphic DesignerHat Designer/MillinerIllustratorInterior DesignerMedical IllustratorModel MakerMusical Instrument Maker/RepairerPiano TunerPicture FramerProduct DesignerSculptorSignwriter/SignmakerStage/Set DesignerTechnical IllustratorTextile DesignerToymakerWallpaper Designer

Adult Education OrganiserEducation and Childcare InspectorEducation Lab TechnicianEducation Welfare OfficerFurther Education LecturerHigher Education LecturerLearning MentorMusic TeacherNursery NurseNursery School TeacherNVQ/SVQ AssessorPlayworkerSchool Administrative AssistantSchool Bursar/Business ManagerSchool Lunchtime SupervisorSchool TeacherSpecial Educational Needs TeacherTeacher of English to Speakers of Other LanguagesTeaching Assistant/Learning Support AssistantTraining InstructorTraining Manager

Clinical Physiologist in CardiologyConsultantCytologistDental HygienistDental NurseDental TechnicianDental TherapistDentistDieticianDispensing OpticianDistrict NurseDoctorDramatherapistGeneral PractitionerGP Practice ManagerHealth Promotion/Education SpecialistHealth Records ClerkHealth Service ManagerHealth VisitorHealthcare WorkerHerbalistHomeopathHospital Play SpecialistHospital PorterHypnotherapistIntensive Care Unit TechnicianLearning Disability NurseMasseur/MasseuseMedical Laboratory AssistantMedical PhysicistMental Health NurseMidwifeMusic TherapistNaturopathNurseNutritional TherapistOccupational Health NurseOccupational TherapistOccupational Therapy Support WorkerOperating Department PractitionerOperating Department TechnicianOptometristOrthodontistOrthoptistOsteopathParamedicPathologistPerfusionistPharmacistPharmacologistPharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomistPhysiotherapistPlay TherapistProsthetist/OrthotistPsychiatristRadiographerRadiologistReflexologistSchool NurseSpeech and Language TherapistSports PhysiotherapistSports TherapistSterile Services TechnicianSurgeon

ArchaeologistArchivistArt Exhibition OrganiserArt ValuerArts AdministratorConservation Officer/RestorerGenealogistIndexerInformation ScientistInterpreterLibrarianLibrary AssistantMuseum Assistant/TechnicianMuseum AttendantMuseum/Art Gallery CuratorRecords ManagerTranslator

BailiffBarrister/AdvocateBarristers’ Clerk (England and Wales)CoronerCourt Administrative OfficerCourt ReporterCourt UsherCrown Prosecution Service Administrator/Case WorkerCrown ProsecutorJudge/SheriffLegal Adviser/Court ClerkLegal ExecutiveLicensed ConveyancerMP/PoliticianNotary PublicParalegalPatent AgentPolitical/Constituency AgentPolitical ResearcherProcurator Fiscal (Scotland)Sheriff ClerkSolicitor

Aerobics TeacherBetting Shop CashierBetting Shop ManagerBingo CallerCinema ProjectionistCinema/Theatre AttendantCricketerCroupierEntertainment ManagerFootballerHealth and Fitness InstructorHoliday Centre Worker/ManagerHoliday RepresentativeHorse Riding Holiday Centre ManagerHorse Riding Holiday Centre Ride LeaderHorse Riding InstructorHorse-racing Jockey/ApprenticeLeisure Centre AssistantLeisure Centre ManagerOutdoor Activities InstructorPool/Beach LifeguardRugby PlayerSport and Exercise ScientistSports CoachSports Development OfficerSports ProfessionalTheme Park/Fairground WorkerTour ManagerTourist GuideTourist Information Centre AssistantTravel AgentYoga Practitioner

Abattoir OperativeAssembler (Light Industry)BakerBrewery WorkerBrick/Concrete/Refractory Plant OperativeCabinet MakerCake DecoratorCeramic DecoratorCeramic/Pottery MakerChemical Plant Process WorkerClothing Alteration HandClothing PackerClothing Pattern Cutter/GraderClothing PresserClothing Sewing MachinistConfectionerFood Processing Operative

