Preparing to Work
In this unit you will prepare for getting into and staying in work, by learning to develop the skills that employers value (employability skills).
You will learn about:
- How employers recruit
- How to apply for work
- What to expect in the work place
You will practise the skills you need to get a job: making applications, going for interview, and learn about managing your money.
You can refer to your tutor for advice at any stage, but you are expected to work with the minimum of support.
The learning outcomes for this unit are (click to expand):
Review your employability skills
For this outcome you will investigate what employers are looking for, assess your own employability skills and identify areas for improvement.
The online activities to help you are:
- Employability skills: self assessment exercise
- Preparing to work
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record. You can complete the following forms to support your learning:
- Skills for employment: identify and assess your employability skills
- Research a career or employment path: action plan
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Investigate job opportunites
You will research the main sources of job opportunities and prepare an application for a post that interests you and is suitable.
The online activity to help you is:
- Application snakes and ladders: game to explore aspects of employment application
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record.You can complete the following form to support your learning:
- Investigating where the jobs are: checklist of major sources
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Employability skills and job selection methods
You will investigate what is involved in the major methods employers use to recruit. You will assess your employability strengths and weaknesses by taking part in an interview. This will enable you to identify areas for improvement.
The online activities to help you is:
- Get on track: information on finding employment
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record.You can complete the following form to support your learning:
- How employers select employees: preparation for interview
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Understand employability skills and keeping a job
In this outcome you will learn about the demands of the work place, the kinds of behaviour and attitude that will help you to achieve success at work. You will also investigate the effects of inappropriate behaviour on colleagues, customers and on your own progress.
You will investigate and explain the importance of managing your money.
The online activities to help you are:
- Young worker’s budget planner: game about money management
- Inappropriate behaviour at work: game exploring how to behave in the work place
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record.You can complete the following forms to support your learning:
- Law and employment: learn about the law
- Behaviour and attitude in the work place: how to get on at work
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
