Investigating a Career

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
L/504/8572
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to research and assess a career option in relation to self.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Research career opportunities across a chosen sector.
  • 1.2
    Use appropriate criteria to assess the quality and relevance of information sources.
  • 1.3
    Assess the suitability of a particular career option for self.
2

Know about the impact of topical issues on work sectors.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe a topical issue which has had an impact on a particular career or work sector.
  • 2.2
    Describe the perception of a particular career or work sector in the media.
3

Know about issues relating to standards or regulations in a career sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the role of a regulatory body associated with a particular career or work sector.
  • 3.2
    Describe an example of the impact of a regulatory body on practice in a particular career or work sector.