Final Checks Academy CIC

Careers Guide Policy – Work and Assisting Opportunities

1. Overview

All work and assisting opportunities offered by Final Checks Academy CIC are subject to availability, are not guaranteed, and are at the sole discretion of the academy. Learners who receive work experience or job opportunities through the academy are recognised and rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

2. Key Criteria for Opportunities

The academy considers the following key factors when offering work experience or job placements:

  1. Attendance
  2. Commitment to the learning programme
  3. Professionalism

3. Types of Opportunities

Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

  • In-house photo shoots
  • Fashion shoots
  • TV commercials
  • TV shows
  • Film productions
  • Theatre
  • Weddings

4. Responsibility and Authority

Final Checks Academy CIC holds ultimate responsibility for the welfare of staff, learners, and employees. The academy ensures robust arrangements for overseeing high-quality careers advice and work experience placements.

Three senior staff members are designated to organise work experience and job opportunities:

  • Danielle Everitt
  • Nilofar Mussa
  • Astrid Kearney

Due to the industry experience of our tutors, learners may also have opportunities through individual tutors. Tutors are advised to contact the academy directly before arranging any such opportunities.

5. Learner Development Objectives

The academy is committed to helping every learner develop:

  • High aspirations and ambition
  • Social media skills relevant to their career
  • Openness to a broad range of career opportunities and qualifications aligned with their career path
  • Self-assessment skills to identify strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for work
  • Confidence to engage positively in work experience as part of their learning programme
  • Understanding of the importance of customer care and communication in the beauty industry
  • A high-quality CV, covering letter, or personal profile
  • Effective interview techniques
  • Professional personal presentation for interviews

6. Engaging Learners

Final Checks Academy CIC recognises the importance of advising and reminding learners about the benefits of work experience. This is achieved through:

  • Tutor-led discussions within the classroom
  • Inviting learners who have completed work experience to share their experiences with peers

The academy emphasises:

  • Encouraging work experience mid-way through qualifications, once learners have settled and are progressing confidently
  • Posting work experience vacancies on notice boards and social media to assist learners without placements
  • Highlighting that work experience can lead to further career opportunities in specialised fields
  • Demonstrating how work experience builds confidence, skills, and enhances CVs
  • Providing hands-on experience and mentoring to guide career choices
  • Helping learners overcome employment barriers caused by lack of experience
  • Contributing to local economic development
  • Offering first-hand experience of recruitment processes
  • Developing valuable social and communication skills

7. Supporting Learning, Equality & Diversity

Learner careers guidance at Final Checks Academy CIC includes a comprehensive range of services to maximise learners’ success. Regardless of background, the academy challenges stereotypical thinking and raises aspirations.

The independent careers guidance provided:

  • Is impartial, showing no bias or favouritism towards any institution, education, or work option
  • Includes information on a wide range of education and training pathways
  • Is designed to promote the best interests of the learners receiving it

Final Checks Academy CIC is dedicated to supporting learners in their career development, ensuring they are well-prepared to succeed in the competitive beauty industry and beyond.