Footwear Manufacturing OperativeFoundry Moulder/CoremakerFoundry PatternmakerFoundry Process OperatorFurniture Manufacturing OperativeFurniture Polisher/Finisher/RestorerGlassblowerGlassmakerKiln ControllerKnitting MachinistLaminatorLeather CraftworkerLeather TechnologistManufacturing Production ManagerManufacturing Production PlannerMeat Process WorkerMetals Industry Production OperativeMotor Vehicle Manufacturing OperativePackaging TechnologistPacking Operative/ManagerPaper Manufacturing OperativePlastics Process OperativePlater/FabricatorPolymer TechnicianPolymer TechnologistQuality Control InspectorSaddlerSheet Metal WorkerTailor/DressmakerTechnical BrewerTextile Dyeing TechnicianTextile OperativeTextile TechnicianTextile TechnologistTimber TechnologistUpholstererWine ProducerWood Machinist

Advertising Account ExecutiveAdvertising Account PlannerAdvertising Art DirectorAdvertising Creative Copywriter/DirectorAdvertising Installer/Bill PosterAdvertising Media PlannerBrand/Product ManagerEvent and Exhibition OrganiserFashion ModelMarket Research ExecutiveMarket Research InterviewerMarketing ManagerPublic Relations OfficerSales ManagerSales RepresentativeTelesales Operator

Agent/ManagerAnimatorArt EditorAudio-visual TechnicianAuthorBoom OperatorBroadcast JournalistCopy EditorJournalistMachine PrinterMedia ResearcherMedical PhotographerMusic PublisherNewspaper EditorPhotographerPhotographic StylistPhotographic TechnicianPrint Finisher/BookbinderPrint Production PlannerProofreaderPublishing Commissioning EditorPublishing EditorRadio ProducerRecording Industry ProducerReprographic AssistantScreen PrinterSound TechnicianSpecial Effects TechnicianTechnical AuthorTV/Film Camera OperatorTV/Film DirectorTV/Film EditorTV/Film Floor ManagerTV/Film ProducerTV/Film Production AssistantTV/Film RunnerTV/Radio Announcer/PresenterVT Operator

Actor/ActressChoreographerCircus PerformerClassical MusicianDancerDisc JockeyEntertainerLighting TechnicianMake-up ArtistMusic ComposerMusic ConductorMusic Industry Promotions ManagerPopular MusicianProp MakerRoadieSingerStage ManagerStagehandStunt PerformerTheatre DirectorTV/Film/Theatre Wardrobe Assistant

Beauty ConsultantBeauty TherapistBody Artist/TattooistCar ValetCaretaker/Maintenance PersonCarpet/Upholstery CleanerChimney SweepCleanerCrematorium Technician/Cemetery WorkerDry Cleaning Assistant/ManagerEmbalmerFuneral DirectorHairdresserImage ConsultantIndustrial CleanerLaundry Assistant/ManagerNail TechnicianPest Control TechnicianRecycling OfficerRecycling OperativeRefuse CollectorStreet CleanerWindow Cleaner

Antique DealerAuctioneerBooksellerBuilders’ Merchant/AssistantButcherContact Centre OperatorCar SalespersonCheckout OperatorCustomer Service Adviser (Post Office)

Customer Services Assistant/ManagerFloristForecourt AssistantGreengrocerJewellerMarket TraderMaterials Reclamation OfficerMeat Hygiene InspectorMerchandiserMeter ReaderNewsagentPet Shop AssistantRetail BuyerRetail ManagerRoundspersonSales AssistantShelf FillerShoe RepairerStore DemonstratorStore Owner/ManagerVehicle Parts OperativeWine Merchant

Acoustics PhysicistAnalytical ChemistAstronautAstronomerBacteriologistBiochemistBiologistBiomedical ScientistBiotechnologistBotanistChemistClinical Research AssociateClinical ScientistConsumer ScientistCosmetic ScientistEcologistEntomologistEnvironmental ScientistFood Scientist/TechnologistForensic ScientistGeneticist (Clinical Laboratory Specialist)Geological TechnicianGeologistGeophysicistHydrologistImmunologistLaboratory TechnicianMarine BiologistMaterials ScientistMathematicianMetallurgistMeteorologistMicrobiologistOceanographerOperational ResearcherPhysicistResearch ScientistStatisticianToxicologistVeterinary ScientistZoologist

Auto Electrician in EngineeringArmed Forces MusicianArmy OfficerArmy SoldierClose Protection Officer/BodyguardCoastguard Watch Assistant/OfficerCrime Scene Investigator/Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO)Criminal Intelligence AnalystDetectiveDiverDog HandlerDoor SupervisorEmergency Services Control Room StaffFirefighter/OfficerForensic Crime AnalystParking AttendantPolice Community Support Officer (PCSO)Police Financial InvestigatorPolice Front Office StaffPolice OfficerPrison InstructorPrison OfficerPrivate InvestigatorRoyal Air Force (RAF) Airman/womanRoyal Air Force (RAF) OfficerRoyal Navy/Marines OfficerRoyal Navy/Marines RatingSecurity Officer/ManagerStore DetectiveTraffic Warden

