Glasgow Kelvin College are seeking employers in the Health and Fitness industry to provide work placement opportunities for our current students.
We offer courses ranging from NQ to HND. However, our focus is providing placements for our Level 7 (HNC) students
A minimum of 3 days (21 hours)
Roles and responsibilities for students:
- Negotiating a flexible working contract with an existing or new work placement provider to meet individual needs
- Agree own role, responsibilities and tasks with the employer to promote individual progression
- Gain knowledge of the organisational and business structure of the placement organisation
- Understand how the candidate role fits within the organisation and potential career development
- Be able to communicate effectively and discuss progress with line manager and/or tutor and gain feedback on personal performance
- Monitor and maintain records of tasks/duties carried out in the work placement
- Demonstrate effective collaboration with others to support good working relationships
- Critically evaluate the ‘whole’ work experience process (start to finish)
- Review the personal goals and SMART objectives set in relation to future personal and career progression
Students will require mentoring from the employer and will be supported by the college throughout.
Employer benefits would include access to eager students keen to apply their knowledge, cultivating potential future employers and further collaboration opportunities with Glasgow Kelvin College.
If you'd like to discuss working together to build a placement partnership, please contact:
Curriculum Head: cgoodwin@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Placement Leads: KateAnderson@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk