What's it like to be a...? Firefighter

This series provides fun and accessible careersinformation for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each titleoffers a behind-the-scenes tourof a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route.Snappy, easy-to-digest information and case studies are supportedby a comprehesive guide to training and entry routes. At the end of year 9, pupils must choose course options that willdetermine whether they take a vocational or academic route through therest of their education. These titles will help readers relate the hugerange of vocational courses available to exciting jobs in the realworld.

About the author

Elizabeth Dowen is a former Senior Consultant with TAC - the Training, Advice and
Consultancy arm of the CfBT Education Trust. She is a qualified and
experienced senior careers adviser and youth worker who has specialised
in working with disadvantaged and de-motivated young people. Liz has
been a lead writer for various training programmes and her areas of expertise include vocational careers education.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Dowen, Elizabeth Thompson Dowen, Dowen Elizabeth, Lisa Thompson, Thompson Lisa
• Publisher: Black A&C Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.08.2010
• EAN: 9781408128725
• ISBN: 978-1-4081-2872-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 228 mm x 8 mm
• Series: What's it Like to be a ?; What's it Like to be a ?; What's It Like to be a…?
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Careers, Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), Educational: General studies / study skills general, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Study Aids / General