Care WorkerCareers AdviserChildminderClinical PsychologistConnexions Personal AdviserCounsellorDebt CounsellorEducational PsychologistFundraiserOccupational PsychologistProbation OfficerPsychoanalystReligious LeaderResidential Social WorkerResidential WardenSocial WorkerTrade Union OfficialVolunteer ManagerWelfare Rights OfficerYouth and Community Worker

Air Cabin CrewAir Traffic ControllerAirline PilotAirport Baggage HandlerBus/Coach DriverBus/Tram Conductor/InspectorBuyerChauffeur/ChauffeuseCourierDistribution ManagerDriver’s MateDriving ExaminerDriving InstructorFlight Operations ManagerFreight ForwarderHelicopter PilotImporter/ExporterLarge Goods Vehicle DriverLift Truck OperatorLoad Planning Officer (Aircraft)Lock KeeperMerchant Navy Deck OfficerMerchant Navy Engineering OfficerMerchant Navy RatingMotorcycle CourierPassenger Check In OfficerPassenger Services SupervisorPort OperativePostman/womanPurchasing Manager/AdministratorRail Track WorkerRailway Station AssistantRailway Train ConductorRailway Train DriverRemovals OperativeRoad Transport ManagerSchool Road Crossing AssistantSignalman/womanStores AssistantTaxi DriverTram DriverTransport PlannerTransport SchedulerVan DriverWarehouse Worker/Manager

Information on courses, qualifications, funding for study, gap yearsand studying abroad.

l Qualificationsl Secondary Educationl Further Educationl Higher Educationl Adult Education l Open, Distance and E Learning l Money for Study l Study Skillsl Studying Overseasl Gap Year

EDUCATION

Information about what to do in your spare time.

l Sport and Leisurel Voluntary Work

FREE TIME

Information on keeping healthy, including health eating, sexualhealth, drugs and alcohol.

HEALTH

Issues around leaving home and where to go if you are homeless.

HOUSING

Main providers of advice and information – locally and nationally

WHERE TO GET HELP

Information about the law and your rights and responsibilities.

l Legal servicesl Refugees and asylum seekers

LAW YOUR RIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP

Information to help you manage your money including opening abank account, tax, national insurance and claiming benefits.

l Managing moneyl Benefits

MONEY

Information on building and maintaining good relationships withfriends, family and others.

RELATIONSHIPS

Information about local transport and how to get about, includinglearning to drive and how to apply for your driving test.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT

Information about work and training locally, nationally andabroad. It covers your rights, job hunting, CV writing and training routes.

l Employment under school leaving agel Work Experiencel Training – young peoplel Training - adultsl Job huntingl Different ways of workingl Employment legislation and conditions l Working abroad

WORK ANDTRAINING

Administrative Assistant/AdministratorBilingual PABusiness AdviserBusiness AnalystCivil Service Administrative Assistant/OfficerCivil Service Executive OfficerCivil Service Management TraineeCompany DirectorCompany SecretaryEducation Officer (LEA)Environmental Health PractitionerEqual Opportunities OfficerErgonomistEstimatorEU OfficialFarm SecretaryHealth and Safety AdviserHealth and Safety InspectorHuman Resources Officer/ManagerLegal SecretaryLocal Government Best Value ManagerLocal Government Committee AdministratorLocal Government Community Development OfficerLocal Government Community Safety OfficerLocal Government Customer Services OfficerLocal Government Elections Officer/ManagerLocal Government Estates OfficerLocal Government External Funding OfficerLocal Government Markets OfficerLocal Government Regeneration OfficerLocal Government Registrar of Births, Deaths and MarriagesLocal Government Rehabilitation WorkerLocal Government Revenues OfficerLocal Government Trading Standards OfficerManagement ConsultantManagerMedical ReceptionistMedical SecretaryMessengerPayroll Clerk/Supervisor/ManagerPersonal Assistant (PA)Project ManagerQuality ManagerReceptionistRecruitment/Employment Agency ConsultantSecretarySupervisor/Team LeaderSwitchboard Operator

