Career Planning for the Public Services

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/506/3334
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about career planning and progression in the public services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify sources of information on careers in the public services.
  • 1.2
    Identify potential job roles within the sector that match own interests, skills and qualifications held (existing or planned).
  • 1.3
    Give examples of public service job roles to which they could progress with further training, qualifications and/or experience.
2

Know about the skills, qualities and entry requirements for working in public services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the key skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to work in a specific public service.
  • 2.2
    State the entry requirements, including any qualifications, typically required for specific job roles that interest them.
3

Know about the applications and selection process for public service employment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline the key steps in the application and selection process for a specific job role within the public services.
  • 3.2
    Give examples of ways to prepare for the selection process for a specific job role.
4

Be able to complete an application for a role in a chosen public service.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Use advice and guidance from others to identify relevant information about self for a job application.
  • 4.2
    Present information about own skills, qualities, achievements and experiences in a job application for a specific role in a chosen public service, using a given format.