Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
£31,807
Average salary
38 hours
Average weekly hours
2.01%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3564
Job holders in this unit group give advice on careers or occupations, training courses and related matters, direct school leavers and other job seekers into employment and assess their progress.
Common tasks include:
- uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client;
- advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment;
- visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers;
- liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly;
- organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers;
- monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.
Qualifications
Entrants often possess a degree, an approved diploma or equivalent qualification. Professional training towards the Qualification in Careers Guidance consists of a one-year full-time course followed by a one-year probationary period of on-the-job training. NVQs/SVQs in Advice and Guidance at Levels 3 and 4 are available. Those working with young people or vulnerable adults will require CRB clearance.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Regional employment: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
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Top 12 industries: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
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Equality focus: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£30,764
Female average annual salary
£33,893
Male average annual salary
37
Female average weekly hours
38
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Workforce gender: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Breakdown by region
£38,586
London - highest annual average salary
£25,550
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
41
Scotland - Highest average weekly hours
34
South West (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,643)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age