Improving own Employability Skills

Understand the responsibilities and working patterns associated with a specific role in a work environment.

Responsibilities and tasks for a specific role will be outlined in the job description. These will vary according to the role. Difference between responsibilities and tasks.

Examples of working patterns include:

• working hours (regular or irregular)
• Shift patterns
• number of breaks provided

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  Explain the responsibilities and tasks associated with a specific job role in a chosen work environment.

• 1.2

  Explain the working patterns (e.g. typical hours, shift-work) associated with a specific job role in a chosen work environment.

Be able to work with due regard for health and safety in the work environment.

Evidence may include witness statements, certificates or a personal log. Examples may include:

• attending Induction/work based training
• following procedures during a live event, when setting up equipment
• personal presentation
• adjusting desk and chair to ensure good posture
• knowledge of location of First Aid Kit and how to reach First Aiders.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Follow relevant legislation and workplace guidelines for health and safety in the work environment.

Be able to meet the professional standards expected in a chosen work environment. 

Learners need to provide sufficient and valid evidence to achieve this outcome.

Evidence may include witness statements, peer assessment or a personal log.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Follow instructions in a specific work environment to complete tasks to a set standard, seeking help if needed.

• 3.2

  Observe relevant codes of conduct and guidelines in a work environment (e.g. for personal presentation, punctuality, ringing in sick).

Be able to review own learning gained in a work environment.

Skills and knowledge developed/needed may include:

• product development knowledge
• understanding of an industry/workplace
• customer service skills
• personal organisation
• personal presentation
• communication skills
• understanding of health and safety
• digital skills.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Describe skills and knowledge gained in a work environment.

• 4.2

  Outline areas where further development is still needed.