• become more aware of the general requirements of work in terms of attitudes and behaviours
• gain greater insight into local and global employment opportunities
• make more realistic assessment of their suitability for arrange of occupations
• better understand the qualification requirements of particular employment sectors
• observe and experience the demands of “real work”
• apply skills developed within taught classes

• Industrial visits – visits to a places of work designed to allow pupils gain greater insight into the world of work
• Speakers representing occupational groups enhance understanding
• Ex-pupils – can provide “pupil friendly” information on jobs
• Mini companies – opportunities to experience a range of company “roles”
• Work experience – see SEELB Work Experience policy document
• Work placement – longer term experience designed to assist pupils gather knowledge and evidence in order to meet the requirements of a specific qualification e.g. AVCE or Vocational GCSE
• Industry days – in-school work-related experience delivered by an external provided