Understanding the world of work

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
T/617/5116
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Aim

To give learners an understanding of the world of work and the different options available to them.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know the benefits of working.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify benefits of having a job.

2. — Know about ways of working.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline different ways of working (e.g. paid/unpaid, self-employment, supported employment).

  • 2.2

    Identify ways of working that might be appropriate for them, giving reasons why they might be suitable.

3. — Know about areas of work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify different sectors (e.g. construction) or places of work (e.g. a hospital) and some associated jobs.

  • 3.2

    Identify key features of different types of job (e.g. mainly outdoors, usually shift work, mostly self-employed, part of a team).

  • 3.3

    Identify job roles relevant to their abilities, interests and aspirations.

4. — Know about sources of information, advice and guidance about work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Identify sources of information, advice and guidance about work.

  • 4.2

    State what sort of support is available in the different sources.