pplication for vocational training programmes

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1 A pplication for vocational training programmes This form and accompanying information is available, on request, in large print, Braille, on audiotape or computer disc. The application form can also be downloaded from Complete all parts including attachments, in black ink and block capitals (typed or handwritten). This page will be detached and the information will be used for statistical purposes only. A. Job Details Advert Reference Number: Job Applied for: Service: B. Personal Details Mr/Ms/Mrs (please delete) First Name(s) Last Name Are you entitled to work within the United Kingdom? Yes No (Please note, if you are called to interview you will be asked to produce supporting evidence) Disclosure checks through Disclosure Scotland are required for certain designated posts within the Council. For further information on Disclosure Scotland please contact Corporate Training on Age Group please tick to indicate which age group you fall within:- Under 19 years old 19 to 64 years old 65 + years old C. Declaration If you are successful in your application, North Lanarkshire Council will use the information you have provided on this form for personnel administration, training, discipline, career development and payroll purposes. We may share your information with other services within the authority. You have the right to ask for a copy of the information held by us in our records in return for payment of a small fee. You also have the right to require us to correct any inaccuracies in your information. I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information contained on this form and any attachments is true and accurate. I accept that false information or omission may lead to dismissal without notice and that canvassing of elected members or officers of the Council, directly or indirectly, in connection with this training opportunity will disqualify me. Signature Date

2 D. Equality of Opportunity in Employment Monitoring Information North Lanarkshire Council is an equal opportunities employer and all our applicants will receive equal treatment irrespective or race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union. To help the Council monitor the effectiveness of the policy on equality of opportunity in employment, please provide the information requested below. This information will be kept in strict confidence and used for statistical purposes only. Please note, the provision of information in Section D is entirely voluntary and, if you choose not to do so, this will not be held against you when considering your suitability for the job. Thank you for your co-operation. Sex Female Male What is your ethnic group? Choose ONE section from A to E, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background. A. White Scottish Other British Any other White background, please write in Irish B. Mixed Any Mixed background, please write in C. Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British Indian Pakistani Any other Asian background, please write in D. Black, Black Scottish or Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background, please write in E. Other Ethnic background Gypsy Traveller Any other background, please write in Bangladeshi Chinese Are you related to an elected member of the Council? Yes No Are you related to a current employee of the Council? Yes No Are you in receipt of a local government pension? Yes No Are you a New Deal applicant? Yes No Have you been made redundant by a local authority employer? Yes No Where did you see this job advertised?

3 E. Additional Personal Details Post Applied For: Service: Please state the Vocational Programme you are applying for: For statistical purposes, please detail how you found out about the vocational programme at North Lanarkshire Council Local Press Family & Friends Careers Scotland Other Please specify Are you: A Supported Employment client? Yes No Last Name: Initials: Advert Ref. No. NLC/ Address: Postcode: If asked for in the advertisement please confirm if you hold a current full driving licence: Yes No Does your licence have penalty points or endorsements? Yes No If yes, please give details: Home Telephone: Mobile Telephone: SQA Number: F. Disability The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria for the job. To help you, a disability can be defined as a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse affect on a person s ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Do you consider yourself to have a disability: Yes No If yes, what, if any, type of aids, adaptations, equipment or special arrangements would you require to attend an interview?

4 G. References please ensure one of your referees is your guidance teacher and your present employer (if applicable). Name: Occupation: Address: Name: Occupation: Address: Postcode: Telephone No. Postcode: Telephone No. Relationship to applicant (eg supervisor) Relationship to applicant (eg supervisor) Please note: References will only be requested and opened by the relevant personnel section, for the successful candidate. The Chair of the interviewing panel will see the reference for the successful candidate. In most circumstances, if we offer you a placement, we would expect to receive a satisfactory reference from your present or most recent employer. May we contact your present employer/school for a reference before any offer is made to you? Yes No If you are not offered the job, all documentation related to your application for employment will be destroyed with the recruitment file at the relevant time, normally six months after recruitment. H. Qualifications and/or Training necessary, or relevant for the post. Qualifications Gained at School Subjects Taken Level if Subject (e.g. Standard Grade, Higher or Module) Grade Attained (e.g. 1, 2, 3) Year obtained Tick if Awaiting Results Qualifications Gained at College/Further Training Qualifications Gained (e.g. National Certificate, SVQ, Modules) Level Attained Year obtained Tick if Awaiting Results

5 Other Qualifications, Skills and Achievements i.e. Scholarships, prizes or positions of responsibility held at school or with external organisations: Hobbies and Interests Grive brief details of your hobbies and interests I. Present Employment or Most Recent Employment i.e any previous employment including: part time or temporary employments, skillseekers, voluntary work Name and address of employer: Job Title: Nature of business: Date started: Date left (if applicable): Postcode: Reason for leaving (if applicable): Salary and other benefits: Notice Period: Brief descripton of your main duties and responsibilities with an emphasis, where possible, on those areas most relevant to the training opportunity applied for:

6 J. Previous Employment Name of Previous Employer Job Title and Nature of Work Date from D/M/Y Date to D/M/Y Reason for Leaving K. Work Experience Detail any work experience gained whilst at school Name of Employer Brief Description of Duties Date from Date to

7 L. Additional Experience/Skills/Interests Relevant to Application Please complete the questions below, detailing as much information as possible, to support your application to join the Vocational Training Programme Why do you think you should be appointed to join the Vocational Training Programme within North Lanarkshire Council? What skills can you bring? (please include details of any relevant subjects studied, experience gained etc, explaining how you think they apply to the training programme of your choice) Working for North Lanarkshire Council involves teamwork. What experience have you had of working in a team? As a trainee you will work towards completing a Scottish Vocational Qualification as well as gaining valuable work experience. What do you think are the benefits of gaining an SVQ Qualification?

8 M. Continuation Sheet. Please use this sheet to add any further relevant information to support your application eg personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or voluntary work experience. Remember CVs should not be submitted unless specifically invited in the advertisement or recruitment information.