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Career Experience Courses are a unique opportunity for students in their last two years of study, to experience the nature of the work or study undertaken in various occupations or subject areas, and to look at the environment in which they are carried out, and the entry requirements needed. By taking part you will learn about the challenges and opportunities facing school leavers and graduates in the employment market, and the career developments which are open to those who perform well. You will also learn about the personal qualities that recruiters are looking for in candidates and often hear from recent graduates in training. In many cases participants find their career ambitions are reinforced by their experience of the courses attended or alternatively realise they need to revise their career plans.

BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ ALL THE DETAILS CAREFULLY, CHECK THAT YOU ARE FREE TO ATTEND, AND TAKE NOTICE OF THE CLOSING DATES

You will be asked to accept these terms at the foot of this page

HOW TO APPLY
Before completing the application form:

• Read the chronological list of courses then select the detailed course description
• Check your availability on the date(s) of the courses and keep a record in your diary.
• If there is more than one date for the same course, only apply for one and if oversubscribed, we will endeavour to offer you a place on the alternative date.
• Consider the charge for the course, estimate the travelling costs and decide with your parents that they are affordable
• Remember that you should normally be 16 or over at the time of the course
• Make sure you have any specific qualifications if required
• Apply on-line before the closing date

Your Career Adviser will notify you of the outcome of your application, but you will not hear before the closing date. If successful, you will be sent joining instructions, including travelling directions and a programme for the day.

Always dress appropriately - you will find guidance on the course entries

Course providers value your comments and you will be expected to complete a questionnaire and write a brief report.

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If you are offered a place on a course you must confirm your place immediately together with payment, otherwise your place will be offered to another student.

ISCO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A COURSE AT SHORT NOTICE IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT UPTAKE OF PLACES. ISCO WILL GIVE 14 DAYS NOTICE OF SUCH A CANCELLATION AND CAN ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAVEL COSTS THAT MAY BE INCURRED IN ADVANCE. STUDENTS UNABLE TO ATTEND A COURSE MUST ALSO GIVE ISCO 14 DAYS NOTICE