Career one

Name: Evan Poppleton

Career Name: Stunt person

1.

Education required and or recommendations: $70,000 per year

2.

Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: Art Institute of Vancouver

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years) $: 110 000

4.

Salary Range: $25 000 - $70 000

5.
Job Description: A Stunt Person is an individual (man or woman) who replaces an actor during a
dangerous or extremely athletic scene. They replace the actor because they are more skilled at
performing the task safely than the actor who may not be able to perform the task at all.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number refers to BC or
Canada)
47 BC

or

560 Canada (circle one)

7. Employment prospects: As a stunt performer, you would stand in for actors when the script calls
for anything dangerous or specialized to be done on a film or TV set. If you like sports and being
physically active, and would love a job in film or TV, this could be a career youd enjoy.

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8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Acting
2. Acting Instructor
3. Comedian

9. Skills or characteristics required: Fighting, Falling, Riding, Driving, Agility, Strength, Water skills, and
any sport.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: The hours are long, most consist of 14 hours a day.
Work can be hard to find sometimes, therefore, you have to join the union and pay fees monthly.
If you do have a family and you are constantly traveling that too can be a disadvantage.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
Not only is this job good pay, but this job will value my life through physical work. Also this job is
really fun. Not only does it make me work, but I also have fun doing this job.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
In this job, minimum grades are C-C+ in things like math and sciences.
13.

Working conditions:
Weather doesnt matter, though the hours are harsh. You also travel a lot.

13.

Typical hours of work:

9-15 hours each day of work

14.

Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:

This occupation was the number one suggested job I should take. That influenced me to do
more research about this occupation.
15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation?

Many more movies to come in the future.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of information you felt
were important and were not covered.
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1. University is short, and cost isnt very high.

2. Many stunt people dont always get the job, it takes time and you need a lot of luck on your side.

Career two
Name: Evan Poppleton

Career Name: Police Officer

1.

Education required and or recommendations: Generally, you must be a Canadian citizen or a

permanent resident, meet minimum age requirements, be physically and mentally capable of
performing the duties of the position, and have a valid drivers license. Some police forces also require
first aid and CPR certification.

2.
Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: RMC (Royal Military College), or other masters of crime
colleges.

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years): $98 000, or free if RMC

4.

Salary Range: $69 000 - $73 000

5.

Job Description: Police officers are responsible for enforcing the law. A police officers typical

day is usually less exciting and less dangerous than how it is portrayed on TV; most spend the majority of
their time either patrolling neighborhoods or on traffic duty.

Officers patrol areas on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or in a police car. This allows them to accomplish a
variety of objectives: discourage crime through their high visibility, maintain community relations by

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speaking with the public, and become familiar with the area where they work and with any problems
that exist.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number refers to BC or
Canada)
9 000 in BC and 69 000 Canada (circle one) (Estimated amount)

7. Employment prospects: The number of jobs keep increasing year by year.

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Border Crossing Officer

2. Military Doctor
3. Detective

9. Skills or characteristics required:

Meet basic recruitment requirements, including passing a physical evaluation
High school diploma
Preferably post-secondary education (required by some police forces)
Completion of in-class training
Completion of a probationary work term

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Most police officers work 40 hours a week. However, officers specific
work schedules depend on their employer. Some police forces schedule their officers to work 8 hours a
day for 5 days each week, while other forces have their officers work 10 hours a day for 4 days each
week.
Police work must be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Consequently, some officers are required to
work weekends and night shifts part of the time. Some departments have rotating shifts, which means
that officers switch every few weeks from days to swing shift to night shift. These shift and schedule
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changes can be hard on family life, and it can be difficult for officers to physically adjust to these
changes.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
Police officers deal with members of the public while on the job, so strong communication skills are
important. Being good with people in general is essential because officers often have to step into tense
situations, take control, and calm everyone down.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
High school diploma, any police related college. (Law courses must be completed)

13.

