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100

This person uses drawing, modelling or 2D and 3D computer graphics to produce a series of images, which gives the illusion of movement.

A-Accountant

B-Air Traffic Controller

C-Animator

C. Animator

$37,000-$83,000 per year

ou would usually work in an open plan office or studio.
Depending on the type of animation, you would spend most of your time sitting at either a drawing board or computer. Stop motion animation might involve standing a lot of the time.
You work standard office hours but will have to work overtime to meet deadlines.
If you are freelance, your hours will be longer and may be irregular.
Many contracts are on a temporary basis.

100

This person works behind the counter in cafes, self-service restaurants and fast food outlets, serving food and drink for eating on the premises or taking away.

A. Waitress

B. Cook

C. Food Counter Assistant

$26k-$33k per year

You work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Part time work is common.
It can be hectic and noisy, especially at peak times.
You might have to wear a uniform, or protective clothes such as apron, gloves, hat or hairnet.

100

They help the cook or chef by doing basic kitchen work in hotels, restaurants and other catering facilities.

A. Housekeeper

B. Kitchen Assistant

C. Gofer

B. Kitchen Assistant

$27k-$41k

You work shifts, including split shifts (working in the morning and evening with time off in the afternoon), early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Part time work is common.
Work can be seasonal with more vacancies in summer.
The kitchen can be hot and noisy.
There may be some heavy lifting.
You will usually have to wear protective clothing such as apron, gloves, hairnet or hat.

100

They are responsible for the overall content and production of a radio program. This includes the initial research, budget, staffing and technical aspects. They usually work in one type of program format such as music or talk-based.

A. Producer of Radio

B. DJ

C. Musician

A. Producer of Radio (Radio Producer)

$29k-$56k

You might work in an office or a recording studio.
You would work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
You might have to travel and spend time away from home when on location.
You would work under heavy pressure, having to meet tight deadlines and keep within budget.

100

They cover furniture frames with padding and fabric or leather to make beds, mattresses, chairs, sofas and the seats of cars, buses and trains.

A. Furniture Designer

B. Upholsterer

C. Furniture Store Manager

B. Upholsterer

$14 per hour

ou might work at home or in a studio, workshop or factory.
Factories or workshops are often noisy and dusty.
You might do the work by hand or by using machinery.
You may have to work overtime to complete orders on time.
You would wear a face mask and ear protectors. You may also have to wear protective clothing.
You have to bend and stretch and may also have to lift heavy weights.
You may visit clients’ houses to give estimates and fix or collect and deliver furniture.

200

These workers prepare meat and sell it in shops, supermarkets, or through wholesalers.

A. Cook

B. Butcher

C. Farmer

B. Butcher

$21,000-$37,000 per year

Your workplace will be clean and indoors, but might be cold.
You would work around 40 hours a week, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
There will be heavy lifting.
Your employer will give you protective overalls, disposable gloves and something to cover your hair.
You would stand for long periods.

200

This person works with individuals in a gym, designing a fitness program for them, and ensuring that they work out effectively and safely.

A. Gym Receptionist

B. Gym Instructor

C. Gym Manager

B. Gym Instructor

$40,000 per year

You would be based in a gym, health club or leisure centre.
You will work shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Part time work is common.

200

They supply, fit, service and repair locks for homes and businesses. Some may also work as auto locksmiths, helping people locked out their car or with lost or broken car keys.

A. Construction Worker

B. Architect

C. Locksmith

$40k-$60k

You will work in a shop or workshop but will mostly travel to customers’ homes or business premises.
You may sometimes need to work outside in all weather conditions.
Weekend and evening work is common.
You will often have to be available to deal with emergencies outwith normal working hours.
You may have to wear protective clothing, such as safety goggles.

200

They make sure that products and services meet required quality and safety standards such as ISO 9001:2015, the matrix Standard and Investors in People. They work in a wide range of industries including food and drink, electronics and pharmaceuticals.

A. Quality Control Tech

B. Manager

C. Housekeeper

A. Quality Control Tech

$42k

You could work in any type of organisation, in either the private or public sectors.
You would be based in an office, a laboratory or on a production line.
You would usually work normal office hours, Monday to Friday, but some weekend work may be required.
If working in manufacturing you may have to work shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.
In a factory the environment might be dirty, dusty and noisy.
You may have to wear protective clothing to stop contamination.

200

They carry out all aspects of preparing vehicles including buffing, polishing and priming surfaces before spray painting.

A. Vehicle Spray Painter (or paint techs)

B. Mechanic

C. Car Shop Owner

A. Vehicle Spray Painter

$33, 000 per year

ou would be working in a workshop which can be dirty, noisy, and have strong paint fumes.
You may have to work in a paint spraying booth which is ventilated.
You would wear a facemask to protect against paint fumes.
You would stand a lot and also have to bend and stretch in awkward positions.
You may have to lift heavy equipment.
You will work around 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, but may have to do overtime in the evenings and weekends.

300

A cemetery worker digs graves and is also responsible for the general maintenance of the cemetery grounds. A. Cemetery Worker

B. Farmer

C. Grounds worker

A. Cemetery Worker

Salaries are usually on the scales of local government manual workers. Overtime might be available.

Hours for cemetery workers are usually 8.00am to 4.00pm, but you may have to start earlier.
You might work around 35-37 hours a week, 5 days over 7.
Shift work is possible, including weekend work.
The work is very physical with lots of climbing and bending.
You will wear a protective overall as work can be very dirty.
You work outdoors in all weather conditions.
You might be using heavy machinery and chemicals.

300

They are responsible for the effective employment of people in an organization. They recruit, train and develop staff and make sure they are treated fairly and legally.

A. Supervisor

B. Lawyer

C. Human Resource Manager

$77k-$120k

You would be based in an office.
You would visit other departments, to speak to staff and managers. In large organisations, you would have to travel to other branches.
You would work normal office hours, 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You might sometimes have to work late or at the weekends.
You would sometimes have to work under pressure.
You would sometimes have to make difficult and unpopular decisions.

300

They manage collections of historical, archaeological, artistic and scientific items. This includes identifying, interpreting and caring for all exhibits. They are also responsible for the day-to-day management of the museum or gallery and its staff.

A. Museum or Art Curator

B. Museum Guard

C. Tour Guide

A. Museum or Art Curator

$40k-$78k

Museums and galleries vary greatly in size and type.
You would usually work a 37-hour week with additional evening and weekend shifts.
If you work in a large museum, you may only have the responsibility of looking after one collection.
In smaller museums you may combine administration with some of the tasks listed above.
You normally work in a warm, well-lit environment unless you work in an outdoor museum, perhaps with an industrial or farming theme, where you will sometimes have to be out in all weathers.
In large cities you may be able to work in museums or galleries which specialise in subjects such as natural history or modern art. You would need to have specialist knowledge.

300

They work with waterproof coverings, insulation materials, slates and tiles to build and repair sloping roofs.

A. Construction Worker

B. Roofer

C. Architect

B. Roofer

$28k-$42k

You work outdoors in all weathers.
You climb on ladders and scaffolding and work at heights.
The working day begins early and varies according to hours of daylight with occasional lay-offs in winter.
You would work around 40 hours a week, often doing overtime in the evenings and at weekends.
You might have to travel a lot and spend some time away from home.
You might wear a harness to attach you to the roof. You wear a hard hat and other protective gear.

300

This person covers walls and floors, indoors – for example bathrooms and kitchens, as well as commercial and leisure premises. Materials include marble, granite, stone, glass, ceramic and plastic.

A. Wall and Floor Tiler

B. Interior Designer

C. Construction Worker

A. Wall and Floor Tiler

$39, 462 per year

ou will mostly work indoors.
There will be a lot of kneeling and bending, sometimes in cramped positions.
Workspaces can be dusty, from removing old tiles and cutting new ones.
You will sometimes be working at heights.
You will have to travel to different sites.
You would work between 37 to 45 hours a week. There might be some evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.

400

These people give advice on diet to patients. They work out what foods and drinks are suitable for individual patients, to keep them healthy and to treat or prevent certain illnesses.

A. Nurse

B. Counselor

C. Dietitian

$25,100 to $31,649 a year.

Work is usually in a hospital or health centre but you may sometimes visit patients at home.
You may need to travel to visit patients.
You may be part of a research team, working in a laboratory.
Working hours are normally regular but there may be occasional weekend and evening work.

400

They translate the spoken word, on the spot, from one language into another language. This allows people who do not share the same first language to understand each other.

A. Teacher

B. Interpreter

C. Actor

B. Interpreter

$28k-$61k

Your work location would depend on the type of interpreting you are doing.
You might work in conference centers and meeting venues, or in the offices of commercial companies, government departments, the law courts or the health service.
You might be sitting in a booth, wearing earphones within a conference hall.
You may be working under intense scrutiny part of the time.
You may have to travel long distances, sometimes overseas, at short notice.
The hours of work are often irregular and may be long.
Many interpreting projects are for short periods, such as a two-day conference or one day in a law court.

400

They look after their employers’ children, in the children’s own homes. They must build up a good relationship with the parents and the children.

A. Teacher

B. Nanny

C. Neither of the Above

B. Nanny

$19k-$29k

Young children need a lot of physical care such as feeding and toileting.
You will have to lift and carry small children about.
Children can be noisy and demanding.
Working hours will vary depending on the family, but may start around 7.00am before parents leave for work and may finish around 7.00pm when parents return from work. You may have to work some evenings and weekends.
Food might be included during your working hours.
If you live-out, you may work part time – perhaps a certain number of hours or days per week – by arrangement with your employer.
If you live-in, you may travel with the family, to look after the children, on holidays or business trips.

400

Speech and language therapists work with children and adults who have speech, language or communication problems, or who have difficulty swallowing, chewing or eating. They help their clients to speak and communicate with others as well as they can.

A. Speech Therapist

B. Guide

C. Actor

A. Speech Therapist

$65k-$91k

You may work in a hospital, clinic, health centre or school.
You may need to travel when visiting clients in schools or in their own homes.
Your hours are mostly regular at around 37.5 hours a week.
Part time work is becoming increasingly common.

400

They teach people about all aspects of yoga – not only how to get into the various physical positions, but also meditation, visualization, breathing techniques and the general philosophy behind yoga.

A. Yoga Instructor

B. Gym Teacher

C. Trainer

A. Yoga Instructor

$49k-$110k

You would usually work indoors in a health studio, leisure centre or community hall.
You might have to supply and carry yoga equipment such as mats and blocks.
Most yoga teachers work part time – mostly evenings and weekends.
You might have to work in a number of different locations.

500

This person, otherwise known as a cost engineer, works out how much it will cost for a company to supply products or services to a client. This allows the company to submit bids to win contracts.

A. Estimator

B. Manager

C. Accountant

A. Estimator

$40,000-$94,000

You would usually be based in an office.
You spend time visiting suppliers and clients.
You have to wear protective clothing, including hard hat, safety boots and overalls when visiting sites.
You would normally work 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
You may have to work some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

500

They gather information on news, current affairs, important events and matters of public interest and writes articles about them for newspapers, magazines and the internet.

A. Journalist

B. Reporter

C. A or B

$22k-$53k

You would normally work from an open plan office which can be busy and noisy, or sometimes from home.
Hours vary widely. Few journalists work regular 9.00am - 5.00pm shifts.
You may have to travel long distances nationally or even internationally and spend time away from home.
You will work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.
Journalists working as foreign correspondents may have to visit conflict zones and be exposed to danger.

500

They teach individuals and groups, of all ages and abilities, outdoor based activities and watersports such as hillwalking, abseiling, orienteering, canoeing, sailing, skiing and snowboarding.

A. Guide

B. Coach

C. Outdoor Activities Instructor

$42,000

You will work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Your working hours will include evenings and weekends.
Activities and trips may last from one day to several weeks.
Part time and seasonal work is common.
You might be away from home or from the centre, possibly living in a tent or on a boat, for several days at a time.
You might have to carry a rucksack packed with heavy equipment about.

500

They advise customers about travel arrangements for business or leisure within the US or abroad and sell them travel packages or separate elements. They usually specialize in either leisure or business travel.

A. Travel Agent or Consultant

B. Bookie

C. Flight Attendant

A. Travel Agent or Consultant

$29-$46k

You would usually work in a travel agency shop which is open to the public.
You would work regular hours Monday to Friday, and some weekends on a rota basis.
You would usually wear a uniform, which is provided.
Alternatively, you could be based in a call centre receiving inbound sales calls from customers. You may work around a 40-hour week based on shifts.
You do most of your work on computer.
Part of your income will probably be based on commission which will vary from month to month. This may involve meeting sales targets.
Part time work is usually available.

500

They look after animals in zoos, wildlife parks and safari parks. They care for a diverse range of animals from large and dangerous to rare and exotic.

A. Zoo Keeper

B. Animal Trainer

C. Veterinarian

A. Zoo Keeper

$17k-$33k

You would work both indoors, sometimes in tropically heated enclosures, and outdoors, in all weather.
The work is physically hard – there is a lot of bending, stretching, lifting and carrying.
It can be dirty, smelly and noisy.
Some animals can be dangerous and there can be the risk of attack, although you would rarely come into direct contact with large exotic breeds, such as lions and rhinos.
You may have to work shifts, with early starts and late finishes, especially in summer when zoos and wildlife parks are open for longer.
Weekend work is normally necessary.