Career Fields Flashcards
what jobs go with the following career fields - 1 facts and figures 2 business 3 words 4 visual and preforming arts 5 practical tasks 6 physically active 7 social and people skills 8 science and technology 9 outdoors (plants and animals)
1 - accountant, cashier, doctor, engineer, weather forecaster, surveyor, pharmacist, informal trader, town planner
2 - advertiser, shop keeper, business manager, advertising agent, banker, stock broker
3 - actor, journalist, lawyer, politician, teacher, translator, TV / radio presenter, writer, copywriter
4 - graphic designer, clothing designer, artist, dancer, jewellery designer, musician, singer, photographer, window dresser
5 - builder, carpenter, dress maker, driver, engineer, factory worker, gardener, mechanic, hairdresser
6 - ambulance / emergency worker, farmer, game ranger, gym instructor, mine worker, model, acrobat, professional sportsperson
7 - estate agent, nurse, principal, politician, psychologist, salesman, social worker, teacher, doctor, tour guide
8 - electrician, computer programmer, mechanic, technician, video game designer, dentist, dental technician, astronomer, pilot
9 - farmer, game ranger, land surveyor, geologist, horse trainer
what 3 main concepts effect your career choice
abilities, interests and values
what subjects you may like if you like the following 1 facts and figures 2 business 3 words 4 visual and preforming arts 5 practical tasks 6 physically active 7 social and people skills 8 science and technology 9 outdoors (plants and animals)
1 - mathematics, physical sciences, accounting, geography, history, life sciences
2 - accounting, business studies, computer applications, technology, economics
3 - languages, history, dramatic arts, religious studies
4 - visual art, design, engineering graphics and design, dance studies, dramatic arts, music
5 - agricultural science, agricultural technology, computer applications technology, consumer studies, visual arts
6 - sport and exercise science, tourism, dance studies
7 - dramatic arts, English, tourism, hospitality studies, religion studies, consumer studies, history, life orientation, music
8 - physical sciences, civil technology, electrical technology, engineering graphics and design, information technology, mathematics, mechanical technology, geography, life sciences, agricultural projects
9 - agricultural management practices, agricultural science, agricultural technology, geography, life science, sport and exercise science
what are work environments and activities
the work environment is where you work, the work activities are what you do in that job. they are important when thinking whether you do job or not.
what must you do before choosing a career and what does this depend on
find out if there are employment opportunities (jobs) in the field. the amount of jobs there are depends on the countries economy. the type of work changes as economy changes. needs change in community this affects employment.
meaning - economy, telecommunications
economy - how money is earned + spend in the country
telecommunications - spread of information through technology
what does each career field poses
challenges
what is important if you are interested in a career that requires further studying
find out what school subjects you need
what are the 2 most common routes to continue learning after grade 9
- stay at school till Gr 12, achieve National Senior Certificated (NSC). Can now study university
- move to Further Education and Training (FET) College. You can get National Certificate Vocational (NCV). If >16 you could begin learnership