Working conditions:
Most police officers work 40 hours a week. However, officers specific work schedules depend on

their employer. Some police forces schedule their officers to work 8 hours a day for 5 days each week,
while other forces have their officers work 10 hours a day for 4 days each week.
Police work must be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Consequently, some officers are required to
work weekends and night shifts part of the time. Some departments have rotating shifts, which means
that officers switch every few weeks from days to swing shift to night shift. These shift and schedule
changes can be hard on family life, and it can be difficult for officers to physically adjust to these
changes.
Officers may also be required to work overtime when theres a lot of police work to be done (for
example, when large public events are held or a series of serious crimes are committed).

13.

Typical hours of work: 6 days of work from morning to night.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: Air Cadets, tv shows and its also in
the RMC college choses.
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15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation: Many TV shows, great pay.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of information you felt
were important and were not covered.
1. There are levels that are needed to be completed. If not then paid is substantially low
2. Sometimes you are deported in other places in Canada

Trades Career

Name: Evan
Career Name: Auto Repair

1.

Education required and or recommendations: High school diploma and College diploma

2.

Suggested Post-Secondary Institutions: British Columbia Institution of Technology

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian (full program cost for all years) $ 50 000 at most

4.

Salary Range: $33 000 - $73 000 sometimes above $80 000

5.

Job Description: Thousands of motor vehicles are damaged in traffic accidents every day. Others

are damaged by rust, misuse, and other causes. An autobody repairers job is to fix the damage by
straightening bent frames, removing dents, and replacing crumpled parts. Most repairers work with cars
and small trucks, although some work on other vehicles, such as buses and big commercial trucks.

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When a vehicle arrives at an autobody shop for repair, the damage is assessed and recommendations
for repairs are made. At this point the customer is usually provided with an estimate of how much it will
cost to repair.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number refers to BC or
Canada)
12 000 in BC (Estimated)

7. Employment prospects: Employment opportunities will come essentially from

positions freed up by motor vehicle body repairers who retire, leave the trade or obtain
promotions to supervision or management positions. Furthermore, the work environment
associated with this trade (work in a noisy and dirty setting, strenuous physical effort,
uncomfortable positions, dust and paint allergies, etc.) results in a relatively high turnover
rate.

8.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Aircraft Mechanic
2. Auto Detailer
3. Automotive Service Technician

9. Skills or characteristics required: In some provinces, you must be certified to work as an auto
body repairer. In others certification is voluntary but still an attractive qualification to employers. The
most common way to earn trade certification is to complete an apprenticeship program, which
combines classroom instruction and on-the-job experience.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: The majority of repairers work a standard 35 to 40-hour week.
Overtime and weekend work is usually available during busy periods, but layoffs can occur during slow
periods. Those who are self-employed often work 60 hours a week, or more.

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Auto body repairers spend most of their time on their feet, bending, crouching, reaching, stretching, or
kneeling. They often work in awkward or cramped positions, and much of their work is strenuous and
dirty.
Hazards include cuts from sharp metal edges, burns from torches and heated metal, injuries from power
tools, and fumes from paint. Serious accidents are avoided by keeping shops clean and orderly and by
practicing proper safety techniques.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option:
The car is then moved to the painting spray booth. At this point, all surfaces which are not to be painted,
such as windows, wheels, and bumpers, are covered with masking tape and paper. All removable trim is
taken off of the car, and then primer and paint are sprayed on.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
High school Diploma and any Auto motive courses that support a Diploma in automotive engineering
13.

Working conditions:

Auto body repairers work in repair shops, auto dealerships, and auto body paint shops. They work
indoors in shops that are noisy because of the banging of hammers against metal and the whir of power
tools. Most shops are well ventilated to help disperse dust and paint fumes.
The majority of repairers work a standard 35 to 40-hour week. Overtime and weekend work is usually
available during busy periods, but layoffs can occur during slow periods. Those who are self-employed
often work 60 hours a week, or more.
13.

Typical hours of work: 35 to 40 hours per week.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I needed a trade, and recently ive
been looking to auto motive careers.

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: Cars are being made better and more advanced
year by year. Jobs for auto careers with be wanted around the world.

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16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of information you felt
were important and were not covered.
1. Some places that are needed for work.
2. Extra education in places like new found land.