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESSAND OFFICE WORK

Aerospace EngineerAerospace Engineering TechnicianAgricultural EngineerAgricultural/Horticultural TechnicianAuto ElectricianBlacksmithBroadcast EngineerCAD DraughtspersonChemical EngineerChemical Engineering TechnicianClinical EngineerComputer Hardware EngineerConstruction Plant MechanicDesign EngineerDomestic Appliances Service TechnicianElectrical EngineerElectrical Engineering TechnicianElectricity Distribution WorkerElectricity Generation WorkerElectronic Engineering TechnicianElectronics AssemblerElectronics EngineerEnergy and Environmental EngineerEnergy and Environmental Engineering TechnicianEngineering Craft/CNC MachinistEngineering Maintenance FitterEngineering Maintenance TechnicianEngineering OperativeGas Distribution WorkerGas Service TechnicianHeat Treatment OperatorLocksmithMarine CraftspersonMarine EngineerMarine Engineering TechnicianMaterials EngineerMaterials TechnicianMeasurement and Control TechnicianMechanical EngineerMechanical Engineering TechnicianMining EngineerMotor Vehicle Body Repairer/Refinisher/BuilderMotor Vehicle Mechanic/TechnicianNaval ArchitectNDT Technician/SpecialistNuclear EngineerOffice Equipment Service TechnicianOil and Gas EngineerOil and Gas Industry TechnicianOil Drilling Roustabout/RoughneckPaint SprayerProduction EngineerQuarry Worker/Plant OperativeRailway Fitter/ElectricianSatellite Systems TechnicianSecurity Systems InstallerSignalling TechnicianSound Engineer (Recording Industry)Sound Engineer (Theatre)Telecommunications TechnicianToolmaker/Machine SetterTraction and Rolling Stock EngineerTurner/MillerTyre/Exhaust FitterVehicle Breakdown EngineerWatch/Clock RepairerWelderWindscreen Fitter

Marine Engineer in EngineeringAgricultural/Biological/Horticultural ScientistAnimal PathologistAnimal PhysiotherapistAnimal TechnicianApplied Animal BehaviouristArboricultural Worker/Tree SurgeonArboriculturalistAssistance Dog TrainerBeekeeperCountryside Ranger/WardenCountryside/Conservation OfficerDog GroomerDog TrainerFarm ManagerFarm Worker (Crops)Farm Worker (Livestock)FarrierFish FarmerFisherman/woman/SkipperForest OfficerForest WorkerGamekeeperGarden DesignerGardenerGreenkeeperGroundspersonHorse GroomHorse TrainerHorticultural/Garden Centre Worker/ManagerKennel WorkerLandscape ArchitectLandscape ManagerLandscaperParks OfficerRSPCA InspectorTaxidermistVeterinary NurseVeterinary SurgeonWaste Management OfficerWater BailiffZoo Keeper

Accounting TechnicianAccounts/Finance ClerkActuaryAuditorBank ManagerBank/Building Society Customer AdviserBuilding Society ManagerCredit AnalystCredit ManagerDebt CollectorEconomic Development OfficerEconomistFinancial Consultant/AdviserFund ManagerIndustry and Commerce AccountantInsurance BrokerInsurance Broker ConsultantInsurance Claims Settler/ManagerInsurance Loss AdjusterInsurance Risk ManagerInsurance SurveyorInsurance TechnicianInsurance UnderwriterInvestment AdministratorInvestment/Merchant BankerPensions AdministratorPensions Adviser/ManagerPrivate Practice AccountantPublic Sector AccountantStock Exchange Investment AnalystStock Market Dealer/TraderStockbroker

AcupuncturistAdult NurseAlexander Technique PractitionerAmbulance PersonAnaesthetistAnatomical Pathology TechnicianAromatherapistArt TherapistAudiologistChildren’s NurseChiropodist/PodiatristChiropractor

DESIGN, ARTS AND CRAFTS

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

CATERING AND HOSPITALITY

COMPUTERS AND IT

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ENGINEERING

ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS AND PLANTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEALTHCARE

LANGUAGES, INFORMATIONAND CULTURE

LEGAL AND POLITICAL SERVICES

LEISURE, SPORT AND TOURISM

MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION

MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

MEDIA, PRINT AND PUBLISHING

PERFORMING ARTS

PERSONAL AND OTHER SERVICES

RETAIL SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

SECURITY AND ARMED FORCES

SOCIAL WORK AND COUNSELLING SERVICES

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS