Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
T/617/1471
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.Workplace assessment is required for each skills-based learning outcome in this unit, i.e. those beginning, 'be able to'.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify potential employers for supported employment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use local, regional and national sources of information to identify potential employers.

2

Be able to promote supported employment to employers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain to employers the concept and benefits of supported employment, including the business case for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
  • 2.2

    Identify the specific concerns of individual employers and propose ways of addressing these, including offering advice on making reasonable adjustments, where appropriate.

  • 2.3
    Challenge any prejudice, use of stereotypes or discrimination by employers.

3

Be able to engage employers and secure their commitment to supported employment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use different strategies to
    a) set up initial contact with employers
    b) secure a commitment in principle to offering supported employment
    c) agree particular opportunities the employer can offer, including opportunities for job shaping, job customisation or job carving.


4

Be able to use job analysis techniques to understand job roles and culture of the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Use job analysis techniques to identify the specific requirements of a job role.

  • 4.2

    Assess the possible positive and negative affects of the culture.

  • 4.3

    Identify how these positive elements of workplace culture might be harnessed to facilitate the successful employment of a jobseeker.