How to become an art gallery curator
Art gallery curators manage collections of paintings and objects of artistic, historical and general interest. As an art gallery curator, your work would include: researching, identifying and cataloguing paintings and other items making sure paintings and other items are stored in the right conditions organising displays answering visitors’ questions giving
How to become an audio-visual technician
As an audio-visual (AV) technician, you would install and operate multimedia display equipment in settings such as conference centres, concert venues, art galleries or education. There is also a market for designing and installing permanent audio-visual systems for new buildings. You might do anything from setting up a slideshow for a college lecture,
How to become a communication support worker
Communication support workers (CSWs) work in colleges, universities and some schools, helping deaf students to communicate with their teachers and other students. As a CSW you would work alongside other professionals, such as teachers and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters. Your duties would typically include: supporting students by lipspeaking, notetaking
How to become a community education co-ordinator
As a community education co-ordinator, you would make sure educational and recreational courses are available to meet the needs of the local community, and encourage people to take part in them. You could work with the whole community or a particular group, such as families, ethnic minority groups or young
How to become a connexions personal adviser
Personal advisers in the Connexions service provide information, advice and guidance for 13 to 19 year olds. They help with any of the issues that affect a young person’s life, including: careers, training and employment difficulties at home or school problems in areas such as relationships, housing, health, money, drugs
How to become a dance teacher
Dance teachers train and develop their pupils in all types of dance. They work with individuals and groups of all ages. In primary schools, dance is usually taught by the class teacher. In secondary schools dance teachers usually also teach other related subjects, for example drama, performing arts or physical
How to become an e-learning developer
E-learning is the name used to describe study over an online computer network. E-learning courses can be completed on an organisation’s own network, for example at a university; or through a private training provider over the internet. As an e-learning developer or technologist, you would build online training areas, known as
How to become an equalities officer
Equalities officers (or advisers) promote positive practices and attitudes towards particular groups, such as people with ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women. They aim to make sure there is no discrimination regarding access to employment, education, training opportunities or services. As an equalities officer your work could include: identifying
How to become a driving instructor
As a driving instructor you would teach people how to drive safely, and help them to develop the skills they need to pass their driving test. You would start by assessing the learner’s driving knowledge and skills. You would then plan a series of lessons based on this assessment, to