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''I would recommend work experience because if you are unsure about what you would like to do in the future, work placement can help you decide what job or route you would like to take. It will give you new experiences which you can talk about in an interview or use as examples in assignments.''
BTEC Triple Health and Social Care Student.
Placement completed at Heyhouses Primary School
"All the employees were very welcoming, they helped me through my time at Adecco and they also helped me understand the work environment."
BTEC Triple Business Studies student. Placement completed at Adecco, Blackpool
"I would recommend this placement because everyone treats each other very nicely and with respect and it is a good learning experience for people who are interested in Pharmacology. I have learnt what the different types of drugs are used for and it all depends on what the patient is facing. I have also learnt how to package the drugs and how to separate them between what is being collected and what is being delivered."
BTEC Triple Applied Science student. Placement completed at Normoss Pharmacy
"At my hospital placement, I learned how to take out a cannula, how to hoist someone out of bed, how to handle a patient who is bed bound, how to fill out SAS charts and update patient records. I was always kept busy and given something to do so I was not bored, as well as this I was always given the opportunity to develop new skills which was amazing.''
BTEC Triple Health and Social Care student. Placement completed on a ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
"It has helped me make up my mind about my career and has also given me more confidence. I learnt how to use different types of gym equipment and I have learnt how to instruct members at the gym. I highly recommend Blackpool sports centre gym, because they are great and they always have a laugh with you."
BTEC Triple Sport student. Placement completed at Blackpool Sports Centre
''By working on the maternity ward at the hospital, I have gained a valuable insight into what the role of the midwife would be like and I have become familiar with things on the ward such as where stock is, where the pharmacy is and staff members I can shadow.''
BTEC Triple Health and Social Care student. Placement completed at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
I would recommend G-Line coaches as a place for work experience as it was a great way for me to see customer service in practice and get a real experience in working in an office environment. The G-Line team were friendly, welcoming and were happy to show me how to do things. I had a great time at G-Line and learned a lot.
BTEC Travel and Tourism student. Placement completed at G-Line coaches, St. Annes
'I want to be a teacher and doing placement in a primary school solidified my decision. Loved every second of it, the children are amazing.''
BTEC Triple Health and Social Care student. Placement completed at Fleetwood Charity Primary School.
"It has given me an insight into Human Resources as a career. I developed better communication skills as well as administration skills and all the staff were lovely and made me feel very welcome and part of the team"
BTEC Triple Business Studies student. Placement completed at Partington's Holiday Parks
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