Step 3
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name: Evan

Find 3 Post Secondary Institutions you would like to attend. (One must be a
College.) Answer the following questions for each Application Form and then
completely fill in ONE Application Form in Blue or Black pen with NO mistakes.

First Choice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Post-Secondary Institution: Capilano University

Where is the Location of the Campus: British Columbia
What is the Address: 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Phone Number: 604 986 1911
Fax Number: 604 990 7848
Email Address: admission@capilanou.ca
Website Address: http://www.capilanou.ca

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8. First Program Applied for: Special Skills Extra

9. What is the Cost of the Application Fee: 8 000 per year= 24 000 in total.
Second Choice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Post-Secondary Institution: Justice Institute of British Columbia

Where is the Location of the Campus: British Columbia
What is the Address: 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
Phone Number: 604 525 5422
Fax Number: 1 888 865 7764
Email Address: infodesk@jjbc.ca
Website Address: http://www.jjbc.ca
First Program Applied for: Probationary Constable
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $30 000 per year- $60 000 to
$70 000 for all.

Third Choice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Post-Secondary Institution: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Where is the Location of the Campus: British Columba
What is the Address: 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
Phone Number: 604 434 5734
Fax Number: 1 866 434 1610
Email Address: http://www.bcit.ca/admission/askus/
Website Address: http://www.bcit.ca
First Program Applied for: Apprentice
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $50 000

What is PAS BC? Parenting After Separation

Step 4

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HAND IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

a)
3 Completed career research info sheets (1 for each career)
b)
Your Top 10 and Top 40 lists
c)
All of your research papers (from both career cruising and
Careerinsite websites)

CAREER RESEARCH WEBSITES

Web Site Address

Site Name

Purpose of Site

Aerospace Industry

Aerospace Careers

www.driveabus.ca

Bus Industry

Bus Industry Careers

www.canadiancareers.com

Careers in Canada

Career Exploration

www.canlearn.ca

Government of Canada

Career Exploration

www.careers.ca

Careers

Job Search Skills

www.schoolfinder.com/careers

School finder

Career Exploration

www.vector.cfee.org

Vector

Career Exploration

www.ces.bc.ca

Career Education Soc.

Career Exploration

www.nextsteps.org

Next Steps

Career Exploration

www.careerpathsonline.com

Career Paths

Career Exploration

www.workfutures.bc.ca

Work Futures

Career Exploration

www.bccassn.com

BC Construction Assn.

Construction Careers

www.roadbuilders.bc.ca

BC Roadbuilders

Construction Careers

www.bcfilm.iondesign.ca

BC Film Industry

Film Industry Careers

www.itabc.ca

Industry Training Authority

Trades Careers

www.jobfutures.ca

Canada Job Futures

Market research site

www.workfutures.bc.ca

BC Job Futures

Market research site

www.workinfonet.bc.ca

Work Info net

Market research site

www.aiabc.com

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www.beyourownboss.org

Be Your Own Boss

Self-Employment

www.wd.gc.ca

Western Diversification

Self-Employment

www.youth.gc.ca

Youth Link

Self-Employment

www.success.bc.ca/yep

BC Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

www.communityfutures.ca/

BC Small business

Entrepreneurship

www.cybf.ca

Canada Youth Business

Entrepreneurship

www.asttbc.org

Applied Science Tech.

Technology Careers

www.cthrb.ca

Canadian Technology

Technology Careers

www.workdestinations.org

Work Destinations

Trades Careers

www.opportunityknocks.ca

Opportunity Knocks

Trades/Apprentices

www.skilledtrades.ca

Skilled Trades

Trades Careers

www.youthpath.ca

Government of Canada

Youth Employment

www.monster.ca

Monster

Career Search

www.destination2020.ca

Destination 2020

Career Search

Narrow your career list to a few good choices. Each career should have a detailed list of
skills needed, as well as degrees, diplomas, certificates, volunteer or relevant experience
etc. Next, research the schools or organizations that offer the particular program of study
needed. Find out the entrance requirements or prerequisites. Finally, call prospective
employers within the industry you are researching and ask what they look for in their
employees and if they prefer to hire students from a particular school or program.

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