Vocational Counselling and Labour Market Research
Vocational Counselling is provided to identify occupational goals and vocational roles that are most suitable to the client. This process typically starts with reviewing any relevant reports and consulting with other service providers that have had involvement with the client. There are a series of sessions with the client to conduct a guided exploration of their interests and suitability for various vocational options. Local labour market research is conducted targeting specific vocational roles relevant to the client’s work experience, education, training and aptitudes. Examples of details investigated regarding the identified vocational goal can include: work conditions and physical demands, education, experience and essential skill requirements, conditions of employment, remuneration, regional factors affecting current employment opportunities and trends, equipment requirements, technical knowledge requirements and areas of specialization within the occupation. This approach provides the most relevant information for that person and the vocational goal within the context of their local labour market. The outcomes are provided in a medical-legal quality report and can be utilized for training, education and for rehabilitation service planning.