Activities
Identifying Career Options (NHS) (PDE)
Time: 2-3 hours
This session is aimed at learners in Scotland who are interested in careers in the NHS. This session will encourage learners to investigate careers that interest them and to describe the advantages and disadvantages of these.
Please note: using these materials may help to evidence learners’ achievements for the qualification; however, it is a centre’s responsibility to ensure all evidence produced meets the required learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Learning outcomes
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Activity breakdown
1
Introduction and icebreaker
20 minutes
2
Why the NHS?
15 minutes
3
Where can you go for advice?
25 minutes
4
My options
30 minutes
5
Advantages and disadvantages of chosen careers
20 minutes
6
Skills and qualities
30 minutes
7
Identifying options
20 minutes
8
Wrap up
5 minutes