STUDENT WORK PLACEMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
18 or under and still at school or college?
This one week work placement during term time only is suitable for students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 and studying at school or college. This placement is being offered to students in Hull and East Riding Schools only at the current time. During the placement students will spend time in the gift shop, reception, cafe, education department, guiding within the exhibition and the offices. Hours of work are 10.15am to 4pm on the Monday and 9.30-4pm Tuesday to Friday. Students should wear black shoes and trousers and The Deep will provide a uniform top. Please email your name, school, year group and dates of interest to education@thedeep.co.uk
Risk Assessments
An annual risk assessment is carried out on behalf of schools by E2W Education to Work Partnership and they have ruled out a list of 'no go' activities within The Deep for all students aged 18 or under including working with animals behind the scenes. We will require a completed E2W form for each student placement. We regret that individual risk assessments by individual schools and colleges is not allowed.
We are now taking expressions of interest for the academic year 2021/2022 from schools and colleges in the Hull and East Riding area only at the current time. Please contact education@thedeep.co.uk with your details including your preferred dates and school information.
Are you 18 or over studying a Degree in Education, a PGCE or considering a career in Teaching?
The Deep’s education department is staffed by 2 primary school teachers, a high school science teacher and a marine biologist offering a ‘Learning outside the classroom’ experience to visiting schools. This 1-4 week placement (the exact length depends on circumstances of individual students) takes place during term time, 5 days a week from 9-3pm. Students will have mentoring support from one of The Deep’s teachers, enabling students to fully fulfill their course criteria. The Deep welcomes up to 4 school classes each day, with student ages ranges from 4 to post graduate level. Please contact education@thedeep.co.uk for further information including your preferred dates and college/university information.
Are you 18 or over and studying marine biology, zoology, veterinary science, animal management or similar as a BTEC, undergraduate or post graduate course at college or university?
We are not currently offering placements with the aquarists, however should you wish to be contacted once placements become available please email info@thedeep.co.uk with your details and we will add your request to the waiting list.
Career information
For further information about working with animals, or for opportunities in the travel and tourism industry please check out the following websites which will assist with career information, further education and jobs.
Working with animals - www.biaza.org.uk
Applying to university - www.ucas.com
A career in science - http://stemcareer.com/
Studying marine biology at university - https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/marine-biology-bsc-hons
